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The Largest Cruise Ships in the World

Cruise Ships Have Grown Significantly in Size

Cruise ships have grown significantly in size in the past 15 years, turning from humble vessels to full-fledged resorts. In the past 20 years, all of the heaviest cruise ships in the world have been built, with the majority of them being constructed within the past 10 years.

The 30 Largest Cruise Ships in the World

To help you compare their sizes, we've rounded up and ranked the 30 largest cruise ships in the world by gross tonnage. This metric measures a ship's overall size and capacity.

The largest cruise ship in the world is Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas. The ship has a gross tonnage of 236,857 and can accommodate over 6,988 passengers. It was built in 2022 and is currently the newest and largest cruise ship in the world.