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Vision of the Seas

Vision of the Seas

activeBuilt 1997
Royal Caribbean InternationalVisionActive🇧🇸 Bahamas
GRT
78 717
Guests
2036
Crew
765
Crew:Guest
1:2.7
Length
279m
Space Ratio
38.7
Current position
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History
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Vision of the Seas is a Vision-class cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean International and the last and namesake of her class, built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire, France. Following her maiden voyage, she initially sailed European routes before being deployed to other regions, and received a dry dock refit in 2013, which was her last refit. The ship has experienced several tragic incidents involving crew and passenger overboard incidents between 2017 and 2023.

Vessel Timeline
29 Oct 1996
Keel Laid
Chantiers de l’Atlantique
1 Sept 1997
Launched
Chantiers de l’Atlantique
31 Dec 1997
Vision of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International
At a Glance
Maiden Voyage
May 2, 1998
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Built By
Chantiers de l’Atlantique
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Build Country
STX France
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Class Society
DNV
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Identity
IMO Number9116876
MMSI311321000
Call SignC6SE8
Flag State🇧🇸 Bahamas
Port of RegistryNassau
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Construction
ShipyardChantiers de l’Atlantique
Build CountrySTX France
Keel LaidOctober 29, 1996
Float OutSeptember 1, 1997
DeliveredDecember 31, 1997
Yard NumberF31
ClassificationDNV
Maiden VoyageMay 2, 1998
Est. price (CIN)$280M
Price per berth$137 525
Price per GT$3557
In 2026 dollars$569M
Per berth (2026$)$279 470
Per GT (2026$)$7228
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Dimensions
279m
Length
35m
Beam
8m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)78 717
Net Tonnage (NT)78 340
Deadweight (DWT)6300
Length BP279 m
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Capacity
2036
Guests
765
Crew
1018
Cabins
Guests (max)2443
Space Ratio38.7
Crew:Guest Ratio1:2.7
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Propulsion
22kts
Max Speed
Max Speed22 kts
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Onboard
12
Decks
Onboard Highlights
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Vision of the Seas measures 279 metres in length with a beam of 35 metres and spans 12 decks. She accommodates 2,036 passengers on a lower-berth basis across 1,018 cabins, supported by a crew of 765. The ship operates at a service speed of 22 knots.

Reviews & Ratings
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3.7/ 5.0
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