The 20 Largest Cruise Ships in the World in 2021
If you are a fan of big ships, you are about to be trilled as today, and we will take a look at the largest Cruise Ships in the world.
Some of the cruise ships are dated to be released in the future, and however, still under construction, they made it into the list of the world’s largest cruise ships.
So without further delay, let’s go straight to the list:
- Ovation Of The Seas Ship
Ship Length: 1,142 feet (348 meters)
Beam: 134 feet (41 meters)
Draft: 29 feet (9 meters)
Max Speed: 25 mph (22 knots)
Total on Board: 5,480
Total Staterooms: 1,918
Ship Cost: $1.1 Billion
The Ovation of the Seas, constructed in 2016, is the 20 largest cruise ship globally.
With a total size of 168,666 gross tons, the boat, which is included in Royal Caribbean’s Quantum Class, can hold 4,180 cruise vacationers and 1,300 staff members.
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- Spectrum Of The Seas Ship
Ship Length: 1,139 feet (347 meters)
Beam: 135 feet (41 meters)
Draft: 29 feet (9 meters)
Max Speed: 26 mph (23 knots)
Total on Board: 5,480
Total Staterooms: 2,098
Ship Cost: $940 Million
From looking at the Spectrum of the Seas, you would know that it is one big cruise ship.
Constructed in 2019, this ship can accommodate 4,180 cruise vacationers and 1,300 staff members.
- Norwegian Encore Ship
Ship Length: 1,094 feet (333 meters)
Beam: 136 feet (41 meters)
Draft: 29 feet (9 meters)
Max Speed: 26 mph (23 knots)
Total on Board: 5,733
Total Staterooms: 2,040
Ship Cost: $920 Million
This beauty was constructed in 2019. The Norwegian Encore has 169,116 gross tons and is included in Norwegian’s Breakaway Plus Class.
A total capacity, it can hold 3,998 cruise vacationers and 1,735 staff members.
- Odyssey Of The Seas Ship
Ship Length: 1,139 feet (347 meters)
Beam: 135 feet (41 meters)
Draft: 29 feet (9 meters)
Max Speed: 26 mph (23 knots)
Total on Board: 5,835
Total Staterooms: 2,098
Ship Cost: $940 Million
With a construction date of 2021, the Odyssey of the Seas, also known as “Project Sunshine,” has a total size of 169,379 gross tons.
The ship, measured at 1,139 feet, can hold 5,835 passengers. That includes 4,284 cruise vacationers and 1,551 staff members—the Odyssey of the Seas in the Royal Caribbean’s Quantum-Ultra Class.
- MSC Bellissima Ship – Ship Length: 1,036 feet (316 meters)
Beam: 141 feet (43 meters)
Draft: 29 feet (9 meters)
Max Speed: 26 mph (23 knots)
Total on Board: 7,222
Total Staterooms: 2,217
Ship Cost: $1 Billion
The MSC Bellissima was constructed in 2019 with a total size of 171,598 gross tons. The ship is included in MSC’s Meraviglia Class.
A total capacity, it holds 5,686 cruise vacationers and 1,536 staff members.
- MSC Meraviglia Ship
Ship Length: 1,036 feet (316 meters)
Beam: 141 feet (43 meters)
Draft: 29 feet (9 meters)
Max Speed: 26 mph (23 knots)
Total on Board: 7,250
Total Staterooms: 2,244
Ship Cost: $$950 Million
Constructed in 2017 with a total size of 171,598 gross tons, the MSC Meraviglia can hold 5,714 cruise vacationers and 1,536 staff members.
The cruise ship is of MSC’s Meraviglia Class and one of the biggest in the world.
- MSC Virtuosa Ship
Ship Length: 1,087 feet (331 meters)
Beam: 141 feet (43 meters)
Draft: 28 feet (9 meters)
Max Speed: 25 mph (22 knots)
Total on Board: 8,038
Total Staterooms: 2,421
Ship Cost: $937 Million
The MSC Virtuosa was constructed in 2021 with a total size of 181,000 gross tons. The ship currently stands as the 14th largest in the world is of MSC’s Class.
It is capable of holding 6,334 cruise vacationers and 1,704 staff members.
- Msc Grandiosa Ship
Ship Length: 1,087 feet (331 meters)
Beam: 141 feet (43 meters)
Draft: 29 feet (9 meters)
Max Speed: 26 mph (23 knots)
Total on Board: 8,038
Total Staterooms: 2,421
Ship Cost: $950 Million
Built in 2019 by Chantiers de l’Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire, France, the MSC Grandiosa has a total size of 181,541 gross tons.
The ship, which is included in MSC’s Meraviglia Plus Class, at total capacity, holds 334 cruise vacationers and 1,704 staff members.
- Costa Toscana Ship
Ship Length: 1,106 feet (337 meters)
Beam: 138 feet (42 meters)
Draft: 28 feet (9 meters)
Max Speed: 26 mph (23 knots)
Total on Board: 7,000
Total Staterooms: 2,661
Ship Cost: $780 Million
The Costa Toscana is said to have been constructed in 2021, and it has a total size of 183,000 gross tons. This ship, known as the 12th biggest globally, can accommodate 322 cruise vacationers and 1,678 staff members.
In addition, the Costa Toscana ship is included in Costa’s Excellence Class.
Largest Cruise Ships in the World
- Aidanova Ship
Ship Length: 1,106 feet (337 meters)
Beam: 138 feet (42 meters)
Draft: 29 feet (9 meters)
Max Speed: 20 mph (17 knots)
Total on Board: 8,300
Total Staterooms: 2,626
Ship Cost: $950 Million
The Aidanova ship, which is the 11th most giant cruise ship globally, was constructed in 2018 with a total size of 183,900 gross tons. The vessel is included in AIDA’s Class and can hold 6,654 cruise vacationers and 1,646 staff members at its total capacity.
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- Carnival Mardi Gras Ship
Ship Length: 1,130 feet (344 meters)
Beam: 137 feet (42 meters)
Draft: 28 feet (9 meters)
Max Speed: 26 mph (23 knots)
Year Built: 2020
Total on Board: 8,375
Total Staterooms: 2,641
Ship Cost: $950 Million
The Carnival Mardi Gras is Carnival’s lead vessel of the fleet’s Excel-class. With a construction date of 2020, it has a total size of 183,900 gross tons. The Carnival Mardi Gras can hold 6,630 cruise vacationers and 1,745 staff members at its full capacity.
- Carnival Celebration Ship
Ship Length: 1,130 feet (344 meters)
Beam: 137 feet (42 meters)
Draft: 28 feet (9 meters)
Max Speed: 26 mph (23 knots)
Total on Board: 8,375
Total Staterooms: 2,641
Ship Cost: $1, Billion
The Carnival Celebration is another ship date for the future. It is said to be under construction and would be ready to sail Miami in 2022, with a total size of 183,900 gross tons. The ship is included in Carnival’s XL Class. The Carnival Celebration holds 6,630 cruise vacationers and 1,745 staff members at total capacity.
- MV IONA SHIP
Ship Length: 1,130 feet (344 meters)
Beam: 138 feet (42 meters)
Draft: 28 feet (9 meters)
Max Speed: 20 mph (17 knots)
Year Built: 2020
Total Staterooms: 2,610
Ship Cost: $950 Million
With a construction date of 2020, the MV IONA is an Excellence-class cruise ship in service for P&O Cruises. This ship has a total size of 184,000 gross tons and is included in P&O UK’s Class. It can hold 5,206 cruise vacationers and 1,762 staff members at total capacity.
- COSTA SMERALDA SHIP
Ship Length: 1,106 feet (337 meters)
Beam: 138 feet (42 meters)
Draft: 29 feet (9 meters)
Max Speed: 25 mph (22 knots)
Total on Board: 6,870
Total Staterooms: 2,612
Ship Cost: $950 Million
The Costa Smeralda ship is included in Costa’s Excellence Class. Constructed in 2019, this beauty which is ready for sale, is the 7th largest Cruise ship globally, with the capacity to hold 5,224 cruise vacationers and 1,646 staff members.
- MSC WORLD EUROPA SHIP
Ship Length: 1,083 feet (330 meters)
Beam: 154 feet (47 meters)
Draft: 31 feet (9 meters)
Max Speed: 25 mph (22 knots)
Year Built: 2023
Total on Board: 8,550
Total Staterooms: 2,700
Ship Cost: $1.225 Billion
Construction for this cruise ship began in June 2021 and is said to be completed in 2023, with 205,700 gross tons.
Included in MSC’s Class, at total capacity, the MSC World Europa holds 6,850 cruise vacationers and 1,700 staff members.
- OASIS OF THE SEAS SHIP
Ship Length: 1,181 feet (360 meters)
Beam: 122 feet (37 meters)
Draft: 31 feet (9 meters)
Max Speed: 25 mph (22 knots)
Total on Board: 7,888
Total Staterooms: 2,137
Ship Cost: $1. 4Billion
Oasis of the Seas was constructed in 2009 and had a total size of 225,282 gross tons. The ship included in Royal Caribbean’s Oasis Class, at full capacity, accommodates 5,494 cruise vacationers and 2,394 staff members.
- ALLURE OF THE SEAS SHIP
Ship Length: 1,181 feet (360 meters)
Beam: 122 feet (37 meters)
Draft: 31 feet (9 meters)
Max Speed: 25 mph (22 knots)
Total on Board: 7,878
Total Staterooms: 2,742
Ship Cost: $1.5 Billion
The Allure of the Seas was constructed in 2010 with a total size of 225,282 gross tons.
At full capacity, this ship can hold 5,494 cruise vacationers and 2,384 staff members. It is also is included in Royal Caribbean’s Oasis Class.
- HARMONY OF THE SEAS SHIP
Ship Length: 1,187 feet (362 meters)
Beam: 122 feet (37 meters)
Draft: 31 feet (9 meters)
Max Speed: 25 mph (22 knots)
Years Served: 2016 – Present
Total on Board: 7,779
Total Staterooms: 2,745
Ship Cost: $1.35 Billion
The Harmony of the Seas was constructed in 2016 and had 227,700 gross tons.
This ship which stands at number three on this list costs $118 per person for a ride.
At full capacity, the vessel holds a total number of 5,479 cruise vacationers and 2,300 staff members.
The Harmony is classified under the Royal Caribbean’s Oasis Class.
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- WONDER OF THE SEAS SHIP
Ship Length: 1,188 feet (362 meters)
Beam: 137 feet (42 meters)
Draft: 31 feet (9 meters)
Max Speed: 25 mph (22 knots)
Total on Board: 7,912
Total Staterooms: 2,745
Ship Cost: $1,35 Billion
This cruise ship is still under construction as of 2021, with 228,081 gross tons.
The Wonder of the Sea can hold 5,518 cruise vacationers and 2,394 staff members at its total capacity. The ship that stands as the second-largest in the world is also of Royal Caribbean’s Oasis Class.
- Symphony Of The Seas Ship
Ship Length: 1,188 feet (362 meters)
Beam: 137 feet (42 meters)
Draft: 31 feet (9 meters)
Max Speed: 25 mph (22 knots)
Total on Board: 7,718
Total Staterooms: 2,745
Ship Cost: $1,35 Billion
This ship was constructed in 2018 and had 228,081 gross tons. A total capacity can hold 5,518 cruise vacationers and 2,200 staff members.
The Symphony of the Seas is the largest Cruise ship globally and costs $170 per person, and it is included in Royal Caribbean’s Oasis Class.
