Royal Caribbean·Odyssey of the Seas

Odyssey of the Seas - Spain & Portugal Transatlantic

4.5(583 reviews)
via U.S. News & Cruise Critic · Jun 2026
|14 Nights|5 Ports|8 Sea Days

A 14-night westbound crossing that repositions Odyssey of the Seas from its Mediterranean season to the U.S. East Coast, calling at La Spezia, Barcelona, Cartagena, and Lisbon before a last landfall in the Azores and five straight sea days into New York Harbor. It's a one-way Rome-to-New Jersey routing built for travelers who want the ship itself — not a port-a-day sprint.

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Price Range

$

Budget

DepartureCivitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Dress CodeFormal Nights
MealsIncluded
WiFiPaid

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Ship Details — Odyssey of the Seas

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Year Built

2021

Tonnage

167,704 GT

Passengers

4,198

Crew

1,550

Decks

18

Class

Quantum Ultra

Itinerary & Route Map

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Onboard Amenities

North Star Observation Capsule
RipCord by iFLY Skydiving
SeaPlex Sports Complex
Bionic Bar
Casino
Spa
Kids Club
Multiple Pools
Specialty Dining
Bumper Cars
Two70 Entertainment Venue
Sky Pad Bungee Trampoline
RipCord by iFly (Skydiving Simulator)
FlowRider
SeaPlex (Bumper Cars/Sports)
SkyPad VR Bungee Trampoline
Adults-Only Solarium
Rock Climbing Wall

Cruise Highlights

La Spezia call with access to Cinque Terre, Portovenere, and Florence
Full days in Barcelona and Lisbon on the way out of Europe
Ponta Delgada in the Azores — the garden-island last stop before the crossing
Five uninterrupted sea days to work through North Star, RipCord by iFLY, and Two70

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
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