What is the new biggest cruise ship in 2024?

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.



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The hype for Royal Caribbean's newest ship, Icon of the Seas, has been building for a long time with record-breaking sales -- and in January 2024, the latest class from the line will debut. The 7,600-passenger vessel promises to be a showstopper, especially the new glass-covered AquaDome.

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World's largest cruise ship that's 5 times larger than the Titanic set to make its debut
  • Royal Caribbean International's Icon of the Seas is set to debut in January 2024. ...
  • Central Park, one of Royal Caribbean's most-loved experiences, is more lush and livelier than ever on Icon of the Seas.


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Watch: World's Biggest Cruise Ships In 2023
  1. Wonder of the Seas. The Wonder of the Seas, owned by Royal Caribbean International, holds the world's largest cruise ship title at 236,857 Gross tonnes. ...
  2. Symphony Of the Seas. ...
  3. Harmony of the Seas. ...
  4. Allure of the Seas. ...
  5. Oasis of the Seas.


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Berths: 5,610 The first ship in Royal Caribbean's next class of cruise ship, the Icon Class, Icon of the Seas is set to become the world's largest cruise ship by gross tonnage, surpassing the line's Wonder of the Seas.

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MSC Euribia arrives in June 2023. The 6,334-passenger ship will be powered by liquid natural gas and be the third in the line's Meraviglia-Plus Class. While details on the ship are still light, expect it to resemble sibling ships MSC Grandiosa and MSC Virtuosa.

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The Biggest SECRET of “Icon of the Seas” Cruise Ship Revealed. Cruise ships have been steadily growing in size over the years, and Royal Caribbean, in particular, has been dominating the headlines with its ever-larger vessels.

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Disney Cruise Line's newest addition, the Disney Treasure, will make its grand debut at Port Canaveral in December 2024, marking a historic moment as it joins Disney's prestigious fleet.

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A new cruise ship start-up setting sail next year will let passengers live onboard for 3.5 years at a time while it circumnavigates the globe. The Villa Vie Residences ship will embark on its first sailing in May 2024, with long-term travellers able to buy a cabin starting from $100,000.

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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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Over the past 100 years since the RMS Titanic sank in 1912, only 18 cruise ships and some ocean liners have been publicly known to have sunk. And, over the past 50 years, only four cruise ships have sunk while navigating on a cruise.

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In spring 2024, Carnival Firenze will debut, setting sail from this homeport towards south-of-the-border fun along Mexico's Pacific coast! So, Long Beach, you're wondering what to expect from Fun Italian Style ™?

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Pro: Larger ships boast more bells and whistles, so it follows naturally that they present more entertainment options. From comedians, game shows and Broadway revues to magicians, movies and dinner theater productions, there's something to keep just about everyone busy.

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The Ultimate World Cruise lasts 274 nights which you will touchdown in over 60 countries. This cruise also includes a visit to eleven wonders of the world, including the Great Wall of China, Iguaza Falls in Argentina, Petra in Jordan, and the Great Pyramids in Egypt.

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1st POSITION: SYMPHONY OF THE SEAS With 18 decks, capacity for 6,780 passengers and 2,100 members of the crew the Symphony of the Seas is now the biggest cruise ship in the world.

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Modern cruise ships are, on average, 20% longer than the Titanic and twice as high. The average Royal Caribbean cruise ship is 325 meters long, 14 decks high and has a gross tonnage of 133,000. In comparison, the Titanic was only 269 meters long, 9 decks high, and had a gross tonnage of 46,000.

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One of the world's newest cruise ships is currently looping around the Mediterranean Sea on an itinerary that includes Barcelona, Marseille, Genoa, Naples, Messina and Valletta. While cruising is far from a sustainable activity, MSC World Europa points to the future of the industry.

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Forbes Vetted
  • Best Luxury Cruise Overall: Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, Evrima.
  • Best Luxury River Cruise: Viking River Cruises, Viking Osiris.
  • Best Luxury Cruise For Foodies: Crystal, Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony.
  • Best Small Ship Luxury Cruise: Seabourn, Seabourn Venture.


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New Cruise Ships coming in 2023, 2024 & 2025
  • Spirit of the Rhine, Saga.
  • Odyssey of the Seas, Royal Caribbean.
  • Viking Venus, Viking Ocean.
  • MSC Virtuosa, MSC Cruises.
  • Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Cruises.
  • Iona, P&O Cruises.
  • Enchanted Princess, Princess Cruises.
  • Spirit of Adventure, Saga.


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