Let’s see the largest and biggest cruise ships in the world till 2023 including all expensive luxurious royal Caribbean, oasis class, and carnival cruise ships.
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As more new large ships are coming in the front line, the industry is getting engaged to come up with the best vacation tours with memorable experiences for its guests all across the world. In order to satisfy the various tastes of travelers, the new advanced cruise ships come in bigger sizes and shapes, with better packages, and indeed, as luxurious and expensive as they can be. You may love: Luxurious Tourist Destinations 2023
The world will undoubtedly be witnessing some of the biggest, most expensive, largest, luxurious, and most technologically advanced cruise ships in coming years.
#Let’s see the world’s biggest cruise ship 2023 ranking by their gross tonnage and passenger capacity
01. Symphony of the Seas
Passenger Capacity: 5,518
Built Cost: $1.35 billion
Tonnage: 228,081
Size: 361.011 meters
Country: Bahamas
Owner: Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
Operator: Royal Caribbean International
Completed: 23 March 2018
Builder: Chantiers de l’Atlantique
Speed: 22 knots (41 km/h; 25 mph) cruising
Passenger Fare: $50 USD
Crew Members: 2,200
Passenger Cabins: 811 rooms
Yard number: B34
Symphony of the Seas, The 25th in Royal Caribbean’s fleet, is currently the world’s biggest cruise ship 2023. The giant cruise ship has 228,081 gross registered tons. It Measures 238 feet tall and 1,188 feet long. Symphony of the Seas is supposed to be the ultimate family-vacation destination with a bold line-up of excited, heart-throbbing experiences.
This is the fourth Oasis-class and is a bit larger than her sister ships making her the world’s biggest cruise ship. It was built at the STX France Shipyard. Then it was delivered to the Cruise Line on March 23, 2018. The vessel departed on its first special preview sailing on March 31. The official maiden voyage departed on April 7, 2018, on a 7-Night Mediterranean Voyage from Barcelona, Spain.
02. Harmony of the Seas
Passenger Capacity: 5,479
Built Cost: $1.35 billion
Tonnage: 226,963t
Size: 361.79 meters
Country: Bahamas
Owner: Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
Operator: Royal Caribbean International
Completed: 13 May 2016
Builder: Chantiers de l’Atlantique
Speed: 25 knots (46 km/h; 29 mph) maximum 22 knots (41 km/h; 25 mph) cruising
Passenger Fare: $127 per person
Crew Members: 2,100 crew members
Passenger Cabins: 344 rooms
Yard number: A34
This is one of the Royal Caribbean’s Oasis-Class vessels named Harmony of the Seas which is currently the world’s second biggest cruise ship in 2023. It is manufactured by STX France at its Saint Nazaire Shipyard, the third vessel in the series. It was delivered in May 2016. It offered seven-night western Mediterranean cruises from Barcelona and Civitavecchia in its maiden voyage in June last year.
Along With a gross tonnage of 226,963 GT, this ship has a length of 362.12m and a maximum beam of 66m. It has features like 2,747 staterooms with virtual balconies; this biggest vessel is capable of accommodating 5,479 guests at double occupancy.
Similar to its sister vessels, Harmony of the Seas comes up with all of Royal Caribbean’s extraordinary features including Central Park, exotic taste at Sea Spa and Fitness Centre, Boardwalk, the Royal Promenade, and Entertainment Place, among others.
03. Allure of the Seas
Passenger Capacity: 5,484
Built Cost: $1.5 billion
Tonnage: 225,282
Size: 360m
Country: Bahamas
Owner: Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
Operator: Royal Caribbean International
Completed: 28 October 2010
Builder: STX Europe
Speed: 22.6 knots (41.9 km/h; 26.0 mph)
Passenger Fare: $127 per person
Crew Members: 2,200 crew members
Passenger Cabins: 2,706 Cabins
Yard number: 1364
The 362m-long Oasis-class cruise ship named Allure of the Seas stands third in the list just after her sister vessel. It was built at the STX Europe Shipyards in Turku, Finland. It is the second Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship in the Oasis-class series. Before the arrival of Harmony of the Seas, this was the only largest passenger ship in the sea. The vessel has a height of 72m and a maximum beam of 60.5m. It was delivered in October 2010.
The Allure of the Seas has the capacity to accommodate 5,400 passengers at double occupancy. The luxurious features of this cruise ship include a two-deck dance hall, a theater with 1,380 capacity, an ice skating rink, a concierge club and spa as well as other fitness facilities, among others. The allure of the Seas is very popular and one of the biggest cruise ships in the world in 2023.
The vessel also offers 25 dining facilities that include world brands like Starbucks coffee shop at sea! A state-of-the-art Fitness Center offers classes like yoga and tai chi, and a series of whirlpools, including those wonderful ocean views, enrich the vacation experience on Allure of the Seas.
This ship is so huge and is one of the record-breaking Oasis class in the Royal Caribbean. The allure of the Seas has seven distinct neighborhoods. The vessel has a distinct design different from others in the cruise industry and also carries unique features like the Zipline and the Aqua Theatre.
04. Oasis of the Seas
Passenger Capacity: 5,484
Built Cost: $1.4 billion
Tonnage: 225,000
Size: Length: 361.6 m (1,186.5 ft) overall, Height: 72 m (236 ft) above the water line
Country: Bahamas
Owner: Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
Operator: Royal Caribbean International
Completed: 28 October 2009
Builder: STX Europe
Speed: 22.6 knots (41.9 km/h; 26.0 mph)
Passenger Fare: $127 per person
Crew Members: 2,200 crew members
Passenger Cabins: 344 Cabins
Yard number: 1363
Oasis of the Seas is a well known biggest cruise ship in the world till 2023.
The name of the first vessel in the Oasis-class cruise ships of Royal Caribbean is none other than Oasis of the Seas which was the largest cruise ship when it was put into service back in 2009. It was ordered in February 2006 and then the vessel was launched from STX Europe’s Turku Shipyard in 2008 covering the entry of new class vessels into the fleet of Royal Caribbean International. Oasis of the Seas measures 361.6m in length, and 72m in height and it is above the waterline. This vessel is 22.55m in depth.
It has 16 passenger decks along with the capacity to home 5,400 passengers at double occupancy. It can serve a maximum of 6,296 passengers. For its guests, Oasis of the Seas will present options from two-storied loft suites and luxury suites with balconies. It also features an outdoor Aqua Theater an open-air corridor and an eatery-filled Central Park. Moreover, Glass-covered Solarium with pool, Zipline and rock-climbing walls, and surf simulators, are the other best options available on the cruise ship to get entertained. The lists of sports amenities have five swimming pools, volleyball, and basketball courts. This is the ship that pushed the cruise industry to new heights.
05. AIDA Nova
Passenger Capacity: 5252
Built Cost: $1.1 billion
Tonnage: 183,858 GT
Size: 337 meters
Country: Italy
Owner: Carnival Corporation & PLC
Operator: AIDA Kreuzfahrten (AIDA Cruises)
Completed: 12 December 2018
Builder: Meyer Werft
Speed: 23 kn / 43 kph / 26 mph
Passenger Fare: $400 per person
Crew Members: 1,500 crew members
Passenger Cabins: 344 Cabins
IMO Number: 9781865
The cruise ship demonstrated by German-based Aida Cruises is the very first new-generation class which is built at the popular Meyer Werft Shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. It was ordered by the parent company Carnival Corporation. AIDAnova is the world’s first cruise ship that can get powered at sea, more specifically, in port by LNG (liquefied natural gas). It has huge popularity on the list of biggest cruise ships in the world in 2023.
The AIDAnova offers over 2,600 passenger cabins, with a gross tonnage of about 183,900 GT. AIDAnova is the first ship of the famous Helios Class. Carnival Corporation has an additional plan of manufacturing 10 next-generation “green” cruise ships based on orders that will also be powered by LNG in port and at sea. The expected delivery dates are between 2019 and 2025. Hopefully, it will lead the cruise industry in using LNG to power cruise ships.
06. MSC Bellissima
Passenger Capacity: 4,500
Built Cost: $1 billion
Tonnage: 171,598
Size: 315.83 meters
Country: France
Owner: MSC Cruises
Operator: MSC Cruises
Launched: 2019
Construction started: November 15, 2017
Builder: Chantiers de l’Atlantique
Speed: 21.8 knots (40.4 km/h; 25.1 mph)
Passenger Fare: $789 per person
Crew Members: 1,536 crew members
Passenger Cabins: 2,217 cabins
IMO Number: 9760524
MSC is the name of the biggest cruise ship in the world. MSC Meraviglia is 315 meters in its length, 43 meters in width, and 65 meters in height, measuring 171,598 GRT. She is capable of traveling up to 22.7 knots and is designed to operate in all seasons. Since June 2017, MSC Meraviglia has been making tremendous progress in the cruise and tourism industry and has been collecting a series of outstanding awards for her superior product.
The ship is especially recognized for introducing some of the very latest additions to its customer. Customer-centric technology, digital innovations, and new guest experiences are some of them. Not only that, but the ship is now also internationally recognized for its state-of-the-art Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental management.
07. MSC Meraviglia
Passenger Capacity: 4,500
Built Cost: $1 billion
Tonnage: 167,600t
Size: 315.3 meters
Country: France
Owner: MSC Cruises
Operator: MSC Cruises
Launched: September 2, 2016
Builder: STX Europe (St. Nazaire)
Speed: 22.7 knots (42.0 km/h; 26.1 mph)
Passenger Fare: $789 per person
Crew Members: 1,536 crew members
Passenger Cabins: 2,250 cabins
IMO Number: 9760512
MSC Meraviglia came to join the fleet in June 2017 and is the first in the class. MSC Bellissima arrived in 2019 and also has features like the first A.I. device in the industry in every stateroom. Both ships are similar in many of their features so come in together as the sixth largest cruise ships in the world. The large LED roof display along the promenade is one of the prominent highlights of both vessels.
08. Spectrum of the Seas
Passenger Capacity: 4,500
Built Cost: $940 Million
Tonnage: 168,666t
Size: 347.16m
Country: Bahamas
Owner: Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
Operator: Royal Caribbean International
Completed: 3 June 2019
Builder: Meyer Werft
Speed: 22 knots (41 km/h; 25 mph)
Passenger Fare: $127 per person
Crew Members: 1,500 crew members
Passenger Cabins: 375 Cabins
Yard number: S.700
Royal Caribbean means the biggest cruise ship in the world with extreme luxury. It is a Royal Caribbean cruise ship and it might look similar to the Quantum-class ships as she is just an advancement of the quantum-class but a bit larger than that. The spectrum of the Seas has been built for the purpose of the Chinese market. It was built at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany.
09. Quantum of the Seas
Passenger Capacity: 4,180
Built Cost: $935 Million
Tonnage: 168,666t
Size: 348m
Country: Bahamas
Owner: Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
Operator: Royal Caribbean International
Completed: 28 October 2014
Builder: Meyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany
Speed: 22 knots (41 km/h; 25 mph)
Passenger Fare: Passengers on all Royal Caribbean ships are charged $14.50 per person, per day ($17.50 for passengers in suites)
Crew Members: 1,500 Crew Members
Passenger Cabins: 2,090 Cabins
Yard number: S. 697
Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas is the first among the three cruise ships in Quantum-Class. The 168,666 GT cruise ship was made by Meyer Werftwhich is also the same shipyard that built sister ships Anthem of the Seas and Ovation of the Seas and made its beginning from New Jersey in November 2014. Then it was repositioned in China in May 2015. In China, it started sailing from Shanghai to Japan and Korea. The 347.08m long Quantum has a maximum beam of 49.47m and a draught of 8.8m.
It has 16 passenger decks and can accommodate a total of 4,180 passengers. The maximum number of guests the vessel can serve is 4905. The vessel offers 2,090 staterooms covering balcony staterooms, inside staterooms, and ocean-view staterooms. The Quantum of the Seas has taken the cruise experience to a new level by introducing innovative features like North Star, SeaPlex and Two70, and Ripcord by iFLY among others.
10. Ovation of the Seas & Anthem of the Seas
Passenger Capacity: 4,180
Built Cost: $1.35 Billion
Tonnage: 167,800 GT
Size: 348m
Country: Bahamas
Owner: Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd
Operator: Royal Caribbean International
Completed: 8 April 2016
Builder: Meyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany
Speed: 22 knots (41 km/h; 25 mph)
Passenger Fare: Interior from. $399
Crew Members: 1,500 Crew Members
Passenger Cabins: 440 Cabins
Yard number: S. 699
The Anthem of the Seas is a sister vessel of Quantum of the Seas. It measures 348m in length and has a maximum beam of 49.4m. This Meyer Werft-built vessel can cruise up to 22 knots. It was launched in February 2015 and got its maiden voyage in April 2015. It has 20 passenger-accessible decks. It can serve up to 4,905 passengers at a time and homes 1,570 balcony staterooms, 373 inside staterooms, and 147 ocean-view staterooms. The special facilities of Anthem of the Seas include a glass-canopied solarium pool, a new indoor pool with a roof that can be open from time to time, a 40ft long surf simulator, an aqua park for children known as H2O Zone, and a rock-climbing wall.
It also accommodates the North Star; a glass capsule that is jewel-shaped above the top deck that can carry 14 people and can raise 300ft above the ocean. The specialty of this feature is it can provide the guests with a 360° view of the sea. The ship also has virtual balconies so that inside cabins it will feel like an ocean view cabin. Not only North Star, but the ship also hosts a lounge having a bar with a dance floor, SeaPlex venue, whirlpools, casino, and a 220ft outdoor movie screen, among others.
11. Norwegian Bliss
Passenger Capacity: 4,000
Built Cost: $1 Billion
Tonnage: 168,028 GT
Size: 333.5 m
Country: Bahamas
Owner: Norwegian Cruise Line
Operator: Norwegian Cruise Line
Completed: 15 March, 2018
Builder: Meyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany
Speed: 22.5 knots (42 km/h) (26 mph) (cruising)
Passenger Fare: $9.95 Per Person
Crew Members: 1,731 Crew Members
Passenger Cabins: 444 Cabins
Yard number: S.707
It is built by Meyer werft in papenburg, Germany. It is structured in a way that can improve energy efficiency to meet Alaska’s environmental regulations. It is launched in 17 February 2018 and completed on 15 March 2018. It is a breakaway plus-class cruise ship with a general tonnage of 168,028 GT. Norwegian Bliss is one of the newest additions in the series and the Sister ships are Norwegian Escape and Norwegian Joy with the final ship in the list named Norwegian Encore that joined the fleet in 2019. Norwegian Bliss amuses and excites guests with the largest race track at sea, and this is the first for any North America-based cruise ship.
The electric-car race track sitting at the top of deck 19, offers guests wonderful views while turning and twisting at such an amazing speed of some 30 miles/hour! Besides thrilling rides, the guests can enjoy the open-air laser tag course, or race on the Aqua Racer water slide at the vast Aqua Park, with two waterslides (multi-story), one of which rises over the edge of the ship and then turns down to the deck below.
12. Norwegian Joy
Passenger Capacity: 3,900
Built Cost: $761 Million
Tonnage: 167,725 GT
Size: 325.9 m
Country: Bahamas
Owner: Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
Operator: Norwegian Cruise Line
Completed: 27 June 2017
Builder: Meyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany
Speed: 22.5 knots (41.7 km/h; 25.9 mph)
Passenger Fare: $17.99 Per Person
Crew Members: 1,700 Crew Members
Passenger Cabins: 144 Cabins
Yard number: 694
Norwegian Joy is the second Breakaway-Plus class cruise ship by Norwegian Cruise Line and is slightly larger than its sister ship Norwegian Escape. This is the first NCL vessel that has been purpose-built for the Chinese market and is based in the region offering cruises mainly for the Chinese. The ship features the first ever Race Track at Sea and as of writing this the biggest cruise ship in the fleet.
13. Norwegian Escape
Passenger Capacity: 4,266
Built Cost: $1.4 billion
Tonnage: 164,600 t
Size: 325.9 m
Country: Bahamas
Owner: Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
Operator: Norwegian Cruise Line
Completed: 23 October 2015
Builder: Meyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany
Speed: 23 kn / 43 kph / 26 mph
Passenger Fare: $17.99 Per Person
Crew Members: 1,733 Crew Members
Passenger Cabins: 2,174 Cabins
Yard number: S. 693
Norwegian Escape is the biggest ship in the NCL and is one of the stars of the industry for 2015. The ship is the first between two Breakaway Plus ships and offers onboard features like the first ever Snow Room in the ocean. The hull artwork is designed by Guy Harvey. The vessel is built at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany.
14. Costa Smeralda
Passenger Capacity: 5,224
Built Cost: $950 Million
Tonnage: 185,010 GT
Size: 337 meters
Country: Italy
Owner: Carnival Corporation & plc
Operator: Costa Cruises
Completed: 5 December 2019
Builder: Meyer Turku
Speed: 21.5 knots (39.8 km/h; 24.7 mph)
Passenger Fare: $479 Per Person
Crewmembers: 1,646 Crew Members
Passenger Cabins: 2,641 Cabins
Yard number: 1394
It’s an excellent class cruise ship. It is demonstrated by Costa Cruises. It can accommodate 5224 passengers with a gross tonnage of 185010 GT. It was launched on 15 March 2019 and completed on 5 December 2019. It is in service from 2019 to the present. It is a passenger ship currently sailing under the flag of Italy.
15. World Dream Cruise Ship
Passenger Capacity: 3,400
Built Cost: $960 Million
Tonnage: 150,695 GT
Size: 335m
Country: Bahamas
Owner: (GHK) Genting Hong Kong Ltd
Operator: Dream Cruises
Completed: 26 October 2017
Builder: Meyer Werft
Speed: 24 knots (44 km/h; 28 mph)
Passenger Fare: $500 Per Person
Crew Members: 2,000 Crew Members
Passenger Cabins: 1,674 Cabins
Yard number: S.712
This ship is operated by Dream Cruises. It was designed for the Asian cruise market and offers a series of restaurants together with a casino. It also has specially designed cabins. Like many others on the list, it is also built by Meyer Werf, Germany. Its capacity is 3,376 passengers with a gross tonnage of 150,695 GT. It was launched on 26 august 2017 and was completed on 26 October 2017. It sailed its maiden voyage on 19 November 2017 and is now in service.
16. MSC Grandiosa
Passenger Capacity: 6,300
Built Cost: $900 Million
Tonnage: 181,541 GT
Size: 331.43 m (1,087.4 ft)
Country: Bahamas
Owner: (GHK) Genting Hong Kong Ltd
Operator: Dream Cruises
Completed: 31 October 2019
Builder: Chantiers de l’Atlantique
Speed: 22.3 kn (41.3 km/h; 25.7 mph)
Passenger Fare: $449 Per Person
Crew Members: 1,704 Crew Members
Passenger Cabins: 800 Cabins
Yard number: G34
17. Wonder of the Seas
Passenger Capacity: 5,518
Built Cost: $1.35 Billion
Tonnage: 228081 GT
Size: Length: 1,188 feet
Country: Bahamas
Owner: Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
Operator: Royal Caribbean International
Completed: 2022
Builder: Chantiers de l’Atlantique (Saint-Nazaire, STX France)
Speed: 22 kn / 41 kph / 25 mph
Passenger Fare: $130 Per Person
Crew Members: 2,394 Crew Members
Passenger Cabins: 2,744 Cabins
18. MSC Seashore
Passenger Capacity: 5,632
Built Cost: $765.5 Million
Tonnage: 153,516 GT
Size: 323m
Country: Malta
Owner: MSC Cruises
Operator: MSC Cruises
Completed: 29 November 2017
Builder: Fincantieri (Monfalcone, Italy)
Speed: 21.3 knots (24.5 mph)
Passenger Fare: $559 Per Person
Crew Members: 1,413 Crew Members
Passenger Cabins: 411 Cabins
Yard number: 6256
19. MSC Seaview
Passenger Capacity: 5,429
Built Cost: $765.5 Million
Tonnage: 153,516 GT
Size: 1060 feet long
Country: Malta
Owner: MSC Cruises
Operator: MSC Cruises
Completed: June 2018
Builder: Fincantieri (Monfalcone, Italy)
Speed: 21.8 knots
Passenger Fare: $559 Per Person
Crew Members: 1,413 Crew Members
Passenger Cabins: 360 Cabins
IMO number: 9745378
20. MSC Seaside
Passenger Capacity: 4,140
Built Cost: $765.4 million
Tonnage: 154,000 T
Size: 323m
Country: Malta
Owner: MSC Cruises
Operator: MSC Cruises
Completed: 29 November 2017
Builder: Fincantieri (Monfalcone, Italy)
Speed: 21.3 knots (24.5 mph)
Passenger Fare: $99 Per Person
Crew Members: 1,413 Crew Members
Passenger Cabins: 411 Cabins
Yard number: 6256
21. MS Freedom of the Seas
Passenger Capacity: 3,634
Built Cost: $800 million
Tonnage: 155,889 GT
Size: 338.77m
Country: Bahamas
Owner: Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
Operator: Royal Caribbean International
Completed: April 24, 2006
Builder: STX Europe
Speed: 21.6 knots (40.0 km/h; 24.9 mph)
Passenger Fare: $17.50 Per Person
Crew Members: 1,300 Crew Members
Passenger Cabins: 1,894 Cabins
Yard number: 52
22. Liberty of the Seas
Passenger Capacity: 3,634
Built Cost: $800 million
Tonnage: 155,889 GT
Size: 338.91 m
Country: Bahamas
Owner: Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
Operator: Royal Caribbean International
Completed: May 18, 2007
Builder: Aker Yards Turku Shipyard, Finland
Speed: 21.6 knots (40.0 km/h; 24.9 mph)
Passenger Fare: $127 Per Person
Crew Members: 1,360 Crew Members
Passenger Cabins: 557 Cabins
IMO number: 9330032
23. Costa Diadema
Passenger Capacity: 4,947
Built Cost: $740 million
Tonnage: 132,500t
Size: 306m
Country: Italy, Genoa
Owner: Carnival Corporation & plc
Operator: Costa Crociere
Completed: 25 October 2014
Builder: Fincantieri
Speed: 20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph)
Passenger Fare: $131.95 Per Person
Crew Members: 1,253 Crew Members
Passenger Cabins: 560 Cabins
IMO number: 9636888
24. Independence of the Seas
Passenger Capacity: 4,370
Built Cost: $828 million
Tonnage: 155,889 GT
Size: 339m
Country: Bahamas
Owner: Royal Caribbean International
Operator: Royal Caribbean International
Completed: May 2, 2008
Builder: Aker Finnyards Turku Shipyard, Finland
Speed: 21.6 knots (40.0 km/h; 24.9 mph)
Passenger Fare: $127 Per Person
Crew Members: 1,360 Crew Members
Passenger Cabins: 842 Cabins
Yard number: 9349681
25. Carnival Panorama
Passenger Capacity: 4,008
Built Cost: $780 million
Tonnage: 133,868 GT
Size: 322m
Country: Panama
Owner: Carnival Corporation & plc
Operator: Carnival Cruise Line
Completed: 10 December 2019
Builder: Fincantieri, Marghera
Speed: 18 kn (33 km/h; 21 mph)
Passenger Fare: $12 Per Person
Crew Members: 1,450 Crew Members
Passenger Cabins: 444 Cabins
Yard number: 9802384
26. Norwegian Encore
Passenger Capacity: 4,004
Built Cost: $1 billion
Tonnage: 169,116 GT
Size: 333.5 m
Country: Bahamas
Owner: Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
Operator: Norwegian Cruise Line
Completed: 30 October 2019
Builder: Meyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany
Speed: 22.5 knots (42 km/h) (cruising)
Passenger Fare: $99 Per Person
Crew Members: 2,100 Crew Members
Passenger Cabins: 374 Cabins
Yard number: S.708
27. Carnival Horizon
Passenger Capacity: 3,936
Built Cost: $800 million
Tonnage: 133,500t
Size: 323m
Country: Panama
Owner: Carnival Corporation & plc
Operator: Carnival Cruise Line
Completed: April 2, 2018
Builder: Fincantieri, Marghera
Speed: 18 kn (33 km/h; 21 mph)
Passenger Fare: $150 Per Person
Crew Members: 1,450 Crew Members
Passenger Cabins: 98 Cabins
Yard number: 6243
28. Voyager of the Seas
Passenger Capacity: 3,840
Built Cost: $650 million
Tonnage: 138,194 GT
Size: 311.1 m
Country: 1999–2002: Monrovia, Liberia 2002–present: Nassau, Bahamas
Owner: Royal Caribbean International
Operator: Royal Caribbean International
Completed: October 29, 1999
Builder: STX Finland Oy
Speed: 23.7 knots (43.9 km/h; 27.3 mph)
Passenger Fare: $179 Per Person
Crew Members: 1,181 Crew Members
Passenger Cabins: 144 Cabins
Yard number: 1344
29. Sky Princess
Passenger Capacity: 3,660
Built Cost: $700 million
Tonnage: 145,281 GT
Size: 330 m
Country: Bermuda
Owner: Carnival Corporation & plc
Operator: Princess Cruises
Completed: 12 October 2019
Builder: Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy
Speed: 22 knots (41 km/h; 25 mph)
Passenger Fare: $16.50 Per Person
Crew Members: 1,346 Crew Members
Passenger Cabins: 314 Cabins
Yard number: 6268
30. Majestic Princess
Passenger Capacity: 3,560
Built Cost: $766 million
Tonnage: 144,216 GT
Size: 330 m
Country: United Kingdom
Owner: Carnival Corporation & plc
Operator: Princess Cruises
Completed: 9 July 2017
Builder: Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy
Speed: 22 knots (41 km/h; 25 mph)
Passenger Fare: $14.50 Per Person
Crew Members: 1,346 Crew Members
Passenger Cabins: 342 Cabins
Yard number: 6232
31. Navigator of the Seas
Passenger Capacity: 3,386
Built Cost: $115 million
Tonnage: 139,570 GT
Size: Length: 1020 ft
Country: Bahamas
Owner: Royal Caribbean International
Operator: Royal Caribbean International
Completed: 18 November 2002
Builder: STX Finland Oy
Speed: 22 knots (41 km/h; 25 mph)
Passenger Fare: $142 Per Person
Crew Members: 1,200 Crew Members
Passenger Cabins: 1,693 Cabins
Yard number: 1347
32. Genting Dream
Passenger Capacity: 3,348
Built Cost: $960 million
Tonnage: 150,695 GT
Size: 335.33 m
Country: Bahamas
Owner: Genting Hong Kong
Operator: Dream Cruises
Completed: 4 November 2016
Builder: Meyer Werft
Speed: 23 knots (43 km/h; 26 mph)
Passenger Fare: $480 Per Person
Crew Members: 1,700 Crew Members
Passenger Cabins: 154 Cabins
Yard number: 711
# Here are the top 10 largest cruise ships in the world 2023
| Rank | Name | Passenger Capacity | Built Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Symphony of the Seas | 5,518 | $1.35 Billion |
| 02 | Harmony of the Seas | 5,479 | $1.35 Billion |
| 03 | Allure of the Seas | 5,484 | $1.5 Billion |
| 04 | Oasis of the Seas | 5,484 | $1.4 Billion |
| 05 | AIDA Nova | 4,500 | $1.1 Billion |
| 06 | MSC Bellissima | 4,500 | $1 Billion |
| 07 | MSC Meraviglia | 4,500 | $1 Billion |
| 08 | Spectrum of the Seas | 4,500 | $940 Million |
| 09 | Quantum of the Seas | 4,180 | $935 Million |
| 10 | Ovation of the Seas & Anthem of the Seas | 4,180 | $1.35 Billion |