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Vision of the Seas: ship guide

Baltimore’s Bermuda and Bahamas ship, wintering in San Juan for Caribbean islands.

Best for: Mid-Atlantic travelers who want to drive to the port for Bermuda or the Bahamas, and winter sun-seekers who want an island-a-day Southern Caribbean cruise from San Juan. Sails from Baltimore, San Juan in 2026 and 2027.

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Vision of the Seas
Vision of the Seas
78,340gross tons
2,050guests at double occupancy
742crew
11decks
1998entered service, refurbished 2013
915 ftlong

About Vision of the Seas

Vision of the Seas is the last of Royal Caribbean’s six Vision Class ships, built in Saint-Nazaire, France, and in service since May 1998. At about 78,340 gross tons and 915 feet she carries 2,050 guests at double occupancy and 2,514 maximum with 742 crew across 11 guest decks. The class is known for its glass Centrum atrium, sea-facing elevators, the Viking Crown Lounge above the pool deck and a Solarium under a retractable roof.

Her first full revitalization came in October 2013, a 34-day drydock that added Giovanni’s Table, Izumi, Chops Grille, Park Café, Chef’s Table, the R Bar, Diamond and Concierge lounges, a nursery, an outdoor movie screen and Centrum aerial shows, and refitted every stateroom with new bathrooms, carpets and flat-screen TVs. Drydocks in 2018, 2022 and spring 2024 at Grand Bahama Shipyard covered technical work and public-area upkeep. She suits drive-to cruisers from the Mid-Atlantic and anyone who wants a smaller ship with easy embarkation.

Vision sails from Baltimore through October 2026 on five-night Bermuda, nine-night Bermuda and Bahamas and Canada and New England cruises, then repositions to San Juan for seven-night Southern Caribbean cruises from November 2026 to March 2027 calling at St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. Maarten, Antigua and Dominica. She returns to Baltimore from late May to mid-October 2027 for Bermuda, Bahamas and Canada sailings before heading back to San Juan.

  • Rock climbing wall rising about 40 feet above deck
  • Adults-only Solarium pool under a retractable glass roof
  • Three pools and six whirlpools
  • Masquerade Theatre with Broadway-style shows including Boogie Wonderland
  • Centrum aerial acrobatics and the Centrum Experience light show
  • Poolside outdoor movie screen
  • Drive-to Bermuda and Bahamas cruises from Baltimore
  • Winter Southern Caribbean itineraries from San Juan

Staterooms and suites

Interior

Interior staterooms are compact at roughly 135 to 150 square feet with twin beds that convert to a queen, and they make up about 40 percent of the ship, so they are easy to book and budget-friendly.

Ocean View

Ocean View staterooms are about 151 square feet with a picture window; the Ultra Spacious Ocean View rooms of about 233 square feet sleep up to six and are a favorite with families.

Balcony

Balcony staterooms are limited, roughly 136 on board, at about 193 square feet with a 39 square foot veranda, so reserve early for Bermuda and the Caribbean.

Junior Suite

Junior Suites run about 241 square feet with a 64 square foot balcony, sitting area, bathtub and walk-in closet, plus Concierge Club access and priority boarding.

Suites

Grand Suites (the two-bedroom version is about 463 square feet), Owner’s Suites of about 515 square feet with a 111 square foot balcony and the Royal Suite of about 1,185 square feet with a private terrace include concierge service and the Concierge Club lounge.

Vision of the Seas deck plans

Deck by deck, straight from our booking engine: the plan, the stateroom categories on that deck and the public rooms. Pick a deck.

Deck 12 plan

Deck 12

Izumi.

  • IzumiFrom delicious sushi rolls to fresh sashimi and nigiri, Izumi serves up an exotic Asian-inspired dining experience. Savor izakaya-style appetizers and rolls that range from classic to imaginative. No matter what you order, you're in for a far out, Far East feast filled with incredible flavors from Tohoku to Tokyo.
    Attire: Smart Casual
    Cost: $$
    Cuisine: Japanese
    Open for: Lunch, Dinner

Plans are the cruise line’s current drawings as supplied to our booking engine. Layouts change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the exact stateroom when you book.

On board Vision of the Seas

Wine Tasting
Wine Tasting
Windjammer
Windjammer
Whirlpools
Whirlpools
Viking Crown Lounge
Viking Crown Lounge
Theme Night
Theme Night
Teen Disco
Teen Disco
Table Tennis
Table Tennis
Sush Silent Party
Sush Silent Party
Sushi Making Class
Sushi Making Class
Spa And Fitness Center
Spa And Fitness Center
Solarium Bar
Solarium Bar
Solarium
Solarium

Dining on Vision of the Seas

Aquarius Dining RoomIncluded

The two-tier main dining room on Decks 4 and 5 serving breakfast, sea-day lunch and dinner with traditional or My Time Dining.

Windjammer CaféIncluded

Casual buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Park CaféIncluded

Complimentary Solarium deli for salads, sandwiches and breakfast.

Café Latte-tudesIncluded

Centrum coffee bar serving Starbucks coffee and pastries, specialty drinks at a charge.

Chops GrilleSpecialty

Signature steakhouse with prime cuts and seafood.

Giovanni’s TableSpecialty

Contemporary Italian trattoria served family-style.

IzumiSpecialty

Japanese sushi, sashimi and hot rock dishes.

Chef’s TableSpecialty

Wine-paired tasting menu hosted by the chef for a small group.

R Bar and Schooner BarIncluded

Classic cocktails in the Centrum and piano singalongs at the Schooner Bar.

Entertainment and activities

  • Broadway-style production shows in the Masquerade Theatre
  • Aerial acrobatics and the Centrum Experience light show in the atrium
  • Casino Royale
  • Three pools, six whirlpools and the adults-only Solarium
  • Rock climbing wall, sports court and jogging track
  • Poolside outdoor movie screen
  • Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center
  • Some Enchanted Evening Lounge, Viking Crown Lounge and video arcade

Families and who it suits

Adventure Ocean runs supervised programs by age group, the Royal Babies and Tots Nursery takes 6 to 36 month olds, teens have the FantaSeas center and disco, and families share Adventure Beach, the arcade and poolside movies.

Best for: Mid-Atlantic travelers who want to drive to the port for Bermuda or the Bahamas, and winter sun-seekers who want an island-a-day Southern Caribbean cruise from San Juan.

Sails from: Baltimore, San Juan · Regions: Bermuda, Bahamas, Canada and New England, Southern Caribbean

Vision of the Seas questions we answer every day

How big is Vision of the Seas?
Vision of the Seas is about 78,340 gross tons and 915 feet long with 11 guest decks, carrying 2,050 guests at double occupancy and up to 2,514 with 742 crew. She is one of the smaller ships in the fleet, with a theater, casino, three pools, a rock wall and four specialty restaurants, and her size makes embarkation in Baltimore quick and simple.
Who is Vision of the Seas best for?
She suits couples, families and retirees in the Mid-Atlantic who prefer to drive to Baltimore rather than fly, plus winter travelers who want a Southern Caribbean cruise from San Juan that visits a different island almost every day. Adventure Ocean and the nursery cover children, but teens who want waterslides and big-ship attractions should look at a larger ship.
What are the best staterooms on Vision of the Seas?
Balcony staterooms number only about 136, so they go first on Bermuda and island routes. The Ultra Spacious Ocean View rooms sleep up to six and are the best family value without a balcony. Junior Suites add a 64 square foot balcony and Concierge Club access, and Owner’s Suites offer a large sitting area and balcony.
What is included in the cruise fare?
The fare includes your stateroom, Aquarius dining room, Windjammer buffet, Park Café, production shows, Centrum entertainment, pools, rock wall, fitness center and Adventure Ocean. Specialty dining, drinks packages, spa and shore excursions cost extra. On sailings where Royal Caribbean allows it, SmartCruiser adds bonus onboard credit that is not available when booking direct.
Where does Vision of the Seas sail in 2026 and 2027?
She sails from Baltimore through mid-October 2026 on Bermuda, Bermuda and Bahamas and Canada and New England cruises, then from San Juan on seven-night Southern Caribbean cruises from November 2026 to March 2027. She is back in Baltimore from late May to mid-October 2027 with five-night Bermuda, nine-night Bahamas and Bermuda and late-season Canada cruises, then returns to San Juan.
When was Vision of the Seas last refurbished?
Her major revitalization was in October 2013, adding Giovanni’s Table, Izumi, Chops Grille, Park Café, Chef’s Table, the R Bar, new lounges, a nursery, an outdoor movie screen and refitted staterooms. Routine drydocks followed in November 2018 and February 2022, and an April to May 2024 drydock at Grand Bahama Shipyard covered technical work and public-area upkeep before she resumed Baltimore sailings.

Facts checked against Royal Caribbean: Vision of the Seas, Royal Caribbean Press Center: Vision of the Seas fact sheet, Royal Caribbean Press Center: 2026-27 Caribbean and Northeast lineup on October 13, 2026. Ship details change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the current layout when you book.

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