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Vision Of The Seas Overview

As you embark on Royal Caribbean’s Vision of the Seas you are instantly transported to another place - a place where your concerns, cares and worries are whisked away. A cruise on Vision of the Seas is the ultimate getaway. Onboard you will experience amazing service, immaculate surroundings and exciting features. The ship has 8 bars and lounges, a casino and nightly shows in the Main Theater. The ship also has an extensive program for children and an expanded teen-hangout area. For an extra special event, check out Vision of the Seas’ jumbo movie screen on the pool deck where you can enjoy a spectacular movie with the wind in your hair. 

• Passenger Capacity: 2,050 (double occupancy)
• Year Built: 1998
• Last Refurbished: 2022

Vision Of The Seas Cruise Destinations

With cruises to 72 countries on six continents, you can sail just about anywhere in the world with Royal Caribbean. This contemporary, innovative line offers unique and exciting itineraries that are designed to wow. They offer sailings that range from a tropical paradise to a thrilling tundra. Destinations include, but are not limited to: Alaska, Australia, Canada/New England, the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Panama Canal and South America. 

A truly blissful vacation filled with beaches, Bahamian customs, and sunshine awaits you on a cruise to the Bahamas.

Golf on the finest links and experience a vacation full of tropical delights when you cruise to Bermuda.

Seafood on the coast, historic villages and scenic lighthouse views—cruise to Canada and New England.

Southern Caribbean

Tropical cuisine, European influence through the islands, and incredible people are highlights of a cruise to the Southern Caribbean.

Vision Of The Seas Departure Ports

Royal Caribbean not only builds their ships to have a wow factor, but they also make their itineraries just as appealing.  Royal has ships stationed across the U.S. and in several international ports to give their passengers lots of opportunity to get to a cruise quickly and easily. You can cruise from Miami to Seattle or Perth to Rotterdam, there’s a departure port for you. Find out more about Royal Caribbean’s itineraries and ships when you contact a qualified consultant at The Cruise Web. 

Explore Baltimore’s rich history and culture as you visit the local neighborhoods which are home to important world changing events. 

Vision Of The Seas Deck Plans

Deck eleven, deck twelve, vision of the seas staterooms.

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Balcony (2b), balcony (3b), balcony (4b), balcony (nq), balcony (xi), balcony (xn).

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Balcony (xq), balcony (xb).

Balcony (D1)

Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed with open bed frames, wider entry door, turning spaces, private balcony, sitting area with lowered vanity, closet rods, and safe, and a private bathroom with a wider door, roll-in shower, grab bars, fold-down shower bench, hand-held shower head, raised toilet, and a lowered sink.

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Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed, private balcony, sitting area with sofa bed, and refrigerator.

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area, private balcony and private bathroom.

Balcony (X)

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Inside (2v), inside (3v), inside (4v).

Inside (ZQ)

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Two twin beds that can convert to a Royal King size bed.

Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed, vanity area, and a private bathroom.

Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed.

Inside (6V)

With this selection, you are guaranteed to receive an interior stateroom, which could be in any interior category, anywhere on the ship. Room assignments may be determined at any time after your reservation has been completed and paid in full up to the day of sailing.

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Oceanview (2n), oceanview (3n), oceanview (4n).

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Oceanview (yo).

Oceanview (FF)

One bedroom with lower twin beds, one bathroom with shower, living area with double sofa bed and lower two twin beds that convert to Royal King. Capacity up to 6 guests.

Oceanview (1K)

Two sets of two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area with sofa bed, separate area with bunk beds and a private bathroom with shower.

Oceanview (F)

Two twin beds (can convert into queen-size), sitting area with sofa, vanity area and a private bathroom.

Oceanview (G)

Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed with open bed frames, wider entry door, turning spaces, sitting area with lowered vanity, closet rods, and safe, and a private bathroom with a wider door, roll-in shower, grab bars, fold-down shower bench, hand-held shower head, raised toilet, and a lowered sink.

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Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed, an additional twin bed, sitting area with sofa bed, and Pullman bed.

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Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom.

Oceanview (6N)

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Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area with sofa, vanity area and a private bathroom. Over-sized window provides extended view. *Note: staterooms 7082, 7084, 7086, 7088, 7582, 7584, 7586, 7588 do not have floor to ceiling windows

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area with sofa, vanity area and a private bathroom. Oversized window provides extended view.

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With this selection, you are guaranteed to receive an ocean view stateroom, which could be in any ocean view category, anywhere on the ship. Room assignments may be determined at any time after your reservation has been completed and paid in full up to the day of sailing.

Grand entrance with doorbell. Bedroom with king-size bed, and private bathroom with whirlpool tub, private balcony, living room with queen-size sofa bed and baby grand piano. Sleeps up to 4 guests

Marble entry with door bell. Queen-size bed, bathroom with tub. Separate living area with a queen-size sofa bed

One bedroom with lower twin beds, one bathroom with shower, living area with double sofa bed and lower twin beds that convert to Royal King. Up to 6 guests.

Queen-size bed, private balcony, separate living area with queen-size sofa bed, refrigerator, bar, and bathtub.

Separate bedroom with king-size bed, private balcony, whirlpool bathtub, living room with queen-size sofa bed and baby grand piano.

Two bedrooms with twin beds that convert to Royal King size beds, two bathrooms (one with bathtub), living area with double sofa bed and Pullman bed, refrigerator, and private balcony.

Two bedrooms with two twin beds that convert to Royal King, two bathrooms (one with shower, one with bathtub), living area with double sofa bed and two Pullman beds, and a private balcony.

Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed, private balcony, sitting area with sofa bed, refrigerator, and bathtub.

Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed, private balcony, sitting area with sofa bed, refrigerator, and bathtub. Accessible rooms include two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed with open bed frames, wider entry door, turning spaces, private balcony, sitting area with lowered vanity, closet rods, and safe, and a private bathroom with a wider door, roll-in shower, grab bars, fold-down shower bench, hand-held shower head, raised toilet, and lowered sink.

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, private balcony, sitting area with sofa bed and private bathroom with tub.

With this selection, you are guaranteed to receive a superior ocean view stateroom. Room assignments may be determined at any time after your reservation has been completed and paid in full up to the day of sailing.

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Vision of the Seas cruise director and his/ her staff ?

By Cruiseman1313 , January 22, 2013 in Royal Caribbean International

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Does anyone know who the c ruise director and his/ her staff are on the Vision of the Seas currently?

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We just got off (last week) I think it was Keith somebody. Don't pay much attention to CDs or staff....

Keith Williams. The cruise director's staff on our December sailing was great. They were very fun, energetic and personable.

Didn't mean we did not like them, just that we don't pay much attention. Loved the cruise and the staff everywhere was wonderful.

Gilgo Surfer

Keith Williams is a great cruise director and his assistant (Topi, from Finland) was awesome.

I think his official tittle was Activities Director.

Keith Williams was scheduled to start his break with the January 14 cruise.

Has anyone cruised since that CD changeover date who can tell us who is the CD is now?

• 2 months later...

Is there any way to contact the CD or AD or staff aboard the Vision of the Seas? RCCL told me that once the ship sets sail, it is too late to do anything for anyones birthday. I had no idea it had to be done early, but from my experience on cruise ships, the staff normally goes above and beyond to make their passengers experience a memorable one so I was hoping someone could help me do something special for my mother. Even if its as simple as a note on her mirror. Thank you!

• 1 year later...

Does anybody remember Gordon, I don't remember his position but he was wonderful when we cruised December 2012-January 2013! The entire staff was amazing!

I believe Steve Davis takes over as CD on June 9th. I'll go find the current CD list and see if I'm right.

Verified...

Current CD list last page here....

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1859416&page=37

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Port Of Baltimore Welcomes Royal Caribbean’s Vision Of The Seas

Royal Caribbean’s  Vision of the Seas  has arrived at the Port of Baltimore!

Vision of the Seas  will offer year-round cruises from Maryland to the Bahamas, Bermuda, the Caribbean, and New England/Canada.

“Baltimore continues to be a key gateway for Royal Caribbean, our guests, travel advisors and vacation memories,” said Vicki Freed, Royal Caribbean’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Trade Support & Service. “We’re thrilled for Vision of the Seas to treat so many to incredible dining, thrills, signature entertainment and more as they sail to beautiful and diverse ports of call.”

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• The port has offered year-round sailings since 2009.
• The port generates about 15,300 direct jobs, with 140,000 jobs linked to port activities. 
• The port is responsible for $3.3 billion in personal wages and salaries, $2.6 billion in business revenue, and $395 million in state and local tax revenue annually.

“There’s no better cruise port in the U.S. than right here in Charm City,” said Maryland Port Administration-Port of Baltimore Executive Director William P. Doyle. “Because of our unbeatable cruise terminal location, we regularly attract cruise passengers from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, New York, Ohio, Indiana, Virginia and North Carolina. Our local market is also one of the wealthiest in the nation. The cruise lines know this and that’s why they love Baltimore.”

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Cruise travelers who waited months for their vacations were excited for the return of ships to Baltimore over Memorial Day weekend.

The embarkations are the first cruise ships to depart Baltimore since the March 26 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge , which closed the main channel.

"This is just a wonderful day for us. It's been a wonderful weekend and we just can't thank everybody for making this happen to get us cruises back in Baltimore," said Cynthia Burman, the deputy director for business development and cruises for the Port of Baltimore.

"We are so happy, and it's probably one of the most visible signs that everybody can see. Cruise is back. Baltimore is back. Royal and Carnival, they're looking forward to being able to engage their itineraries out of Baltimore -- not only this weekend, but well into the future," Jonathan Daniels, the executive director of the Maryland Port Administration, told 11 News on Saturday.

The Key Bridge collapse forced the cruise lines to temporarily move ships to Norfolk, Virginia. The Carnival Legend was supposed to return to Baltimore in April but was rerouted to Norfolk, where Carnival provided buses back to Baltimore.

On Saturday, Royal Caribbean's Vision of the Seas returned to and departed from Baltimore for a five-day cruise to the Bahamas.

"It's excitement, you know, it's a great day for Baltimore, a great day for the community here, a great day for Royal Caribbean, as well, and we're looking forward to continue cruising out of Baltimore," Mise Tevsic, the captain of the Vision of the Seas, told 11 News on Saturday.

Cruisers were excited to get on board for trips they've planned for months.

"It's a relief. I mean, we spent weeks wondering and feeling a little bit guilty because we're wondering how it will work for us, knowing everything there were doing (to clear the Dali container ship ), so it was a relief that, OK, the port is back, all these people are back at work," John Carney, a Royal Caribbean cruiser, told 11 News on Saturday.

The Carnival Pride returned Sunday to Baltimore after setting sail from Norfolk. The Pride then left Baltimore for a 14-day cruise to Greenland.

"We're very thankful to the city and the port of Baltimore, as well as the first responders that helped with all the operation, and we're very happy to be back here on a beautiful sunny day," said Moises Clarena, Carnival's regional manager. "We weren't sure how long it was going to take originally, but with all everybody involved, they were able to make it happen quickly."

Carnival said the Pride will then continue its previously planned sailings, currently scheduled into the spring of 2026.

"Every vessel that calls this port, you're looking at a million dollars of economic impact. Last year, we handled 109 vessels -- $109 million worth of economic impact, so it's a very significant impact to the port and community, it's a significant part of the hospitality and tourism spectrum that makes Baltimore so special," Daniels said.

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First cruise ship sets sail from Port of Baltimore since Key Bridge collapse: ‘It’s a good day’

The festive occasion marked the first cruise ship to arrive and depart the Port of Baltimore since the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26.

Less than a week prior, the terminal was the headquarters for the Key Bridge Response Unified Command to coordinate recovery operations, Daniels said. They began condensing their workspace down last weekend, started packing up Monday night after the Dali was refloated that morning and were out by Tuesday afternoon.

“While there is still work that needs to be done to be able to complete the salvage operation, this is a wonderful sign that the next milestone is pointing to the fact that business is truly returning to the port,” Daniels said.

Just after 10 a.m., the sound of steel drums echoed in the terminal as it began to fill with passengers eager to board Royal Caribbean’s Vision of the Seas cruise ship for a five-night trip to Bermuda.

Tom Sitzler said he and his group had planned the trip since August to celebrate his partner’s 60th birthday. They live in Washington, D.C., but had a very specific reason to sail out of the Port of Baltimore.

“The whole purpose of the cruise though was to actually cruise out of Baltimore out past Annapolis, because Allen grew up there, the birthday boy, and he wants to see Annapolis from the bay,” Sitzler said.

“I’ve always wanted to cruise down the bay and see all the spots where I grew up,” said Allen Steven, the birthday boy.

Cruises that were already underway or were scheduled in the past two months have been rerouted to the Norfolk Cruise Terminal . Steven said if their trip had been moved to leave from Norfolk, they would have rebooked.

A group of five friends from Harford County also were heading on a cruise to celebrate, donning matching pink hats that said “Friends on the Loose 2024 Friends Trip.”

“We are celebrating a milestone birthday,” said Kathy Schlehr. “We have all attained the age of 70 or beyond.”

“Not yet!” someone chimed in.

The group said they were ecstatic when they found out about a week and a half ago they would be sailing out of the Port of Baltimore. The departure location was one of the reasons they went on the cruise.

The return of cruises benefits the tourism industry in Baltimore and the rest of the state, Daniels said.

More than 440,000 passengers went through the Cruise Maryland Terminal in 2023, he said, and they may also stay in hotels, eat at restaurants and even come back to enjoy the city afterward.

“Many of them are experiencing what Baltimore has to offer for the very first time,” Daniels said.

The 915-foot long vessel with a 25-foot draft got underway after 4 p.m. and used the 400-foot-wide, 50-foot-deep channel that opened Tuesday in the Patapsco River. In addition to a pilot, it was accompanied by two tugboats.

Even though the Unified Command vacated the cruise terminal, operations are still ongoing, just back in their own spaces, said David O’Connell, the Coast Guard’s captain of the port. They coordinate daily on ongoing operations, including salvage work in the main and outside channels as well as coordinating with the Army Corps of Engineers on vessel traffic in the temporary channels.

Saturday, the Army Corps announced a delayed goal of June 8-10 to restore full access to the federal channel. Officials had previously said this would be achieved by the end of May.

“It was great all being together and coordinating operations, but it’s great to be here and see this place in a different light,” O’Connell said. “You see it lively with people that are going on vacation, going through security, the ship is out back. It’s a good day.”

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Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise ships leave from Baltimore for the first time since the collapse of the Key Bridge

• Cruise ships left the Port of Baltimore for the first time since March 26.
• The port's terminal was blocked after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed and killed six workers.
• Rebuilding the bridge will take four years and could cost up to $1.9 billion.

Two months after Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed, cruise ships are now taking off from the Port of Baltimore.

A Royal Caribbean ship called Vision of the Seas left from the port on Saturday for a trip to Bermuda. And a Carnival Cruise ship called Pride destined for Greenland and Canada left Baltimore on Sunday.

The two trips are notable as the first cruise ships to leave Baltimore since the port was blocked by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26. The bridge collapsed after being hit by a cargo ship, killing six workers. The Francis Scott Key Bridge services about 30,000 people a day.

"We've been working through this process for the past two months," Jonathan Daniels, the director for the Port of Baltimore said in a video posted to X on May 25 by the port.

One week ago, the port's terminal was the headquarters for the recovery operations for the Francis Scott Key Bridge, Daniels added. The terminal is also a massive area of tourism for Maryland, bringing in 440,000 cruise passengers a year, Daniels told the Baltimore Sun.

The project to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge will take four years and is estimated to cost between $1.7 billion and $1.9 billion, a spokesperson for the Maryland Department of Transportation said in May 2023.

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