The Icon of the Seas, which is 1,200 feet (365 meters) long and weighs 250,800 tonnes, is a work of engineering genius. It has an unheard-of 7,960 overall capacity, which translates to 5,610 passengers or 2,350 staff members.
According to Royal Caribbean, Icon of the Seas is 10 feet longer and 6 percent bigger than the largest ship currently in service, Wonder of the Seas.
The Icon of the Seas: Amenities and features
The Icon of the Seas boasts a record-breaking six water slides. Six slides can be found in the Category 6 water park, including two mat-racing slides, a free-fall slide that is open to the sky, and family raft slides. According to Business Today, it also features nine whirlpools and seven pools.
There are several opulent amenities housed on the ship’s stunning 20 decks. A water park, family sections, updated pool decks, an aqua dome area, an aqua theatre area, enormous floor-to-ceiling windows with 220-degree views, a park with live plants, a swim-up bar, and an infinity pool are just a few of its many attractions. With more than 82 percent of rooms accommodating three or more guests and more than 70 percent having balconies, it offers a variety of cabin alternatives.
The Icon of the Seas: Itinerary and destinations
The Icon of the Seas will set sail on week-long Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries from Miami on January 27, 2024, when the ship officially begins service.
Miami, Phillipsburg, Charlotte Amalie, and Perfect Day at CocoCay are just a few of the places you’ll visit on the 7-night Eastern Caribbean tour. Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis, Charlotte Amalie, and Perfect Day at CocoCay are just a few more.
Miami, Roatan, Costa Maya, Cozumel, and Perfect Day at CocoCay are among the ports of call on the 7-night Western Caribbean itinerary.
The trip also includes stops at Perfect Day at CocoCay, a private island getaway owned by Royal Caribbean, and the soon-to-open Hideaway Beach.
More than 80% of the 28 various types of cabins on the Icon of the Seas have three or more beds, and more than 70% of the accommodations have balconies.
During the ship’s sea trials, around 450 professionals toiled assiduously to test critical systems like the engines, hull integrity, braking systems, and noise and vibration levels. Before the ship is formally added to the Royal Caribbean fleet, additional testing are planned for later this year to assess its capabilities further.