Cruise Ship Size Comparison: Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas vs. Other Giants

Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas: The Largest Cruise Ship Ever Built

Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas is set to debut in 2024 and will be the largest cruise ship ever built. With a gross tonnage of over 250,000, it will be almost twice the size of the current largest cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas. Icon of the Seas will be able to accommodate over 7,000 passengers and will feature a wide range of amenities, including a massive water park, an ice skating rink, and a Broadway-style theater.

Other Contenders for the Title of Largest Cruise Ship

While Icon of the Seas is the largest cruise ship in terms of gross tonnage, there are other ships that come close in terms of size and capacity. Here is a comparison of Icon of the Seas with some of the other largest cruise ships at sea:

• Symphony of the Seas (Royal Caribbean): Gross tonnage of 228,081, capacity of 5,518 passengers
• Wonder of the Seas (Royal Caribbean): Gross tonnage of 236,857, capacity of 5,734 passengers
• Oasis of the Seas (Royal Caribbean): Gross tonnage of 225,282, capacity of 5,400 passengers
• Allure of the Seas (Royal Caribbean): Gross tonnage of 225,282, capacity of 5,400 passengers
• Norwegian Epic (Norwegian Cruise Line): Gross tonnage of 155,873, capacity of 4,100 passengers

As you can see, Royal Caribbean dominates the list of the largest cruise ships, with Icon of the Seas being the undisputed champion. However, Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Epic is a notable exception, showing that there are other cruise lines that are capable of building large and luxurious ships.