The Royal Caribbean North Star Experience is a 360 degree viewing pod that rises on an arm to 300 feet above sea level. The arm doesn't only rise above the deck of the ship, it also swings out sideways to port or starboard. When the arm swings out to either side, the...
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Cruising with Royal Caribbean
A vacation with Royal Caribbean can be overwhelming. Not the cruise itself, they are all spectacular, but the choice of ships and destinations is huge. So let us break that part of it down into easier to understand chunks.
Royal Caribbean Ship Classes
At the time of writing, there are Seven different classes of ship. When referring to the class of a ship, it refers to the style and build of the ship.
Any one class of ship is about the same size as the others in the same class. A class of ship also often shares the same amenities, entertainment, dining and features.
- Quantum Ultra Class – 2 Ships – ~5,500 guests each – Launched 2019 to 2021
- Quantum Class – 3 Ships – ~4,150 guests each – Launched 2014 to 2016
- Oasis Class – 5 Ships – ~5,500 guests each – Launched 2014 to 2022
- Freedom Class – 3 Ships – ~3,700 quests each – Revitalized 2013 to 2020
- Voyager Class – 5 Ships – ~3,200 guests each – Revitalized 2012 to 2019
- Radiance Class – 4 Ships – ~2,150 guests each – Revitalized 2011 to 2016
- Vision Class – 5 Ships – ~2,000 guests each – Revitalized 2012 to 2013
For more details, you can view and print the 2022 Fleet Guide here.
Royal Caribbean Destinations
With all the above ships in their fleet, Royal Caribbean is able to cover huge areas of the globe.
In 2022, Royal Caribbean has itineraries to 240 destinations in 61 countries on six continents, including Royal Caribbean’s private island destination in The Bahamas, Perfect Day at CocoCay, the first in the Perfect Day Island Collection.
Royal Caribbean Accreditations

Royal Caribbean Masters Certificate

Royal Caribbean Bachelors Certificate