How Fast Is My Ship?
Typical and top speeds for 93 cruise ships with West Coast calls, in knots, mph and km/h.
- Typical speed (most big ships)
- 17 to 22.5 kn 20 to 26 mph · 31 to 42 km/h From 53 big ships with a known figure
- Top speed (most big ships)
- 20 to 25 kn 23 to 29 mph · 37 to 46 km/h From 48 big ships with a known figure
On a real sailing you will often go slower than this. Ships ease off to save fuel and to arrive on schedule, and slow down in some waters to protect whales.
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The Fastest Three on the West Coast (Typical Speed)
- 1 Queen Mary 2 26 kn
- 2 Celebrity Summit 24 kn
- 3 Disney Adventure 23 kn
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Typical (service) speed is the pace a ship is built to hold for hours. Top speed is the most it can make, usually on trials or in a short burst. These are planning numbers about the ship, not a forecast for your sailing.