What is the most recently updated Royal Caribbean ship?

Wonder of the Seas (2022) Wonder of the Seas is the belle of the ball at Royal Caribbean — at least until the line's new Icon of the Seas debuts in January. At 235,600 tons, it is not only the newest Royal Caribbean ship but the biggest, too.



As of February 2026, the most recently "updated" ship depends on whether you mean a brand-new launch or a refurbished older vessel. The newest ship to join the fleet is Star of the Seas, which had its inaugural sailing in late August 2025 as the second Icon-class vessel. However, Royal Caribbean is already promoting the Legend of the Seas (a new Icon-class ship taking the name of a retired vessel) for its July 2026 debut. If you are looking for the latest "amplified" or refurbished ship, Allure of the Seas recently underwent a massive "Royal Amplification" to add new thrills and dining venues. In 2026, Royal Caribbean's high-value strategy focuses on "mega-ship" innovation, so whether you choose the brand-new Star of the Seas or the freshly updated Allure, you will find the latest in waterpark technology and "neighborhood" style layouts that have made the line a global leader in modern cruising.

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Freedom's revamp was part of the Royal Amplified project, which refurbished five ships from 2018 to 2021: in order, the Independence of the Seas, Mariner of the Seas, Oasis of the Seas, Freedom and Navigator of the Seas.

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Following the Independence of the Seas, the Explorer of the Seas and the Mariner of the Seas, the Symphony became the fourth Royal Caribbean ship to be drydocked at the Spanish shipyard in 2023. After the work, 2018-built vessel kicked off a summer program in the Western Mediterranean on April 16.

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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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List of Royal Caribbean Ships Newest to Oldest
  • 2022 – Wonder of the Seas (Oasis-class) ...
  • 2021 – Odyssey of the Seas (Quantum Ultra-class) ...
  • 2019 – Spectrum of the Seas (Quantum Ultra-class) ...
  • 2018 – Symphony of the Seas (Oasis-class) ...
  • 2016 – Harmony of the Seas (Oasis-class) ...
  • 2016 – Ovation of the Seas (Quantum-class)


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Renovated in 2019 to the tune of $166 million as part of Royal Caribbean International's Royal Amplified improvement program, only to be drydocked by Covid just a few cruises later, the Oasis now features some new-to-brand concepts: the first Portside BBQ restaurant, an ice cream and candy storefront on the Boardwalk ...

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Costa Concordia disaster, the capsizing of an Italian cruise ship on January 13, 2012, after it struck rocks off the coast of Giglio Island in the Tyrrhenian Sea. More than 4,200 people were rescued, though 32 people died in the disaster.

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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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Allure of the Seas ranks #4 out of 25 Royal Caribbean International Cruise Ships based on an analysis of expert and user ratings, as well as health ratings. Allure of the Seas offers a wide range of accomodation options. Browse cabins to find the stateroom that suits your needs. Allure of the Seas contains 15 decks.

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Royal Caribbean has never had a ship sink. The captain makes sure to keep the ship out of dangerous situations (bad weather etc.).

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At 1,198 feet long and a gross tonnage of 250,800, it is hard to miss. The Royal Caribbean cruise ship will have 20 decks packed with more than 20 bars and restaurants, seven pools, nine whirlpools, and six water slides, as well as mini golf, rock climbing and an arcade.

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Oasis Of The Seas current cruise is 7 days, round-trip Perfect Day Bahamas Cruise. Prices start from USD 526 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 01 Oct, 2023 and ends on 08 Oct, 2023.

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