Unveiled way back in 1996, it's not just the oldest Royal Caribbean ship but the smallest Royal Caribbean ship — far smaller than the newest Royal Caribbean vessels.

Royal Caribbean has two classes of smaller ships, Radiance and Vision classes. The newest of these ships, Jewel of the Seas, was built in 2004. The cruise line's oldest ship, Grandeur of the Seas ...

Royal Caribbean divided its Oasis Class ... If you’re looking for adventure on an expedition or want to be pampered on a quiet, lower-key vessel, small ships are the way to go.

I took a five-day trip on Royal Caribbean's Vision of the Seas, visiting the Bahamas and CocoCay. I was initially hesitant about the trip due to previous COVID-19 outbreaks on cruise ships.

How to pick between big and small Royal Caribbean, Carnival ships. Daniel Kline. March 18, 2025 at 3:18 PM. Royal Caribbean and Carnival keep building larger cruise ships.

I took a five-day trip on Royal Caribbean's Vision of the Seas, visiting the Bahamas and CocoCay. I was initially hesitant about the trip due to previous COVID-19 outbreaks on cruise ships ...