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Voyager of the Seas

Voyager of the Seas

activeBuilt 1998
Royal Caribbean InternationalVoyagerActive🇧🇸 Bahamas
GRT
137 276
Guests
3416
Crew
1180
Crew:Guest
1:2.9
Length
311m
Space Ratio
40.2
Current position
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History
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Voyager of the Seas is the lead ship of the Voyager class operated by Royal Caribbean International and was constructed by Kværner Masa-Yards at its Turku New Shipyard in Finland. Upon her maiden voyage, she was the largest cruise ship in the world and featured innovative onboard amenities including the first rock climbing wall mounted on a funnel and the first ice-skating rink at sea, as well as the revolutionary "Royal Promenade," a large interior street-like space with restaurants and other amenities that was never before seen on a large cruise ship. The ship was formally named by Olympic figure skater Katarina Witt.

Vessel Timeline
31 Mar 1998
Keel Laid
Kvaerner Masa-Yards
27 Nov 1998
Launched
Kvaerner Masa-Yards
31 Dec 1998
Voyager of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International
At a Glance
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Godmother
Katarina Witt
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Christened
November 20, 1999
Maiden Voyage
November 21, 1999
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Built By
Kvaerner Masa-Yards
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Build Country
STX Finland
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Class Society
DNV
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Identity
IMO Number9161716
MMSI311317000
Call SignC6SE5
Flag State🇧🇸 Bahamas
Port of RegistryNassau
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Construction
ShipyardKvaerner Masa-Yards
Build CountrySTX Finland
Keel LaidMarch 31, 1998
Float OutNovember 27, 1998
DeliveredDecember 31, 1998
Yard Number1344
ClassificationDNV
GodmotherKatarina Witt
ChristeningNovember 20, 1999
Maiden VoyageNovember 21, 1999
Est. price (CIN)$650M
Price per berth$190 281
Price per GT$4735
In 2026 dollars$1300M
Per berth (2026$)$380 562
Per GT (2026$)$9470
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Dimensions
311m
Length
47m
Beam
9.1m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)137 276
Net Tonnage (NT)108 654
Deadweight (DWT)11 132
Length BP311.1 m
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Capacity
3416
Guests
1180
Crew
1708
Cabins
Guests (max)4099
Space Ratio40.2
Crew:Guest Ratio1:2.9
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Propulsion
24kts
Max Speed
47 000kW
Power
Engine TypeWartsila
Propulsion TypeDiesel-Electric
Fuel TypeDiesel-electric
Bow Thrusters4
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Onboard
15
Decks
Onboard Highlights
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Voyager of the Seas measures 311 metres in length with a beam of 47 metres and a gross tonnage of 137,276. She accommodates 3,416 passengers on a lower berth basis across 1,708 cabins, supported by a crew of 1,180. The ship has 15 decks.

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