Which cruise ship has the biggest pool?

The most astonishing of the pools is sure to be Royal Bay, located starboard on deck 15, which will be the largest pool ever at sea, with 40,000 gallons of splashtastic fun.



As of March 2026, the Icon of the Seas (and its sister ship, the Star of the Seas) holds the record for the biggest pool at sea, known as Royal Bay. Located in the "Chill Island" neighborhood, Royal Bay spans over 5,800 square feet and contains over 40,000 gallons of water. It is part of a massive aquatic complex that features seven different pools, including the first suspended infinity pool at sea (The Hideaway). Royal Caribbean designed Royal Bay to be the centerpiece of the ship’s outdoor experience, featuring integrated loungers and "water's edge" seating to accommodate thousands of guests simultaneously. For context, this single pool is nearly twice the size of the main pools found on many mid-sized luxury liners. The ship also features the largest water park at sea, "Category 6," which includes six record-breaking slides, further cementing its status as a floating water-world.

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Royal Bay? Pool This sprawling oasis on Chill Island? is the largest pool at sea, with over 40,000 gallons of water. Here, you'll find plenty of space to soak up the sun or make a splash. Like in-water loungers and raised whirlpools offering elevated views.

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3. Royal Bay. Cruise vacations are all about once-in-a-lifetime experiences, and Royal Bay totally lives up to that reputation. Featuring over 40,000 gallons of water, it's the largest pool at sea.

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Pools are typically small and no deeper than 5 or 6 feet. Diving and jumping is not permitted; you are welcome to swim laps, but each lap will be short, and the pools will likely be crowded at peak hours.

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Private Pools The Amenity: Luxury suites with pools are almost de rigueur on land but a rarity at sea. The duplex Edge Villas on Celebrity's three newest ships (Beyond, Apex, and Edge) come with private, three-foot-deep plunge pools, giving land resorts a rum for their money.

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This particular water slide is on the cruise ship called Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas and more than 800 feet long. Ojeda posted a point-of-view video of the slide and showed how long it is. It is called the Blaster, Navigator of the Seas.

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Royal Caribbean – Oasis of the Seas.

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Cruise lines drain their swimming pools at night to discourage guests from trying to enter the pool when it is closed. Draining the swimming pools each night also allows the cruise lines to replace the water with clean water and a drained swimming pool is safer if the weather is rough.

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When do The Swimming Pools Close? On most cruise lines, the swimming pools are open from early morning until the evening. On some cruise lines, you'll find the pools and hot tubs open late into the evening which I particularly enjoy. There's not a lot better than an evening swim beneath the stars!

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Getting laid on a cruise is not as easy as it may seem. First, you need to make sure that you are in the right place at the right time. Cruise ships usually have designated areas for singles and couples, so be sure to check out those spots first.

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For passengers looking to enjoy views, especially the scenery in the wake of a ship, we recommend higher decks and the back of the vessel. The higher you pick, the farther you'll see. If you're after views, the best room on a cruise ship will be a balcony cabin at the ship's rear end.

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