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Five cruise giants: These ships are breaking all records!
Learn about the world's five largest cruise ships of 2025 and Royal Caribbean's innovations in modern shipbuilding.
Five cruise giants: These ships are breaking all records!
The cruise industry is currently undergoing a revolution led by Royal Caribbean, whose newest ships are pushing the boundaries of what is possible. According to a recent report by the Saarbrücken newspaper All five of the world's largest cruise ships are engineering masterpieces that carry thousands of passengers at a time. These ships are not only enormous in size and capacity, but also prime examples of innovation and technology in shipping.
Royal Caribbean has been a pioneer in the cruise industry for decades. The new buildings of the Oasis and Icon classes are significantly shaping the trend towards ever larger and more impressive cruise ships. This development shows how the industry is constantly evolving to meet the needs of travelers.
Oasis Class: the benchmark for luxury at sea
Royal Caribbean's Oasis Class ships revolutionized the cruise industry with the introduction of Oasis of the Seas in 2009. Considered the largest in the world, these ships offer a seemingly endless array of activities, entertainment and dining options. According to information from Royal Caribbean Blog Each Oasis class has unique features, including various entertainment and dining options.
The Oasis class currently consists of six ships, with the seventh ship planned for 2028. The ships are:
- Oasis of the Seas: Erstes Schiff, verkehrt von Fort Lauderdale in die Karibik.
- Allure of the Seas: Zweites Schiff, fährt von Miami zu den Bahamas und wird 2025 Mittelmeer-Kreuzfahrten anbieten.
- Harmony of the Seas: Drittes Schiff, verkehrt von Galveston in die westliche Karibik.
- Symphony of the Seas: Viertes Schiff, fährt von Miami und New York in die Karibik und nach Kanada.
- Wonder of the Seas: Fünftes Schiff, fährt von Port Canaveral in die Karibik.
- Utopia of the Seas: Bietet kurze 3- und 4-Nächte-Kreuzfahrten ab Port Canaveral.
- Unbenanntes Schiff: Geplant für die Premiere im Jahr 2028.
Activities and Amenities
The Oasis class is characterized by its seven themed neighborhoods, allowing for easy navigation and good crowd management. Notable areas include:
- Boardwalk: Ein Außenbereich mit Arcade, Karussell und gastronomischen Einrichtungen.
- Pool and Sports Zone: Oberdecks mit Pools, Solarium und Wasserrutschen.
- Central Park: Ein Außenpark mit Pflanzen und Dining.
- Royal Promenade: Hauptboulevard mit Gastronomie und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten.
- Entertainment Place: Veranstaltungsorte für Unterhaltung, inklusive eines Comedy-Clubs und einer Eisbahn.
- Youth Zone: Abenteuerprogramme für Kinder.
- Vitality Spa and Fitness: Spa- und Fitnesseinrichtungen.
- Suite Neighborhood: Exklusive Bereiche für Suite-Gäste auf Wonder und Utopia of the Seas.
Some of the unique recreational opportunities on these ships include the 10-story “Ultimate Abyss” slide, an 82-foot boardwalk zipline, climbing walls, an ice rink, and surfing and water slide simulators. The range of dining options ranges from free restaurants to exclusive specialty restaurants tailored to the different tastes of passengers.
The Oasis class ships are specifically designed to meet the needs of families and offer activities for all ages. Despite their impressive size, they may have limited access to some ports, which may result in recurring itineraries. These modern cruise operators are making traveling at sea more of a unique experience than ever.