Voyager of the Seas

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Ship and history

Voyager of the Seas is the lead ship of Royal Caribbean’s Voyager class. It was built in Turku by Kværner Masa-Yards in 1999 and entered service that same year. At 311.1 metres long and with a maximum beam of 47.4 metres, it is among the large cruise ships of its era. Following its 2014 refurbishment, its gross tonnage is listed as 138,194; the earlier figure of 137,276 reflects its condition before the modernization. The operator lists 15 decks, three pools and eight dining venues. Notable onboard attractions include an ice-skating rink and the FlowRider surf simulator.

Another major modernization took place in 2019, around twenty years after the ship was built. The refurbishment added, among other things, the “The Perfect Storm” waterslides and the “Battle for Planet Z” laser tag game. The spa and fitness area were also renovated, and new cabins were added, along with changes to the lounges and restaurants. These measures describe the ship’s condition following the 2019 refurbishment and should be distinguished from its original features. Together with the ice-skating rink and FlowRider, the offering shows that the ship combines classic activities with attractions added later.

Routes and cruise duration

In the published programme for October to December 2026, Voyager of the Seas departs from Los Angeles on round trips of three to eight nights. The shortest cruise is a three-night trip to Ensenada. Longer departures call at ports along Mexico’s Pacific coast, including Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta; some itineraries also include Catalina Island. The cruises therefore differ not only in duration, but also in the number and combination of ports visited. The itineraries also include sea days, when the ship is under way and does not call at a port. On selected dates, it spends two days in Cabo San Lucas. The ports visited and the length of each stay depend on the specific departure date.

Flag and port of registry

Royal Caribbean lists an approximate capacity of 3,602 guests at double occupancy and around 1,200 crew members. Double-occupancy capacity is an operator’s figure and does not indicate the maximum number of people the ship can carry. Voyager of the Seas sails under the flag of the Bahamas and is registered in Nassau. This is distinct from Los Angeles, a seasonal embarkation port for the California programme mentioned for 2026: the port of registry is the ship’s official home port in the register, while its departure ports vary depending on its area of operation.