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Spectrum of the Seas
Spectrum of the Seas is a Quantum Ultra Class ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet that entered service in 2019. According to Royal Caribbean, it measures 169,379 gross tons, carries 4,246 guests (double occupancy) and has 1,551 crew. #11 in Biggest Royal Caribbean ships · ranked by public data.
Spectrum of the Seas key facts
- Cruise line
- Royal Caribbean
- Ship class
- Quantum Ultra Class
- Status
- In service
- Entered service
- Apr 18, 2019 (maiden voyage)
- Last refurbishment
- Not published
- Gross tonnage
- 169,379
- Guests
- 4,246 (double occupancy)
- Crew
- 1,551
- Guests per crew member
- 2.74 (calculated from the two official figures above)
- Decks
- 16 total, 14 guest decks
- Staterooms
- 2,137
- Length
- 1,139 ft (347 m)
- Beam (width)
- 135 ft
- Shipyard
- Meyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany
Source: Spectrum of the Seas fact sheet (PDF), Royal Caribbean Press Center (document dated 12.22.25), 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.
Quantum Ultra Class sister ships
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Where Spectrum of the Seas ranks
- 11 #11 in Biggest Royal Caribbean ships · ranked by public data
- 8 #8 in Newest Royal Caribbean ships · ranked by public data
- 20 #20 in Largest cruise ships · ranked by public data
- 19 #19 in Best Royal Caribbean ships for families · ranked by public data
- 1 #1 in Best Royal Caribbean ships for thrill seekers · ranked by public data
- 7 #7 in Royal Caribbean ships with a FlowRider · ranked by public data
- 7 #7 in Royal Caribbean ships with laser tag · ranked by public data
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FAQ
How big is Spectrum of the Seas?
Spectrum of the Seas measures 169,379 gross tons and is 1,139 ft (347 m) long, according to Royal Caribbean (checked Oct 26, 2026).
How many passengers does Spectrum of the Seas hold?
Royal Caribbean lists 4,246 guests (double occupancy). It sails with 1,551 crew.
How old is Spectrum of the Seas?
Spectrum of the Seas's maiden voyage was on Apr 18, 2019, according to Royal Caribbean.
How many decks does Spectrum of the Seas have?
16 decks in total, of which 14 are guest decks, per Royal Caribbean's fact sheet.
What are Spectrum of the Seas's sister ships?
Other Quantum Ultra Class ships: Odyssey of the Seas.
How many crew does Spectrum of the Seas have?
Royal Caribbean lists 1,551 crew alongside 4,246 guests (double occupancy), or 2.74 guests per crew member.
Where was Spectrum of the Seas built?
Spectrum of the Seas was built at Meyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany, according to Royal Caribbean.
Sources
- Spectrum 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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