Song of Norway — Royal Caribbean's First Ship

Song of Norway was Royal Caribbean's first ship, entering service in 1970. She measured 18,416 gross tons and carried approximately 724 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 350.

Key Facts

  • Class: Song Class (Founding Ship)
  • Year: TBD
  • Tonnage: TBD
  • Guests: ~724 (double occupancy)
  • Crew: ~350
  • Entered Service: 1970
  • Gross Tonnage: 18,416 GT
  • IMO: 6824318
  • Status: Retired (sold 1996, scrapped 2006)

Looking for Song of Norway info? Song of Norway is Royal Caribbean's inaugural vessel that launched the line in 1970. This page preserves its history, deck plans, and legacy as the founding ship that started the Royal Caribbean story.

Song of Norway (1970) was Royal Caribbean's first ship, the 18,416 GT vessel that started it all. As the founding ship, she pioneered Caribbean cruising and helped establish the industry's modern era. After leaving the Royal Caribbean fleet, Song of Norway was sold to Sun Cruises and eventually scrapped, but her legacy as the ship that launched Royal Caribbean International remains forever significant.

Who Song of Norway Was For

Cruisers who loved Song of Norway: those who appreciated Royal Caribbean's newest innovations when this ship enters service.

This ship is no longer in active service. This page preserves her history and legacy.

A First Look at Song of Norway

Song of Norway in Vigo
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Song of Norway at port
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Song of Norway full view
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Key Facts About Song of Norway

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Frequently Asked Questions About Song of Norway

What happened to Song of Norway?

Song of Norway was Royal Caribbean's first ship as of the line's 1970 founding — an 18,416 GT vessel. She was sold to Sun Cruises in 1996 and eventually scrapped in 2006. This page preserves the ship's history and legacy.

When did Song of Norway sail for Royal Caribbean?

Song of Norway was Royal Caribbean's inaugural vessel, entering service in 1970. She represented an important era in cruise history as the ship that started Royal Caribbean's Caribbean cruising operations.

Can I still cruise on Song of Norway?

No, Song of Norway is no longer in service. This page preserves its Royal Caribbean history for research and nostalgia, honoring the ship that started the Royal Caribbean story.

Where did Song of Norway typically sail?

Song of Norway pioneered Caribbean cruising for Royal Caribbean, primarily sailing Caribbean itineraries from her launch in 1970 through the mid-1990s. As Royal Caribbean's first ship as of the line's 1970 founding, she helped establish the line's signature Caribbean routes before being sold in 1996.

How can I see Song of Norway's current location?

Song of Norway is no longer in service (scrapped 2006). The tracker section on this page provides historical reference only.

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