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Odyssey of the Seas Review

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Odyssey of the Seas Overview

Odyssey of the Seas, Royal Caribbean's second Quantum Ultra-Class ship, will launch in the fall of 2020. Unlike its sister ship, Spectrum of the Seas, Odyssey will sail from the United States. Despite carrying the "ultra" tag, the ships are only a tiny bit larger than their Quantum class fleetmates - 168,800 gross tons versus 168,666 gross tons.

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Little is known about the Quantum Ultra Class, though we do know Spectrum of the Seas will have a key-card access, all-suite complex with a private swimming pool and restaurant. Spectrum will also have the Sky Pad virtual reality trampoline experience, though we don't expect to see that on Odyssey.

The ship is under construction at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany.

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Odyssey of the Seas Ship Stats

Launched: Fall 2020
Passengers: 4,200

Odyssey of the Seas Ratings

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Royal Caribbean International Fleet

Allure of the Seas

5.0 / 5.0

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Mega-ship holding upwards of 6,400 passengers; features zip lining, surf simulators, rock climbing and an open-air Central Park with shops and restaurants.

Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas Cruises to the Eastern Caribbean Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas Cruises to the Western Caribbean

Mariner of the Seas

5.0 / 5.0

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Royal Caribbean's 3,114-passenger Mariner of the Seas launched in 2003 and was the first in its class to undergo upgrades designed to create fleet uniformity.

Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas Cruises to the Bahamas

Freedom of the Seas

4.0 / 5.0

Cruise Critic Editor Rating

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Can hold some 5,000 passengers; offers simulated surfing, rock climbing, a mini-golf course, dedicated karaoke bar and 10 dining venues.

Royal Caribbean Freedom of the Seas Cruises to the Southern Caribbean

Oasis of the Seas

4.5 / 5.0

Cruise Critic Editor Rating

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The first megaship to hold more than 6,000 cruisers; features high-energy activities like zip lining, surfing and the high-diving AquaTheater.

Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas Cruises to the Bahamas Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas Cruises to the Eastern Caribbean

Serenade of the Seas

4.5 / 5.0

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Highlights on this smallish ship include rock climbing, mini-golf, three pools, and 16 bars and lounges including a wine bar and English-style pub; holds some 2,500.

Royal Caribbean Serenade of the Seas Cruises to Alaska Royal Caribbean Serenade of the Seas Cruises to Bermuda

Jewel of the Seas

3.5 / 5.0

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One of Royal Caribbean's smaller ships; attractions include rock climbing and mini-golf, kids' water slide, half a dozen or so dining venues and family-specific cabins.

Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas Cruises to the British Isles & Western Europe Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas Cruises to Europe

Harmony of the Seas

4.5 / 5.0

Cruise Critic Editor Rating

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World's largest cruise ship featuring high-energy attractions including zip lining, water slides, surf simulators, rock climbing and 18 dining venues.

Royal Caribbean Harmony of the Seas Cruises to the Eastern Caribbean Royal Caribbean Harmony of the Seas Cruises to the Western Caribbean

Symphony of the Seas

4.5 / 5.0

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Royal Caribbean's newest ship will be one of the largest in the world when it launches in spring 2018; high-energy highlights include zip lining, water slides and surf simulators.

Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas Cruises to the Bahamas Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas Cruises to the Eastern Caribbean

Liberty of the Seas

4.0 / 5.0

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Carries more than 4,000; features a three-slide water park, surf simulators, rock climbing wall and "Saturday Night Fever: The Musical."

Royal Caribbean Liberty of the Seas Cruises to the Western Caribbean

Enchantment of the Seas

4.0 / 5.0

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One of Royal Caribbean's smaller ships; highlights include rock climbing, bungee trampoline, three pools, eight bars and a Ben & Jerry's at sea; holds less than 3,000.

Royal Caribbean Enchantment of the Seas Cruises to the Bahamas Royal Caribbean Enchantment of the Seas Cruises to the Southern Caribbean

Explorer of the Seas

4.5 / 5.0

Cruise Critic Editor Rating

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The second in the revolutionary Voyager-class series, Explorer of the Seas has a wealth of facilities, activities and entertainment.

Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas Cruises to the Eastern Caribbean Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas Cruises to the Southern Caribbean

Adventure of the Seas

4.0 / 5.0

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Bustling atmosphere; features two-slide water park, simulated surfing, rock climbing, ice skating shows, 15 bars and the line's signature Royal Promenade; can carry upward of 4,000.

Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas Cruises to Bermuda Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas Cruises to the Eastern Caribbean

Radiance of the Seas

4.0 / 5.0

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Carries less than 3,000 people and features eight restaurants, a rock climbing wall, mini-golf, three pools and 16 bars and lounges; spends half of year Down Under.

Royal Caribbean Radiance of the Seas Cruises to Alaska Royal Caribbean Radiance of the Seas Cruises to Asia

Grandeur of the Seas

4.0 / 5.0

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Older ship carrying fewer than 3,000; highlights include rock climbing, two pools, outdoor movie screen and several specialty dining venues including Ben & Jerry's at sea.

Royal Caribbean Grandeur of the Seas Cruises to the Bahamas Royal Caribbean Grandeur of the Seas Cruises to Bermuda

Rhapsody of the Seas

3.5 / 5.0

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An older ship carrying less than 3,000; features rock climbing, two pools, for-fee nursery, eight bars and lounges and more than half a dozen dining venues.

Royal Caribbean Rhapsody of the Seas Cruises to the Western Caribbean Royal Caribbean Rhapsody of the Seas Cruises to the Eastern Mediterranean

Voyager of the Seas

4.5 / 5.0

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In 1999 Royal Caribbean's 3,114-passenger Voyager of the Seas became the largest cruise ship in the world and was heralded as the most revolutionary vessel ever built.

Royal Caribbean Voyager of the Seas Cruises to Asia Royal Caribbean Voyager of the Seas Cruises to Australia & New Zealand

Brilliance of the Seas

4.0 / 5.0

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Brilliance of the Seas' mediumish size -- 2,112 passengers -- allows cruisers to feel they have the best of both worlds: a vessel with ample activities and attentive crew.

Royal Caribbean Brilliance of the Seas Cruises to the Western Caribbean Royal Caribbean Brilliance of the Seas Cruises to Europe

Navigator of the Seas

4.5 / 5.0

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Carries some 4,400 passengers and features surf simulators, rock climbing and ice skating, 11 bars and lounges and the lively Royal Promenade.

Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas Cruises to the Bahamas

Independence of the Seas

4.5 / 5.0

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A ship of wows including rock climbing, surfing, virtual reality enhanced trampolibe, laser tag, puzzle break and mini-golf, plus "Grease, the Musical" onstage, ice skating shows, kids' water park, 22 bars and 10 eateries.

Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas Cruises to the Bahamas Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas Cruises to the Western Caribbean

Vision of the Seas

3.5 / 5.0

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When Vision of the Seas launched in 1998, it was the last in a class of vessels whose design represented the most innovative for Royal Caribbean.

Royal Caribbean Vision of the Seas Cruises to the Southern Caribbean Royal Caribbean Vision of the Seas Cruises to the Western Caribbean

Majesty of the Seas

3.5 / 5.0

Cruise Critic Editor Rating

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Offers three- and four-night cruises; features a rock climbing wall, Johnny Rockets at sea and smallish aqua park; can carry a bit over 2,500 cruisers.

Royal Caribbean Majesty of the Seas Cruises to the Bahamas Royal Caribbean Majesty of the Seas Cruises to the Western Caribbean

Anthem of the Seas

4.5 / 5.0

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Carries nearly 4,500 passengers and features surf simulators, vertical skydiving, 16 dining venues and some of the largest suites at sea.

Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas Cruises to the Bahamas Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas Cruises to Bermuda

Empress of the Seas

3.0 / 5.0

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Royal Caribbean's Cuba ship with stops in Havana; features the Cuba-inspired Boleros lounge and a free mimosa or bloody mary at the daily "Sunday" brunch.

Royal Caribbean Empress of the Seas Cruises to the Bahamas Royal Caribbean Empress of the Seas Cruises to Bermuda

Ovation of the Seas

4.5 / 5.0

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Part of Royal Caribbean's Quantum class, Ovation of the Seas boasts high-tech features such as the RipCord by iFly skydiving simulator, bumper cars and robot bartenders.

Royal Caribbean Ovation of the Seas Cruises to Alaska Royal Caribbean Ovation of the Seas Cruises to Asia

Spectrum of the Seas

Starting Price

The first Quantum Ultra-Class ship will launch in the spring 2019. The class will be the next evolution of Royal Caribbean's Quantum Class, though the line has not yet said what its size will be.

Royal Caribbean Spectrum of the Seas Cruises to Asia

Quantum of the Seas

4.0 / 5.0

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Quantum of the Seas dares its passengers not to have fun. It's a bold ship that screams for your attention via its innovative features.

Royal Caribbean Quantum of the Seas Cruises to Asia