(Note that NCL provides a double occupancy figure, which is typically smaller than a full capacity figure.) The ship measures 1,094 feet and carries 3,998 at double occupancy. The ship measures 169,116 gross tons, or about 70% of the tonnage of Wonder of the Seas from Royal Caribbean. But the largest ship in the fleet is Norwegian Encore, which debuted in 2019.Įncore is part of the cruise line’s Breakaway-Plus class. The current newest ship is Norwegian Prima, which first started sailing in 2022. Norwegian Cruise Line is an outlier of the major cruise lines in that its newest ships are actually going smaller. Surprisingly, NCL has opted to go slightly smaller with newer vessels like Norwegian Prima. Norwegian Cruise Line: Norwegian Encore The bold hull art on NCL’s largest ship - Norwegian Encore - makes the ship stand out. Note: When Royal Caribbean debuts Icon of the Seas in late 2023, it will take the title of world’s largest cruise ship. Wonder of the Seas has more than 20 places to eat, features activities like the Flowrider standing wave, multiple pools, an AquaTheater for performances utilizing high-divers, and even a zipline across the back of the ship. And those passengers have no shortage of things to see, do, and eat. Coming in at 235,600 gross tons and measuring 1,188 feet, the ship is about 28% larger than Carnival Celebration.Īs for passengers, Wonder of the Seas can carry a staggering 7,084 when completely full in all of its 2,867 cabins. While these ships are similar, the largest of the class (and therefore the world) is Wonder of the Seas, which first began sailing in 2022. Their Oasis-class ships are currently the biggest on the planet, with all five of the largest cruise ships in the world being part of that group. When it comes to the largest cruise ships, Royal Caribbean takes the crown. Royal Caribbean: Wonder of the Seas Wonder of the Seas is not only Royal Caribbean’s largest ship, but the largest cruise ship in the world at this time. There are also live versions of game show classics like Deal or No Deal and Family Feud. Activities include a complete waterpark with three slides, sport court, and even an 800′ long roller coaster that goes up to 40 mph. That gives a capacity of 6,631 passengers when at full occupancy.Īcross the 15 passenger decks there are nearly 20 different places to grab a bite to eat.
So what do you get for that sort of size? Carnival Celebration measures 1,130 feet long and carries 2,687 staterooms. It is just slightly larger than sister-ship Mardi Gras, which comes in at 180,800 gross tons. Officially listed by Carnival Cruise Line at 183,521 gross tons, Carnival Celebration - built in 2022 - takes the crown as the largest ship in the fleet. At roughly 180,000 gross tons, it can carry more than 6,000 passengers when full. Carnival Cruise Line: Carnival Celebration The largest ship from Carnival is the Carnival Celebration, a sister to Mardi Gras. With that in mind, here are the current largest ships in each fleet, as of the time of this writing. Of the major cruise lines listed below, all of their largest ships were built within the last three years. So it’s no surprise that in recent years ships have only gotten larger. Last but not least, rolling out a ground-breaking new ship also serves as a marketing device as the vessels get major coverage, which can lead to increased buzz and bookings. Today’s mega ships also can increase the economies of scale, creating more efficiency for the cruise line. With larger ships also packing more onboard, there is an opportunity to increase the spending of those passengers on the ships with more restaurants and for-pay activities. For one, larger ships carrying more passengers mean that each trip can generate more revenue for the cruise line.Īnd it’s not just cruise fare. Large ships offer several advantages over smaller ones. As one line makes a ship that’s larger, carries more passengers, and offers eye-catching activities, others then play catch-up in the “arms race” to build ships that everyone is talking about. Over roughly the past decade cruise ships have gotten big… real big.
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