Odyssey of the Seas - Southern Caribbean from Cape Liberty
Sail out of the New York area in the depths of January and thaw across four Southern Caribbean islands — St. Maarten, St. Lucia, Barbados, and St. Kitts — with no flights required. Three sea days each way give the Quantum Ultra ship's indoor SeaPlex, Two70, and solarium a real workout on the runs south and home.
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Ship Details — Odyssey of the Seas
View full Odyssey of the Seas detailsYear Built
2021
Tonnage
167,704 GT
Passengers
4,198
Crew
1,550
Decks
18
Class
Quantum Ultra
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About the Ship
What Travelers Say About Odyssey of the Seas
Reviews of the ship itself — the same for every Odyssey of the Seas sailing. Based on 3,000 discussions.
Odyssey of the Seas is a 2021 Quantum Ultra-class ship (about 4,198 guests at double occupancy) built around marquee, tech-forward attractions that older ships can't match. The North Star observation capsule lifts you more than 300 feet above the sea, RipCord by iFly simulates skydiving, and the SeaPlex indoor arena hosts bumper cars and the fleet's best Playmakers sports bar. The atmosphere is energetic, family-friendly and gadget-heavy, and its 4.5/5 aggregate guest rating sits above most of Royal Caribbean's older hulls.
What People Love
- Best-in-class attraction lineup: the North Star glass capsule rises 300+ feet on a robotic arm, plus RipCord by iFly skydiving and the FlowRider surf simulator
- SeaPlex is the fleet's best activity hub, with bumper cars, pickleball, basketball and soccer, and the best Playmakers sports bar (56 TVs) of any Royal Caribbean ship
- Modern 2021-built Quantum Ultra cabins are praised as spacious, comfortable and well-designed, with smart use of space
Common Complaints
- Feels crowded despite not being the largest ship, especially on sea days and on sailings from the U.S. East Coast
- Popular venues (Two70, Music Hall, Schooner Bar) fill up for game shows, bingo and trivia; you must arrive 15+ minutes early to get a seat
- Top attractions like North Star and RipCord have very limited capacity and sell out fast, so spontaneity is hard and app reservations are essential