Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship Fleet

- Spectrum of the Seas 2019 First Quantum Ultra Class cruise ship
- Odyssey of the Seas 2021 Second Quantum Ultra-class cruise ship
- Icon of the Seas Icon class November 2023 First Liquefied natural gas power cruise ship.
- Utopia of the Seas Oasis class Spring 2024 | Liquefied natural gas, LGN powered Oasis class.
- Star of the Seas Icon class 2025 | Liquefied natural gas, LNG powered Project Icon cruise ship
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- Symphony of the Seas 2018
- Wonder of the Seas 2022 The largest passenger ship in the world by gross tonnage as of January 2022.
- Quantum of the Seas 2014
- Anthem of the Seas 2015
- Ovation of the Seas 2016
- Liberty of the Seas 2007
- Independence of the Seas 2008
- Oasis of the Seas 2009
- Allure of the Seas 2010
- Harmony of the Seas 2016
- Radiance of the Seas 2001
- Brilliance of the Seas 2002
- Serenade of the Seas 2003
- Jewel of the Seas 2004
- Freedom of the Seas 2006
- Grandeur of the Seas 1996
- Rhapsody of the Seas 1997
- Enchantment of the Seas 1997
- Vision of the Seas 1998
- Voyager of the Seas 1999
- Explorer of the Seas 2000
- Adventure of the Seas 2001
- Navigator of the Seas 2002
- Mariner of the Seas 2003
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Former Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships
- What happened to the Song of Norway Song of Norway class | 1970 1970–1997 | Scrapped in 2013 as the Formosa Queen.
- What happened to the Nordic Prince Song of Norway class | 1971 1971–1995 | Scrapped in 2015 as the Pacific.
- What happened to the Sun Viking Song of Norway class | 1972 1972–1998 | Sold for scrap in 2021.
- What happened to the Song of America Song of America class | 1982 1982–1999 | As of, 12/06/2023, Operating as the Celestyal Olympia for Celestyal Cruises.
- What happened to the Viking Serenade | 1982 1990–2002 | Scrapped in 2018 as the Ocean Gala 1 | Transferred from Royal Caribbean’s subsidiary Admiral Cruises in 1990.
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- What happened to the Sovereign of the Seas | 1987 1988–2008 | Scrapped in 2020 as the Sovereign | Largest cruise ship from 1987 to 1990.
- What happened to the Monarch of the Seas | 1991 1991–2013 | Scrapped in 2020.
- What happened to the Splendour of the Seas | 1996 1996–2016 | As of, 12/06/2023, Operating as the Marella Discovery for Marella Cruises.
- What happened to the Legend of the Seas | 1995 1995–2017 | As of, 12/06/2023, Operating as the Marella Discovery 2 for Marella Cruises.
- What happened to the Empress of the Seas | 1990 1990–2008 2016–2020 | Sold to Cordelia Cruises | Sailed for Pullmantur Cruises as Empress from 2008 to 2016.
- What happened to the Majesty of the Seas | 1992 1992–2020 | Sold to Seajets as the Majesty of the Oceans.
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Planning your next getaway from Cruise Port Miami requires up-to-date information on the fleet deployment and sailing schedules. Royal Caribbean regularly updates its itineraries out of PortMiami (Terminal A), offering options ranging from short weekend getaways to week-long Eastern and Western Caribbean voyages.
Below is the current lineup of Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships operating out of Miami, including their departure frequencies and primary destinations.
Current Royal Caribbean Fleet Deployments from Miami
as of 06/25/2026
Icon of the Seas
As the flagship of the Icon Class, this vessel represents the pinnacle of the Royal Caribbean Miami cruise experience. It handles premium 7-night weekly deployments.
- Departure Schedule: Departs every Saturday year-round.
- Ports Visited (Eastern Caribbean): Philipsburg (St. Maarten), Charlotte Amalie (St. Thomas), and Perfect Day at CocoCay (Bahamas).
- Ports Visited (Western Caribbean): Costa Maya (Mexico), Cozumel (Mexico), Roatan (Honduras), and Perfect Day at CocoCay (Bahamas).
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Wonder of the Seas
Part of the massively popular Oasis Class, this ship offers flexible short-itinerary options, making it ideal for a quick Royal Miami cruise vacation.
- Departure Schedule: Alternating short itineraries departing typically on Fridays and Mondays.
- Ports Visited: Nassau (Bahamas) and Perfect Day at CocoCay (Bahamas).
Freedom of the Seas
A beautifully amplified Freedom-class ship, this vessel balances longer mid-tier itineraries with accessible pricing for travelers booking an RCCL Miami cruise.
- Departure Schedule: Features 5-night, 6-night, and occasional 4-night options with departures spread throughout the month.
- Ports Visited: Falmouth (Jamaica), George Town (Grand Cayman), Cozumel (Mexico), Nassau (Bahamas), and Perfect Day at CocoCay (Bahamas).
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Logistical Guide for the Royal Caribbean Miami Port
Navigating the terminal efficiently ensures a seamless transition from land to sea. Keep these key details in mind before heading to your Royal Caribbean port of Miami cruise departure:
- Terminal Location: Royal Caribbean primarily operates out of Crown of Miami (Terminal A). This terminal is a state-of-the-art facility designed specifically to handle the passenger volume of Icon and Oasis-class ships.
- Arrival Window: Boarding protocols require passengers to select a specific arrival time during online check-in. Terminal doors open for security screenings approximately 2 to 3 hours before the scheduled sailaway time (typically 4:30 PM).
- Parking and Transit: Terminal A features an adjacent parking garage with options for overnight vehicle storage. Taxis and rideshare services drop off passengers directly at the ground-level check-in lanes.
Booking and Schedule Considerations
When finalizing a trip out of the Royal Caribbean Miami port, itineraries can occasionally adjust due to seasonal maintenance or dry-dock schedules.
- Peak Seasons: Summer (June–August) and the winter holidays see the highest passenger volumes and maximum port congestion.
- Private Destinations: Nearly all short itineraries and the majority of 7-night sailings out of Miami feature a dedicated stop at Perfect Day at CocoCay, Royal Caribbean’s private island destination.
“This article was co-developed by Editor Jay Taylor in collaboration with Gemini and Google data resources to ensure accurate, streamlined cruise itinerary insights. 06-25-26”
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Depending on the exact month you look at the schedule, you will also see these ships leaving from Miami:
- Allure of the Seas: Frequently handles alternating Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries out of Miami alongside her Oasis-class sisters.
- Independence of the Seas: Often steps in to run 4- to 5-night short Western Caribbean or Bahamas getaways from Miami.
- Explorer of the Seas & Rhapsody of the Seas: These ships occasionally use Miami as a homeport for longer, unique Southern Caribbean runs (9+ nights) or as the starting point for their seasonal Transatlantic repositioning cruises heading over to Europe.
Because cruise lines shift their fleets around dynamically, the exact lineup changes slightly between the summer and winter seasons.
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Where Are These Royal Caribbean Icons Now? Tracking the Royal Caribbean Fleet
Keeping tabs on a massive cruise fleet is no small feat. While older legacy vessels are often sold off or scrapped, Royal Caribbean has famously held onto an incredibly high number of its classic ships, actively deploying them alongside its record-breaking modern giants.
Every single ship on your list is still actively in service and owned by Royal Caribbean International—none have been scrapped, and none have been transferred to another brand.
From the elegant Vision-class ships of the late ’90s to the world-shaping Oasis and Quantum-class vessels, here is the exact current whereabouts, port data, and recent movement timelines for these 24 icons as of July 2026.
The Vision Class (1996–1998)
These classic, light-filled ships continue to find massive success out of drive-to regional ports, offering intimate, scenic sailings.
- Grandeur of the Seas (1996)
- Present Port: Willemstad, Curaçao
- Date it Moved / Arrived: July 1, 2026
- Country & City: Curaçao, Willemstad
- Status: Active with Royal Caribbean. (Sailing a 7-night Southern Caribbean rotation out of Cartagena/Colón).
- Rhapsody of the Seas (1997)
- Present Port: St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda
- Date it Moved / Arrived: July 1, 2026
- Country & City: Antigua and Barbuda, St. John’s
- Status: Active with Royal Caribbean. (Currently on a Southern Caribbean loop out of San Juan).
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- Enchantment of the Seas (1997)
- Present Port: Roatán (Mahogany Bay / Coxen Hole)
- Date it Moved / Arrived: June 30, 2026
- Country & City: Honduras, Roatán
- Status: Active with Royal Caribbean. (Operating a Western Caribbean rotation homeporting out of Tampa, FL).
- Vision of the Seas (1998)
- Present Port: Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bahamas
- Date it Moved / Arrived: June 30, 2026 (departed Baltimore June 25)
- Country & City: Bahamas, CocoCay
- Status: Active with Royal Caribbean.
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The Voyager Class (1999–2003)
The class that revolutionized the industry with the first-ever ice rinks and Royal Promenades at sea.
- Voyager of the Seas (1999)
- Present Port: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
- Date it Moved / Arrived: Late June 2026
- Country & City: Italy, Civitavecchia
- Status: Active with Royal Caribbean. (Spending the summer sailing the Mediterranean).
- Explorer of the Seas (2000)
- Present Port: Ravenna, Italy
- Date it Moved / Arrived: June 2026
- Country & City: Italy, Ravenna
- Status: Active with Royal Caribbean. (Sailing Adriatic & Greek Isles itineraries).
- Adventure of the Seas (2001)
- Present Port: Port Canaveral, USA
- Date it Moved / Arrived: June 2026
- Country & City: United States, Port Canaveral (Brevard County, FL)
- Status: Active with Royal Caribbean. (Sailing Eastern/Western Caribbean tracks).
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- Navigator of the Seas (2002)
- Present Port: Los Angeles (San Pedro), USA
- Date it Moved / Arrived: Continuous homeporting through June/July 2026
- Country & City: United States, Los Angeles (Los Angeles County, CA)
- Status: Active with Royal Caribbean. (Anchoring the West Coast Mexican Riviera short itineraries).
- Mariner of the Seas (2003)
- Present Port: Galveston, USA
- Date it Moved / Arrived: Summer season 2026
- Country & City: United States, Galveston (Galveston County, TX)
- Status: Active with Royal Caribbean.
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The Radiance Class (2001–2004)
Known as the “yachts of Royal Caribbean” due to their massive expanses of glass and panoramic elevators.
- Radiance of the Seas (2001)
- Present Port: Seward / Vancouver (Sailing the Inside Passage)
- Date it Moved / Arrived: June/July 2026
- Country & City: United States (Alaska, Seward) / Canada (BC, Vancouver)
- Status: Active with Royal Caribbean. (On her high-summer Alaskan glacier deployment).
- Brilliance of the Seas (2002)
- Present Port: Athens (Piraeus), Greece
- Date it Moved / Arrived: Late June 2026
- Country & City: Greece, Piraeus
- Status: Active with Royal Caribbean. (Sailing Greek Isles itineraries).
- Serenade of the Seas (2003)
- Present Port: Dubai, UAE / European Transits (Summer deployment shifting)
- Date it Moved / Arrived: Mid 2026
- Country & City: UAE, Dubai
- Status: Active with Royal Caribbean.
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- Jewel of the Seas (2004)
- Present Port: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Date it Moved / Arrived: June 2026
- Country & City: Netherlands, Amsterdam
- Status: Active with Royal Caribbean. (Cruising the British Isles, Norwegian Fjords, and Arctic Circle).
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The Freedom Class (2006–2008)
An enhanced, elongated evolution of the Voyager class.
- Freedom of the Seas (2006)
- Present Port: Miami, USA
- Date it Moved / Arrived: Ongoing 2026 rotations
- Country & City: United States, Miami (Miami-Dade County, FL)
- Status: Active with Royal Caribbean. (Mainly operating weekend and short-break Bahamas cruises).
- Liberty of the Seas (2007)
- Present Port: Cape Liberty (Bayonne), USA
- Date it Moved / Arrived: May/June 2026
- Country & City: United States, Bayonne (Hudson County, NJ)
- Status: Active with Royal Caribbean. (Cruising to Bermuda and Canada/New England).
- Independence of the Seas (2008)
- Present Port: Southampton, England
- Date it Moved / Arrived: May 2026 (for the UK summer season)
- Country & City: United Kingdom, Southampton
- Status: Active with Royal Caribbean.
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The Oasis Class (2009–2022)
The revolutionary mega-ships separated into unique structural “neighborhoods.”
- Oasis of the Seas (2009)
- Present Port: Barcelona, Spain
- Date it Moved / Arrived: May 2026
- Country & City: Spain, Barcelona
- Status: Active with Royal Caribbean. (Spending the summer doing Western Mediterranean loops).
- Allure of the Seas (2010)
- Present Port: Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale), USA
- Date it Moved / Arrived: Operating summer 2026 rotations
- Country & City: United States, Fort Lauderdale (Broward County, FL)
- Status: Active with Royal Caribbean. (Freshly amplified and handling Southern and Eastern Caribbean itineraries).
- Harmony of the Seas (2016)
- Present Port: Galveston, USA
- Date it Moved / Arrived: Ongoing 2026 deployment
- Country & City: United States, Galveston (Galveston County, TX)
- Status: Active with Royal Caribbean. (Sailing massive 7-night Western Caribbean routes).
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- Symphony of the Seas (2018)
- Present Port: Cape Liberty (Bayonne), USA
- Date it Moved / Arrived: May 2026
- Country & City: United States, Bayonne (Hudson County, NJ)
- Status: Active with Royal Caribbean. (Sailing the Bahamas and Caribbean paths out of the New York metro area).
- Wonder of the Seas (2022)
- Present Port: Port Canaveral, USA
- Date it Moved / Arrived: Continuous weekly rotations
- Country & City: United States, Port Canaveral (Brevard County, FL)
- Status: Active with Royal Caribbean. (Alternating 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean tracks).
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The Quantum Class (2014–2016)
Technologically advanced ships built with the North Star observation pod, designed to handle diverse weather climates effortlessly.
- Quantum of the Seas (2014)
- Present Port: Seattle, USA
- Date it Moved / Arrived: May 2026
- Country & City: United States, Seattle (King County, WA)
- Status: Active with Royal Caribbean. (Running 7-night Alaskan glacier cruises).
- Anthem of the Seas (2015)
- Present Port: Singapore
- Date it Moved / Arrived: 2025/2026 Asian Deployment
- Country & City: Singapore
- Status: Active with Royal Caribbean. (Handling Southeast Asia itineraries).
- Ovation of the Seas (2016)
- Present Port: Sydney, Australia / Shifting to regional Pacific itineraries
- Date it Moved / Arrived: Mid 2026
- Country & City: Australia, Sydney
- Status: Active with Royal Caribbean.
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