Fleet report card

Royal Caribbean International

Grade

out of 100

Contemporary30 active ships

Score breakdown

How the fleet scores

Fleet ageGood55

Fleet sizeExcellent95

Passenger capacityExcellent95

Fleet diversityExcellent95

InnovationExcellent95

Quick facts

Fleet tier: Mega Fleet
Average ship age: 16.6 years
Total capacity: 131,817
Ship classes: 8
Years operating: 58

This grade is calculated from five key fleet metrics: fleet age, fleet size, passenger capacity, fleet diversity, and recent innovation. Each scored metric contributes equally to the overall score. Figures use valid recorded observations; missing records can affect comparisons between lines. Coverage across 30 active ships: 30 build years, 30 passenger capacities, 30 tonnages and 30 ship classes. Methodology v1.3, 2026-09-08.

Fleet detail

Age, size and range

Fleet age

16.6

Average age (years)

2026

Newest ship

1996

Oldest ship

Newest ships

Legend of the Seas250,800 GT2026 Star of the Seas250,800 GT2025 Utopia of the Seas236,860 GT2024 Icon of the Seas250,800 GT2024 Wonder of the Seas236,857 GT2022

Fleet size and capacity

Ships

132K

Total capacity

4,394

Average capacity

7,600

Largest ship

Largest ships by tonnage

#1Legend of the Seas7,600 pax250,800 GT #2Icon of the Seas7,600 pax250,800 GT #3Star of the Seas7,600 pax250,800 GT #4Utopia of the Seas5,668 pax236,860 GT #5Wonder of the Seas6,988 pax236,857 GT

Fleet diversity

Ship classes

Size categories

Size categories represented

Mid-Size
Large
Mega

Ship classes

Quantum Class
Radiance Class
Oasis Class
Icon Class
Vision Class
Voyager Class
Quantum Ultra Class
Freedom Class

Innovation and growth

Ships launched (last 3 years)

Yes

Has mega ships (200K+ GT)

Innovation is measured by recent ship launches and mega-ship operations, which signal investment in modern amenities and passenger experience.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

What is Royal Caribbean International's overall fleet grade?

Royal Caribbean International received an overall fleet grade of A (87/100) based on 5 of 5 fleet metrics.

How old is Royal Caribbean International's fleet?

Royal Caribbean International's ships with recorded valid build years have an average age of 16.6 years. Among these ships, the newest was built in 2026 and the oldest was built in 1996.

How many ships does Royal Caribbean International have?

Royal Caribbean International operates 30 active cruise ships with a recorded passenger capacity of 131,817 across 30 ships with valid capacity data.

What types of ships does Royal Caribbean International operate?

Recorded ship sizes: Mid-Size, Large, Mega. 8 ship classes are recorded.

Has Royal Caribbean International launched new ships recently?

Royal Caribbean International has 4 recorded new ships built in the current calendar year or previous three calendar years, earning an innovation score of 95/100.

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