How old is Odyssey of the Seas?

As of October 26, 2023, the cruise ship Odyssey of the Seas is 2 years, 10 months, and 28 days old, calculated from its launch date.

The age of a ship can be interpreted in various ways, but for a vessel's physical existence, its launch date—when the hull first touches the water—is often considered its "birth." The christening marks its formal naming and readiness for service.

Key Milestones for Odyssey of the Seas

Odyssey of the Seas is a Quantum Ultra-class cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean International. Its construction and official introduction involved several key dates:

Calculating the Age

To determine the exact age, we calculate the time elapsed from its launch date (November 28, 2020) up to the current date (October 26, 2023).

From Launch Date (November 28, 2020) to Today (October 26, 2023)

1. Full Years: From November 28, 2020, to November 28, 2022, exactly 2 years passed.

2. Remaining Months and Days (from November 28, 2022, to October 26, 2023):

   • December 2022: 31 days
   • January 2023: 31 days
   • February 2023: 28 days (2023 is not a leap year)
   • March 2023: 31 days
   • April 2023: 30 days
   • May 2023: 31 days
   • June 2023: 30 days
   • July 2023: 31 days
   • August 2023: 31 days
   • September 2023: 30 days
   • October 2023: 26 days (up to October 26th)

   Counting full months from November 28, 2022:

   • November 28, 2022 – September 28, 2023 = 10 months.
   • From September 28, 2023, to October 26, 2023:
     • Days remaining in September: 30 - 28 = 2 days
     • Days in October: 26 days
     • Total days = 2 + 26 = 28 days.

Therefore, Odyssey of the Seas is 2 years, 10 months, and 28 days old based on its launch date.

While the launch date signifies the ship's physical completion, its christening on November 13, 2021, marks its formal entry into the world of cruising. If calculated from its christening date, as of October 26, 2023, the ship would be 1 year, 11 months, and 13 days old.