Cruise line
Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean International is the perfect cruise line for people looking for an active, high-energy vacation. These ships are great for families, active people who will take advantage of the amenities — zipline, ice skating or surf simulator, anyone? — and…
- 31ships
- 1,018cruises now
- 1969founded
At a glance
Royal Caribbean is a cruise line in the contemporary category, founded in 1969 and headquartered in Miami. Cruiseable lists 31 ships in its fleet; the largest is Utopia of the Seas (5,668 guests) and the newest is Star of the Seas (2025). It has 1,018 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $229. Its itineraries most often call at ports listed under CocoCay (299), Nassau (216) and Cozumel (208). It is rated 4 out of 5 by Cruiseable and 5 out of 5 by Frommer's.
- Style
- Contemporary
- Headquarters
- Miami
- Founded
- 1969
- Fleet
- 31 ships
Our review
Royal Caribbean: Action-packed vacations on innovative ships
Royal Caribbean International is the perfect cruise line for people looking for an active, high-energy vacation. These ships are great for families, active people who will take advantage of the amenities — zipline, ice skating or surf simulator, anyone? — and guests who want to experience great dining and nonstop entertainment.
Royal Caribbean consistently scoops up readers choice and travel publication awards for its long tradition of innovation and industry firsts. The cruise line features an expansive and unmatched array of features and amenities, including high-end entertainment and industry-acclaimed programming that appeals to families and adventurous vacationers alike. On the top-tier ships, expect Broadway-caliber production shows, lounge acts and even synchronized swimming shows. Its large ships are also known for much better Internet connectivity at sea than you'll get on most ships.
Who will like sailing on Royal Caribbean
If you like small and quiet, Royal ships are probably not for you. If you like megaships in all their splashy grandeur, this is your cruise line. Royal boasts the four largest cruise ships in the world — Symphony of the Seas, Harmony of the Seas, Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas — and its upcoming ship Wonder of the Seas will top even those in size.
There are better choices for exploring Alaska and some of the smaller ports of call around the world. But no cruise line (apart from Carnival) matches Royal for its wide array of popular destinations in the Caribbean, Europe, Alaska, South America, Far East, and Australia and New Zealand. World renowned for its crew members' friendly and engaging Gold Anchor Service, Royal Caribbean has been voted Best Cruise Line Overall for a dozen consecutive years in the Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards.
Private islands: Like other major cruise lines, Royal Caribbean operates its own private island in CocoCay (pronounced Coco key), its eco-friendly private island paradise in the Bahamas, and Labadee, a pretty little slice of the Caribbean on the north coast of Haiti.
Who will like sailing on Royal Caribbean
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Large
Adventure of the Seas
56 cruises
from $406
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Mega
Allure of the Seas
34 cruises
from $328
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Mega
Anthem of the Seas
35 cruises
from $615
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Large
Brilliance of the Seas
44 cruises
from $248
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Large
Enchantment of the Seas
29 cruises
from $281
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Large
Explorer of the Seas
64 cruises
from $298
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Large
Freedom of the Seas
64 cruises
from $351
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Large
Grandeur of the Seas
27 cruises
from $472
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Mega
Harmony of the Seas
39 cruises
from $317
- Hero of the Seas 10 cruises from $1,240
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Mega
Icon of the Seas
16 cruises
from $820
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Large
Independence of the Seas
48 cruises
from $403
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Large
Jewel of the Seas
42 cruises
from $298
- Legend of the Seas 23 cruises from $795
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Large
Liberty of the Seas
17 cruises
from $335
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Large
Mariner of the Seas
39 cruises
from $319
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Large
Navigator of the Seas
29 cruises
from $248
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Mega
Oasis of the Seas
21 cruises
from $357
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Mega
Odyssey of the Seas
14 cruises
from $831
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Mega
Ovation of the Seas
23 cruises
from $248
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Mega
Quantum of the Seas
31 cruises
from $322
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Large
Radiance of the Seas
27 cruises
from $278
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Large
Rhapsody of the Seas
36 cruises
from $353
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Large
Serenade of the Seas
41 cruises
from $229
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Mega
Spectrum of the Seas
50 cruises
from $338
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Mega
Star of the Seas
21 cruises
from $1,022
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Mega
Symphony of the Seas
35 cruises
from $581
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Mega
Utopia of the Seas
14 cruises
from $418
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Large
Vision of the Seas
37 cruises
from $488
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Large
Voyager of the Seas
38 cruises
from $279
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Mega
Wonder of the Seas
14 cruises
from $338
- 4 Night Bahamas and Perfect Day Next Sep 15, 2026 6 dates from $390
- 4 Night Western Caribbean Next Sep 17, 2026 4 dates from $328
- 5 Night Cabo Overnight Next Sep 17, 2026 from $458
- 9 Night Canada and New England Next Sep 17, 2026 3 dates from $1,309
- 3 Night Bahamas and Perfect Day Next Sep 18, 2026 7 dates from $445
- 3 Night Bahamas and Perfect Day Next Sep 18, 2026 20 dates from $494
Showing the 6 soonest of 1,018 cruises.
Where they sail
Destinations Royal Caribbean calls at
- CocoCay299
- Nassau216
- Cozumel208
- Costa Maya (Riviera Maya)174
- Ft. Lauderdale157
- Miami148
- Orlando/Port Canaveral147
- San Juan102
- Tampa91
- Roatan Island89
- St. Thomas83
- Aruba77
- Curacao74
- St. Maarten/Saint Martin72
- Falmouth57
- Grand Cayman55
- Antigua and Barbuda53
- Barcelona51
Number of current Royal Caribbean cruises calling at each.
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