Hero of the Seas

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Year of construction/Renovation: 2027
Tonnage: 250800 t.
Number of decks: 20
Passengers: 7600+
Maximum speed: 24
Length: 365 m.

Royal Caribbean never settles for carbon copies. When the cruise line debuts Hero of the Seas in August 2027, the ship will be 10% larger than its predecessors with improvements based on guest feedback from Icon, Star, and Legend of the Seas. The result: a 248,663-gross-ton cruise ship featuring the most pools at sea, record-breaking dining options, and family-focused innovations transforming multigenerational cruising.

The ship introduces the Ultimate Family Treehouse, a three-deck suite sleeping 12 with rooftop whirlpool, two-story teen hideout, and spiral staircase connecting private spaces. New Orleans-inspired Orleans Parish Supper Club brings live jazz and Cajun cuisine to the high-seas dining scene. The adults-only Hideaway expands to two pools including the largest swim-up bar at sea with an in-water DJ booth. Category 6 waterpark adds family raft slides featuring Royal Caribbean's first funnel raft slide.

Whether you're planning multigenerational Caribbean vacations, seeking cutting-edge waterpark thrills, or simply want Royal Caribbean's latest innovations, here's everything you need to know about Hero of the Seas before booking opens.