MSC Cruises is introducing a remote check-in option on Seattle sailings but only for guests with cruise line airport transfers.
Guests will complete their cruise check-in at the airport and can go straight to security screening at the cruise terminal.
The cruise line plans to expand the service to other homeports, transfer services, and hotels but no dates are announced.
Guests setting sail for the Last Frontier aboard MSC Poesia this summer have a new tool to streamline their check-in process in Seattle and embark the 92,627-gross-ton ship even sooner.
MSC Cruises has introduced a Digital Remote Check-In option for Seattle, permitting guests to bypass document verification and other questions at the cruise terminal and head directly to security. The option is not available to all guests, however.
Only guests who are using MSC Cruises’ official airport transfers from Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) can take advantage of the option. Travelers do still have to check in, they just do so at the airport rather than the cruise terminal.
With the pre-cruise check-in taken care of at the airport, once guests complete their transfer and arrive at the cruise port, they will not need to do document verification or answer other questions. Instead, they can go to the security screening and boarding, getting right to the cruise vacation without delay.
This can eliminate lines and allow guests to jumpstart their cruise smoothly and seamlessly.
At the moment, the Digital Remote Check-In is only available for cruises from Seattle.
Cruise Hive has previously reported on MSC Cruises’ first-ever Alaska season featuring the 2,550-guest ship. MSC Poesia is offering 7-night roundtrip sailings through and including her September 21, 2026 departure. Each sailing visits ports such as Ketchikan, Icy Strait Point, Juneau, and Victoria, as well as featuring scenic glacier cruising.
MSC Poesia Docked in Seattle
Following the ship’s final Alaska sailing, her September 28 Seattle departure is a 19-night repositioning cruise to Miami. This special cruise will visit ports in California, Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama (including a full canal transit), and Colombia before arriving in the Sunshine State on October 17 to begin her winter Caribbean season.
Plans to Expand Digital Remote Check-In
While currently only MSC Poesia is offering the airport-based check-in option and only in Seattle, MSC Cruises has confirmed plans to expand the service to additional locations.
“This innovative solution will be also extended to general airport arrivals, hotels and other selected locations where guests begin their journey,”the cruise line said in a release.“Following the successful launch in Seattle, MSC Cruises plans to progressively roll out Digital Remote Check-In across additional ports throughout its global network.”
There is no indication of where or when the process may be available at other homeports or transfer points.
Wherever Digital Remote Check-In is introduced, the process is sure to smooth out embarkation and allow guests to board their ships more efficiently.
MSC Poesia is currently one of the smaller ships in the MSC Cruises fleet, making it a perfect test subject for this new process. If the option works well, it could be rolled out to larger ships, including the World-class ships, MSC World America and MSC World Europa, that each welcome more than 6,700 guests per sailing.
In comparison, the World-class ships are more than twice the size of the Musica-class MSC Poesia, both by gross tonnage and guest capacity.
MSC World America is homeported from Miami, while MSC World Europa is currently homeported in the Mediterranean, offering departures from several key cities including Barcelona, Naples, and Marseille.
Two more World-class ships are scheduled to debut over the next 18 months. MSC World Asia will debut in the Mediterranean in December 2026, while MSC World Atlantic will join the fleet in late 2027 with sailings from Port Canaveral.
On those larger vessels, any option that reduces crowds, speeds check-in, and lets guests get to the fun of their vacation more quickly is sure to be welcome.
Egypt denied entry to Virgin Voyages’ LGBTQ+ Atlantis Events charter, forcing Scarlet Lady to cancel its Alexandria call.
The denial came just days after Turkish authorities barred the same sailing from visiting Istanbul and Kuşadası
The canceled port call was replaced with a call in Crete and a sea day.
Just days after Turkey denied entry to an LGBTQ+ charter cruise, Egypt has done the same.
Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady was refused entry into Egyptian waters on July 9, 2026, forcing the Atlantis Events charter to cancel its scheduled call in Alexandria and make another last-minute itinerary change.
The charter had been scheduled to visit Alexandria after Turkey barred the ship from calling at Istanbul and Kuşadası earlier in the voyage. Instead, guests were told that Egyptian authorities had denied the vessel permission to enter the country’s waters, removing another major destination from the itinerary.
“It is with tremendous disappointment that I’m writing to share an important update about today’s scheduled visit to Alexandria,” Atlantis Events President Rich Campbell wrote in a letter delivered to guests.
Campbell went on to explain that Scarlet Lady had been denied entry. He said the news came as a surprise because Atlantis had successfully operated the same itinerary in 2025.
“We successfully sailed a similar itinerary last year without issue, so we were surprised by this unfortunate decision,” he said.
He added that both Atlantis and Virgin Voyages worked “tirelessly” to make the call in Alexandria a possibility. “We’re just as disappointed as you are,” Campbell explained.
All shore excursions booked for Alexandria were automatically cancelled and refunded to guests’ onboard accounts. Passport collection, which had been planned during the Egypt call, was also postponed because the ship would no longer be entering the country.
Atlantis Events & Virgin Voyages Letter
Scarlet Lady will now call in Chania, Crete, on July 10, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The scheduled stop in Heraklion, Crete, the following day has been replaced with a sea day.
Kotor, Montenegro, remains on the itinerary as a tender port. The remainder of the voyage, including calls in Dubrovnik and Zadar, Croatia, will operate as originally planned.
Did Turkey’s Decision Set the Stage?
The Egyptian cancellation came two days after Turkish authorities barred the same charter from calling at two scheduled ports. Originally, Scarlet Lady was scheduled to visit Kuşadası on July 7 before continuing to Istanbul.
Instead, Turkish officials informed Virgin Voyages that the vessel carrying 1,900 passengers, including the multi-award-winning Broadway performer Patti LuPone, would not be permitted to call at either destination.
Scarlet Lady Cruise Ship in Grand Turk (Photo Credit: fitzcrittle)
A statement issued by officials in Turkey’s Aydin Province, where Kuşadası is located, said the cruise had been chartered by “groups known for behaviors that do not align with the structure of our society and our moral values.”
Officials also said the planned visit had caused “great discomfort” and concluded that “there is absolutely no possibility of the group in question visiting our province for an event of this nature.”
The announcement marked the first time the company had been denied entry to a country because of the identity of its charter, according to Campbell.
He told media outlets the decision was based on concerns over “moral standards” and “family values,” although the company had operated cruises to Turkey for approximately 25 years, including 13 previous visits, without incident.
Following Turkey’s decision, Virgin Voyages quickly replaced the cancelled port calls with stops in Alexandria and Crete to preserve the itinerary. However, that revised plan lasted only a matter of days before Egyptian authorities also denied the ship entry.
Unlike Turkey, Egyptian authorities have not publicly explained why Scarlet Lady was not allowed to dock.
Disney Cruise Line is expected to increase St. Maarten visits from two in 2026 to approximately 14 in 2027.
Future itinerary announcements will likely add about 10 more St. Maarten calls and will continue to grow in 2028.
St. Maarten shared the news during Disney Destiny’s inaugural call to the island.
When the new Disney Destiny arrived on St. Maarten for its inaugural call on July 1, 2026, the visit represented more than another ship in port.
For island officials, it marked the beginning of what will become a much larger partnership with Disney Cruise Line over the next several years.
The July 1 visit was the first of two scheduled Disney Cruise Line calls to the Caribbean island in 2026. According to Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten, that number is expected to increase to about 14 calls in 2027, with additional growth anticipated in 2028.
The announcement was made during a ceremony aboard Disney Destiny, where officials outlined plans to expand the cruise line’s presence on the island as Disney Cruise Line continues growing its fleet and Caribbean deployment.
“This year, Disney Cruise Line is scheduled to make two calls to St. Maarten. In 2027, that number is expected to grow to approximately 14 calls, and by 2028, we intend to work closely with Port St. Maarten to further expand Disney’s presence on our shores,” said Heyliger-Marten.
The minister said Disney Cruise Line’s expanding fleet creates an opportunity for St. Maarten to secure additional Caribbean calls while bringing more visitors and tourism spending to the island.
“The anticipated increase in Disney Cruise Line visits represents more than additional ship calls. It reflects growing confidence in St. Maarten’s tourism product and its ability to deliver memorable visitor experiences while creating tangible economic opportunities for the destination,” Heyliger-Marten said.
Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten (far left) announced Disney Cruise Line will increase its visits to St. Maarten. (Photo Credit: Government of Sint Maarten)
According to the ministry, each Disney Cruise Line call brings thousands of passengers ashore, supporting taxi operators, tour companies, restaurants, retailers, and attractions while increasing the island’s visibility among families and repeat cruise travelers.
Heyliger-Marten also acknowledged that accommodating more cruise passengers will require continued infrastructure and transportation investments.
She added, “As we welcome more cruise visitors to our shores, we must continue investing in the overall destination experience.”
Disney’s Schedule Leaves Room for More
The projected increase also suggests Disney Cruise Line’s upcoming itinerary announcements could look different than what guests can currently book.
The company has released itineraries through summer 2027, but only a handful currently include St. Maarten. Based on the line’s published itineraries, six calls are scheduled through July 2027.
Those include Disney Fantasy’s 10-night Southern Caribbean cruise departing Port Canaveral on July 12, 2026, with a July 15 call in St. Maarten. It returns again on its annual voyage with a July 14, 2027, call.
Disney Destiny also returns during its 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruises departing Fort Lauderdale on December 12, 2026, and January 30, 2027.
Disney Dream is also scheduled to visit St. Maarten on a 7-night Eastern Caribbean sailing from Fort Lauderdale on February 22, 2027, while another Southern Caribbean itinerary from San Juan includes a call on the island on April 22, 2027.
If the island reaches its goal of approximately 14 Disney Cruise Line visits next year, roughly 10 additional calls would need to be added once Disney releases its fall 2027 and early 2028 itineraries.
There are already indications that additional Disney ships could begin calling on the island. Port schedules published by St. Maarten list future visits by Disney Wish, Disney Treasure, and Disney Fantasy during late 2027 and early 2028, although the cruise line has yet to announce its schedule.
Celebrity Reflection will undergo a major transformation beginning in late January 2027.
Thirteen new venues will be added, including redesigned public spaces, restaurants, bars, and entertainment concepts.
The overhaul brings Edge Series favorites to the Solstice-class ship while introducing two brand-new venues.
When Celebrity Cruises first announced plans to modernize its Solstice-class ships, guests expected refreshed cabins and updated public spaces. Instead, they’re getting an almost entirely new collection of spaces aboard Celebrity Reflection.
The comprehensive overhaul of the 125,366-gross-ton ship, scheduled for late January 2027, will add 13 new guest venues that span nearly every deck.
Guests will notice the changes immediately upon boarding as the ship debuts new restaurants, bars, lounges, outdoor spaces, and entertainment concepts from the line’s newer ships. It will also become the first ship in the fleet to introduce two entirely new poolside dining concepts created specifically for the renovation.
Among the biggest additions will be the Grand Plaza, a three-story gathering space inspired by the Edge Series ships. The venue will reimagine the ship’s central atrium as the heart of onboard activity.
The space will be anchored by a centrally located Martini Bar beneath a suspended chandelier that will feature choreographed light displays alongside live music and entertainment throughout the day and evening.
The pool deck will also be completely reimagined as the Celebrity Pool Club. The redesigned space will feature expanded seating, additional shade, daybeds, two dedicated bars, and new programming centered around the ship’s main pool.
Sunset Park, Celebrity Reflection
At the top of the ship, Celebrity will introduce Sunset Park, replacing the traditional deck space with a park-like venue. The area will include lawn games, meditation sessions, outdoor movies, live music, private cabanas with dedicated attendants, and the Sunset Park Café and Sunset Bar as new food and beverage options.
“Celebrity Cruises is constantly dreaming up ways to innovate and elevate what we deliver for our guests, which is what makes this fleet modernization program so much more than a refresh,”said Laura Hodges Bethge, president of Celebrity Cruises.
Celebrity Reflection becomes the second Solstice-class ship to undergo the cruise line’s fleet modernization program, following Celebrity Solstice.
Expanding the Experience
Many of Celebrity Reflection’s new venues will be carried over from newer Celebrity ships, while two concepts will debut across the fleet for the first time.
On the redesigned pool deck, Orange Peel Bar & Grille will introduce a casual poolside dining venue serving smashburgers, grilled favorites, and frozen cocktails with poolside service. Nearby, Tacos del Sol will offer build-your-own tacos with a variety of proteins and fresh toppings in an open-air setting.
Orange Peel Bar & Grill, Celebrity Reflection
Several specialty restaurants already popular elsewhere in the fleet are also joining Celebrity Reflection. Trattoria Rossa, which debuted aboard Celebrity Solstice earlier this year, will serve Roman-inspired cuisine featuring house-made pasta and tableside preparations paired with Italian-inspired cocktails and wines.
Fine Cut Steakhouse, previously available only on Edge Series ships, will make its Solstice-class debut aboard Celebrity Reflection. The restaurant will feature 30-day dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood, and an upscale steakhouse experience.
Guests will also find Bora, the Mediterranean-inspired rooftop restaurant first introduced aboard Celebrity Xcel in late 2025. During the day, Bora will serve brunch while evenings shift to a dinner menu centered on chef-prepared tableside dishes and shareable plates.
Boulevard Lounge, Celebrity Refelction
Entertainment options are expanding as well. The 125-seat Boulevard Lounge will host dueling pianos, karaoke, trivia, interactive games, and live performances throughout the day and evening. Adjacent to the venue, Boulevard Bar will offer handcrafted cocktails before and after shows.
The Parlor, another concept introduced on Celebrity Solstice, combines a sports bar with a gaming lounge. The venue will feature hundreds of board games, billiards, darts, and large-screen televisions for watching sporting events.
Beyond the new additions, Celebrity Cruises is also refreshing many familiar venues, including Café Al Bacio, Cellar Masters, the casino, art gallery, World Class Bar, pool bar, Passport Bar, the fitness center, and Camp at Sea.
Guests staying in The Retreat will have access to a redesigned Retreat Lounge and an updated sundeck featuring an oversized hot tub, while Luminae and Blu will remain exclusive dining venues for suite and AquaClass guests, respectively.
Once the transformation is complete, expected by March 2027, Celebrity Reflection will continue sailing year-round from Fort Lauderdale.
The ship’s deployment includes 3- and 4-night cruises to Key West and the Bahamas, along with 6- and 8-night itineraries visiting Aruba, Curaçao, Bonaire, Grand Cayman, and Turks & Caicos.
A recent cruise guest shelled out $150 after falling victim to a taxi scam in Costa Maya.
The taxi driver lied to convince the guest to pay extra to visit a private beach instead of the famous Krazy Lobster restaurant.
Other cruise guests said that they had also encountered drivers who tried to lure them elsewhere at a premium.
A recent guest of MSC Seascape is warning her fellow passengers to look out for taxi scams while visiting Costa Maya, Mexico.
The passenger recently visited the Royal Caribbean-owned port with the intention of dining at the famous Krazy Lobster restaurant, but was convinced by her taxi driver to change her destination.
Unfortunately, the driver’s alleged lies caused the cruiser to shell out a whopping $150 USD when it wasn’t necessary. The Krazy Lobster is just over two miles from the Costa Maya Cruise Port and the 10-15 minute ride should have only cost about $5 per person each way.
“For those of you going to Krazy Lobster in Costa Maya please still go regardless of what you hear after you get off the ship. We got scammed and paid 150 dollars to go to a different beach because they said Krazy Lobster was dirty and full of seaweed,”the guest posted on Facebook.
“After paying to go to a private beach they took us 150 yards further and it was horrible. Walked down to Krazy Lobster and it was not full of seaweed nor was it any dirtier than the rest of the beach. Scammed. Don’t fall for it,” the guest warned.
Other cruisers also reported that their drivers had tried to convince them to change their destinations as well, attempting to lure them with private beaches and all-inclusive resorts that sounded too good to be true.
It’s unclear which specific sailing the guest was onboard for, but the MSC ship visits Costa Maya weekly as part of 7-night Western Caribbean itineraries that are based out of Galveston, Texas.
Taxi Scams in Costa Maya
It’s not uncommon for cruise guests visiting Costa Maya to encounter taxi scams, including being lured to further destinations or encouraged to pay a premium to visit subpar private beaches or resorts where the driver would get a kickback.
There have also been reports of taxi drivers refusing to take smaller groups and holding out for larger parties in order to maximize their profits.
Costa Maya Entrance (Photo Credit: Dennis MacDonald)
“The taxis at the port in Costa Maya are selectively forcing full capacity in their cars and refusing to take two or four people, because the cars hold six,” another former guest of MSC Seascape shared on Facebook.
“People even offered to pay more and they are ignoring them. Walk past the gates. A bunch more cabs beyond the gates, and they will not fight you on occupant size. $5 per person,” they advised.
While these two passengers both sailed onboard the 5,877-guest MSC Seascape, plenty of other ships contribute to bringing more than 2.8 million cruise guests to the busy port annually.
In addition to MSC Cruises, brands like Royal Caribbean, Carnival Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Celebrity Cruises, are common callers. But no matter which ship guests are sailing on, they should stay alert for potential scams.
Taxi Scams Around the World
This isn’t the first time that Cruise Hive has covered a taxi scam, and it won’t be the last. Taxi scams have plagued cruisers around the world for years.
Last year, guests disembarking in Port Canaveral, Florida, warned their fellow passengers about scammers pretending to be taxi drivers who charged guests exorbitant rates after picking them up from the cruise port.
Later in 2025, one cruiser who disembarked from a sailing in Athens, Greece, found themselves overcharged by a driver who refused to communicate and tacked on extra fees. For example, the driver charged a fee for handling the guest’s luggage, which is abnormal.
These are just a couple examples that prove that cruise guests need to stay vigilant no matter where they are, whether they are visiting Costa Maya or somewhere else entirely.
P&O Cruises has updated Keel & Cow gastropub’s menu with new starters, mains, and desserts.
The new steakhouse concept has also expanded its vegan and lighter choices.
The rollout launched aboard Iona on July 4, 2026, and Arvia on July 5.
One of P&O Cruises’ most popular dining venues just received its biggest refresh in years.
The cruise line has unveiled an overhauled menu for Keel & Cow, the gastropub aboard Arvia and Iona. The new lineup features brand-new starters, entrees, and desserts while expanding vegan and lighter options.
The update keeps the restaurant’s signature steakhouse focus but broadens the selection available to guests. New appetizers include king prawn cocktail, chicken liver and brandy parfait, salmon Scotch egg with masala mayonnaise and lime, pork and chorizo sausage roll with pickled red onions, Southern fried chicken with truffle aioli and parmesan, and a vegan jackfruit and nori “no fish cake” served with tartare sauce.
Steaks remain the centerpiece of the menu, with guests able to choose from rump, fillet, sirloin, and ribeye cuts served with a selection of sauces and sides. A new triple-cooked chip recipe has also been introduced as part of the steakhouse experience.
The refreshed menu also adds several new entrees, including a pork chop with chimichurri hasselback potatoes, garlic butter roasted half chicken, grilled Cajun-style salmon fillet, and the new Keel & Cow Best of Both Beef Crumpet.
That signature dish combines five-hour slow-cooked brisket with Black Angus sirloin, mushrooms, crispy onions, and red wine sauce.
Guests with a sweet tooth will also find new dessert choices, including a triple chocolate brownie made with milk, dark and white chocolate, and a strawberry Eton Mess served with strawberry gelato.
Keel & Cow Sirloin Brisket Beef-Fat Crumpet Pour (Photo Credit: P&O Cruises)
“Food is an integral part of the holiday experience and our guests consistently tell us how much they enjoy the variety and quality of dining available across our fleet,”said Carnival UK and P&O Cruises President Paul Ludlow.
He said the new menu at Keel & Cow builds on “everything guests already love” while introducing exciting new dishes, more choice, and elevated presentation.
“Whether it’s a perfectly cooked steak, a comfortable pub classic, or one of our new lighter options, there is something for everyone to enjoy,” Ludlow added.
Menu Limited to Excel-class Ships
The updated Keel & Cow menu is available exclusively aboard P&O Cruises’ two Excel-class ships, Iona and Arvia. The gastropub was created specifically for the vessels, which debuted in 2021 and 2022, respectively.
Passengers aboard Iona were the first to taste the new dishes when the menu debuted on the 184,700-gross-ton ship’s July 4, 2026, sailing. That 7-night Norwegian Fjords journey is currently sailing with calls in Stavanger, Olden, Hellesylt, and Haugesund before returning to Southampton, England, on July 11.
The ship carrying up to 5,200 passengers completed its first dry dock in October 2025.
The following day, July 5, 2026, up to 5,200 guests aboard the 185,581-gross-ton Arvia sampled the menu as the ship departed Southampton on a 14-night Mediterranean cruise. The itinerary includes calls at Cadiz, Barcelona, and Alicante, Spain; Toulon, France; La Spezia and Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, before returning to England on July 19.
As the only two Excel-class ships currently in the P&O Cruises fleet, Arvia and Iona remain the only places where guests can dine at Keel & Cow.
Beyond the Keel & Cow update, P&O Cruises continues to expand its onboard dining program through its Food Heroes team. The lineup includes Marco Pierre White, Olly Smith, and Jose Pizarro, who help develop dining and beverage concepts across the fleet.
Norwegian Sun’s technical issues disrupted a second consecutive Baltic sailing after repairs in Copenhagen took longer than expected.
Norwegian Cruise Line cancelled the ship’s Oslo call, compensated guests, and refunded shore excursions.
The cruise line has not reported any additional mechanical issues since departing in the evening of July 4, 2026.
Norwegian Sun’s propulsion problems continued to affect its Baltic sailings after Norwegian Cruise Line cancelled the ship’s scheduled July 4, 2026, call in Oslo, Norway.
The cancellation marked the second consecutive Baltic voyage affected by the propulsion problems. The cruise line had shortened the ship’s previous sailing to bring the 78,309-gross-ton vessel to Copenhagen on June 29 for repairs.
Propulsion systems provide the power that moves and maneuvers a ship through the water. When they are not operating at full capacity, cruise ships need to reduce speed and adjust their routes.
Although significant progress on repair work was made ahead of Norwegian Sun’s subsequent July 3 scheduled departure, the cruise line needed additional time and did not set sail until 11:00 p.m. on July 4.
The extended stay forced the ship to cancel its scheduled July 4 call in Oslo but preserved the remainder of its Baltic itinerary.
In a letter to guests, Norwegian Cruise Line said its“technical teams have continued working diligently to complete the repairs needed to restore the ship’s optimal operating capabilities.”
“To accommodate the final stages of these repairs while maintaining our commitment to the safety and comfort of our guests and crew, Norwegian Sun will remain overnight in Copenhagen, Denmark, for an additional evening,” the letter stated.
The cruise line also confirmed that Oslo, the cruise’s first scheduled call, would be removed from the itinerary.
To compensate guests, Norwegian Cruise Line provided a $100 non-refundable onboard credit per stateroom, equivalent to $50 per guest for the first two guests in each cabin.
Norwegian Sun Cruise Ship (Photo Credit: Dennis MacDonald)
Shore excursions booked through the cruise line for Oslo were automatically cancelled, with refunds issued as onboard credit. The overnight stay also gave guests additional time in Copenhagen before the ship departed.
After departing Copenhagen, Norwegian Sun has continued the remainder of its Baltic itinerary with scheduled calls at Warnemünde (Berlin), Germany; Gdynia (Gdańsk), Poland; Klaipėda, Lithuania; Riga, Latvia; Nynäshamn (Stockholm), Sweden; Tallinn, Estonia; and Helsinki, Finland, where the voyage is set to conclude on July 12.
Norwegian Sun’s Repairs Appear Complete
Norwegian Sun’s technical problems began during a previous 9-night Baltic cruise that departed Helsinki on June 21, 2026. The propulsion issues forced the vessel to operate at reduced speed, prompting Norwegian Cruise Line to revise the itinerary multiple times as the voyage progressed.
The first change came when the ship cancelled its June 23 call at Nynäshamn, replacing the stop with a sea day. Two days later, the cruise line cancelled visits to Klaipėda and Gdynia, adding a call at Rønne, Denmark, and shortening time in remaining German ports.
Rather than waiting until the voyage ended, Norwegian Sun arrived in Copenhagen on June 29, giving technical teams additional time to diagnose and repair the propulsion system.
Since departing Copenhagen on July 4, Norwegian Cruise Line has not announced any additional itinerary changes related to mechanical issues. Several guests sailing aboard the 1,878-passenger Norwegian Sun have also shared on social media that the ship is operating normally.
Royal Caribbean’s current largest cruise ships are in the Icon-class, at 248,663 gross tons (they are also the largest cruise ships in the world overall), and its smallest cruise ship is Grandeur of the Seas, at 73,817 gross tons.
Each Royal Caribbean ship, though, comes with its perks, and you may find that you prefer smaller ships to bigger ships, or vice versa.
Here are all the current Royal Caribbean cruise ships by size, so you can compare and contrast your options as you book your next cruise. And just a heads up that this list will change even further as Royal Caribbean orders and builds new vessels!
Hero of the Seas will become the fourth Icon-class cruise ship for Royal Caribbean and built by Meyer Turku. The vessel follows the same design as its sister ships and will join the fleet in August 2027. Construction officially started in September 2025 and will introduce a new Coconut Cove pool and family raft slides when the ship begins sailing from Miami on week-long Eastern and Western itineraries.
Gross Tonnage: 248,663
Guest Capacity: 5,610
Length: 1,196 feet
Width: 219 feet
Legend of the Seas (248,663 GT)
Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas (Photo Credit: Jouni Niskakoski)
Legend of the Seas is the third Icon-class vessel for the cruise line, continuing the line’s tradition of building the largest ships in the world! The ship is just about identical to its sister ships and was also constructed at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland.
The giant ship was delivered to Royal Caribbean on June 10, and its maiden guest voyage departed from Rome’s homeport, Civitavecchia, on July 4. Guests can experience a wide range of features across eight neighborhoods, including 28 dining venues, seven pools, and 17 different bars and lounges.
Gross Tonnage: 248,663
Guest Capacity: 5,610
Length: 1,196 feet
Width: 219 feet
Star of the Seas (248,663 GT)
Star of the Seas Departing Port Canaveral (Photo Credit: Melissa Mayntz / Cruise Hive)
Star of the Seas is another giant cruise ship that is jointly the world’s largest, with Icon of the Seas. The vessel was constructed at the popular Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland and is part of the Icon-class. The ship was finally delivered to Royal Caribbean in July 2025, and following a series of early preview cruises, Star of the Seas departed on its inaugural voyage out of Port Canaveral on August 31.
So why is Star of the Seas so big? The ship features eight neighborhoods, with each offering a different experience. There are more than 30 cabin categories, 13 complimentary dining venues, 14 specialty dining venues, six kids’ spaces, 18 bars, and many other amenities.
Gross Tonnage: 248,663
Guest Capacity: 5,610
Length: 1,196 feet
Width: 219 feet
Icon of the Seas (248,663 GT)
Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas (Photo Credit: Just dance)
The lead ship of the Icon class and the newest ship in Royal Caribbean’s fleet, Icon of the Seas, is not just the largest ship for the cruise line to date, but also the current largest cruise ship in the world.
As has been the case with so many other Royal Caribbean cruise ships before it, Icon of the Seas set records not just for size, but also for unique features.
In addition to featuring the largest waterpark at sea, with some ground-breaking first-at-sea water slides, the ship also boasts the largest pool at sea. It provides more than 40 dining and drinking options.
Gross Tonnage: 248,663
Guest Capacity: 5,610
Length: 1,196 feet
Width: 219 feet
Utopia of the Seas (236,473 GT)
Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas (Credit: Royal Caribbean)
Utopia of the Seas debuted right around the same time as Icon of the Seas, and it takes second place among Royal Caribbean’s largest ships.
The ship is the latest in the Oasis Plus Class, and, interestingly, even though it’s technically smaller than Icon of the Seas by gross tonnage, it actually has a greater passenger capacity, just due to how the staterooms and suites are split up across both ships.
There are many similarities between Utopia of the Seas and Icon of the Seas, but Utopia of the Seas still manages to stand apart in a few key ways.
For example, this ship introduced the Royal Railway, a new dining concept for Royal Caribbean that features a dining car-esque environment.
Gross Tonnage: 236,473
Guest Capacity: 5,668
Length: 1,188 feet
Width: 211 feet
Wonder of the Seas (235,600 GT)
Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas in the Bahamas (Photo Credit: Bruce Alan Bennett)
Wonder of the Seas is a similar Oasis-class ship. The vessel is slightly smaller than Utopia of the Seas, but can ultimately hold more overall passengers at double occupancy, due to stateroom and suite configuration.
This ship offers lots to love, including 40-plus restaurants, bars, and lounges; Royal Caribbean’s Ultimate Abyss slide (now featured on multiple ships), the tallest dry slide at sea; and nearly 3,000 different staterooms and suites to choose from when booking.
Gross Tonnage: 235,600
Guest Capacity: 5,734
Length: 1,188 feet
Symphony of the Seas (230,000 GT)
Photo Credit: Felix Mizioznikov / Shutterstock
Symphony of the Seas took its maiden voyage in 2018 and held the title of largest cruise ship in the world for multiple years, before Wonder of the Seas surpassed her.
The ship’s highlights include the Ultimate Family Suite, a Royal Caribbean-exclusive feature; that Ultimate Abyss dry slide, the longest in the world; and The Perfect Storm trio of waterslides.
Otherwise, the ship includes a wide array of restaurants and bars and lounges, as well as all the amenities that Royal Caribbean fans have come to expect on the line’s newer ships, such as seven neighborhoods, rock climbing walls, surfing simulators and more.
Gross Tonnage: 230,000
Guest Capacity: 5,518
Length: 1,188 feet
Width: 215 feet
Harmony of the Seas (226,960 GT)
Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas (Photo Credit: Roger ARPS)
Harmony of the Seas was also the largest cruise ship in the world when it first debuted, in early 2016. This was the ship to introduce the Ultimate Abyss Slide. It also features a large waterpark and multiple waterslides, as well as an ice-skating ring, surfing simulators and zip lines.
The ship has plenty of dining and drinking options, just like its Oasis-class sister ships. However, one unique feature you’ll find on this ship but not necessarily on some of Royal Caribbean’s newest ships is the Bionic Bar, with its robotic bartenders.
Gross Tonnage: 226,960
Guest Capacity: 5,480
Length: 1,188 feet
Width: 215 feet
Allure of the Seas (225,282 GT)
Allure of the Seas Docked in Miami, Florida (Photo Credit: Adam McCullough)
Debuting in 2010, Allure of the Seas was Royal Caribbean’s second Oasis-class ship, and she continued on offering all of the industry-rocking elements that Oasis of the Seas introduced just a year before. As such, Allure of the Seas offers the seven-neighborhood layout that’s become standard on Royal Caribbean ships.
Royal Caribbean also boasted about this ship’s environmental friendliness when it debuted. For example, Allure of the Seas features an advanced wastewater purification system that treats more than half a million gallons of water per day. It also features an advanced emissions purification system that removes 98% of the ship’s sulfur emissions from the environment.
Gross Tonnage: 225,282
Guest Capacity: 5,400
Length: 1,187 feet
Width: 215 feet
Oasis of the Seas (220,900 GT)
Oasis of the Seas Size (Photo Credit: Palephotography)
The first Oasis-class ship, Oasis of the Seas changed the cruising industry and Royal Caribbean forever, when it debuted in 2009. It set the standard for Royal Caribbean’s future and shook up the cruising world like no other vessel had before, and no other vessel has to date, thus far, except for maybe Icon of the Seas.
This is in part thanks to the unique seven-neighborhood layout that Oasis of the Seas introduced, with similar activities and environments grouped together in the neighborhoods dubbed Central Park, The Pool and Sports Zone, Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center, Boardwalk, Royal Promenade, Youth Zone, and Entertainment Place. The ship also featured the first park at sea, with the Central Park neighborhood.
Gross Tonnage: 220,900
Guest Capacity: 5,400
Length: 1,181 feet
Width: 215 feet
Spectrum of the Seas (168,800 GT)
Spectrum of the Seas Cruise Ship (Photo Credit: Nate Hovee)
The next-largest Royal Caribbean ship is actually a fair amount smaller, by about 50,000 GT or so. Still, Spectrum of the Seas is nothing to ignore.
This Quantum Ultra-class ship still provides plenty of staterooms and suites, restaurants, bars and lounges and highlights like the North Star ride and skydiving experience by iFLY.
Interestingly, though, while Spectrum of the Seas is much smaller than Oasis of the Seas, it is also much newer. In fact, Spectrum of the Seas set sail for the first time in 2019, a decade after Oasis of the Seas’s launch.
Gross Tonnage: 168,800
Guest Capacity: 4,245
Length: 1,139 feet
Width: 135 feet
Anthem of the Seas (168,666 GT)
Anthem of the Seas Docked in Southampton (Photo Credit: Skyshark Media)
A member of the Quantum class, Anthem of the Seas launched in April 2015. While definitely not the first Quantum-class ship, Anthem of the Seas still offered a range of exciting features when it debuted.
Particular highlights include Two70, a multi-level common space that features 270-degree sea views and massive glass walls; the SeaPlex indoor entertainment space with activities like bumper cars; the Music Hall live music venue; the North Star capsule ride; and the RipCord by iFLY surfing simulator.
Gross Tonnage: 168,666
Guest Capacity: 4,180
Length: 1,142 feet
Width: 136 feet
Ovation of the Seas (168,666 GT)
Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas Cruise Ship (Photo Credit: Zilcheqs)
Ovation of the Seas is actually newer than Anthem of the Seas, debuting in 2016, though she is smaller — not by gross tonnage, but just by one little foot of length, a difference you’ll hardly notice. Otherwise, this ship is very similar to the other Quantum-class ships.
Ovation of the Seas features the RipCord by iFLY surfing simulator, North Star capsule experience, Two70 common space and SeaPlex entertainment venue. It also offers just over 2,000 staterooms and suites, spread out over 14 guest decks.
Gross Tonnage: 168,666
Guest Capacity: 4,180
Length: 1,141 feet
Width: 136 feet
Quantum of the Seas (168,666 GT)
Quantum of the Seas in Alaska (Photo Credit: Ritu Manoj Jethani)
The lead ship in the Quantum class, Quantum of the Seas, introduced many of these standout features that you’ll find on the other Quantum-class ships, such as the SeaPlex space, Two70, North Star, and skydiving simulator. It was also the first ship to feature the bionic bartenders.
Quantum of the Seas took its maiden voyage in 2014. It’s only slightly smaller by gross tonnage than its sister ships, and the same length as Ovation of the Seas.
Gross Tonnage: 168,666
Guest Capacity: 4,180
Length: 1,141 feet
Width: 136 feet
Odyssey of the Seas (167,704 GT)
Odyssey of the Seas (Photo Credit: Aerial-motion / Shutterstock)
However, one thing that Odyssey of the Seas did have, uniquely, when she was rolled out in 2020, was a new hull design featuring the ship’s name in big letters, something that can now be seen on other Royal Caribbean ships.
Compared to Spectrum of the Seas, Odyssey of the Seas is just a bit smaller, with room for about 50 passengers fewer.
Gross Tonnage: 167,704
Guest Capacity: 4,198
Length: 1,138 feet
Width: 162 feet
Liberty of the Seas (160,000 GT)
Liberty of the Seas Cruise Ship Docked in Bermuda (Photo Credit: Wangkun Jia)
When you get down to Liberty of the Seas, you’re starting to get into some of the older Royal Caribbean ships that may not offer all the same features and amenities you’ll get with the Quantum-class ships and newer.
Still, that’s not necessarily a bad thing, especially if you like a more low-key, less crowded cruise, keeping the focus on your port days and relaxation more than on on-ship bells and whistles.
Delivered in 2007, Liberty of the Seas is a Freedom-class ship. While it is more than a dozen years older than Odyssey of the Seas, it’s only slightly smaller, at less than 10,000 GT smaller, and holding only about 400 fewer passengers.
Gross Tonnage: 160,000
Guest Capacity: 3,798
Length: 1,112 feet
Freedom of the Seas (160,000 GT)
Freedom of the Seas (Photo Credit: Wangkun Jia)
Another Freedom-class ship (as you probably could’ve guessed by the name), Freedom of the Seas was the largest Royal Caribbean ship when it first set sail in 2006. Compared to other, newer ships, though, Freedom of the Seas today offers far fewer amenities, including fewer restaurants, bars and lounges.
Still, this ship has been updated over time. Now, if you take a Freedom of the Seas cruise, you’ll see newer additions such as The Lime & Coconut resort-style pool and bar areas, as well as the Perfect Storm trio of waterslides.
Gross Tonnage: 160,000
Guest Capacity: 3,634
Length: 1,112 feet
Independence of the Seas (154,407)
Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas (Photo Credit: Roberto Sorin)
While Independence of the Seas is the newest Freedom-class ship, built in 2008, it’s also the smallest. That said, it’s not tiny by any means. When compared to the world’s overall cruise ships, Independence of the Seas still ranks within the 40 largest cruise ships, from all cruise lines.
Like other Royal Caribbean cruise ships of this age, Independence of the Seas has received various renovations. It was most recently overhauled in 2018.
Gross Tonnage: 154,407
Guest Capacity: 3,858
Length: 1,112 feet
Navigator of the Seas (142,000 GT)
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Navigator of the Seas is a member of Royal Caribbean’s Voyager class. While it is the largest ship in this class, though, it isn’t the newest. Launching in 2002, the ship is about 12,000 GT smaller than Independence of the Seas, and can carry about 700 fewer people.
Over its 14 guest decks, this ship offers over 10 dining options, as well as over 10 bars and lounges. Newer features that have been added since the ship’s initial launch include the Lime & Coconut resort-style bar area, as well as El Loco Fresh.
Gross Tonnage: 142,000
Guest Capacity: 3,114
Length: 1,020 feet
Voyager of the Seas (142,000 GT)
Voyager of the Seas Port Canaveral (Photo Credit: Port Canaveral)
The lead ship for the Voyager class, when Voyager of the Seas debuted in 1999 (more than 25 years ago!), it featured a few landmark amenities that would make Royal Caribbean stand out.
In fact, some of these features can still be found on Royal Caribbean ships today, namely the ice-skating rink (the first at sea) and the rock climbing walls.
Voyager of the Seas is still pretty small compared to today’s latest and greatest from Royal Caribbean, though, with relatively fewer amenities, restaurants, bars and lounges. That said, if you like a smaller ship with less crowds, this ship may be just up your alley.
Gross Tonnage: 142,000
Guest Capacity: 3,114
Length: 1,020 feet
Mariner of the Seas (138,000 GT)
Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas (Photo Credit: Darryl Brooks)
Newer than Voyager of the Seas, but still smaller, Mariner of the Seas joined the Royal Caribbean fleet in 2003. It most recently received some renovations in 2018, though, so there are touches and amenities that are relatively modern.
The refurbishment was expensive, costing $120 million and increasing the ship’s size. Newly added amenities and features include the Sky Pad, multiple waterslides and updated restaurants.
Gross Tonnage: 138,000
Guest Capacity: 3,114
Length: 1,020 feet
Adventure of the Seas (138,000 GT)
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Another Voyager-class ship, Adventure of the Seas, initially debuted in 2001. Like Mariner of the Seas, it also underwent dry dock renovations in 2018, bringing this ship up to more contemporary standards. Both Adventure of the Seas and Mariner of the Seas are the same size.
Aboard Adventure of the Seas, you’ll find, across the 14 guest decks, more than 1,500 staterooms and suites, just under 10 dining options, 10 bars and lounges and highlight amenities like the FlowRider surfing simulator and the Perfect Storm trio of waterslides.
Gross Tonnage: 138,000
Guest Capacity: 3,114
Length: 1,020 feet
Explorer of the Seas
Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas (Photo Credit: Nancy Pauwels)
The second Voyager-class ship and setting sail on the high seas for the first time in 2000, Explorer of the Seas has, like the other ships in this class, been updated to feature newer, more modern amenities. For example, the FlowRider surfing simulator was added, as was an ice rink.
Still, this ship is on the small side, measuring in at exactly the same size as both Adventure of the Seas and Mariner of the Seas.
Gross Tonnage: 138,000
Guest Capacity: 3,114
Length: 1,020 feet
Radiance of the Seas (138,000 GT)
Royal Caribbean’s Radiance of the Seas (Photo Credit: Just dance)
A member of the Radiance class, Radiance of the Seas is significantly smaller than Explorer of the Seas. It’s nearly 50,000 GT smaller and holds a thousand fewer people.
As such, while these ships are right next to one another in the ranking of Royal Caribbean’s ships from largest to smallest, you’ll notice a big difference if you go from cruising on one to the other.
Despite this, Royal Caribbean manages to pack a lot of fun onto this ship’s small footprint. You’ll find 11 dining options, 11 bars and lounges and highlight entertainment-related features such as a rock climbing wall and miniature golf.
Gross Tonnage: 90,090
Guest Capacity: 2,100
Length: 1,050 feet
Brilliance of the Seas (90,090 GT)
Brilliance of the Seas Cruise Ship (Photo Credit: Benson Truong)
Brilliance of the Seas measures in at the same gross tonnage as sister ship Radiance of the Seas, but it’s about 100 feet shorter. Despite this, Brilliance of the Seas can actually hold more guests than Radiance.
This ship first set sail for Royal Caribbean in July 2002, and, across its 12 guest decks, features eight restaurants, 11 bars and lounges and amenities such as a rock-climbing wall and multiple pools.
Gross Tonnage: 90,090
Guest Capacity: 2,188
Length: 965 feet
Serenade of the Seas (90,090 GT)
Serenade of the Seas Cruise (Photo Credit: Dennis MacDonald)
Serenade of the Seas is newer than Brilliance of the Seas, as it entered service in 2003, but, while it’s the same gross tonnage and length, it has a lesser guest capacity, equal to that of Radiance of the Seas.
Serenade of the Seas features 12 guest decks, eight restaurants, 11 bars and lounges and amenities like a spa and sports court. It also was used for Royal Caribbean’s Ultimate World Cruise, which lasted nearly an entire year over 2023–2024, and visited seven continents, eight world wonders, 65 countries and more than 150 destinations.
Gross Tonnage: 90,090
Guest Capacity: 2,100
Length: 965 feet
Jewel of the Seas (90,090 GT)
Royal Caribbean’s Jewel of the Seas (Photo Credit: Studio Porto Sabbia)
She may be small, but out of all the Radiance-class ships, Jewel of the Seas is the newest, officially making her debut in May 2002. The ship was refurbished in 2016.
Jewel of the Seas features 12 guest decks, seven dining options, 11 bars and lounges and both a mini golf course and rock-climbing wall. There are just over a thousand staterooms and suites to house the ship’s maximum 2,100 guests.
Gross Tonnage: 90,090
Guest Capacity: 2,100
Length: 962 feet
Enchantment of the Seas (80,700 GT)
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Enchantment of the Seas is part of Royal Caribbean’s smallest and oldest class of ships: the Vision class. Enchantment of the Seas debuted in 1997.
This ship is the largest of its class, but it’s still significantly smaller than the smallest Radiance-class ship, Jewel of the Seas, at about 10,000 GT less. However, Enchantment manages to hold its own in terms of guest capacity, with nearly the same capacity as Jewel, with only about a 150-person difference.
Gross Tonnage: 80,700
Guest Capacity: 1,950
Length: 919 feet
Rhapsody of the Seas (78,490 GT)
Rhapsody of the Seas Cruise Ship (Photo Credit: Dennis MacDonald)
This was the second Vision-class cruise ship, also debuting in 1997, like Enchantment of the Seas. Rhapsody of the Seas, though, is just slightly smaller.
This cruise ship features 12 total decks (with fewer guest decks) and eight dining options, alongside five bars and lounges. Amenities and similar features are mostly limited to pools, a rock climbing wall, the theater, the casino, and the fitness center.
Gross Tonnage: 78,490
Guest Capacity: 1,996
Length: 919 feet
Vision of the Seas (78,490 GT)
Royal Caribbean’s Vision of the Seas (Photo Credit: StudioPortoSabbia / Shutterstock)
Vision of the Seas is actually newer than both Enchantment of the Seas and Rhapsody of the Seas, debuting in 1998. The ship is fairly similar, though, measuring the same as Rhapsody.
This cruise ship features just 10 guest decks and just over a thousand staterooms, with eight dining options, six bars and lounges and a handful of amenities like a rock climbing wall, theater, casino and pools.
Gross Tonnage: 78,490
Guest Capacity: 1,996
Length: 919 feet
Grandeur of the Seas (74,137 GT)
Royal Caribbean’s Grandeur of the Seas Cruise Ship (Photo Credit: Dennis MacDonald)
This is the smallest ship that Royal Caribbean is currently operating. It’s also the oldest ship in the Vision class, debuting in 1996, which likewise makes it the oldest ship that Royal Caribbean currently uses overall.
With only a select number of restaurants and bars, and fewer than a thousand staterooms and suites, this ship is limited in what it offers — but that’s exactly what some cruisers prefer. Amenities and other features include the spa, rock-climbing wall, an arcade, two pools, and six whirlpools.
Gross Tonnage: 74,137
Guest Capacity: 1,950
Length: 919 feet
What is Royal Caribbean’s Smallest Cruise Ship in 2026?
Grandeur of the Seas Cruise Ship (Photo Credit: Leonard Zhukovsky)
Royal Caribbean’s smallest and oldest ship, Grandeur of the Seas, stands in very stark contrast. This is cruising from decades past. It’s low-key, un-rushed and unworried. For some cruisers, this is exactly what they want, and they’re fine with cruising on an older ship if that’s what they get.
For a more relaxed cruise where all you really have to worry about is getting a good deck chair, small, older ships like this deliver. Just note that if you’re traveling with kids or those who feel the need to pack their travel itineraries to the brim, they might be a little bored.
Additionally, even with its older age, Grandeur of the Seas still manages to carry that fun and friendly Royal Caribbean spirit — the factor that some may say is the most important of all when booking any cruise.
Royal Caribbean has introduced the “Find My Kid” service onboard Legend of the Seas.
The offering allows parents and guardians to track their child’s location in the Royal Caribbean App after the purchase of an Adventure Ocean WOW Band.
Legend of the Seas is the second Icon-class ship to get this feature, after Star of the Seas.
One feature that parents love onboard Star of the Seas has been expanded to Royal Caribbean’s newest Icon-class ship.
The “Find My Kid” feature has been added to the Royal Caribbean App for guests sailing onboard the newly debuted Legend of the Seas, which officially entered service with the embarkation of her maiden voyage on July 4, 2026.
For parents of kids between the ages of three and 12, the app lets them see their child’s real-time location on the deck maps for the 248,663-gross ton vessel anytime they want.
As cruise vacations are often the first time many children get a taste of independence, or kids can sometimes get separated from their families in crowds, this feature adds peace of mind for their guardians.
Cruise Hive previously reported that the service was rolled out onboard Star of the Seas in 2025 after an early version was tested onboard Icon of the Seas in 2024. It is currently available on the second and third Icon-class vessels.
How Does “Find My Kid” Work?
In order to take advantage of the “Find My Kid” feature, parents will first need to purchase an Adventure Ocean WOW Band, which makes the location tracking possible.
Parents will need to register their kids for the Adventure Ocean youth program after embarking, purchase the WOW Band for $14.99, and then sign up for “Find My Kid” in the Royal Caribbean app.
Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas
Guardians can then designate additional adults in their travel party who are allowed to track their child’s location during the sailing in the app.
“You can sign up your kids for the Find My Kid feature at Adventure Ocean®, our award-winning youth program. There, you can register them for the Adventure Ocean program overall, purchase the Adventure Ocean® WOW Band℠ that makes the location service possible, and sign up for Find My Kid,”Royal Caribbean’s website advises.
“You will need to download the most current version of the Royal Caribbean app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store and connect to the ship’s Wi-Fi network. No internet package is required,” the cruise line continues.
Thankfully, the accessory is reusable, so families can bring them on subsequent sailings on any Royal Caribbean ship that supports the “Find My Kid” service without paying a second time.
It’s also not required to purchase an internet package (which typically costs between $18 and $40 per device per day) to use “Find My Kid” tracking, though parents will need to be signed in to the onboard Wi-Fi.
Bonus Benefits of WOW Bands
In addition to making the “Find My Kid” feature functional, Royal Caribbean’s WOW bands have some additional benefits.
Perhaps most importantly, the band’s snap closure shows the child’s muster location in the event of an emergency.
This allows crew members to help children who may have been exploring independently get to safety (and to their families) as quickly as possible when time is of the essence, especially if they aren’t carrying their SeaPass cards.
Finally, the WOW bands are equipped with RFID chips, which means they can be used to unlock cabin doors and make onboard purchases if children are authorized to do so by a parent or guardian.
