Royal Caribbean International Cruises — Ships, Ports & Who It's For

Q: Where does Royal Caribbean International sail?

Royal Caribbean International sails Caribbean, Bahamas & Bermuda, Alaska & Pacific, Mexico & Hawaii, Northern Europe & Fjords, Greek Isles & Adriatic, Mediterranean, New England & Canada.

Mass-Market Record-breaking megaships built for family thrills

Royal Caribbean is the mass-market leader in record-breaking megaships, competing on scale, innovation and onboard attractions rather than price. Its Icon and Oasis classes are the largest cruise ships in the world, and most Caribbean itineraries anchor on the line's private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay.

Tier Mass-Market

Fleet 28 ships

Price $$–$$$ · Affordable–Upscale

Voyages 3–16 nights

Sails 11 regions

Who Royal Caribbean International is for

Families, multigenerational groups, active travellers and first-time cruisers who want a resort-style ship packed with things to do. Less suited to those seeking a quiet, intimate, or all-inclusive luxury experience.

couplesfamilies with kidsmulti-genadult groupfemale solo traveler

The fleet

One of the world's largest fleets, organized into ship classes from the newest and biggest Icon class (Icon of the Seas, 2024; Star of the Seas, 2025) and the neighborhood-pioneering Oasis class (including Utopia of the Seas, 2024) down through Quantum and Quantum Ultra, Freedom, Voyager, Radiance and Vision classes. The Oasis class introduced the multi-'neighborhood' megaship layout, and Icon-class ships are the largest afloat.

Freedom of the SeasLegend of the SeasMariner of the SeasIcon of the SeasLiberty of the SeasOdyssey of the SeasSerenade of the SeasAnthem of the SeasAllure of the SeasOasis of the SeasAdventure of the SeasVision of the SeasNavigator of the SeasOvation of the SeasWonder of the SeasExplorer of the SeasRhapsody of the SeasBrilliance of the SeasIndependence of the SeasQuantum of the SeasJewel of the SeasStar of the SeasUtopia of the SeasSymphony of the SeasEnchantment of the SeasGrandeur of the SeasVoyager of the SeasHarmony of the Seas

Signature ships

The standout vessels in the fleet — and the amenities that set them apart.

Icon of the Seas2024 · 7,600 guests

world's largest cruise ship

Category 6 waterpark - six slides, the most of any ship at sea
AquaDome, a glass dome housing AquaTheater high-dive shows
The Hideaway - first suspended infinity pool at sea
Central Park open-air garden neighborhood
Surfside family neighborhood
Crown's Edge skywalk thrill and Absolute Zero ice arena

Star of the Seas2025

near-identical sister to Icon of the Seas

Second Icon-class ship, sailing from Port Canaveral
Eight neighborhoods and seven pools
Category 6 waterpark and The Hideaway suspended infinity pool
Lincoln Park Supper Club, a 1930s Chicago-themed dinner venue
Back to the Future: The Musical
Ultimate Family Townhouse suite

Utopia of the Seas2024

world's second-largest cruise ship; designed for weekend cruises

Built for short 3- and 4-night getaways from Port Canaveral
Every sailing visits Perfect Day at CocoCay
More than 40 dining and bar venues
Ultimate Abyss slide, FlowRider surf simulators and zip line
Seven themed neighborhoods

Wonder of the Seas2022

Eight neighborhoods, including a dedicated Suite Neighborhood
Ultimate Abyss - 10-deck slide, the tallest at sea
Central Park and Boardwalk neighborhoods
Multi-level Ultimate Family Suite
AquaTheater dive shows, FlowRider surf simulators and zip line

Symphony of the Seas2018

Ultimate Abyss 10-deck slide
Playmakers Sports Bar and Arcade on the Boardwalk
Central Park, Boardwalk and AquaTheater
Ultimate Family Suite
Was the world's largest cruise ship until Icon of the Seas

Anthem of the Seas2015 · 4,180 guests

flagship of the innovation-focused Quantum class

North Star - a glass capsule that rises more than 300 ft above the sea
RipCord by iFly skydiving simulator
SeaPlex - largest indoor active space at sea, with bumper cars
FlowRider surf simulator
Two70 multimedia venue with robotic Roboscreens

The onboard experience

Dining

Fare covers the main dining room, the Windjammer buffet and casual spots; a large roster of extra-charge specialty restaurants includes Chops Grille steakhouse, Giovanni's Italian, Izumi sushi/hibachi and the whimsical Wonderland on the biggest ships.

Entertainment & activities

Known for large-scale production shows: licensed Broadway musicals (CATS, Mamma Mia!, Back to the Future), original AquaTheater high-dive spectaculars on Oasis- and Icon-class ships, and ice-skating shows in dedicated onboard rinks.

Families & kids

Built for families - the award-winning Adventure Ocean youth program plus waterparks, FlowRider surf simulators, rock-climbing walls, mini-golf and zip lines, with multi-bedroom family suites on the newest ships.

What's included

Not all-inclusive: fare includes accommodation, main dining and most onboard activities, while alcohol, specialty dining, Wi-Fi, spa and shore excursions cost extra. Beverage and dining packages are sold separately.

Where Royal Caribbean International sails

Regions in Noura's Cruise Navigator, most sailings first. Tap a region for its ports and season.

Caribbean Bahamas & Bermuda Alaska & Pacific Mexico & Hawaii Northern Europe & Fjords Greek Isles & Adriatic Mediterranean New England & Canada Panama Canal Transatlantic & Repositioning Iberia & Atlantic Isles

Sails from

Fort LauderdaleMiamiGalvestonLos AngelesSouthamptonCape Liberty (Bayonne)TampaPort Canaveral (Orlando)BaltimoreBarcelonaVancouverSeattle

Sample itineraries

7-Night Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day7 nights

Icon of the Seas · from Miami

Miami, FL → Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bahamas → St. Thomas, USVI → Philipsburg, St. Maarten → Miami, FL

5-Night Bahamas & Perfect Day5 nights

Freedom of the Seas · from Miami

Miami, FL → Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bahamas → Nassau, Bahamas → Bimini, Bahamas → Miami, FL

7-Night Alaska Inside Passage (Round-trip Vancouver)7 nights

Serenade of the Seas · from Vancouver

Vancouver, BC → Inside Passage (scenic cruising) → Sitka, AK → Icy Strait Point, AK → Juneau, AK → Tracy Arm Fjord (scenic cruising) → Ketchikan, AK → Vancouver, BC

7-Night Mexican Riviera7 nights

Navigator of the Seas · from Los Angeles

Los Angeles (San Pedro), CA → Cabo San Lucas, Mexico → Mazatlán, Mexico → Puerto Vallarta, Mexico → Ensenada, Mexico → Los Angeles (San Pedro), CA

Best known for

World's largest cruise ships (Icon and Oasis classes)Perfect Day at CocoCay private islandWaterparks, FlowRider surf simulators and the North StarBroadway-caliber onboard entertainmentFamily-friendly big-ship thrills

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