Oasis Class World's Largest Cruise Ships

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• Icon of the Seas
• (tie) MSC Seashore
• #27 - Norwegian Epic Ship Size
• I sailed on Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas. These were my 8 favorite amenities on the world's largest cruise ship.
• MSC World Europa, MSC Cruises
• Biggest cruise ships by passenger capacity
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This is the first world-class vessel from the fast-growing MSC Cruises and was built at the popular Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in St. Nazaire, France. Since her delivery in October 2022, she has been the largest MSC cruise ship ever. That will be until the sister ship MSC World America arrives in 2025. As Jalopnik’s Ryan Erik King writes, it’s the size of five Titantics. More specifically, Icon of the Seas measures 1,198 feet long—nearly a quarter of a mile—and has a gross tonnage of 250,800.

Icon of the Seas

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At first glance, I had snubbed the dining and lounge area as a rip-off of a generic airport coffee shop. But during my three days on Icon, I returned to the centrally located space more often than expected. It turns out it's a great place to get some work done. Before the cruise is finished, I talk to Mr. Washy Washy, or Nielbert of the Philippines.

(tie) MSC Seashore

Unsurprisingly, Royal Caribbean's Icon Class and Oasis Class dominate the top five in both categories. Perhaps more surprisingly, only two other lines join it on the winner's podium. When it comes to the largest ships, Royal Caribbean is the undisputed leader with the six biggest cruise ships in the world. But the king of the fleet — and the largest cruise ship in the world — is Icon of the Seas. P&O Cruises held its spot on the top ten list of largest cruise ships in the world with an aptly named ship. Arvia is Latin for “from the seashore.” Arvia was launched in 2022 and features 19 decks (15 passenger-accessible decks).

#27 - Norwegian Epic Ship Size

He wasn’t saying “pendejo.” He was saying “Pinnacle.” The dining room was for Pinnacles only, all those older people rolling in like the tide on their motorized scooters. I have talked with these women for so long, tonight I promise myself that after a sad solitary dinner I will not try to seek out company at the bars in the mall or the adult-themed Hideaway. I have enough material to fulfill my duties to this publication. As I approach my orphaned suite, I run into the aggro young people who stole Mr. and Mrs. Rand away from me the night before.

Currently, the largest cruise ship in the world by both tonnage and passenger capacity is Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas. Icon of the Seas has 20 total decks, 7 swimming pools and 8 “neighborhoods,” or distinct areas with entertainment and dining. Another noteworthy feature is Category 6, which will be the largest waterpark at sea when Icon of the Seas sets sail. Carnival Mardi Gras first debuted in 1972 and was a trailblazing ship. Its preliminary focus was on festive fun for all guests (hence the name), which was unlike any other cruise ship at the time. The unique onboard ambiance continues today on the most recent Mardis Gras, which was launched in 2021, and has 17 passenger decks, 2,641 staterooms and a rollercoaster.

MSC World Europa, MSC Cruises

The brand has 10 of the 20 biggest ships in operation. Let's first get an idea of just how big these things are. As a society, we don't typically deal with such large measurements. The chart below compares the size of the Symphony of the Seas (spoiler... that's the largest cruise ship in the world) to popular monuments around the world. The largest cruise ship in the world, Symphony of the Seas doesn’t just win awards – it wins over everyone who sets foot onboard. I’m Carrie Ann, the writer behind Should Be Cruising.

The adult-only suspended infinity pool

The Symphony of the Seas has a construction date of 2018 and a total size of 228,081 gross tons. The ship measures 1,188 feet (362 meters) in length and falls in line as number 2 among the 30 largest cruise ships in the world. At full capacity, the Symphony of the Seas holds 7,718 passengers.

The Ovation of the Seas total number of staterooms is 1,918. The Spectrum of the Seas has a construction date of 2019 and a total size of 168,800 gross tons. The ship measures 1,139 feet (347 meters) in length and falls in line as number 20 among the 30 largest cruise ships in the world. It’s included in Royal Caribbean’s Quantum-Ultra Class.

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All that space means it can accommodate 5,600 guests and 2,350 crew members. Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas made its maiden voyage in December 2010. Allure of the Seas has 18 total decks, 16 of which are guest-accessible, and 2,742 staterooms (including 1,796 balcony suites). I am constantly told by my fellow passengers that “everybody here has a story.” Yes, I want to reply, but everybody everywhere has a story. You, the reader of this essay, have a story, and yet you’re not inclined to jump on a cruise ship and, like Duck Necklace, tell your story to others at great pitch and volume.

The Anthem of the Seas has a construction date of 2015 and a total size of 168,666 gross tons. The ship measures 1,142 feet (348 meters) in length and falls in line as number 23 among the 30 largest cruise ships in the world. At full capacity, the Anthem of the Seas holds 5,654 passengers. That includes 4,154 cruise vacationers and 1,500 staff members. The Anthem of the Seas total number of staterooms is 2,095. The Quantum of the Seas has a construction date of 2014 and a total size of 168,666 gross tons.

MSC World Europa is also the line’s first LNG-powered cruise ship—and the biggest liquefied natural gas powered cruise ship in the world! This cleaner alternative to traditional marine fuel significantly reduces carbon, sulfur, and nitrogen oxide emissions. Costa Smeralda earned the coveted Green Plus notation from RINA, only awarded to the most environmentally friendly cruise ships. MSC Bellissima is home to a thrilling Grand Canyon-themed waterpark with three waterslides—two racing tubes as well as a champagne bowl-style slide. The younger set will love the Aquaplay spray area, and guests of all ages can climb the Himalayan bridge, a rope course that crosses the ship high above the water. For instance, Arvia features a unique Skydome area that is a pool area with retractable roof by day and an entertainment venue by night.

These floating cities are now reaching unimaginable sizes and offering guests incredible amenities. Number nine is P&O UK’s Iona, the largest cruise ship built specifically for the British market. One of the newer ships on the list, Iona was delivered in 2020 but made her first voyage in August 2021. The namesake of the Meraviglia class of cruise ships, she was the first to offer an expanded dining experience with fourteen restaurants, including a whopping four complimentary main dining rooms.

She has a fuel-efficient hull and can run on shore power when docked. Guests aboard Bellissima also have access to an electronic cruise assistant, similar to Siri or Alexa. Seascape is also the first ship to feature the new thrill ride Robotron, a robotic virtual rollercoaster ride perched on the top deck. All of that combines into an experience that can exceed expectations and keep passengers coming back for more. The ship was finally delivered from the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland after a delay on December 5, 2019.

Costa Toscana is Costa Smeralda's sister ship, meaning the two ships are identical in size. I spent my time there perched at one of its in-water loungers, contently splashing my legs around the water, wondering if I actually hated cruises. The 7,600-guest Icon of the Seas has seven pools and nine hot tubs. As a kid-fearing adult, I loved the grown-ups-only suspended infinity pool. The 1,196-foot-long, 20-deck Icon of the Seas is packed with bars, restaurants, and things to do.