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Royal Caribbean · RCI VISION

Vision of the Seas

4.0· 1,186 votesBuilt 1998 · 78,717 GT · 12 decks79 sailings from $102/night
Guests
2,0362,443
Crew
765
Cabins
1,018
Length
279 m
Space ratio
32
Homeport pattern
Baltimore

Where she is right now

AIS reported 01:54 UTC · 1 Sept 2026
En route · CA YSJ· 9/1/2026, 1:54:27 AM· Course 346°
Position
45.27°N, 66.06°W
Heading
346° · COG 258°
Speed
0 kn
Destination
CA YSJ
Our take · opinion

Classic Vision, drive-to Royal

We experience Vision of the Seas as late-1990s Vision-class Royal: glass-heavy public rooms, Viking Crown, and midsize scale—not Oasis neighborhoods. We’d book her from Baltimore when drive-to convenience and classic Royal matter more than balcony inventory.

Day to day she feels like classic Royal Caribbean before megaship neighborhoods: the seven-deck Centrum, glass walls that pull the sea inside, and the signature Viking Crown Lounge for scenery. Families still get Adventure Ocean and a rock-climbing wall; adults claim the Solarium. We send couples and first-timers here when Baltimore is the embarkation win and they want Royal’s greatest hits without Icon-scale crowds or neighborhood mazes.

Cabins are the honest tradeoff: a modest balcony bank, plenty of oceanviews and insides, and suites capped by the Royal Suite. If outdoor space is non-negotiable, pressure-test real balconies early—inventory is limited versus Radiance or Oasis classes. Ask us about quieter banks away from the Centrum and late lounges before you lock a category, especially with light sleepers shopping this older Vision-class hull carefully.

Evenings run Masquerade Theatre productions, Schooner Bar piano nights, and specialty dinners at Chops Grille, Giovanni’s Table, and Izumi added in the 2013 refresh. Park Cafe by the Solarium is our casual lunch default when Windjammer lines stretch. Versus Oasis and Icon sisters, Vision is the glass midsize chapter built for itineraries over thrills; confirm your Baltimore sailing below and we’ll match oceanview versus balcony strategy to your budget.

She's for
  • Baltimore drive-to travellers who want classic Royal
  • Couples prioritizing itinerary over megaship thrills
  • First-timers fine with midsize scale and Centrum energy
  • Shoppers sailing Bermuda or Canada–New England from the Mid-Atlantic
She's not for
  • Families who need abundant balconies and waterpark wow
  • Guests chasing Oasis or Icon neighborhoods
  • Anyone who requires brand-new cabin tech as a baseline
Honest caveat

She’s a 1998 Vision-class ship—soft goods and specialty venues help, but balcony count and cabin tech lag modern Royal. If step-out verandas for everyone are required, ask us; we’ll compare newer hulls before you book.

The record · ship background

Vision of the Seas, on paper

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Vision of the Seas is the last Vision-class Royal Caribbean ship, built by Chantiers de l’Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire and inaugurated in May 1998 with godmother Helen Morin Stephan. Sisters include Grandeur, Enchantment, and Rhapsody, plus former fleetmates now sailing as Marella Discovery ships. The class is known for extensive exterior glass and the midship Centrum atrium that later influenced Radiance-class thinking.

An October 2013 drydock added R Bar, Centrum aerial programming, Park Café, and specialty restaurants Chops Grille, Izumi, and Giovanni’s Table, plus Concierge and Diamond lounges. Later Freeport calls in 2018, 2022, and April–May 2024 covered routine maintenance, technical overhaul, and hotel upkeep rather than full product reinvention. Specs, guest counts, and deck totals remain on the fact sheet beside this record.

Current deployment is Baltimore-based, with Southern Caribbean, Bermuda, Bahamas/Florida, and Canada–New England patterns in the mix. Confirm the voyage below for embarkation city and dates—seasonal itineraries rotate.

Build record

Keel to delivery
1996 – 1998
Inaugural
May 1998
Fuel
Marine gas oil
Sisters
Enchantment OTS, Grandeur OTS, Rhapsody OTS, Splendour OTS (Marella Discovery)
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Upcoming sailings

37 itineraries · 79 sail dates on Vision of the Seas. Fares are live and change daily.

SailingDateDepartNights$/nInsideBalconySuite
5 Night Bermuda CruiseBaltimore, Maryland | Royal Naval Dockyard,Bermuda | Royal Naval Dockyard,Bermuda | Baltimore, Maryland · 14 dates
Sep 5, 2026Baltimore5$180$899
9 Night Canada & New England CruiseBaltimore, Maryland | Boston, Massachusetts | Portland, Maine | Saint John,Nb (Bay Of Fundy) | Saint John,Nb (Bay Of Fundy) | Halifax, Nova Scotia | Baltimore, Maryland · 2 dates
Sep 10, 2026Baltimore9$426$3,834$3,834
5 Night Bermuda CruiseBaltimore, Maryland | Royal Naval Dockyard,Bermuda | Royal Naval Dockyard,Bermuda | Baltimore, Maryland
Oct 3, 2026Baltimore5$398$1,989$1,989
10 Night Baltimore To San Juan CruiseBaltimore, Maryland | Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos | Philipsburg, St Maarten | Roseau, Dominica | Fort-De-France, Martinique | St Johns, Antigua | Tortola, BVI | San Juan, Puerto Rico
Oct 22, 2026Baltimore10$156$1,565
7 Night Southern Caribbean CruiseSan Juan, Puerto Rico | Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas | St Johns, Antigua | Philipsburg, St Maarten | St Croix, USVI | Basseterre, St Kitts & Nevis | San Juan, Puerto Rico · 3 dates
Nov 1, 2026San Juan7$131$919$1,309
7 Night Southern Caribbean CruiseSan Juan, Puerto Rico | Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas | St Croix, USVI | Philipsburg, St Maarten | St Johns, Antigua | Roseau, Dominica | San Juan, Puerto Rico · 9 dates
Nov 8, 2026San Juan7$113$789$1,379$1,497
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