Vision of the Seas Specifications & Venue Data

The Blueprint

Ship Class: Vision-class
Gross Tonnage (GT): 78,717
Length (FT / M): 915 / 279
Beam (FT / M): 106 / 32.2
Decks (Passenger / Total): 11 / 12
Shipyard: Chantiers de l'Atlantique, Saint-Nazaire, France
Registry: Bahamas
Godparent(s): Helen Morin Stephan
LNG Powered: No
Build Cost: $280,000,000

Class Sisters: Enchantment of the Seas Grandeur of the Seas Rhapsody of the Seas

Timeline & Evolution

Inaugural Sail Year

1998

Major Refurbishments

2013 2018 2022 2024

Significant Changes

2013: Major dry dock: added Park Cafe (complimentary deli), Chef's Table, and the specialty restaurants Chops Grille, Izumi and Giovanni's Table; introduced the R Bar and the nursery; new Centrum entertainment programming with aerial acrobatics and LED screens; poolside Jumbotron movie screen; upgraded cabin amenities and ship-wide Wi-Fi.
2018: Routine dry dock for general maintenance and classification works.
2022: Routine dry dock for general maintenance and classification works.
2024: Dry dock at Grand Bahama Shipyard (April-May): routine maintenance, classification and safety inspections, technical overhaul, and upgrades to public areas.

Registry & Build Record

IMO Number: 9116876
MMSI: 311321000
Call Sign: C6SE8
Classification Society: DNV
Hull / Yard Number: F31
Maiden Voyage: 2 May 1998
Maximum Draft: 7.9 m (25.9 ft)
Maximum Beam: 35.6 m (116.8 ft)

Capacity & Space

Double Occupancy: 2,050
Maximum Capacity: 2,514
Total Crew: 765
Passenger-to-Crew Ratio: 2.68:1
Space Ratio: 38.40

Onboard Inventory

Swimming Pools: 2
Hot Tubs / Whirlpools: 6
Bars & Lounges: 9
Complimentary Dining Venues: 3
Specialty Dining Venues: 3
À la Carte Dining: 1
Elevators: 9*

* Unofficial count — the cruise line publishes no official total for this figure.

Power & Propulsion

Propulsion: Diesel-electric
Installed Power: 52.8 MW (70,806 hp)
Propulsion Power: 50.4 MW (67,587 hp)
Maximum Speed: 23.5 Knots
Engine Configuration: Diesel-electric: 4 × Wärtsilä 12V46C diesel generator sets driving two electric propulsion motors on twin shafts (fixed-pitch propellers).

Logistics

Cruising Speed: 22 Knots
Medical Center: Deck 1, Midship

Elevator Banks

Centrum (Midship)

Decks 4-10

Forward

Decks 2-10

Aft

Decks 2-10

Designated Smoking Zones

Casino Royale designated smoking section

casino

Location: Deck 5, Casino Royale

Designated smoking section within the casino alongside a non-smoking section (subject to departure-port restrictions).
Outdoor designated smoking area

outdoor

Location: Starboard side, open pool/sun deck

Designated outdoor smoking area on the starboard side; all interior public spaces, staterooms and balconies are smoke-free.

Cabin Summary

Total: 1,018

ADA Compliant: 14

Suites: 97
Balcony: 136
Oceanview: 380
Inside: 405

The Apex Suite

Royal Suite

1,185 SQ FT

The ship's flagship accommodation: a one-bedroom suite of roughly 1,140 sq ft plus a private balcony, with a king bedroom, a living room with a baby grand piano, a wet bar, and a marble bath with whirlpool tub.

Stateroom Taxonomy

Suites

Royal Suite1
Owners Suite5
Two-Bedroom Grand Suite (Family)4
Grand Suite12
Junior Suite74
Oceanview Family Suite1

Balcony

Spacious Balcony Stateroom136

Oceanview

Two-Bedroom Oceanview Family6
Oceanview Stateroom374

Inside

Interior Stateroom405

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Features & Amenities

Family & Youth

Kids Club
Teen Club
Nursery
Sports Court

Adults & Wellness

Adults Only Area
Spa
Casino

Entertainment & Culture

Production Theater
Art Gallery
Library
Observation Lounge

Thrills & Active

Climbing Wall

Staterooms & Service

Self Serve Laundry

Expedition & Marine

Tender-Port Capable

Signature Experiences

More than two acres of glass

unique

Last of the Vision class

unique

Rock Climbing Wall

top-deck attraction

Solarium adults-only pool with sliding glass roof

top-deck attraction

Sports Court

top-deck attraction

Jogging Track

top-deck attraction

Outdoor Movie Screen

top-deck attraction

Ship-Specific Highlights

Viking Crown Lounge - Royal Caribbean's signature glass-walled lounge perched high on the funnel with panoramic sea views
The Centrum - a seven-deck glass atrium and social hub hosting live music and aerial acrobatics shows
Solarium - an adults-only indoor/outdoor pool retreat with a sliding glass roof
Rock Climbing Wall - the signature 40-foot funnel-side climbing wall
Adventure Ocean - Royal Caribbean's supervised youth program for kids and teens

Venues

Complimentary Dining

Aquarius Dining Room

main_dining_room

Location: Decks 4-5, Aft

Two-deck main dining room with grand staircase and large windows; breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Windjammer Cafe

buffet

Location: Deck 9

Casual buffet with global cuisines and ocean views.
Park Cafe

deli

Location: Deck 9, Solarium

$ extras

Complimentary deli for salads, panini and the signature Kummelweck roast beef sandwich.

Specialty Dining

Chops Grille

steakhouse

Location: Deck 6

Signature American steakhouse.
Giovanni's Table

italian

Location: Deck 6

Family-style Tuscan-inspired Italian trattoria.
Izumi

japanese

Location: Deck 12

Japanese cuisine, sushi and ishiyaki hot-stone dishes.
Chef's Table

chefs_table

Location: Deck 5, within Aquarius Dining Room

Intimate wine-paired tasting dinner hosted by the executive chef and sommelier.

À la Carte Dining

Cafe Latte-tudes

coffee_bar

Location: Centrum

Specialty coffee bar serving Starbucks beverages and sweets.

Bars & Nightlife

R Bar

cocktail_bar

Location: Centrum

1960s retro-styled cocktail bar with live music.
Schooner Bar

piano_bar

Location: Deck 6

Nautical-themed piano bar.
Some Enchanted Evening Lounge

show_lounge

Location: Deck 6

10,419 SQ FT

Show and entertainment lounge for live music and dancing.
Viking Crown Lounge

observation_lounge

Location: Deck 11

5,737 SQ FT

Royal Caribbean's signature glass-walled lounge and nightclub with panoramic views.
Pool Bar

pool_bar

Location: Deck 9

Poolside bar on the main pool deck.
Solarium Bar

pool_bar

Location: Deck 9, Solarium

Full-service bar in the adults-only Solarium.
Crown Lounge

loyalty_lounge

Location: Deck 8

Lounge for Crown & Anchor Diamond-tier members and suite guests.
Concierge Club

suite_lounge

Location: Suite & top-tier loyalty guest enclave

Access-restricted lounge with complimentary bar service for suite guests and top-tier Crown & Anchor members.
Casino Royale Bar

casino_bar

Location: Deck 5, within Casino Royale

Service bar inside the casino.

Pools & Aquatics

Solarium

adults_pool

Location: Deck 9

Adults-only retreat with a pool, whirlpools and a sliding glass roof.
Main Pool

main_pool

Location: Deck 9

Resort-style main pool with surrounding whirlpools.

Active Recreation

Rock Climbing Wall

rock_wall

Location: Deck 10, funnel

40-foot signature rock-climbing wall.
Sports Court

multi_sport

Location: Deck 10

Basketball court with golf simulator and table tennis.
Jogging Track

jogging_track

Location: Deck 10

Outdoor jogging track.

Entertainment Venues

Masquerade Theatre

main_theater

Location: Decks 5-6

14,854 SQ FT

Two-deck main show theater for production shows, dance and comedy.

Casino

Casino Royale

casino

Location: Deck 5

Gaming floor with tables and slot machines.

Spa & Fitness

Vitality at Sea Spa & Fitness Center

spa_and_fitness

Location: Decks 9-10

Full-service spa and fitness center spanning two levels.

Youth & Teen

Adventure Ocean

kids_club

Location: Deck 10

Supervised youth program and kids' activity areas.
Fantaseas Teen Center

teen_center

Location: Deck 10

Teen lounge and disco.
Royal Babies and Tots Nursery

nursery

Location: Deck 10

Nursery for infants and toddlers.
Challengers Arcade

video_arcade

Location: Deck 10

Video games arcade.

Retail & Shopping

Centrum Boutiques

duty_free

Location: Deck 6

Duty-free shops for apparel, perfume, jewelry, logo souvenirs and the general store.
Photo Gallery and Shop

photo

Location: Deck 6

Photo gallery and print shop.

Leisure & Public Spaces

The Centrum

atrium

Location: Decks 4-11

Seven-deck glass-walled atrium and social hub with aerial acrobatics shows.
Library / Card Room

library

Location: Deck 7

Quiet reading library and card room.

Guest Services

Conference Center

meeting_rooms

Location: Decks 4 & 6

770 SQ FT

Three conference rooms (Conference Room A on Deck 6; Rooms B and C on Deck 4).

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Data Provenance

Last Verified: 2026-06-23

The Blueprint

Timeline & Evolution

Registry & Build Record

Capacity & Space

Onboard Inventory

Power & Propulsion

Logistics

Cabin Summary Expand all

Stateroom Taxonomy

Features & Amenities

Family & Youth

Adults & Wellness

Entertainment & Culture

Thrills & Active

Staterooms & Service

Expedition & Marine

Signature Experiences

Ship-Specific Highlights

Venues Expand all

Data Provenance

Cabin Summary

Venues