This video ranks Royal Caribbean cruise ships, providing the presenter's opinion on the top and bottom five. The ranking considers factors like onboard amenities, crowd distribution, and overall experience, acknowledging that individual preferences and cruise itineraries can influence choices.
This video reviews Royal Caribbean cruise ships, ranking the presenter's top and bottom five. The rankings are subjective and influenced by factors beyond just ship features.
Top 5 Best Ships:
Icon of the Seas: The newest ship, boasting innovative features, excellent crowd management, a fantastic pool deck, and diverse complimentary dining. However, it's expensive and currently only sails in the Caribbean.
Wonder of the Seas: Represents the best of the Oasis class, incorporating lessons learned from previous ships. Features a semi-enclosed Aquatheater, Playmakers, and the Mason Jar bar, but lacks a true Broadway show.
Odyssey of the Seas: An often-overlooked ship, it represents the improved Quantum class with a redesigned Solarium and a combined dining room. Primarily based in Europe, it lacks an indoor pool and waterslides.
Utopia of the Seas: Very similar to Wonder, but penalized for its focus on shorter (3-4 night) cruises, though it does have a refined pool deck and the Mason Jar bar. Shows are considered underwhelming.
Freedom of the Seas: Offers excellent value, especially considering recent and upcoming upgrades (including a second casino). Cabins are less modern than other top-ranked ships.
Bottom 5 Worst Ships:
Vision Class Ships (as a whole): These smaller, older ships lack the amenities and modern feel of newer ships, failing to deliver the full Royal Caribbean experience. However, they're a budget-friendly option and may be suitable for destination-focused cruises.
Jewel of the Seas: While the presenter enjoys the Radiance class, Jewel is considered the "stepchild," lacking upgrades found on other ships in its class.
Explorer of the Seas: A Voyager class ship lacking the upgrades received by its sister ships, Mariner and Navigator. This results in a less-impressive onboard experience compared to newer vessels.
Liberty of the Seas: Shares many of Explorer's shortcomings, though it does have waterslides. Still, it's considered lacking compared to newer ships.
Grandeur of the Seas: While not explicitly detailed, it's implied that Grandeur falls short of the overall Royal Caribbean experience compared to newer ships like Wonder or Icon. The speaker suggests it's not a suitable choice for a family looking for a modern Caribbean cruise.
This video presents a subjective ranking of Royal Caribbean cruise ships, considering various factors beyond just ship features. The presenter emphasizes that individual preferences and cruise itineraries heavily influence the ideal ship choice.
Top 5 Best Ships:
Icon of the Seas (Icon Class): The newest and most innovative ship, featuring excellent crowd management, a superior pool deck, diverse complimentary dining, and many cutting-edge amenities. However, it's expensive and currently limited to Caribbean itineraries.
Wonder of the Seas (Oasis Class): An excellent representation of the Oasis class, incorporating improvements learned from previous ships. It offers amenities like a semi-enclosed Aquatheater, Playmakers sports bar, and the Mason Jar bar, although it lacks a full Broadway-style show.
Odyssey of the Seas (Quantum Ultra Class): Often overlooked, it highlights the Quantum class's evolution with a redesigned Solarium and a more efficient dining arrangement. However, it's primarily deployed in European waters, lacking an indoor pool and waterslides.
Utopia of the Seas (Oasis Class): Very similar to Wonder, but ranked lower due to its focus on shorter (3-4 night) sailings. While it boasts a refined pool deck and the Mason Jar bar, its shows are deemed less impressive.
Freedom of the Seas (Freedom Class): Offers a strong value proposition, especially given recent and planned upgrades, including a new casino. While it provides a good cruising experience, its cabins are less updated than those on the top-ranked ships.
Bottom 5 Worst Ships:
Vision Class Ships (Vision Class): These older, smaller ships lack the modern amenities and overall experience of newer vessels. They are considered outdated compared to the rest of the fleet, though they might be suitable for budget travelers prioritizing destination over ship features.
Jewel of the Seas (Radiance Class): Although the presenter likes the Radiance class, Jewel is seen as lacking key upgrades found on its sister ships, including a dated bar design.
Explorer of the Seas (Voyager Class): This Voyager-class ship has missed out on significant upgrades given to other ships in its class. Consequently, its onboard experience is deemed less appealing than that of newer vessels.
Liberty of the Seas (Freedom Class): Similar to Explorer, Liberty lacks significant upgrades and feels less impressive than newer ships. However, it does include waterslides, offering slightly more activities than Explorer.
Grandeur of the Seas (Voyager Class): While not specifically detailed, it's implied that Grandeur falls short of the modern Royal Caribbean experience, especially for families seeking modern amenities in the Caribbean.
This YouTube video from Royal Caribbean Blog ranks Royal Caribbean cruise ships based on the presenter's personal opinion. He emphasizes that individual preferences and the specific itinerary greatly influence the best ship choice. The review considers onboard amenities, crowd management, overall experience, and value.
Top 5 Best Ships:
Icon of the Seas (Icon Class): A brand-new class, Icon is described as having Royal Caribbean's best ideas in one ship. It excels in crowd distribution, boasting a superior pool deck and diverse complimentary dining options. Compared to all other ships, it sets a new standard. However, it is expensive and currently only sails in the Caribbean.
Wonder of the Seas (Oasis Class): Compared to other Oasis-class ships, Wonder represents the best iteration, incorporating lessons learned from its predecessors. It features improvements like a semi-enclosed Aquatheater (to mitigate wind issues), Playmakers sports bar, and the Mason Jar bar. However, it lacks a true Broadway-style show.
Odyssey of the Seas (Quantum Ultra Class): Compared to other Quantum-class ships, Odyssey incorporates significant upgrades. It showcases improvements in the Solarium design and features a combined main dining room, enhancing the flow and experience. However, it mainly sails in Europe, lacking an indoor pool and waterslides which are present on some of its sister ships.
Utopia of the Seas (Oasis Class): Very similar to Wonder of the Seas, Utopia is slightly lower due to its focus on shorter (3-4-night) cruises. It does, however, have improvements to its pool deck compared to earlier Oasis-class ships, and also features the popular Mason Jar bar. The entertainment options are considered less exciting than on other ships.
Freedom of the Seas (Freedom Class): Compared to other Freedom-class ships, Freedom has received substantial upgrades and is slated for more. It offers good value with features such as waterslides, Playmakers, and Giovanni's Italian Kitchen. However, its cabins are considered less updated than those on newer ships.
Bottom 5 Worst Ships:
Vision Class Ships (Vision Class): These older, smaller ships are significantly less modern and lack the amenities of newer vessels. They are compared unfavorably to the entire Royal Caribbean fleet, delivering a less impressive experience. While they may offer lower prices, the experience is considered lacking.
Jewel of the Seas (Radiance Class): Compared to other Radiance-class ships, Jewel lacks several key upgrades. Notably, it retains a dated NASCAR-themed bar while sister ships have been updated to more modern pubs.
Explorer of the Seas (Voyager Class): Compared to other Voyager-class ships like Mariner and Navigator, Explorer lacks significant upgrades and improvements, making its onboard experience less appealing.
Liberty of the Seas (Freedom Class): Similar to Explorer, Liberty hasn't received substantial upgrades, resulting in a less modern feel compared to other Freedom-class ships and the newer fleet. While it does have waterslides, its overall appeal remains diminished.
Grandeur of the Seas (Voyager Class): Grandeur is implied to be a less desirable choice for a family seeking a modern Caribbean cruise experience compared to the newer ships in Royal Caribbean’s fleet. Specific comparisons to other Voyager class ships are not given.
