Everything we Know About the New ICON of the Seas
Royal Caribbean’s newest ship, Icon of the Seas, will debut this year! The new ship is a first-of-its-kind Royal Caribbean adventure where you’ll have the time of your life, multiple times a day. From iconic thrills, chills, and wows, here’s everything we know about the new ship.
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Take your best-ever vacation and crank it up — way up. This is a whole new class of adventure. The kind that fills every moment with new thrills and changes the way you play for good. Like braving six record-breaking slides at Category 6, the largest waterpark at sea. Or finding the courage to conquer the Crown’s Edge, a test of bravery like nothing you’ve ever dared, dangling high above the ocean.
Make the most of every minute together at Surfside — it’s a stay-all-day neighborhood for families. Everything you could want for your boldest day of bonding is right here, so your whole crew will never want to leave. Open the floodgates on fun at the sprawling Splashaway Bay aquapark with slides, spray fountains and a massive drench bucket that keeps the kids running back for more.
Or head to the Water’s Edge pool for unmatched, infinite horizon views. In between arcade plays and carousel spins, fuel up at dining spots serving crowd-pleasing bites and foodie delights. Kids of all ages get hangout spots of their own with the award-winning Adventure Ocean and Social 020 teen space close by. And finish by toasting to your best family vacation ever at a new family-friendly hangout mixing up kid-approved sips as well as grownup drinks with a twist.
Save room for some extra splash — the new Icon of the Seas has an all- you-can-swim buffet of unique pools to satisfy any mood you’re in. Take your pick of seven different pools, plus nine whirlpools. All with next-level ocean views, so you’ll always feel connected to the sea.
Like The Hideaway, the first suspended pool at sea, buzzing with beach club beats high in the sky. Cloud 17 is your adults-only pool side oasis in a new stratosphere of chic. Frozen cocktails are on tap at The Lime & Coconut bar spanning multiple levels, or you can dive in and order up at the largest swim-up bar at sea, Swim & Tonic.
Real icons don’t just steal the show — they change the way you see it forever. Enter the shimmering AquaDome, perched at the top of the new Icon of the Seas. Where a whole world of sensory discoveries await. Brave athletes pull off superhuman stunts beneath a towering, shapeshifting waterfall. Dining options designed to dazzle pique your every culinary curiosity.
Step into Absolute Zero, Royal Caribbean’s biggest ice arena ever, completely reengineered for bigger feats to wow the whole family. Now every seat is the best seat to watch all-star performers unleash maximum axels and supersized spins like nothing you’ve seen before at sea.
All while an immersive, digitally mapped backdrop instantly transforms this arctic arena to showcase storylines beyond any you’ve imagined. And during the day, you can bundle up for bold and make your own figure eights just like the pros.
When the sun goes down, your night onboard Icon of the Seas lights up with possibilities. With over 15 buzzing spots and live music venues, every night onboard overflows with ways to raise the bar on spirit-sipping and show-stopping.
Turn up the volume on unforgettable with rockin’ set lists, or catch a battle of the baby grands at Dueling Pianos — a first-of-its-kind bar in the fleet. Fuel your whole teams’ competitive spirit with a rousing round of darts, brews over billiards and retro arcade classics. Or make it a party for two with starlit sips set to the soundtrack of soulful classics before a side-splitting stand-up show. There’s never been a night out like going all out onboard the new Icon of the Seas.
Put your hands together for nonstop live music, side-splitting stand-up and new bars at every turn. Whether it’s a night out for two or an all-out bar hop for the whole crew, the new Icon of the Seas hits every note — from energetic rock covers to piano crooning classics. Swing by a snazzy spot serving up soulful sounds and cocktails that play ode to the legends. Belt your heart out with the baby grands at Dueling Pianos, a first-of-its-kind for the fleet. And perk up your night with coffee-infused cocktails from Rye & Bean and masterful mixology at the Overlook Lounge. Every night deserves a round of applause over a few rounds, and you’ve got a front row seat.
With over 40 ways to drink and dine plus unforgettable spectaculars on ice, stage, air and water — date night is so much more than just dinner and a show. Stroll beneath the stars in the open-air Central Park and toast to intimate moments for two over flutes of brut at Bubbles. Indulge in handcrafted cocktails with a side of sea breeze and dance your way through the decades to live music that goes late. On the new Icon of the Seas there’s always somewhere to make it a night to remember — every night of the week.
On the new Icon of the Seas, where you stay is just as awesome as how you play — in some of the most spacious rooms Royal Caribbean has ever designed. Bring the whole family and discover new room types that give everyone their own space to hang, like Family Infinite Balconies or Surfside Family Suites.
Or upgrade to upscale from a selection of elevated accommodations, including the new Sunset Suites and Infinite Grand Suites. For the most over-the-top VIP stay, the Ultimate Family Townhouse maximizes your family vacation on three different levels with an in-suite slide, cinema and a private patio with exclusive entrance to Surfside.
A family vacation doesn’t get any more VIP than in the first-ever Ultimate Family Townhouse on Icon of the Seas — a sprawling adventure-filled pad with three levels of incredible surprises. Plunge down the slide into the coolest living room ever, where hidden nooks wait to be explored.
The cinema room sets the stage for unrivaled movie nights and karaoke sing-offs with a popcorn machine and monster-themed daybed. And a private patio level is your new favorite hang spot for table tennis competitions, with all the fun and splash of Surfside just steps away. The whole family enjoys Royal Suite Class Star status that unlocks exclusive experiences, like your family’s personal Royal Genie, priority access everywhere onboard, and so much more.
The best family vacation in the world takes together time to another level on the all-new Icon of the Seas. Shake up your living room dance parties and supersize your competitive spirit with larger-than-life games at high-energy Surfside festivals for the whole family. Refuel between adventures with plenty of dining options for any age. And tuck in for nightly bedtime stories that’ll leave you feeling happily ever after.
Older adventurers can swap screentime for scream time on six record-breaking waterslides at Category 6 waterpark, including two family raft slides. Then win one for the home team with Royal Escape Room riddles. However you play each day, your family will never forget the best week ever onboard The Icon of Vacations.
At Surfside, the forecast is always sunny with endless chances for bonding. Fuel up at Surfside Eatery with whatever your little ones are into right now. Let them dance to the beat of their own drum with fintastic fam jams and supersized festival games that go big on bonding. Make new friends at the award-winning Adventure Ocean youth program with plenty of whimsical rooms and climbable creations to explore. And cue up cozy with a new, original bedtime story every night, narrated by everyone’s favorite host and new BFF, Admiral Awesome. In this neighborhood designed for families, keeping the little ones entertained is always a breeze.
Every day onboard the new Icon of the Seas puts adventure at the top of the itinerary. Grab the whole crew and conquer six record-breaking waterslides before breakfast and solve mysteries in the Royal Escape Room by mid-day. Teens can kick it at Social 020 with the latest consoles for next-level gaming tournaments, jam sessions, movie marathons and more. Then they’re off with their new friends to shred some ice at our biggest ice arena ever and hang ten at the fan-favorite FlowRider. Before dinner, fuel friendly rivalries over a spirited sprint to the peak of a reimagined rock climbing expedition. This is an adventure for the ages — all the ages.
There are family vacations. And then there’s the best family vacation in the world —Icon of the Seas. Here, your only to-do is to make the most of every moment and unwind like never before. You’ll never forget the feeling of plunging down six record-breaking slides at Thrill Island. And braving the family raft waterslides —together.
Dial up your downtime at the Surfside neighborhood, where you can get drenched at Splashaway Bay aquapark, let your littlest ones take a dip in Baby Bay, and soak up the views from the Water’s Edge pool. And with more kid-approved spots for meals, snacks and sweets, everyone’s favorites are always well within reach. This is everything you’ve ever loved about every vacation, all rolled into one —no extra passes required.
With over 20 ways to dine onboard, Icon of the Seas is proudly serving up more options for bonding over bites. That means more to taste and discover on your culinary adventure together.
Whether you’re craving the cheesy slice of the day, freshly made sushi rolls with a side of fresh air, or a shareable smorgasbord for your whole crew — you’ll always find cuisine to satisfy any mood you’re in without having to wander too far. And every dish is designed to be a treat for the senses, delivered in captivating venues with photo-worthy plating and a side of live entertainment. Onboard The Icon of Vacations, memorable moments are always on the menu.
Life’s special moments deserve special plates. And Icon of the Seas is serving up more ways to elevate your epicurean adventure to mmm-possible heights with bold twists on returning favorites plus new restaurants and VIP experiences. Indulge in premium cuts of steak hand-selected for you, debuting delicacies like caviar, and seafood delights from freshly shucked oysters to whole lobster entrees. Spend an evening savoring specially curated courses, upscale dishes and unmatched ambience that make every bite feel like a celebration.
This is an all-out feast of memory-making over meals that go big on delicious. Like sharing the dazzle of sizzling showmanship during a hibachi dinner. And passing plates at an expansive eatery in the heart of Surfside. Plus with over 20 unique dining options, there’s something for all appetites — from the culinary curious to the choosiest eaters. Go on a global taste tour at our biggest Windjammer buffet in the fleet. Or fill up on familiar faves as you relive your favorite moments of the day. Onboard the all-new Icon of the Seas, every table is set for bonding.
The new Icon of the Seas will embark on its maiden voyage on January 27, 2024!
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