Cruiseable Plan my cruise

Royal Caribbean

Vision of the Seas

Large ship Bliss scored

Cruise passengers looking for a combination of Royal Caribbean 's signature amenities and an extensive list of new offerings will enjoy cruising on Vision of the Seas. From the restaurants to the spas and whirlpools, adults will enjoy the experience just as…

  • 2,435guests
  • 78,491gross tons
  • 37cruises now
  • $488fares from

Plan my cruise See cruises

Vision of the Seas cruises the fjords of Norway. The ship now sails in and around the Mediterranean and Caribbean.

At a glance

Vision of the Seas is a large-size cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean, in service since 1998. It carries 2,435 guests and 723 crew (3.4 guests per crew member) at 78,491 gross tons. It is the 22nd largest of 29 Royal Caribbean ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for family friendly and spa & fitness (8/10) and lowest for adventure & nature, cultural and romantic (4/10). It is rated 3 out of 5 by Cruiseable, 3.5 out of 5 by Berlitz and 4 out of 5 by Cruise Critic. It has 37 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $488 to $4,665. 28 of its upcoming sailings dropped in price since the previous weekly fare check.

Builder's plate

Specs

Cruiseable
3 / 5
Berlitz
3.5 / 5
Cruise Critic
4 / 5
Guests
2,435
Crew
723
Gross tons
78,491
Decks
11
Length
915 ft
Beam
117 ft
Maiden voyage
1998
Launched
1998
Refurbished
2013
Space ratio
3.4
Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew
3.4
Speed mph
25
IMO
9116876

Bliss scores

What Vision of the Seas is best at

Ten dimensions scored by our editors on a 10-point scale. The Cruiseable app ranks every cruise against the mix you care about.

  1. Active 6.0
  2. Adventure and nature 4.0
  3. Cultural 4.0
  4. Dining 6.0
  5. Entertainment 7.4
  6. Family friendly 8.0
  7. Party 5.0
  8. Romantic 4.0
  9. Spa and fitness 8.0
  10. Staterooms 6.0

Our review

Vision of the Seas: Fun family experiences, sunny sailings

Have you sailed on Vision of the Seas? We'd love to hear your take and see your photos. The following information was curated by Cruiseable.

Snapshot

Vision of the Seas offers most of the staples you're accustomed to seeing on Royal Caribbean ships: satisfying restaurants, new technology and sun-splashed destinations. Cruise passengers can enjoy new staterooms; the Centrum experience, a high-flying aerial acrobatics show, and an outdoor movie screen. There are also five signature dining experiences on board, including Giovanni's Table, Park Café, Izumi, the intimate Chef's Table and Chops Grille. Other traditional favorites on board include the Vitality Spa, the adults-only Solarium pool, the Casino Royale and Broadway-style entertainment. 

Who will like sailing on Vision of the Seas

Cruise passengers looking for a combination of Royal Caribbean's signature amenities and an extensive list of new offerings will enjoy cruising on Vision of the Seas. From the restaurants to the spas and whirlpools, adults will enjoy the experience just as much as kids will enjoy the activities on board.

Where Vision of the Seas sails

Vision of the Seas alternates between 10- and 11-night itineraries in the Southern Caribbean and 5- to 12-night sailings in the Western Mediterranean. The popular transatlantic voyage takes cruise passengers from South Florida to Spain or vice-versa.

Read the full review
Where better to celebrate your first night cruising than Vision of the Seas' upscale Champagne Bar?
Where better to celebrate your first night cruising than Vision of the Seas' upscale Champagne Bar? 1996-2004 AccuSoft Co., All rights reserved / Courtesy of Royal Caribbean International

Top dining options

  • Main Dining Room: features complimentary, multi-course dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • More complimentary options including the Park Cafe, Windjammer Cafe and Solarium Cafe
  • Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream: serves up frozen treats for a nominal fee
  • Cafe Latte-tudes: serves up Seattle's Best Coffee
  • Izumi: Asian-fusion cuisine, featuring a la carte sushi selections
  • Chef's Table: an intimate dining experience with a Royal Caribbean chef
  • Chops Grille: Royal Caribbean's signature steakhouse
  • Giovanni's Table: an Italian restaurant that serves family-style dishes
  • Room service: Late-night service charge applies to room service orders between midnight and 5:00 am

Rest & relaxation

  • Vitality Spa with an extensive treatment menu
  • State-of-the-art fitness center, with classes ranging from aerobics to kickboxing to yoga
  • Two pools including the Solarium, an adults-only retreat
  • Six whirlpools
  • Outdoor poolside movie screen
  • Concierge Club and Diamond Lounge, reserved for select members and suite guests
Take in the views by day and party it up at night at the Viking Crown Lounge and Nightclub, on deck 11 of Vision of the Seas.
Take in the views by day and party it up at night at the Viking Crown Lounge and Nightclub, on deck 11 of Vision of the Seas. Courtesy of Royal Caribbean International

Entertainment & shopping

  • Complimentary Broadway-style entertainment in the Main Theater
  • 6,276-square-foot, Vegas-style Casino Royale with 194 slots and 9 tables
  • Eight bars and lounges that never have a cover, including Anchors Aweigh Lounge and the Champagne Bar
  • Duty-free shops on board feature name-brand jewelry, perfumes, apparel and more
  • Chic and sophisticated Centrum experience with enriching daytime activities, nightly entertainment and aerial spectacles
  • R Bar features a sophisticated 1960s vibe, complete with iconic furnishing and signature cocktails created by a savvy mixologist

Kids & families

  • Complimentary Adventure Ocean Youth Program
  • Royal Babies and Royal Tots programming featuring specially designed Fisher Price activities
  • Expanded teen-only hangout areas and disco
  • Family-friendly activities including games, contests, enrichment classes and lectures
  • Royal Babies & Tots Nursery

Action & adventure

  • Rock-climbing wall
  • Upper-deck jogging track
  • Video game arcade

Staterooms

Staterooms are put into different categories based on size and amenities as well as the location on the cruise ship. All staterooms have closed-circuit TV, a radio, hairdryer, vanity area and a bathroom with a shower. All lower beds are convertible to a queen. Suites have a sitting area, private balcony and a full bath with a tub.

Your take

How about you? Have you sailed on Vision of the Seas? Any tips for first-timers?

Help improve this article. See anything wrong? What did we overlook? Be a co-creator!

Interested in a cruise on this ship?

For pricing, itinerary information and to reserve your spot on Vision of the Seas, contact a Cruiseable travel consultant by email or call 1-877-322-3773.

SEE ALL VISION OF THE SEAS SAILINGS

On board highlights

Dining

Where to eat on Vision of the Seas

  • Giovanni's Table
    Giovanni's Table Italian · Lunch & dinner
    Additional cost
  • Main Dining Room
    Main Dining Room Continental · Breakfast, lunch & dinner
    No additional cost
  • Windjammer Cafe
    Windjammer Cafe Continental · Breakfast, lunch & dinner
    No additional cost

Photos

Inside and out

Destinations 12

  • Fun along the beach during a shore excursion in the tropics on a Royal Caribbean cruise.
    Fun along the beach during a shore excursion in the tropics on a Royal Caribbean cruise.
  • Daughter and dad take a rollercoaster ride in Labadee, Royal Caribbean's private beach resort on Haiti's north coast.
    Daughter and dad take a rollercoaster ride in Labadee, Royal Caribbean's private beach resort on Haiti's north coast.
  • Cavort in the surf when your Royal Caribbean cruise takes you to Labadee, its 260-acre private beach resort on Haiti's north coast.
    Cavort in the surf when your Royal Caribbean cruise takes you to Labadee, its 260-acre private beach resort on Haiti's north coast.
  • An aerial view of Labadee, Haiti, Royal Caribbean's 260-acre private beach playground on Haiti's north coast.
    An aerial view of Labadee, Haiti, Royal Caribbean's 260-acre private beach playground on Haiti's north coast.
  • Water sports, swimming, snorkeling, kayaking and parasailing are all part of the action at Labadee, Royal Caribbean's 260-acre private beach resort on the north coast of Haiti.
    Water sports, swimming, snorkeling, kayaking and parasailing are all part of the action at Labadee, Royal Caribbean's 260-acre private beach resort on the north coast of Haiti.
  • Walk along the white beaches and turquoise lagoons of CocoCay in the Bahamas. The east end of the private island is where the recreational activities take place, with beaches facing a coral basin where you can see rays, tropical fish and occasional manatees.
    Walk along the white beaches and turquoise lagoons of CocoCay in the Bahamas. The east end of the private island is where the recreational activities take place, with beaches facing a coral basin where you can see rays, tropical fish and occasional manatees.
  • An aerial view of CocoCay in the Bahamas, a private island reserved just for cruise ship guests and run by Royal Caribbean.
    An aerial view of CocoCay in the Bahamas, a private island reserved just for cruise ship guests and run by Royal Caribbean.
  • CocoCay in the Bahamas is less than than a mile wide and less than 200 yards from north to south. The 140-acre tropical retreat was awarded a Gold-Level Eco-Certification by Sustainable Travel International for its environmentally friendly activities and tours.
    CocoCay in the Bahamas is less than than a mile wide and less than 200 yards from north to south. The 140-acre tropical retreat was awarded a Gold-Level Eco-Certification by Sustainable Travel International for its environmentally friendly activities and tours.
  • Explore new aquatic facilities, nature trails and places where you can just kick back, relax and enjoy a tropical drink at CocoCay.
    Explore new aquatic facilities, nature trails and places where you can just kick back, relax and enjoy a tropical drink at CocoCay.
  • Take a jetski out for your own private tour of CocoCay in the Bahamas.
    Take a jetski out for your own private tour of CocoCay in the Bahamas.
  • You can rent out a private cabana on the beach during your day trip to CocoCay in the Bahamas
    You can rent out a private cabana on the beach during your day trip to CocoCay in the Bahamas
  • The famed Barbary Macaques make themselves seen on the Rock of Gibraltar.
    The famed Barbary Macaques make themselves seen on the Rock of Gibraltar.

Dining 12

  • Colorful, cool chilled soup provides a refreshing lift-me-up during a Royal Caribbean cruise.
    Colorful, cool chilled soup provides a refreshing lift-me-up during a Royal Caribbean cruise.
  • Pan Seared Sea Scallops and Chorizo, available from the kitchen of your Royal Caribbean ship.
    Pan Seared Sea Scallops and Chorizo, available from the kitchen of your Royal Caribbean ship.
  • Sky High Lemon Meringue Pie, available from the kitchen of your Royal Caribbean ship.
    Sky High Lemon Meringue Pie, available from the kitchen of your Royal Caribbean ship.
  • Potato Leek and Spinach Tower, available from the kitchen of your Royal Caribbean ship.
    Potato Leek and Spinach Tower, available from the kitchen of your Royal Caribbean ship.
  • Buffet meals are served at the Windjammer Café, on deck 9 of Vision of the Seas.
    Buffet meals are served at the Windjammer Café, on deck 9 of Vision of the Seas.
  • In Royal Caribbean cruises, a favorite desert is apple parcels, made with puff pasty, apples, cinnamon, sugar and almond paste, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.
    In Royal Caribbean cruises, a favorite desert is apple parcels, made with puff pasty, apples, cinnamon, sugar and almond paste, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.
  • The staff in the dining rooms on Royal Caribbean cruises are charged with making sure that all dishes meet exacting standards.
    The staff in the dining rooms on Royal Caribbean cruises are charged with making sure that all dishes meet exacting standards.
  • Begin your meals with the vibrant flavors of land and sea during your Royal Caribbean cruise.
    Begin your meals with the vibrant flavors of land and sea during your Royal Caribbean cruise.
  • Royal Caribbean menu options include free-range chicken as well as gluten-free and vegan/vegetarian dishes.
    Royal Caribbean menu options include free-range chicken as well as gluten-free and vegan/vegetarian dishes.
  • Royal Caribbean chefs will prepare your meals to your specifications.
    Royal Caribbean chefs will prepare your meals to your specifications.
  • Dining options on Royal Caribbean cruises range from formal seating in the main dining room to more casual fare.
    Dining options on Royal Caribbean cruises range from formal seating in the main dining room to more casual fare.
  • Royal Caribbean menus include dishes specially prepared to please the discerning palate of children.
    Royal Caribbean menus include dishes specially prepared to please the discerning palate of children.

On board 5

  • Take in the views by day and party it up at night at the Viking Crown Lounge and Nightclub, on deck 11 of Vision of the Seas.
    Take in the views by day and party it up at night at the Viking Crown Lounge and Nightclub, on deck 11 of Vision of the Seas.
  • Vision of the Seas' Centrum, a multi-level atrium and hub of the ship, hosts live music, art auctions, aerial shows and other entertainment.
    Vision of the Seas' Centrum, a multi-level atrium and hub of the ship, hosts live music, art auctions, aerial shows and other entertainment.
  • Vision of the Seas hosts eight bars and lounges, including the Some Enchanted Evening Lounge.
    Vision of the Seas hosts eight bars and lounges, including the Some Enchanted Evening Lounge.
  • Royal Caribbean's fleetwide Adventure Ocean Youth Program and its trained staff offer age-appropriate entertainment and activities for cruisers ages 3 to 17.
    Royal Caribbean's fleetwide Adventure Ocean Youth Program and its trained staff offer age-appropriate entertainment and activities for cruisers ages 3 to 17.
  • Relax at poolside and let your cares slip away during your Royal Caribbean sailing.
    Relax at poolside and let your cares slip away during your Royal Caribbean sailing.

Ship exteriors 1

  • Passengers on Royal Caribbean's Vision of the Seas will enjoy new staterooms, the Centrum experience, a high-flying aerial acrobatics show, and an outdoor movie screen.
    Passengers on Royal Caribbean's Vision of the Seas will enjoy new staterooms, the Centrum experience, a high-flying aerial acrobatics show, and an outdoor movie screen.

More photos 12

  • Vision of the Seas cruises the fjords of Norway. The ship now sails in and around the Mediterranean and Caribbean.
    Vision of the Seas cruises the fjords of Norway. The ship now sails in and around the Mediterranean and Caribbean.
  • You can explore CocoCay, an eco-certified private destination in the Bahamas, through eco-tours, guided nature walks, leisurely kayaking and snorkeling. The secluded island has no restaurants or shops — but lots of shady hammocks.
    You can explore CocoCay, an eco-certified private destination in the Bahamas, through eco-tours, guided nature walks, leisurely kayaking and snorkeling. The secluded island has no restaurants or shops — but lots of shady hammocks.
  • Relax on a floating mat with your sweetie during a day trip to CocoCay in the Bahamas.
    Relax on a floating mat with your sweetie during a day trip to CocoCay in the Bahamas.
  • Vision of the Seas cruising through a fjord in Norway. The ship now sails to the Mediterranean and Caribbean.
    Vision of the Seas cruising through a fjord in Norway. The ship now sails to the Mediterranean and Caribbean.
  • Where better to celebrate your first night cruising than Vision of the Seas' upscale Champagne Bar?
    Where better to celebrate your first night cruising than Vision of the Seas' upscale Champagne Bar?
  • Water sports, snorkeling, kayaking and parasailing are all part of the action at Labadee, Royal Caribbean's 260-acre private beach resort on the north coast of Haiti.
    Water sports, snorkeling, kayaking and parasailing are all part of the action at Labadee, Royal Caribbean's 260-acre private beach resort on the north coast of Haiti.
  • Take a jetski out for a spin when your Royal Caribbean sailing takes you to Labadee, its 260-acre private beach resort on Haiti's north coast.
    Take a jetski out for a spin when your Royal Caribbean sailing takes you to Labadee, its 260-acre private beach resort on Haiti's north coast.
  • Grab your snorkeling gear and head out to the pristine waters off CocoCay in the Bahamas on a Royal Caribbean cruise.
    Grab your snorkeling gear and head out to the pristine waters off CocoCay in the Bahamas on a Royal Caribbean cruise.
  • Vision of the Seas in Northern Europe. The ship's Mediterranean itineraries include Italy, Malta, Spain, France, Greece, Turkey and Montenegro.
    Vision of the Seas in Northern Europe. The ship's Mediterranean itineraries include Italy, Malta, Spain, France, Greece, Turkey and Montenegro.
  • Grab a mat and splash your way to some fun on a Royal Caribbean trip to the tropical island of CocoCay in the Bahamas.
    Grab a mat and splash your way to some fun on a Royal Caribbean trip to the tropical island of CocoCay in the Bahamas.
  • Fish and Tomato Chowder, a popular soup on Royal Caribbean voyages.
    Fish and Tomato Chowder, a popular soup on Royal Caribbean voyages.
  • Caramel apple pie à la mode, a worthy dessert to top off your day on a Royal Caribbean sailing.
    Caramel apple pie à la mode, a worthy dessert to top off your day on a Royal Caribbean sailing.

Sailing now

Cruises on Vision of the Seas

Plan my cruise
  1. 5 Night Bermuda 5 nights · from Baltimore Next Sep 19, 2026 3 dates from $806
  2. 9 Night Canada and New England 9 nights · from Baltimore Next Sep 24, 2026 4 dates from $926
  3. 10 Night Baltimore to San Juan 10 nights · from Baltimore Next Oct 22, 2026 from $1,290
  4. 7 Night Southern Caribbean 7 nights · from San Juan Del Sur Next Nov 1, 2026 3 dates from $570
  5. 7 Night Southern Caribbean 7 nights · from San Juan Del Sur Next Nov 8, 2026 9 dates from $488
  6. 7 Night Southern Caribbean 7 nights · from San Juan Del Sur Next Nov 22, 2026 3 dates from $540
  7. 7 Night Southern Caribbean Holiday 7 nights · from San Juan Del Sur Next Dec 20, 2026 Fare on request
  8. 7 Night Southern Caribbean Holiday 7 nights · from San Juan Del Sur Next Dec 27, 2026 Fare on request
  9. 7 Night Southern Caribbean 7 nights · from San Juan Del Sur Next Jan 3, 2027 from $594
  10. 7 Night Southern Caribbean 7 nights · from San Juan Del Sur Next Jan 17, 2027 from $528
  11. 7 Night Southern Caribbean 7 nights · from San Juan Del Sur Next Jan 31, 2027 2 dates from $515
  12. 7 Night Southern Caribbean 7 nights · from San Juan Del Sur Next Feb 28, 2027 from $576
Show 25 more
  1. 10 Night Southern Caribbean 10 nights · from San Juan Del Sur Next Apr 4, 2027 from $1,244
  2. 3 Night Bahamas and Perfect Day 3 nights · from Ft. Lauderdale Next Apr 19, 2027 Fare on request
  3. 11 Night Perfect Day at CocoCay and Eastern Caribbean 11 nights · from Baltimore Next May 10, 2027 from $4,665
  4. 8 Night Bahamas 8 nights · from Baltimore Next May 21, 2027 from $635
  5. 5 Night Bermuda Getaway 5 nights · from Baltimore Next May 29, 2027 11 dates from $685
  6. 9 Night Bermuda and Bahamas 9 nights · from Baltimore Next Jun 3, 2027 6 dates from $825
  7. 9 Night Canada and New England 9 nights · from Baltimore Next Sep 9, 2027 2 dates from $912
  8. 8 Night Baltimore to San Juan 8 nights · from Baltimore Next Oct 21, 2027 from $605
  9. 9 Night Southern Caribbean 9 nights · from San Juan Del Sur Next Oct 29, 2027 from $884
  10. 7 Night Southern Caribbean 7 nights · from San Juan Del Sur Next Nov 7, 2027 4 dates from $760
  11. 7 Night Southern Caribbean 7 nights · from San Juan Del Sur Next Nov 14, 2027 2 dates from $724
  12. 7 Night Southern Caribbean 7 nights · from San Juan Del Sur Next Nov 21, 2027 2 dates from $688
  13. 7 Night Southern Caribbean 7 nights · from San Juan Del Sur Next Nov 28, 2027 2 dates from $612
  14. 7 Night Southern Caribbean 7 nights · from San Juan Del Sur Next Dec 5, 2027 from $629
  15. 7 Night Southern Caribbean 7 nights · from San Juan Del Sur Next Dec 12, 2027 from $723
  16. 8 Night Southern Caribbean Holiday 8 nights · from San Juan Del Sur Next Dec 19, 2027 from $1,127
  17. 7 Night Southern Caribbean Holiday 7 nights · from San Juan Del Sur Next Dec 27, 2027 from $1,180
  18. 6 Night Southern Caribbean 6 nights · from San Juan Del Sur Next Jan 3, 2028 from $709
  19. 7 Night Southern Caribbean 7 nights · from San Juan Del Sur Next Jan 16, 2028 3 dates from $718
  20. 7 Night Southern Caribbean 7 nights · from San Juan Del Sur Next Jan 23, 2028 from $680
  21. 7 Night Southern Caribbean 7 nights · from San Juan Del Sur Next Feb 6, 2028 from $699
  22. 7 Night Southern Caribbean 7 nights · from San Juan Del Sur Next Feb 13, 2028 from $689
  23. 7 Night Southern Caribbean 7 nights · from San Juan Del Sur Next Feb 20, 2028 from $785
  24. 7 Night Southern Caribbean 7 nights · from San Juan Del Sur Next Mar 5, 2028 from $733
  25. 7 Night Southern Caribbean 7 nights · from San Juan Del Sur Next Apr 2, 2028 from $802

Side by side

Compare Vision of the Seas with

Thinking about Vision of the Seas?

Tell us your dates and who is coming. Our partner travel agency replies with the sailings and cabins that fit.

Plan my cruise More Royal Caribbean ships