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Odyssey of the Seas
Odyssey of the Seas is a Quantum Ultra Class ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet that entered service in 2021. According to Royal Caribbean, it measures 167,704 gross tons, carries 4,198 guests (double occupancy) and has 1,612 crew. #15 in Biggest Royal Caribbean ships · ranked by public data.
Odyssey of the Seas key facts
- Cruise line
- Royal Caribbean
- Ship class
- Quantum Ultra Class
- Status
- In service
- Entered service
- Jul 31, 2021 (maiden voyage)
- Last refurbishment
- Not published
- Gross tonnage
- 167,704
- Guests
- 4,198 (double occupancy)
- Crew
- 1,612
- Guests per crew member
- 2.6 (calculated from the two official figures above)
- Decks
- 16 total, 14 guest decks
- Staterooms
- 2,105
- Length
- 1,138 ft (347 m)
- Beam (width)
- 162 ft
- Shipyard
- Meyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany
Source: Odyssey of the Seas fact sheet (PDF), Royal Caribbean Press Center (document dated 7.22.26), accessed Oct 26, 2026. 7 of 8 core figures are published by Royal Caribbean; the rest show "Not published".
Features listed on the official fact sheet
From the same Royal Caribbean fact sheet. A feature missing here is not listed on the sheet; it may still exist.
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Where Odyssey of the Seas ranks
- 15 #15 in Biggest Royal Caribbean ships · ranked by public data
- 7 #7 in Newest Royal Caribbean ships · ranked by public data
- 24 #24 in Largest cruise ships · ranked by public data
- 25 #25 in Newest cruise ships · ranked by public data
- 18 #18 in Best Royal Caribbean ships for families · ranked by public data
- 4 #4 in Best Royal Caribbean ships for thrill seekers · ranked by public data
- 6 #6 in Royal Caribbean ships with a FlowRider · ranked by public data
- 6 #6 in Royal Caribbean ships with laser tag · ranked by public data
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FAQ
How big is Odyssey of the Seas?
Odyssey of the Seas measures 167,704 gross tons and is 1,138 ft (347 m) long, according to Royal Caribbean (checked Oct 26, 2026).
How many passengers does Odyssey of the Seas hold?
Royal Caribbean lists 4,198 guests (double occupancy). It sails with 1,612 crew.
How old is Odyssey of the Seas?
Odyssey of the Seas's maiden voyage was on Jul 31, 2021, according to Royal Caribbean.
How many decks does Odyssey of the Seas have?
16 decks in total, of which 14 are guest decks, per Royal Caribbean's fact sheet.
What are Odyssey of the Seas's sister ships?
Other Quantum Ultra Class ships: Spectrum of the Seas.
How many crew does Odyssey of the Seas have?
Royal Caribbean lists 1,612 crew alongside 4,198 guests (double occupancy), or 2.6 guests per crew member.
Where was Odyssey of the Seas built?
Odyssey of the Seas was built at Meyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany, according to Royal Caribbean.
Sources
- Odyssey of the Seas fact sheet (PDF), Royal Caribbean Press Center, Royal Caribbean Group. Accessed Oct 26, 2026. Used for: ship class, maiden voyage, gross tonnage, guests, crew, decks total, guest decks, staterooms, length ft, length m, beam ft, shipyard.
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