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Quantum of the Seas is a Royal Caribbean International cruise ship of the Quantum class, in service since 2014. She measures 168,666 gross tons and carries 4,180 guests with a crew of 1,500. She sails South Pacific, Alaska, Australia and New Zealand, Asia itineraries. We rate her 4.0 out of 5.
Quantum of the Seas, delivered by Meyer Werft in 2014, is the lead ship of the Quantum class, which introduced the North Star observation capsule on a crane arm, the RipCord by iFLY skydiving simulator, the Two70 lounge with its wall of projection screens and the SeaPlex hall with bumper cars. She also has the Bionic Bar with robotic bartenders and was christened by Kristin Chenoweth. Recent seasons have alternated between Alaska from Seattle and Australia from Brisbane, and her 2026-27 schedule follows the same pattern before a move to Singapore.
Quantum of the Seas is bigger than 91% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruise Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 94%. At 40.4 gross tons per guest she is roomier than 55% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the Royal Caribbean International fleet average across 30 rated ships in service.
Quantum of the Seas is one of 3 Quantum class ships. Ovation of the Seas (2016) and Anthem of the Seas (2015) are in service.
| Ship | Year | Gross tons | Guests | Space | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum of the Seas this ship | 2014 | 4.0/5 | |||
| Ovation of the Seas | 2016 | 4.0/5 | |||
| Anthem of the Seas | 2015 | 4.0/5 |
Sailings 2026-04-24 to 2027-04-03 · From 2026-04-24 · Through 2027-04-03. Confirm the edition for your departure with the cruise line.
What’s above your ceiling matters as much as the view. Compare the decks around your cabin, then use the location notes to build your shortlist.
Applies to the operator sailing-date window 2026-04-24 through 2027-04-03. Confirm cabin category, outlook, accessibility, connecting doors and refit details for your actual departure. Cabin cautions are inferred from labelled spaces and vertical relationships, not confirmed noise reports. Cabins are mapped to the category colors in the official plan. Shared-color booking grades are grouped. Unmatched categories are explicitly unconfirmed. Category images and sizes are representative.
Sailings 2026-04-24 to 2027-04-03 · bow to the right
2094 cabins mapped in this edition. Hover, focus or tap a cabin for its grade and details.
Compare every grade in this plan edition. Cabins within a grade can differ in layout and balcony size.
Views: Ocean view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 182 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ. The official deck plan uses one color for grades 1N, 2N. The map does not identify which of these booking grades applies to each cabin; confirm the exact grade for your sailing.
Decks: 3
Views: Ocean view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 182 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 3, 8, 9
Views: Real-time ocean views and destinations via a high-definition screen. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 166 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ. The official deck plan uses one color for grades 1U, 2U. The map does not identify which of these booking grades applies to each cabin; confirm the exact grade for your sailing.
Decks:
Views: Ocean view Some staterooms have obstructed view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 276 sq. ft.; Balcony: 161 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Views: Ocean view. Occupancy: Up to 5 guests. Size: Stateroom: 267 - 301 sq. ft.; Balcony: 81 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ. The official deck plan uses one color for grades J3, J4. The map does not identify which of these booking grades applies to each cabin; confirm the exact grade for your sailing.
Decks: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Views: Ocean view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 351 sq. ft.; Balcony: 259 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 6, 7, 8, 13
Views: Ocean view Some staterooms have obstructed view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 177 - 198 sq. ft.; Balcony: 65 - 82 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ. The official deck plan uses one color for grades 1C, 2C. The map does not identify which of these booking grades applies to each cabin; confirm the exact grade for your sailing.
Decks: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Views: Ocean view Some staterooms have obstructed view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 198 sq. ft.; Balcony: 55 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ. The official deck plan uses one color for grades 3D, 4D. The map does not identify which of these booking grades applies to each cabin; confirm the exact grade for your sailing.
Decks: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Views: Ocean view Some staterooms have obstructed view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 198 sq. ft.; Balcony: 55 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ. The official deck plan uses one color for grades 1D, 2D. The map does not identify which of these booking grades applies to each cabin; confirm the exact grade for your sailing.
Decks: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ. The official deck plan uses one color for grades 1E, 2E. The map does not identify which of these booking grades applies to each cabin; confirm the exact grade for your sailing.
Decks:
Views: Ocean view Some staterooms have obstructed view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 198 sq. ft.; Balcony: 55 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Views: Ocean view Some staterooms have obstructed view. Occupancy: Up to 1 guest. Size: Stateroom: 119 sq. ft.; Balcony: 55 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 6, 7, 8, 10
Views: Real-time ocean views and destinations via a high-definition screen. Occupancy: Up to 1 guest. Size: Stateroom: 101 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks:
Views: Ocean view Some staterooms have obstructed view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 177 - 198 sq. ft.; Balcony: 65 - 82 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Views: Real-time ocean views and destinations via a high-definition screen. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 166 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ. The official deck plan uses one color for grades 3U, 4U. The map does not identify which of these booking grades applies to each cabin; confirm the exact grade for your sailing.
Decks: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Views: Ocean view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 673 sq. ft.; Balcony 183 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 8, 10
Views: Ocean view. Occupancy: Up to 6 guests. Size: Stateroom: 1,640 sq. ft.; Main Balcony: 553 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 8
Views: Ocean view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 351 sq. ft.; Balcony: 109 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Views: Ocean View. Occupancy: Up to 2 guests. Size: Stateroom: 198 sq. ft.; Balcony: 55 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Views: Ocean view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 214 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ. The official deck plan uses one color for grades 3M, 4M. The map does not identify which of these booking grades applies to each cabin; confirm the exact grade for your sailing.
Decks: 8, 9, 10, 11
Views: Real-time ocean views and destinations via a high-definition screen. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 166 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 8, 9, 10, 11
Occupancy: Up to 2 guests. Size: Stateroom: 166 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 8, 9, 10, 11, 13
Views: Ocean view. Occupancy: Up to 8 guests. Size: Stateroom: 543 sq. ft.; Balcony: 259 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 9, 10
Views: Ocean view. Occupancy: Up to 3 guests. Size: Stateroom: 267 sq. ft.; Balcony: 81 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks:
The cabin number and location are shown in Royal Caribbean’s official plan, but its color does not match a reliably identified category in the accompanying ship-specific legend. Confirm the booking grade, size, features and photo with Royal Caribbean.
Decks: 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Deck 10 between cabin Decks 9 and 11
Compare a central room with accommodation immediately above and below, away from lifts, stairs, connecting doors and service access.
Why we flag this
The selected sailing edition shows extensive accommodation on Decks 9, 10 and 11. This is a spatial shortlist, not measured noise data. Check the source plan.
Deck 13 under occupied Deck 14 areas
Match the room to pool, whirlpool, buffet, outdoor seating and public dining footprints above. Ask about opening hours and early furniture setup where areas overlap.
Why we flag this
The selected Deck 14 diagram shows pool and dining areas above portions of Deck 13 accommodation. A flag is conditional on the exact vertical footprint. Check the source plan.
Deck 6 over occupied Deck 5 public areas
Compare the exact room with theatre, dining, bar and entertainment footprints below; confirm balcony outlook and any lifeboat obstruction separately.
Why we flag this
The selected Deck 5 diagram shows major public venues and lifeboats below portions of Deck 6 accommodation. This is a layout caution, not a confirmed noise or obstructed-view report for every room. Check the source plan.
Location-based guidance, not measured noise or a guarantee of quiet. Flags identify areas to investigate, not every cabin on a deck. Check the exact room, connecting doors, accessibility and the plan for your sailing date. Official ship-specific interactive SVG deck artwork for the operator-selected sailing period. PDF compiled by Cruise Frog, not separately issued by Royal Caribbean. The source link preserves the selected operator profile.. Reviewed 2026-10-22.
Home port: Brisbane, Australia.
Quantum of the Seas sails from Brisbane, Australia. The airport is Brisbane Airport (BNE), with 9 lounges to wait in before you board.
Quantum of the Seas is operated by Royal Caribbean International and belongs to its Quantum class.
Quantum of the Seas is one of 3 Quantum class ships. Ovation of the Seas (2016) and Anthem of the Seas (2015) are in service.
Quantum of the Seas measures 168,666 gross tons and 348 metres in length, with 16 decks.
Quantum of the Seas is bigger than 91% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruise Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 94%. At 40.4 gross tons per guest she is roomier than 55% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
Quantum of the Seas has a passenger space ratio of 40.4: 168,666 gross tons for 4,180 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Quantum of the Seas feels comfortable for her size.
Quantum of the Seas carries 4,180 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 1,500 (about 2.8 guests per crew member).
Quantum of the Seas entered service in 2014.
Quantum of the Seas sails South Pacific, Alaska, Australia and New Zealand and Asia itineraries. Her home port is Brisbane, Australia.
Quantum of the Seas sails from Brisbane, Australia. Fly into Brisbane Airport (BNE), which has 9 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Royal Caribbean International publishes the deck plans for Quantum of the Seas; this page links to Deck plans.
Cruise Frog rates Quantum of the Seas 4.0 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on entertainment (5/5) and lowest on dining (3/5).
For the “Sailings 2026-04-24 to 2027-04-03” plan, start with these quieter-location candidates: Deck 10 between cabin Decks 9 and 11: Compare a central room with accommodation immediately above and below, away from lifts, stairs, connecting doors and service access. Compare the exact cabin with the decks above and below, nearby lifts and connecting doors. These are layout-based suggestions, not a guarantee of quiet.
For the “Sailings 2026-04-24 to 2027-04-03” plan, review these flagged locations before booking: Deck 13 under occupied Deck 14 areas: Match the room to pool, whirlpool, buffet, outdoor seating and public dining footprints above. Ask about opening hours and early furniture setup where areas overlap. Deck 6 over occupied Deck 5 public areas: Compare the exact room with theatre, dining, bar and entertainment footprints below; confirm balcony outlook and any lifeboat obstruction separately. These flags are not measured noise reports or a warning about every room on a deck. Read the sourced cabin advice for the evidence and any explicit operator warnings.
Find the cabin on the selected plan, then compare the same fore-and-aft position on the deck above and below. Check the full venue footprint, including outdoor seating, stages, service areas and entrances. Nearby activity can be a reason to investigate, but does not by itself prove a cabin is noisy. Use the cabin advice and its sources to distinguish layout cautions from operator warnings.
Use this guide’s deck selector to compare the decks around your cabin and open available diagrams in the zoom viewer. The full ship PDF and source links are listed for each plan edition.
Select your sailing date before comparing cabin locations. Editions can change after a refit. These answers use “Sailings 2026-04-24 to 2027-04-03”, reviewed 2026-10-22. Applies to the operator sailing-date window 2026-04-24 through 2027-04-03. Confirm cabin category, outlook, accessibility, connecting doors and refit details for your actual departure. Cabin cautions are inferred from labelled spaces and vertical relationships, not confirmed noise reports. Cabins are mapped to the category colors in the official plan. Shared-color booking grades are grouped. Unmatched categories are explicitly unconfirmed. Category images and sizes are representative.
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