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Which Royal Caribbean cruise ship is bigger?

What is the biggest Royal Caribbean ship? The biggest Royal Caribbean cruise ship is the 1-year-old Wonder of the Seas. Measuring 235,600 gross tons, it's not only the biggest Royal Caribbean ship but the biggest cruise ship ever built by any line.



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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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World's biggest cruise ship will set sail in 2024 Royal Caribbean International's Icon of the Seas is a mammoth 365 meters long (nearly 1,200 feet) and will weigh a projected 250,800 tonnes. For comparison, that's like trying to keep two CN Towers afloat.

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The newest Royal Caribbean cruise ship is Wonder of the Seas. As noted above, it debuted in March 2022. Measuring 235,600 gross tons, it's the biggest cruise ship ever built. It's also loaded with more restaurants, bars, showrooms and deck-top attractions than you'll find on any other ship at sea.

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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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Debuting in fall 2023, the cruise line's first of three LNG-powered (liquefied natural gas) ships will be named Icon of the Seas.

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Fleet size and type Both cruise lines have many ships in varying sizes, including several new and elaborate ships. 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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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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I've heard many people say they'd never set foot on a floating city like Wonder of the Seas, but the truth is the ship doesn't feel overly crowded because there are so many places for people to go.

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The largest cruise ship currently in service is Wonder of the Seas, an Oasis-class vessel operated by Royal Caribbean. The ship is similar in design to her sister ships but adds some additional features and evolves the class.

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Here, every Royal Caribbean ship currently in operation is ranked from biggest to smallest.
  • Wonder of the Seas. MICHEL VERDURE STUDIO/ROYAL CARIBBEAN. ...
  • Symphony of the Seas. ROYAL CARIBBEAN. ...
  • Harmony of the Seas. MICHEL VERDURE/ROYAL CARIBBEAN. ...
  • Oasis of the Seas. ...
  • Allure of the Seas. ...
  • Spectrum of the Seas. ...
  • 7 (tied). ...
  • 7 (tied).


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The Titanic and the Icon of the Seas have both held the title of the world's biggest ship. Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas, however, is a whopping five times the size of the Titanic. Photos show how the two ships' dining rooms, luxury bedrooms, and more compare.

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Food and drink Yes, the food options differ between Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Line. Both cruise lines offer a wide selection of dining options. While Royal Caribbean is known for its upscale feel and gourmet cuisine, Carnival Cruise Line offers a more casual dining experience.

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Choose Royal Caribbean if you're an adrenaline junkie. Royal Caribbean is the king of crazy top-deck attractions. All ships have rock climbing walls, 14 offer the FlowRider surf simulator, the Quantum-class ships have indoor skydiving and a London Eye-esque ride, and the Oasis-class ships have ziplines.

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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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Head for the Norwegian Fjords, spend a week sailing to France and Spain, or enjoy a longer break in the sunny Canary Islands.
  • Anthem of the Seas.
  • Odyssey of the Seas.
  • Symphony of the Seas.
  • Serenade of the Seas.
  • Explorer of the Seas.
  • Brilliance of the Seas.
  • Rhapshody of the Seas.
  • Jewel of the Seas.


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