Cruise Ship Guides: Every Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Princess, Holland America, Norwegian and MSC Ship Compared

Icon Class

Hero of the Seas2027 · 5,654 guestsFourth Icon Class ship, due in Miami in August 2027 with nine pools, the most at sea.Ship guide and sailings →Legend of the Seas2026 · 5,610 guests · 248,663 GTThe third Icon Class ship: Mediterranean summers and Fort Lauderdale winters.Ship guide and sailings →Star of the Seas2025 · 5,610 guests · 248,663 GTIcon Class weeklong sailings from Port Canaveral, each calling at Perfect Day at CocoCay.Ship guide and sailings →Icon of the Seas2024 · 5,610 guests · 248,663 GTEight neighborhoods, seven pools and six waterslides on weeklong sailings from Miami.Ship guide and sailings →

Oasis Class

Utopia of the Seas2024 · 5,668 guests · 236,473 GTNewest Oasis Class ship, built for 3- and 4-night Bahamas getaways from Port Canaveral.Ship guide and sailings →Wonder of the Seas2022 · 5,734 guests · 235,600 GTOasis Class weekend getaways from Miami to Nassau and Perfect Day at CocoCay.Ship guide and sailings →Symphony of the Seas2018 · 5,518 guests · 228,081 GTOasis Class from Galveston in 2026, moving to Fort Lauderdale in 2027.Ship guide and sailings →Harmony of the Seas2016 / 2026 · 5,697 guests · 226,963 GTAmplified in 2026 and sailing year-round from Port Canaveral.Ship guide and sailings →Allure of the Seas2010 / 2025 · 5,718 guests · 225,282 GTNewly amplified in 2025 with waterslides, the Ultimate Abyss and Mamma Mia! on stage.Ship guide and sailings →Oasis of the Seas2009 / 2019 · 5,602 guests · 226,838 GTThe original Oasis Class ship: seven neighborhoods, AquaTheater and Ultimate Abyss.Ship guide and sailings →

Quantum Ultra Class

Odyssey of the Seas2021 · 4,198 guests · 167,704 GTNewest Quantum Ultra ship: Caribbean from New Jersey, Greek Isles from Rome.Ship guide and sailings →Spectrum of the Seas2019 · 4,246 guests · 169,379 GTQuantum Ultra Class ship built for Asia, with the Ultimate Family Suite and Sky Pad.Ship guide and sailings →

Quantum Class

Ovation of the Seas2016 / 2026 · 4,234 guests · 168,666 GTAmplified in 2026 with a new pool deck, Pesky Parrot and an Ultimate Family Suite.Ship guide and sailings →Anthem of the Seas2015 · 4,180 guests · 168,666 GTNorth Star, iFLY skydiving and We Will Rock You, sailing Alaska and Australia.Ship guide and sailings →Quantum of the Seas2014 · 4,180 guests · 168,666 GTThe original Quantum Class ship with North Star, RipCord by iFLY and the Two70 showroom.Ship guide and sailings →

Freedom Class

Independence of the Seas2008 / 2018 · 3,864 guests · 154,407 GTThe first Royal Amplified ship: laser tag, an escape room and dueling waterslides from Bayonne and Miami.Ship guide and sailings →Liberty of the Seas2007 / 2026 · 3,798 guests · 154,407 GTAmplified in 2026 with a new pool deck, the Tidal Wave boomerang slide and Izumi Teppanyaki.Ship guide and sailings →Freedom of the Seas2006 / 2020 · 3,926 guests · 156,271 GTAmplified Freedom Class ship with The Perfect Storm slides, sailing Bahamas from Miami.Ship guide and sailings →

Radiance Class

Jewel of the Seas2004 / 2016 · 2,191 guests · 90,090 GTShort Bahamas getaways from Florida on the youngest Radiance Class ship.Ship guide and sailings →Serenade of the Seas2003 / 2012 · 2,143 guests · 90,090 GTWest Coast Radiance Class ship: Alaska from Vancouver, Mexico from San Diego.Ship guide and sailings →Brilliance of the Seas2002 / 2013 · 2,142 guests · 90,090 GTGlass-walled Radiance Class ship sailing Bahamas short breaks and Adriatic summers.Ship guide and sailings →Radiance of the Seas2001 / 2011 · 2,143 guests · 90,090 GTTampa’s year-round Western Caribbean ship with glass walls and ten places to eat.Ship guide and sailings →

Voyager Class

Mariner of the Seas2003 / 2018 · 3,344 guests · 139,863 GTRoyal Amplified in 2018 with laser tag, an escape room and the Bamboo Room tiki bar.Ship guide and sailings →Navigator of the Seas2002 / 2019 · 3,388 guests · 139,999 GTHome of The Blaster aqua coaster and Riptide, now sailing year-round from Singapore.Ship guide and sailings →Adventure of the Seas2001 / 2016 · 3,114 guests · 137,276 GTVoyager Class value from Florida with dueling waterslides, a FlowRider and Splashaway Bay.Ship guide and sailings →Explorer of the Seas2000 / 2023 · 3,286 guests · 137,308 GTA Voyager Class favorite that splits the year between the Mediterranean and Florida.Ship guide and sailings →Voyager of the Seas1999 / 2019 · 3,602 guests · 137,276 GTThe original Royal Promenade ship, amplified in 2019 and sailing Alaska, Mexico and Australia.Ship guide and sailings →

Vision Class

Vision of the Seas1998 / 2013 · 2,050 guests · 78,340 GTBaltimore’s Bermuda and Bahamas ship, wintering in San Juan for Caribbean islands.Ship guide and sailings →Rhapsody of the Seas1997 / 2012 · 1,998 guests · 78,491 GTSouthern Caribbean from San Juan in winter, Greek Isles from Athens in summer.Ship guide and sailings →Enchantment of the Seas1997 / 2012 · 2,252 guests · 82,910 GTTampa’s weeklong Western Caribbean ship, stretched by 73 feet in 2005.Ship guide and sailings →Grandeur of the Seas1996 / 2012 · 1,992 guests · 74,136 GTRoyal Caribbean’s smallest ship, sailing the Southern Caribbean year-round.Ship guide and sailings →

Celebrity River Cruises

Celebrity Roamer2028 · 172 guestsCelebrity River ship for 2028 sailing the Rhine between Amsterdam and Basel.Ship guide and sailings →Celebrity Wanderer2028 · 172 guestsCelebrity River ship for 2028: Rhine castles and Dutch tulip fields from Amsterdam.Ship guide and sailings →Celebrity Boundless2028 · 172 guestsCelebrity River ship for 2028 on the Danube between Nuremberg and Budapest.Ship guide and sailings →Celebrity Compass2027 · 172 guestsThe first Celebrity river ship: Skylight Suites and Magic Edge pods, Danube from 2027.Ship guide and sailings →Celebrity Seeker2027 · 172 guestsSecond Celebrity River ship for 2027: Magic Edge pods, Skylight Suites, hybrid power.Ship guide and sailings →

Edge Series

Celebrity Xcel2025 · 3,260 guests · 141,420 GTNewest Celebrity ship: The Bazaar, Bora, the Pool Club and the biggest spa in the fleet.Ship guide and sailings →Celebrity Ascent2023 · 3,260 guests · 141,420 GTFourth Edge Series ship: Rome summers, Caribbean winters and Le Voyage by Daniel Boulud.Ship guide and sailings →Celebrity Beyond2022 · 3,260 guests · 141,420 GTThe stretched Edge Series ship sailing the Caribbean year-round from South Florida.Ship guide and sailings →Celebrity Apex2021 · 2,910 guests · 130,818 GTEdge Series design with the Magic Carpet, Eden and the first Craft Social Bar.Ship guide and sailings →Celebrity Edge2018 · 2,918 guests · 130,818 GTThe ship that launched the Edge Series: Magic Carpet, Infinite Verandas, Rooftop Garden.Ship guide and sailings →

Galapagos expedition mega yacht

Celebrity Flora2019 · 100 guests · 5,922 GTAll-suite, 100-guest mega yacht built only for the Galapagos, naturalists on every trip.Ship guide and sailings →

Solstice Class

Celebrity Reflection2012 · 3,046 guests · 125,366 GTLargest Solstice Class ship, short getaways from Fort Lauderdale, renewed March 2027.Ship guide and sailings →Celebrity Silhouette2011 / 2020 · 2,902 guests · 122,210 GTRevolutionized Solstice Class ship with the Lawn Club Grill and The Retreat Sundeck.Ship guide and sailings →Celebrity Eclipse2010 / 2025 · 2,852 guests · 121,878 GTSolstice Class ship with the Lawn Club, Hot Glass classes and a new Retreat Lounge.Ship guide and sailings →Celebrity Equinox2009 / 2019 · 2,852 guests · 121,878 GTRevolutionized Solstice Class ship with The Retreat Sundeck and the Lawn Club.Ship guide and sailings →Celebrity Solstice2008 / 2026 · 2,852 guests · 121,878 GTFirst renewed Solstice Class ship: new restaurants, Sunset Park and a new Retreat.Ship guide and sailings →

Millennium Class

Celebrity Constellation2002 / 2017 · 2,184 guests · 90,940 GTIntimate Millennium Class ship sailing the Adriatic, San Juan and Tampa.Ship guide and sailings →Celebrity Summit2001 / 2019 · 2,218 guests · 91,003 GTRevolutionized Millennium Class ship sailing Tampa in winter and Alaska in summer.Ship guide and sailings →Celebrity Infinity2001 / 2024 · 2,170 guests · 90,940 GTMid-size Millennium Class ship based year-round in Europe, refreshed in 2024.Ship guide and sailings →Celebrity Millennium2000 / 2019 · 2,218 guests · 91,011 GTFirst Celebrity Revolution ship, Forbes Four-Star rated, sailing Asia year-round.Ship guide and sailings →

Sphere Class

Star Princess2025 · 4,300 guests · 177,800 GTThe newest Princess ship: glass Piazza sphere, the Arena and the Sanctuary Collection.Ship guide and sailings →Sun Princess2024 · 4,300 guests · 177,882 GTThe first Sphere Class ship: glass Piazza, the Dome, the Arena and Cirque shows.Ship guide and sailings →

Royal Class

Discovery Princess2022 · 3,660 guests · 145,000 GTNewest Royal Class ship: Sky Suites, The Catch by Rudi, Alaska and the Mexican Riviera.Ship guide and sailings →Enchanted Princess2021 · 3,660 guests · 145,000 GTRoyal Class ship with Sky Suites and 360 dining: Rome summers, Fort Lauderdale winters.Ship guide and sailings →Sky Princess2019 · 3,660 guests · 141,000 GTRoyal Class ship with Sky Suites: Port Canaveral winters, Southampton summers.Ship guide and sailings →Majestic Princess2017 · 3,560 guests · 143,700 GTRoyal Class ship with the covered Hollywood Pool Club, sailing to Britain and Antarctica.Ship guide and sailings →Regal Princess2014 · 3,560 guests · 142,229 GTRoyal Class ship with the SeaWalk and WaterColor Fantasy, Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale.Ship guide and sailings →Royal Princess2013 · 3,560 guests · 142,229 GTThe first Royal Class ship, sailing Alaska from Seattle and Australia from Sydney.Ship guide and sailings →

Crown Class

Ruby Princess2008 / 2023 · 3,080 guests · 113,561 GTSan Francisco’s year-round Princess ship: Alaska, California, Mexico and Hawaii.Ship guide and sailings →Crown Princess2006 / 2025 · 3,080 guests · 113,561 GTRefurbished in 2025 with O’Malley’s Irish Pub; Southern Caribbean and Alaska.Ship guide and sailings →

Grand Class

Emerald Princess2007 · 3,080 guests · 113,561 GTA mid-size Princess classic with Skywalkers Nightclub, sailing Alaska and the West Coast.Ship guide and sailings →Sapphire Princess2004 / 2025 · 2,670 guests · 115,875 GTRefreshed in 2025 with Makoto Ocean and Crown Grill; Singapore and Japan in 2026-2027.Ship guide and sailings →Caribbean Princess2004 / 2024 · 3,140 guests · 112,894 GTPrincess’s Port Canaveral ship for the Caribbean, then Copenhagen in summer 2027.Ship guide and sailings →Diamond Princess2004 / 2024 · 2,706 guests · 115,875 GTJapan-built and Yokohama-based, with the Izumi Japanese Bath and Kai Sushi.Ship guide and sailings →Grand Princess1998 / 2025 · 2,600 guests · 107,517 GTThe original Grand Class ship, Princess’s year-round Australia ship from late 2026.Ship guide and sailings →

Coral Class

Island Princess2003 / 2024 · 2,200 guests · 92,822 GTPrincess’s Panama Canal specialist: full Canal crossings and Alaska summers.Ship guide and sailings →Coral Princess2003 / 2024 · 2,000 guests · 91,627 GTPanama Canal-sized, 2,000 guests: Caribbean, Alaska and the 2027 Grand Circle Pacific.Ship guide and sailings →

Pinnacle Class

Rotterdam2021 / 2026 · 2,668 guests · 99,836 GTHolland America flagship: newest Pinnacle Class ship with Music Walk and World Stage.Ship guide and sailings →Nieuw Statendam2018 · 2,666 guests · 99,500 GTPinnacle Class ship based in Rotterdam and Fort Lauderdale, christened by Oprah Winfrey.Ship guide and sailings →Koningsdam2016 / 2026 · 2,650 guests · 99,500 GTThe first Pinnacle Class ship: West Coast favorite for Mexico, Hawaii and Alaska.Ship guide and sailings →

Signature Class

Nieuw Amsterdam2010 / 2017 · 2,106 guests · 86,700 GTSignature Class ship for Caribbean winters, Panama Canal and Alaska Glacier Discovery.Ship guide and sailings →Eurodam2008 / 2018 · 2,104 guests · 86,273 GTFirst Signature Class ship: Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale, Alaska Explorer from Seattle.Ship guide and sailings →

Vista Class

Noordam2006 / 2019 · 1,972 guests · 82,318 GTVista Class globetrotter: Australia and New Zealand in winter, Seattle Alaska in summer.Ship guide and sailings →Westerdam2004 / 2026 · 1,964 guests · 82,348 GTVista Class ship for Japan and Asia in winter and Alaska Glacier Discovery in summer.Ship guide and sailings →Oosterdam2003 / 2025 · 1,964 guests · 82,305 GTHolland America Mediterranean ship and first through Evolution renovation in fall 2027.Ship guide and sailings →Zuiderdam2002 / 2025 · 1,964 guests · 82,318 GTOriginal Vista Class ship: Caribbean from Florida, Northern Europe from Amsterdam 2027.Ship guide and sailings →

R Class

Zaandam2000 / 2025 · 1,432 guests · 61,396 GTSmall-ship Holland America: Mexico and Hawaii from San Diego, Antarctica and Alaska 2027.Ship guide and sailings →Volendam1999 / 2019 · 1,432 guests · 61,214 GTSmall-ship Holland America classic: Grand World Voyage, Amazon, Canada and New England.Ship guide and sailings →

Prima Plus Class

Norwegian Aura2027 · 3,879 guests · 170,000 GTNorwegian’s largest ship, debuting May 2027 with Ocean Heights and five slides.Ship guide and sailings →Norwegian Luna2026 · 3,565 guests · 156,300 GT2026 newbuild with the Aqua Slidecoaster, Moon Climber and Caribbean weeks from Miami.Ship guide and sailings →Norwegian Aqua2025 · 3,571 guests · 156,300 GTFirst Prima Plus ship with the Aqua Slidecoaster, Glow Court and Sukhothai Thai dining.Ship guide and sailings →

Prima Class

Norwegian Viva2023 · 3,195 guests · 142,500 GTPrima Class sister ship: Ocean Boulevard, the Viva Speedway, Europe or Galveston.Ship guide and sailings →Norwegian Prima2022 · 3,195 guests · 143,535 GTFirst of the Prima Class: Ocean Boulevard, a three-level speedway and a sea-view Haven.Ship guide and sailings →

Breakaway Plus Class

Norwegian Encore2019 / 2024 · 3,998 guests · 169,116 GTLargest Breakaway Plus ship: Encore Speedway, Ocean Loops and The Choir of Man.Ship guide and sailings →Norwegian Bliss2018 / 2025 · 4,010 guests · 168,028 GTBuilt for Alaska: Observation Lounge, Bliss Speedway, Ocean Loops and a 2025 refresh.Ship guide and sailings →Norwegian Joy2017 / 2024 · 3,776 guests · 167,725 GTBreakaway Plus ship with the Joy Speedway, a 2024 thermal suite, Alaska and the Bahamas.Ship guide and sailings →Norwegian Escape2015 / 2022 · 4,218 guests · 164,998 GTFirst Breakaway Plus ship: a three-deck ropes course, Aqua Park and The Choir of Man.Ship guide and sailings →

Breakaway Class

Norwegian Getaway2014 / 2024 · 3,903 guests · 145,655 GTMiami-born Breakaway Class ship with The Waterfront, Free Fall slides and a ropes course.Ship guide and sailings →Norwegian Breakaway2013 / 2025 · 3,903 guests · 145,655 GTThe original Breakaway Class ship: The Waterfront, The Haven and a 2025 refresh.Ship guide and sailings →

Epic Class

Norwegian Epic2010 / 2025 · 4,070 guests · 155,873 GTThe ship that introduced The Haven, Studio staterooms and the Epic Plunge bowl slide.Ship guide and sailings →

Jewel Class

Norwegian Gem2007 / 2026 · 2,388 guests · 93,530 GTMid-size Jewel Class ship with The Haven, a new Vibe Beach Club and Tampa winters.Ship guide and sailings →Norwegian Pearl2006 / 2021 · 2,344 guests · 93,530 GTPhiladelphia’s year-round Norwegian ship: Bermuda, the Caribbean and The Haven.Ship guide and sailings →Norwegian Jade2006 / 2026 · 2,352 guests · 93,558 GTJewel Class ship for Alaska summers and a seven-month Asia season, refreshed in 2026.Ship guide and sailings →Norwegian Jewel2005 / 2025 · 2,368 guests · 93,502 GTThe first Jewel Class ship: Philadelphia, Miami and the Baltic with The Haven on top.Ship guide and sailings →

Pride of America Class

Pride of America2005 / 2025 · 2,180 guests · 80,439 GTThe only U.S.-flagged cruise ship: four Hawaiian islands in seven days from Honolulu.Ship guide and sailings →

Dawn Class

Norwegian Dawn2002 / 2024 · 2,290 guests · 92,250 GTDawn Class ship with Garden Villas, nine restaurants and Jacksonville Bahamas cruises.Ship guide and sailings →Norwegian Star2001 / 2021 · 2,298 guests · 91,740 GTDawn Class globetrotter: Iceland and Britain in summer, the Mexican Riviera in winter.Ship guide and sailings →

Sun Class

Norwegian Sun2001 / 2024 · 1,878 guests · 78,309 GTNorwegian’s smallest ship: Baltic summers, Panama Canal winters, port-packed Med.Ship guide and sailings →

Spirit Class

Norwegian Spirit1998 / 2022 · 1,972 guests · 75,904 GTAdult-leaning ship rebuilt bow to stern for Australia, the South Pacific and Hawaii.Ship guide and sailings →

World Class

MSC World Atlantic2027 · 215,863 GTMSC’s next U.S. flagship: Port Canaveral from November 2027 with Cliffhanger.Ship guide and sailings →MSC World Asia2026 · 216,638 GTMSC’s new flagship: a dragon over the promenade, Cliffhanger and an 11-deck slide.Ship guide and sailings →MSC World America2025 · 216,638 GTMSC’s U.S. flagship: seven districts, Cliffhanger and Ocean Cay from Miami.Ship guide and sailings →MSC World Europa2022 · 215,863 GTFirst of the World Class: Venom Drop slide, LED-domed promenade and LNG power.Ship guide and sailings →

Meraviglia Class

MSC Euribia2023 · 184,011 GTLNG-powered Meraviglia ship: LED-domed Galleria, fjords in summer, the Med in winter.Ship guide and sailings →MSC Bellissima2019 · 4,500 guests · 171,598 GTMeraviglia Class sister sailing Japan and Korea from Shanghai and Tokyo in 2026-2027.Ship guide and sailings →MSC Meraviglia2017 · 4,488 guests · 171,598 GTFirst of the Meraviglia Class: LED-sky Galleria, Carousel Lounge shows and a Yacht Club.Ship guide and sailings →

Seaside EVO Class

MSC Seascape2022 · 4,540 guests · 170,412 GTGalveston year-round with Robotron, an aft infinity pool and the Yacht Club.Ship guide and sailings →MSC Seashore2021 / 2026 · 4,540 guests · 170,412 GTSeaside EVO ship built for the sun: aft infinity pool, glass bridges, Bahamas cruises.Ship guide and sailings →

Meraviglia Plus Class

MSC Virtuosa2021 · 4,842 guests · 181,541 GTMeraviglia Plus ship with a robot bartender, bound for Brazil and then Barcelona in 2027.Ship guide and sailings →MSC Grandiosa2019 · 4,842 guests · 181,541 GTMeraviglia Plus flagship sailing the Caribbean year-round from Port Canaveral.Ship guide and sailings →

Seaside Class

MSC Seaview2018 · 4,132 guests · 153,516 GTSeaside Class sister: waterfront boardwalk, two glass bridges, Brazil and the Med.Ship guide and sailings →MSC Seaside2017 · 4,132 guests · 153,516 GTMiami short cruises with a waterfront promenade, a glass bridge and Ocean Cay every trip.Ship guide and sailings →

Fantasia Class

MSC Preziosa2013 · 3,502 guests · 139,072 GTVertigo waterslide, Doremi Castle aqua park and a Yacht Club, year-round from Hamburg.Ship guide and sailings →MSC Divina2012 · 3,502 guests · 139,072 GTSophia Loren’s ship: Swarovski staircases, an infinity pool and the MSC Yacht Club.Ship guide and sailings →MSC Splendida2009 / 2026 · 3,274 guests · 137,936 GTRefreshed in 2026, sailing South America and nine-night Eastern Med loops from Trieste.Ship guide and sailings →MSC Fantasia2008 · 3,274 guests · 137,936 GTThe ship that introduced the MSC Yacht Club, sailing the Canaries and the Med.Ship guide and sailings →

Musica Class

MSC Magnifica2010 / 2025 · 2,550 guests · 95,128 GTRefurbished in 2025 with a new MSC Yacht Club; the ship of the 2027 World Cruise.Ship guide and sailings →MSC Poesia2008 / 2026 · 2,446 guests · 92,627 GTReimagined in 2026 with a new MSC Yacht Club, Butcher’s Cut and Kaito Sushi Bar.Ship guide and sailings →MSC Orchestra2007 · 2,550 guests · 92,409 GTYear-round Mediterranean ship adding an MSC Yacht Club and new spa in March 2027.Ship guide and sailings →MSC Musica2006 / 2026 · 2,550 guests · 92,409 GTRefurbished in 2026 with a new MSC Yacht Club; Brazil in winter, Western Med in summer.Ship guide and sailings →

Lirica Class

MSC Sinfonia2005 / 2015 · 1,952 guests · 65,591 GTComposer-themed Lirica Class ship: Greek Islands from Bari, then a Western Med winter.Ship guide and sailings →MSC Opera2004 / 2015 · 2,140 guests · 65,591 GTMSC’s first year-round Southern Caribbean ship, from La Romana since November 2026.Ship guide and sailings →MSC Armonia2004 / 2014 · 1,948 guests · 65,542 GTStretched Lirica Class ship sailing the Adriatic in summer and South Africa in winter.Ship guide and sailings →MSC Lirica2003 / 2015 · 1,976 guests · 65,591 GTThe ship that named a class: Venice and Ancona Adriatic cruises with a Kaito Sushi Bar.Ship guide and sailings →