Royal Caribbean’s Oasis Class Ships: Ranked and Top Features 2026

By U.S. News & World Report
March 8, 2026 | 8:00 PM

Royal Caribbean is known for its big and bold ships, boasting some of the largest vessels at sea. Oasis Class ships all sail to the Caribbean, offering a variety of short and longer itineraries to popular destinations like the Bahamas, Jamaica and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Select Oasis Class ships also sail to ports in Mexico, like Cozumel. Many routes stop at Royal Caribbean’s private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay. Here is a list of Royal Caribbean’s Oasis Class ships, ordered by U.S. News overall rating (out of 5), plus some of the ships’ top features. Read more about how these vessels are ranked by reviewing our methodology.

1. Harmony of the Seas

U.S. News overall rating: 4.45 First sailing: May 2016 Last refurbished: May 2021 (next scheduled for spring 2026)

Key highlights:

— Ultimate Abyss 10-story waterslide

— Bionic Bar with robot bartenders

— Wonderland specialty restaurant, serving playful and imaginative cuisine

— Balconies in more than 70% of cabins

Read our full review of Harmony of the Seas to learn more »

2. Wonder of the Seas

U.S. News overall rating: 4.35 First sailing: March 2022 Last refurbished: N/A

Key highlights:

— Largest Oasis Class ship by gross tonnage

— The Vue Bar for sunset views

— Wonder Playscape, a fun underwater-themed playground

— The Mason Jar Southern Restaurant & Bar for southern comfort food

— Ultimate Family Suite, a two-story suite with a slide and game room

Read our in-depth review of Wonder of the Seas to learn more »

3. Allure of the Seas

U.S. News overall rating: 4.30 First sailing: December 2010 Last refurbished: April 2025

Key highlights:

— AquaTheater, the deepest pool at sea, showcases diving and acrobatic shows

— Boardwalk carousel for kids

— Schooner Bar for piano performances and drinks

— Two FlowRider surf simulators

Read more about Allure of the Seas »

4. Utopia of the Seas

U.S. News overall rating: 4.30 First sailing: July 2024 Last refurbished: N/A

Key highlights:

— Massive pool deck with multiple pools and whirlpools, a surf simulator, and 18 waterslides

— 22 dining venues, 13 bars and lounges, mini-golf, and two casinos

— Royal Railway — Utopia Station, an immersive dining experience

— Popular party ship with itineraries that often stop at the cruise line’s private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay

Read our in-depth review of Utopia of the Seas »

5. Oasis of the Seas

U.S. News overall rating: 4.15 First sailing: December 2009 Last refurbished: October 2024

Key highlights:

— Numerous waterslides, fountains, pools and hot tubs

— Seven distinct onboard neighborhoods

— Vitality Café, which serves protein shakes and fresh juices

— Fleet’s first ship with AquaTheater

— Central Park features flora, walking paths and several eateries

Explore more of Oasis of the Seas »

6. Symphony of the Seas

U.S. News overall rating: 4.00 First sailing: April 2018 Last refurbished: N/A

Key highlights:

— Indoor ice skating rink, rock climbing wall, escape room and laser tag

— Sugar Beach candy and ice cream shop

— Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade

— Hooked Seafood specialty restaurant

— The Perfect Storm trio of waterslides

Read more about Symphony of the Seas »

A seventh Oasis Class ship (yet to be named) will debut in 2028.

Methodology

U.S. News ranks the best Royal Caribbean cruise ships based on an analysis of reviews, expert scores and health ratings. The Oasis Class ships in this list are ranked by U.S. News overall rating as part of the 2026 Best Cruise Lines launch. Read more about the methodology on how we rank cruise lines and ships, or explore the full list of the Best Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships for 2026.

Royal Caribbean stands out in several U.S. News rankings, including:

— Best Cruise Lines for Families

— Best Cruise Lines for the Money

— Best Cruise Lines in the Caribbean

— Best Cruise Lines in the Mediterranean

— Best Cruise Lines for Wellness

— Best Cruise Lines for Solo Travelers

— Best Cruise Lines for Dining

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A whisper from the rubble led to baby’s rescue after Colombia earthquake

By CNN
August 12, 2026 | 1:21 AM

(CNN) — When the deadly 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, Brian Osorio Zuluaga ran out of his office in Cali and rushed home on his motorbike.The sight of a collapsed five-story residential building forced him to stop.“It was a large complex, covering an entire block,” Osorio told CNN.The quake was the strongest to hit Colombia in more than a decade and sent residents and neighbors of the building, La Torres del Limonar, fleeing into the street, “some in sleepwear or pajamas; some crying, others in shock,” Osorio said.He approached the rubble and began shouting into the wreckage for survivors, despite warnings about a possible gas leak.He suddenly asked those around him for silence. A faint sound rose out of the debris — barely a whisper.“Yes, I’m here. I’m with a baby,” a man’s voice replied.Osorio described how he and several others began moving debris with their hands to reach the pair. But a large concrete slab blocked their way.“On the first attempt, we couldn’t lift it,” he said. Then, “we all lifted together — one, two, three, up.”The slab was too heavy to toss aside, and Osorio was worried there could be more people trapped underneath. Some volunteers held it aloft as others cleared a path to the baby.“You can see the baby’s little head there — which, at the time, looked sort of purplish because he couldn’t breathe,” Osorio said. “Once we started removing the rubble, the baby began to… breathe, and his color started to come back.”Video of the remarkable rescue filmed by Osorio shows the tiny infant in a dusty bodysuit being carefully pulled out of the wreckage. A man, his arm bloodied, can be seen lying awkwardly on his side, still half-trapped under a concrete plank.Osorio said he was handed the baby, a boy, and gave him to a police officer, who took him to an ambulance. They then turned their attention to freeing the trapped man.In the rubble, Osorio said he saw clothes, shoes, and a stuffed animal covered in dust. He thought about the people who might still be trapped.“All those thoughts go through your mind,” he said.The bravery of everyone who rushed to help was what saved the lives of both man and baby.“Unity is strength, because no one person alone could have lifted that piece of rubble; it was so large and so heavy,” he said.“It’s better to act than to stand still,” Osorio added. “Every bit helps.”Rescue efforts enter third daySearch and rescue operations entered their third day early on Wednesday, as emergency responders raced to find more survivors after the powerful quake struck western Colombia, killing more than 200 people, according to a CNN count based on reports from officials.The quake struck at the heart of the country’s coffee-growing region and catapulted communities into a state of national disaster as world leaders offered aid and assistance.The European Union has mobilized its satellite service Copernicus and is providing funding to help the response, the bloc’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said.In Cali, a woman was pulled from under a mountain of rubble on Tuesday to cheers as firemen carried her out on a stretcher following a complex, multinational rescue operation.And in Pereira, a CNN team on the ground saw rescue workers and volunteers form a human chain to remove debris and help save those trapped from an apartment building.“There’s folks who have jumped in and you can see they’re wearing everything from athleisure wear to shorts, tennis shoes — they’re not prepared for this,” CNN’s senior national correspondent David Culver said from the site. “We have seen scenes like this scattered throughout Pereira. This is one of the hardest-hit areas.”But in the epicenter of Monday’s earthquake, Chocó, an indigenous leader told CNN that help has yet to reach the area, Colombia’s poorest region.Victor Chamapuro, leader of the Wounaan Indigenous Reserve “Buenavista” in Chocó’s Litoral del San Juan, said “all our houses are on the ground.”“Where are we going to sleep now? We have to be alert now, we’re sleeping outside,” he said.Chamapuro called on authorities to send food and medicine, saying one person in the community was injured.The “Buenavista” reserve can only be reached by boat on a five-hour journey from the port of Buenaventura, on Colombia’s Pacific coast.Video sent by Chamapuro from the reserve shows flattened buildings that appear to be built from timber and corrugated iron sheets. Others are still standing but with varying levels of damage.The earthquake is one of the first major challenges for Colombia’s new far-right President Abelardo de la Espriella, who took office only last week and has promised to strike hard at criminal groups and leftist militants in Colombia.De la Espriella on Tuesday announced economic relief measures for those affected by the quake, and financial support for people who have lost their homes to rent temporary housing.The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2026 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.

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