The World’s 10 Biggest Cruise Ships

Cruise ships, over the last few decades, haven’t just grown in number, but also in size.

10. Spectrum of the Seas

Royal Caribbean International Tonnage: 168,666 tons Capacity: 4,100 passengers Built: 2019 Length: 347 meters Beam: 41.4 meters Sailing regions in 2021: China and Southeast Asia

9. MSC Grandiosa

MSC Cruises Tonnage: 177,100 tons Capacity: 4,888 passengers Built: 2019 Length: 331 meters Beam: 43 meters Sailing regions in 2021: Mediterranean

8. Costa Smeralda

Costa Cruises Tonnage: 182,700 tons Capacity: 5,224 passengers Built: 2019 Length: 337 meters Beam: 42 meters Sailing regions in 2021: Mediterranean

7. AIDAnova

AIDA Cruises Tonnage: 183,900 tons Capacity: 5,000 passengers Built: 2018 Length: 337 meters Beam: 42 meters Sailing regions in 2021: Mediterranean and the Canaries

6. Iona

P&O Cruises Tonnage: 183,900 tons Capacity: 5,200 passengers Built: 2020 Length: 337 meters Beam: 42 meters Sailing regions in 2021: Northern Europe and the Canaries

5. Mardi Gras

Carnival Cruise Line Tonnage: 183,900 Capacity: 5,200 passengers Built: 2021 Length: 337 meters Beam: 42 meters

4. Oasis of the Seas

Royal Caribbean International Tonnage: 220,000 tons Capacity: 5,400 passengers Built: 2008 Length: 361.6 meters Beam: 47 meters Sailing regions in 2021: Caribbean, Bahamas, and East Coast

3. Allure of the Seas

Royal Caribbean International Tonnage: 220,000 tons Capacity: 5,400 passengers Built: 2010 Length: 362 meters Beam: 47 meters Sailing regions in 2021: Caribbean

2. Harmony of the Seas

(Royal Caribbean International) Tonnage: 227,625 tons Capacity: 5,400 passengers Built: 2016 Length: 362.1 meters Beam: 47.4 meters Sailing regions in 2021: Caribbean and Mediterranean

1. Symphony of the Seas

Royal Caribbean International Tonnage: 227,625 tons Capacity: 5,400 passengers Built: 2018 Length: 362.1 meters Beam: 47.4 meters Sailing regions in 2021: Caribbean