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≈4,471 peopleguests + crew — a small town, entirely at sea
1,020 ftlonger than the Titanic (882 ft long)
3.0× Titanicby gross tonnage
15 decksa 15-story tower that floats
Official ship photography
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Ship guide
What’s on board
Food, activities, entertainment, cabins and accessibility.
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Things to do
Highlights: FlowRider
Mini Golf
Rock Climbing Wall
Studio B
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Amenities
Other amenities: Card Room
Casino Royale
Conference Center
Jogging Track
Library
Medical Center
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Outdoor Movie Screen
Photo Gallery
Pools
Palace Theater
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Bars and lounges: Crown & Kettle
Dizzy's
Pool Bar
R Bar
Schooner Bar
Sky Bar
Solarium Bar
Star Lounge
The Tavern
Viking Crown Lounge
Source & timing
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Dining
Specialty: Chops Grille
Giovanni's Table
Izumi
Johnny Rockets
Complimentary: Café Promenade
Dining Room
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Island Grill
Windjammer
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Youth programs
Programs and spaces: Adventure Ocean
Arcade
Optix Teen Disco
Source & timing
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Ship guide
What’s changing
Debuts, construction milestones and time-sensitive updates.
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Entered service
Date: 2000-10-28
Basis: official maiden voyage
Status: in service
Source & timing
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