What is the largest Royal Caribbean ship in 2024?

Icon of the Seas will visit Royal Caribbean's private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay, as well as Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, and San Juan, Puerto Rico. According to Royal Caribbean, when Icon of the Seas sets sail on Jan. 27, 2024, it will become the largest cruise ship in the world.



The largest Royal Caribbean ship in 2024 is the Icon of the Seas, which currently holds the title of the world's largest cruise ship. Debuting in January 2024, this "mega-vessel" has a staggering gross tonnage of 248,663 and spans nearly 1,200 feet in length. It can accommodate up to 7,600 passengers at maximum capacity and features 20 decks and eight distinct "neighborhoods." Iconic features include "Thrill Island," home to the largest waterpark at sea with six record-breaking slides, and the "AquaDome," a massive glass dome at the front of the ship for acrobatic performances. In late 2024, its sister ship, Utopia of the Seas, also entered service, but the Icon remains the leader in terms of sheer volume and passenger capacity. This class of ship is designed to be a "multigenerational vacation destination," combining the best of beach retreats, resort escapes, and theme park adventures into one massive, LNG-powered floating city.

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According to Royal Caribbean, when Icon of the Seas sets sail on Jan. 27, 2024, it will become the largest cruise ship in the world. For more information about the ship, click on this link.

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Royal Caribbean Wonder of the Seas As of 2023, Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas is the largest cruise ship in the world. Launched in 2022, the Oasis-class vessel can accommodate up to 7,084 guests in 2,867 staterooms and carries as many as 2,204 crew members.

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Powered by LNG, the Utopia is also expected to assume the title of world's largest cruise ship. Royal Caribbean's orderbook also includes a sister to the Icon of the Seas. To be built at the Meyer Turku shipyard, the LNG-powered vessel is poised to enter service in Q2 2025.

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Giant of the seas: Royal Caribbean International's Icon of the Seas is expected to the the world's biggest cruise ship when it enters service early in 2024. In June 2023, the vessel began the first phase of sea trials. Royal Loft Suite: There are 28 different types of accommodation on board the ship.

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Giant of the seas: Royal Caribbean International's Icon of the Seas is expected to the the world's biggest cruise ship when it enters service early in 2024. In June 2023, the vessel began the first phase of sea trials. Royal Loft Suite: There are 28 different types of accommodation on board the ship.

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The classified length of Allure of the Seas is the same as that of her sister, 360 metres (1,181 ft), though she is reported to be 50 millimetres (2 in) longer than Oasis of the Seas.

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See Europe in all its glory on board Royal Caribbean's ground-breaking Quantum Class ship, Anthem of the Seas®, with sailings from Southampton in 2023 and 2024.

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Later, in May 2022, Royal Caribbean confirmed that Icon of the Seas would be bigger than the Oasis class.

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Six months before its maiden voyage, Royal Caribbean's massive new ship, the Icon of the Seas, is already generating an incredible response – and when you take a look at the pictures, that's absolutely zero surprise. The ship is reportedly five times bigger than the Titanic, boasting 20 decks.

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Winner: Royal Caribbean Both companies are market leaders in terms of fleet sizes. That said, Royal Caribbean has more ships and they're often larger, which means additional dining, activities and lodging options for passengers.

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CruiseBooking.com recommends you book your 2024 cruise early, particularly if you are interested in a specific suite or stateroom. Most voyages are available for reservations up to 24 months in advance.

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Citing consumer demand, Royal Caribbean International is opening up sales of its new Icon of the Seas early for 2025-2026. Weeklong sailings out of Miami will alternate between Western and Eastern Caribbean circuits and include stops at Perfect Day at CocoCay.

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If it's fun and excitement you want along your journey, you should be aboard Independence of the Seas on a cruise from Southampton in summer 2025! Call our team of cruise experts to arrange your cruise holiday on Indy, on 02380 658 386.

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