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The Evolution of Cruise Ship Size

The Largest Cruise Ships of 2015

In 2015, the largest cruise ships belonged to Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, MSC Cruises, and Royal Caribbean International. Royal Caribbean International's Harmony of the Seas, the largest cruise ship at that time, entered the water on June 19, 2015.

Icon of the Seas: The Largest Cruise Ship Today

Size and Capacity

As of December 2023, the largest cruise ship is Royal Caribbean International's Icon of the Seas. It boasts a gross tonnage of 248,336, a length of 365 meters (1,198 feet), and a capacity for up to 7,600 passengers.