VISION OF THE SEAS (IMO 9116876)
VISION OF THE SEAS is a Passenger (Cruise) Ship built in 1998 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its 28th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 8,215, a gross tonnage of 78,717, and a length overall of 279 metres. This vessel is configured for large-scale passenger transport and cruise operations. No classification society or IACS membership is currently listed in the provided records. The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions, as well as the North America East Coast. It has operated under one former name and one former flag state. Over the last 36 months it has had 15 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 29 August 2026.
- Type: Passenger (Cruise) Ship
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 1998
- MMSI: 311321000
- Call sign: C6SE8
- Gross tonnage: 78717
- Deadweight: 8215 t
- Length overall: 279 m
- Beam: 32.2 m
- Home port: NASSAU
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 99 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 29/08/2026
- Registered owner: ROYAL CARIBBEAN SHIPS LLC (USA)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD (USA)
- Last AIS position: 43°32.2′N · 069°41.1′W · Speed 17.6 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 23:53 UTC
- Destination: Saint-John (CA SJB) · ETA 12 October 2026 at 11:30 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of VISION OF THE SEAS?
The vessel has a length overall of 279 metres and a beam of 32.2 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 7.9 metres.
What is the capacity of VISION OF THE SEAS?
The ship has a gross tonnage of 78,717. Its deadweight tonnage is recorded at 8,215 metric tonnes.
Where has VISION OF THE SEAS been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has also been recorded near the North America East Coast.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 15 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 21 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 29 August 2026. All-time records show 99 inspections since 1998 and no detentions.
Who built the VISION OF THE SEAS?
The vessel was built by Ch. de L'Atlantique (Alsthom) in 1998. It is currently in its 28th year of service.
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