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Enchantment of the Seas, a stretched Royal Caribbean Vision-class ship
Royal Caribbean · Vision Class

Enchantment of the Seas

“The Vision class, stretched — a 2005 hull-lengthening that's unique in the fleet.”

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Launched
1997
Gross Tonnage
82,910 GT
Passengers
2,252
Decks
11
Home Port
Baltimore, Maryland
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Enchantment of the Seas entered service in 1997 as a standard Vision-class ship, but a landmark 2005 refit set her apart from her sisters permanently: shipbuilders cut the hull in two amidship and inserted a new 73-foot section, the largest cruise ship lengthening ever attempted at the time. The stretch added 151 staterooms along with Chops Grille, Boleros Latin lounge, and a Splash Deck water-play area with interactive jets and a suspension bridge over the pool. The result is a Vision-class ship with meaningfully more space than Grandeur, Rhapsody, or Vision — and a deck plan that reads differently because of the inserted midsection. She's homeported in Baltimore, sailing Bahamas, Bermuda, and Caribbean itineraries.

✦ The standout feature

A 2005 hull-lengthening that inserted a new 73-foot midsection — the largest cruise ship stretch attempted at the time, adding 151 staterooms and the interactive Splash Deck water-play area.

What’s Onboard

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Dining

  • ✓Main dining room with panoramic windows
  • ✓Windjammer Marketplace buffet
  • ✓Chops Grille steakhouse (added in the 2005 stretch)
  • ✓Giovanni's Table Italian
  • ✓Boleros Latin-themed lounge and bar
  • ✓Latte-tudes coffee shop
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Pools & Recreation

  • ✓Splash Deck with interactive water jets and suspension bridge
  • ✓Solarium with retractable glass canopy
  • ✓Rock climbing wall
  • ✓Outdoor pool and whirlpools
  • ✓Mini golf course
  • ✓Fitness centre and spa
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Entertainment

  • ✓Main show lounge productions
  • ✓Casino Royale
  • ✓Observation lounge with ocean views
  • ✓Live music venues
  • ✓Duty-free shopping promenade
  • ✓Comedy and trivia nights
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Cabins

  • ✓1,126+ staterooms across multiple categories
  • ✓151 additional staterooms added in the 2005 stretch
  • ✓Interior, Oceanview, Balcony & Suite
  • ✓Royal Suite top category
  • ✓Connecting family cabins available
  • ✓Longer amidships run of cabins than unstretched sisters
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Family & Kids

  • ✓Adventure Ocean kids' clubs (3–17 years)
  • ✓Splash Deck family water play
  • ✓Family pool areas
  • ✓Teen-only lounge
  • ✓Connecting stateroom options
  • ✓Family-friendly Bahamas and Caribbean excursions

Video Tour

Enchantment of the Seas — Full Ship Tour (Vision Class)

✓ Best for
  • ✦Families wanting Splash Deck water play on a smaller ship
  • ✦Bahamas, Bermuda, or Caribbean itinerary seekers
  • ✦Baltimore-area cruisers
  • ✦Cruisers curious about the fleet's most unusual refit
✗ Not the right fit for

Travelers wanting the newest mega-ship attractions — Enchantment's stretch added space, not the waterparks and thrill rides found on Royal Caribbean's Icon or Oasis-class ships.

Typical pricing

7-night Bahamas or Caribbean from ~$750/pp (interior) to $2,300+/pp (suite)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why was Enchantment of the Seas stretched?▼
In 2005, Royal Caribbean cut the ship's hull in two amidship and inserted a new 73-foot section — the largest cruise ship lengthening attempted at the time — to add capacity and new venues, including Chops Grille, Boleros lounge, and the Splash Deck.
Is Enchantment of the Seas bigger than other Vision-class ships?▼
Yes. At 82,910 gross tons and 989 feet long, she's noticeably larger than unstretched sisters Vision, Grandeur, and Rhapsody of the Seas, thanks to the 2005 hull-lengthening.
Where does Enchantment of the Seas sail from?▼
She's homeported in Baltimore, Maryland, sailing Bahamas, Bermuda, and Caribbean itineraries.
What is the Splash Deck on Enchantment of the Seas?▼
An interactive water-play area added during the 2005 stretch, with water jets and a suspension bridge over the pool — a family-friendly feature not found on the unstretched Vision-class sisters.
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