Where Is the Largest Cruise Ship in the World?

By Michael Ferguson

The world’s largest cruise ship is the Royal Caribbean International’s Symphony of the Seas. It is a sister ship to its predecessor, Harmony of the Seas, and is currently the largest passenger vessel in operation. The Symphony of the Seas is 1,188 feet long, 215.5 feet wide and can accommodate up to 6,680 passengers in 2,759 cabins.

The Symphony of the Seas was built by STX France at its Saint-Nazaire shipyard in France. Construction began in February 2016 and it was launched in March 2018.

The ship features several amenities including an AquaTheater for live performances; a water park; multiple pools; an ice skating rink; a zip line; and a mini golf course. In addition, it has several restaurants and bars to choose from such as Jamie’s Italian, Chops Grille Steakhouse, Fish & Ships Seafood Shack and El Loco Fresh Mexican Cantina among many others.

The cruise liner has twenty-four guest decks containing 2,759 cabins across various categories including interior staterooms, balcony staterooms, ocean view staterooms, suites and family-friendly accommodations with connecting doors between two staterooms. All of these cabins are equipped with modern amenities such as air conditioning, flat-screen television sets with satellite channels and complimentary toiletries.

The Symphony of the Seas offers a variety of activities for both adults and children such as an outdoor movie theater; surfing on FlowRider® wave simulator; rock climbing walls; an adults-only solarium pool with whirlpools and more. The ship also features an exclusive suite complex called The Royal Suite Class™ which offers private lounge access for suite guests only along with exclusive dining experiences at Coastal Kitchen restaurant (for suite guests only).

Where Is the Largest Cruise Ship in the World? The largest cruise ship currently in operation is Royal Caribbean International’s Symphony of the Seas which is 1,188 feet long and can accommodate up to 6,680 passengers in 2,759 cabins. It features several amenities such as restaurants, bars and recreational activities for both adults and children offering a luxurious experience onboard this mega vessel.