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Vision of the Seas
Vision of the Seas is a Royal Caribbean International cruise ship of the Vision class, in service since 1998. She measures 78,340 gross tons and carries 2,050 guests with a crew of 765. She sails Caribbean, Bermuda, Canada and New England, Bahamas itineraries.
About Vision of the Seas
Vision of the Seas, delivered in 1998, is the last of the six Vision-class ships and the one that gave the class its name. Built at Chantiers de l'Atlantique in France, she carries about 2,050 guests at double occupancy, and her most recent dry-dock refit was in 2013. She moved to a home port in Baltimore in May 2023. Royal Caribbean's 2026-27 schedule has her sailing Southern Caribbean cruises from San Juan, Puerto Rico, in winter and Bermuda, Bahamas and Canada and New England trips from Baltimore in summer.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
Deck plans
Where she sails
- CaribbeanEastern, Western and Southern Caribbean islands, sailing year-round from Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico
- Bermudaspring to autumn from New York, New Jersey and Boston
- Canada and New EnglandBoston to Quebec City, at its best in autumn
- Bahamasshort trips from Florida, often with a day on a line's private island
Home port: San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Flying in for your cruise?
Vision of the Seas sails from San Juan, Puerto Rico. The airport is Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU), with 4 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Escape LoungeSJU Terminal B3.0 ★
- The Lounge San Juan at Terminal BSJU Terminal B2.8 ★
- The Lounge San Juan at Terminal CSJU Terminal C2.5 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Vision of the Seas?
Vision of the Seas is operated by Royal Caribbean International and belongs to its Vision class.
How big is Vision of the Seas?
Vision of the Seas measures 78,340 gross tons and 279 metres in length, with 11 decks.
How crowded does Vision of the Seas feel?
Vision of the Seas has a passenger space ratio of 38.2: 78,340 gross tons for 2,050 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Vision of the Seas feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Vision of the Seas carry?
Vision of the Seas carries 2,050 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 765 (about 2.7 guests per crew member).
When did Vision of the Seas enter service?
Vision of the Seas entered service in 1998 and was last refurbished in 2013.
Where does Vision of the Seas sail?
Vision of the Seas sails Caribbean, Bermuda, Canada and New England and Bahamas itineraries. Her home port is San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Which airport should I fly into for Vision of the Seas?
Vision of the Seas sails from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Fly into Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU), which has 4 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Vision of the Seas?
Royal Caribbean International publishes the deck plans for Vision of the Seas; this page links to Deck plans.
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