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Vision of the Seas

Royal Caribbean International
73 upcoming departures  ·  48 itineraries

Vision of the Seas is a 2,050-guest Royal Caribbean International cruise ship, in service since 1998. This page lists 73 upcoming departures across 48 itineraries in Caribbean, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.

✓ Travelers wanting a traditional midsize Royal Caribbean ship ✓ Families seeking supervised children's programming and a teen lounge ✓ Guests who value multiple included dining venues
48 itineraries · from $489 ● Where is it now?
Class Vision Class
Built / Refurb 1998 / 2013
Gross Tonnage 78,340
Guests 2,050
Crew 742
Length 278.0 m
Beam 32.0 m
Decks 12
Cabins 1,142
Max speed 22.0 kn
Flag Bahamas
Guests per crew 2.8
Space ratio 38

Vision of the Seas at a glance

Ship size

Bigger than 68%

A mid-size ship at 78,340 gross tons — #176 of 566 ships we track. 38 tons of ship per guest.

Best for

  • Travelers wanting a traditional midsize Royal Caribbean ship
  • Families seeking supervised children's programming and a teen lounge
  • Guests who value multiple included dining venues
  • Passengers who prefer balcony and suite choices on upper cabin decks

Think twice if you want

  • Travelers seeking extensive water attractions
  • Guests wanting a large selection of complimentary specialty dining
  • Passengers who prefer a newer mega-ship layout
  • Travelers needing broad cabin availability across every deck

Live Position ● 34 minutes ago

Heading to: San Juan

Currently on: 7 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise (7 nights) — En route to San Juan, Puerto Rico — last stop Basseterre, St Kitts & Nevis

San Juan, Puerto Rico → Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas → St. Johns, Antigua → Philipsburg, St. Maarten → St. Croix, U.S.V.I. → Basseterre, St Kitts & Nevis → San Juan, Puerto Rico
Coming up
  1. San Juan arrives 06:00 AM end of cruise
7.0 knots

Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.

About Vision of the Seas

Vision of the Seas is a smaller, classic Royal Caribbean ship built for a more intimate cruising experience than the line’s newest megaships. Its 2,050-guest layout combines open ocean views, a Solarium, pools, a rock-climbing wall, outdoor movies, live theater, and a broad selection of casual and specialty dining. The ship is particularly suited to travelers who value traditional cruising, varied lounges, and a relaxed onboard atmosphere over large-scale attractions.

Ship at a Glance

Operator
Royal Caribbean International
Builder / shipyard
Chantiers de l’Atlantique, Saint-Nazaire, France
Registry / flag
Bahamas (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
Call sign
C6SE8
IMO number
9116876
MMSI
311321000

Onboard Experience

Signature highlights

40-foot rock-climbing wall, outdoor movie screen, Solarium, pools and whirlpools, Casino Royale, jogging track, Royal Theater, and VOOM internet powered by Starlink.

For families

Adventure Ocean youth programming, a teen lounge, arcade, pools, whirlpools, family entertainment, and the rock-climbing wall provide activities for different age groups.

Pools, spa & wellness

Vitality Spa and Fitness Center, fitness classes, jogging track, pools, whirlpools, and the adults-only Solarium support relaxation and exercise onboard.

Accessibility

Royal Caribbean provides accessible staterooms and ship-accessibility services, including accommodations for mobility, visual, and hearing needs. Ship-specific facilities and booking requirements should be confirmed directly with the cruise line.

Environmental features

The vessel operates within Royal Caribbean Group’s fleetwide environmental and waste-management programs. No ship-specific sustainability specification was confirmed in the reviewed primary sources.

Deck plans

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Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it

Deck 6

Royal Theater Café Latte-tudes Chops Grille Schooner Bar Giovanni's Table Some Enchanted Evening Lounge Centrum Shops Photo Shop Photo Gallery Art Gallery RC Online Conference Center A Crown Lounge

Full deck-by-deck guide →

View the official Vision of the Seas deck plans from Royal Caribbean International →

Cabins & suites

CategoryTypeSizeBalconySleepsDecks
InteriorBooking codes 1V, 2V, 3V and 4V. Inside 132 sq ft — 4 2, 3, 4, 7, 8
Ocean ViewBooking codes 1N, 2N, 3N and 4N. Oceanview 151 sq ft — 4 2, 3, 4
Connecting Ocean ViewBooking code CO; designed to connect with the adjacent stateroom. Oceanview 151 sq ft — 2 2, 3, 4
Spacious Ocean ViewBooking code 1M. Oceanview 193 sq ft — 4 7, 8

Compare all 14 cabin categories →

Dining, bars & venues

11 included 7 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.

Dining

Main Dining Room Included
Deck 4–5
The ship's principal multi-course dining room occupies two levels.
Chef's Table Extra cost
Deck 4
A reservation-only specialty dining room offering a hosted multi-course meal.
Café Latte-tudes Extra cost
Deck 6
A specialty coffee and pastry venue.
Chops Grille Extra cost
Deck 6
A reservation-based steakhouse and seafood specialty restaurant.
Giovanni's Table Extra cost
Deck 6
An Italian specialty restaurant with reservation-based service.
Windjammer Included
Deck 9
A casual buffet restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating.
Park Café Included
Deck 9
A casual café serving light meals and snacks near the Solarium.
Izumi Extra cost
Deck 12
A specialty Japanese restaurant offering sushi and other Japanese dishes.

Bars & lounges

R Bar Varies
Deck 4
A cocktail bar located near the Centrum.
Schooner Bar Varies
Deck 6
A piano bar serving cocktails and hosting live music.
Pool Bar Varies
A poolside bar serving drinks for purchase.
Solarium Bar Varies
A bar serving drinks within the Solarium area.
Viking Crown Lounge Varies
Deck 11
An observation lounge and nightlife venue with panoramic views.
Suite Lounge Varies
A lounge reserved for suite guests and serving drinks and light refreshments.

All 25 venues, including pools, spa and entertainment →

History & sister ships

  1. 1998Entered service, built by Chantiers de l’Atlantique, Saint-Nazaire, France.
  2. 2013A major Royal Advantage refurbishment added Park Café, Chef's Table, Chops Grille, Giovanni's Table, Izumi, R Bar, a nursery, updated Centrum entertainment, a poolside movie screen and upgraded cabin technology.
  3. 2024The ship completed scheduled dry-dock maintenance, technical work and limited public-area upgrades.

Other Vision Class ships

Grandeur of the Seas Royal Caribbean International · 1996 Rhapsody of the Seas Royal Caribbean International · 1997

Where Vision of the Seas sails, month by month

Nov
26		 Dec
26		 Jan
27		 Feb
27		 Mar
27		 Apr
27		 May
27		 Jun
27		 Jul
27		 Aug
27		 Sep
27		 Oct
27
Caribbean 4 4 5 4 4 1 4 4 5 3 2 4
Canada & New England 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 1
From / night $70 $124 $86 $86 0 $110 $108 $95 0 $103 $101 $83

Departures per month over the next 12 months, from the cruise line's published schedule. Lowest advertised fare per night is in November 2026 (prices change; check when booking).

Ports it visits most

San Juan49× Charlotte Amalie39× St. John’s39× Baltimore26× Roseau23× Philipsburg21× St. Croix20× Kings Wharf19× Basseterre15× Bridgetown14× Oranjestad12× Willemstad12×

Explore This Ship

Jump from Vision of the Seas sailings into the broader destination network with cruise line and region hub pages.

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Itineraries & Sailings

10 Nights

10 Nights Caribbean Cruise

Caribbean
From $1,101 · $110/night
Ports of Call
San Juan, Puerto Rico, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, St. Croix, U.S.V.I., Philipsburg, St. Maarten +5 more
Next: Apr 4, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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11 Nights

11 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise

Caribbean
From $1,900 · $173/night
Ports of Call
Baltimore, Maryland, Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos, Puerto Plata, Dominican Rep, San Juan, Puerto Rico +2 more
Next: May 10, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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5 Nights

5 Nights Bermuda Cruise

Caribbean
From $686 · $137/night
Ports of Call
Baltimore, Maryland, Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda
Next: May 29, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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5 Nights

5 Nights Bermuda Cruise

Caribbean
From $689 · $138/night
Ports of Call
Baltimore, Maryland, Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda
Next: May 29, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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6 Nights

6 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise

Caribbean
From $679 · $113/night
Ports of Call
San Juan, Puerto Rico, Kralendijk, Bonaire, Willemstad, Curacao, Oranjestad, Aruba
Next: Jan 3, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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7 Nights

7 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise

Caribbean
From $1,428 · $204/night
Ports of Call
San Juan, Puerto Rico, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, St. Croix, U.S.V.I., St. Johns, Antigua +2 more
Next: Dec 27, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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7 Nights

7 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise

Caribbean
From $599 · $86/night
Ports of Call
San Juan, Puerto Rico, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, St. Johns, Antigua, Fort-De-France, Martinique +2 more
Next: Feb 28, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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7 Nights

7 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise

Caribbean
From $521 · $74/night
Ports of Call
San Juan, Puerto Rico, Tortola, B.V.I., St. Johns, Antigua, Philipsburg, St. Maarten +2 more
Next: Nov 22, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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7 Nights

7 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise

Caribbean
From $729 · $104/night
Ports of Call
San Juan, Puerto Rico, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, St. Johns, Antigua, Roseau, Dominica +2 more
Next: Jan 3, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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All 48 itineraries and their departure dates

All Upcoming Departures

Departure Return Itinerary Nights Region Book
Nov 8, 2026Nov 15, 20267 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
Nov 15, 2026Nov 22, 2026Southern Caribbean Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
Nov 22, 2026Nov 29, 20267 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
Nov 29, 2026Dec 6, 2026Southern Caribbean Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
Dec 6, 2026Dec 13, 2026Southern Caribbean Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
Dec 13, 2026Dec 20, 2026Southern Caribbean Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
Dec 20, 2026Dec 27, 20267 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
Dec 27, 2026Jan 3, 20277 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
Jan 3, 2027Jan 10, 20277 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
Jan 10, 2027Jan 17, 2027Southern Caribbean Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
Jan 17, 2027Jan 24, 20277 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
Jan 24, 2027Jan 31, 2027Southern Caribbean Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
Jan 31, 2027Feb 7, 20277-Night Caribbean from San Juan via Tortola, St. Johns, Roseau & St. Croix7CaribbeanBook →
Feb 7, 2027Feb 14, 2027Southern Caribbean Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
Feb 14, 2027Feb 21, 2027Southern Caribbean Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
Feb 21, 2027Feb 28, 2027Southern Caribbean Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
Feb 28, 2027Mar 7, 20277 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
Mar 7, 2027Mar 14, 2027Southern Caribbean Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
Mar 14, 2027Mar 21, 2027Southern Caribbean Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
Mar 21, 2027Mar 28, 2027Southern Caribbean Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
Mar 28, 2027Apr 4, 2027Southern Caribbean Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
Apr 4, 2027Apr 14, 202710 Nights Caribbean Cruise10CaribbeanBook →
May 10, 2027May 21, 202711 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise11CaribbeanBook →
May 21, 2027May 29, 20278 Nights Bahamas Cruise8CaribbeanBook →

Showing the next 24 of 73 departures. Every itinerary and its dates are listed under All itineraries above.

Vision of the Seas FAQ

What flag does Vision of the Seas sail under?

Vision of the Seas is registered in Bahamas.

How many passengers does Vision of the Seas hold?

Vision of the Seas carries about 2,050 guests with roughly 742 crew.

How old is Vision of the Seas?

Vision of the Seas entered service in 1998 and was last refurbished in 2013.

How big is Vision of the Seas?

At 78,340 gross tons and 278 m long, Vision of the Seas is a mid-size ship — larger than 68% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.

What dining is included on Vision of the Seas?

The Main Dining Room, Windjammer and Park Café are included in the standard cruise fare. Chef's Table, Chops Grille, Giovanni's Table and Izumi are specialty venues with additional charges.

What is the dress code on Vision of the Seas?

Dress guidance varies by evening and venue. Casual clothing is suitable for casual venues, while the Main Dining Room may designate formal or dressier nights.

Are gratuities included on Vision of the Seas?

Standard cruise fares and onboard gratuity arrangements are handled separately; guests should check their booking documents for the applicable gratuity setup.

Is Wi-Fi available on Vision of the Seas?

Wi-Fi service is available onboard, but internet access is generally sold through a package or other paid option rather than being included for every guest.

Does Vision of the Seas have accessible cabins and facilities?

The ship has accessible staterooms and accessible public areas. Specific cabin features and availability should be confirmed before booking.

What children's facilities are available?

Adventure Ocean provides supervised children's programming, while the ship also has an Arcade and a Teen Lounge.