Have you ever wondered what it would be like to set sail aboard the world's largest cruise ship? To cross that item off your bucket list, consider Royal Caribbean's current record as the world's largest cruise ship. You need to book your trip on Icon of the Seas.
Icon of the Seas was built at the Mayer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland, and set sail on her first voyage on January 27, 2024, according to a Royal Caribbean Press Center fact sheet.
The ship has 20 decks, 18 of which are guest accessible, and can accommodate 2,350 crew members, 2,805 staterooms and 5,610 guests with two occupancy on each sailing, according to the fact sheet. That's what it means. According to the Economic Times, the cruise ship can accommodate 7,600 passengers at maximum capacity.
Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas is the world's largest cruise ship. (Getty Images)
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According to the fact sheet, the Royal Caribbean ship weighs 248,663 gross tons and is 1,196 feet long.
Icon of the Seas departs from Miami and offers guests seven-night vacations in both the Western and Eastern Caribbean.
Guests looking to travel on Icon of the Seas have one option in the Western Caribbean. This vacation itinerary starts in Miami, spends a day at sea, then makes the first stop in Puerto Costa Maya, Mexico, quickly continuing to Roatan, Honduras, and Cozumel, Mexico. The sixth day of your vacation will be spent at sea, after which the ship will stop at Royal Caribbean's private island, Perfect Day in CocoCay, Bahamas.
Icon of the Seas makes a stop at Perfect Day at CocoCay in the Bahamas, exclusive to Royal Caribbean guests. (Richard Tribow/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
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You can choose from five different sailing options in the Eastern Caribbean, with slightly different ports of call.
Eastern Caribbean Icon of the Seas Cruise ports of call include Labadee, Haiti, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, Perfect Day in CocoCay, the Bahamas, Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Basseterre, and St. Kitts and Nevis .
Not all Eastern Caribbean cruises call at all of these destinations. Some vacations include more destinations, while others include more days at sea.
There is plenty for guests to do during their time on board after spending a full day at sea or exploring a port of call.
Surfside is one of the areas on Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas. (Saul Martinez of The Washington Post, via Getty Images)
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Complimentary dining options include Royal Caribbean favorites like Windjammer, available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Sprinkles, which serves soft-serve ice cream cones whenever you want it, and Sorrento's, which serves late-night pizza by the slice. and so on.
Icon of the Seas is also opening new free dining options including Aquadome Market, The Pearl, Basecamp, Surfside Bites and The Grove.
If you're looking for a special meal onboard, Royal Caribbean stables like Izumi and Chops Grille are available, as well as new dining locations like Celebration Table and Pier 7.
Sorrento's is a popular Royal Caribbean restaurant that offers free pizza to guests. (Pedro Portal/El Nuevo Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
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According to Royal Caribbean's website, guests can spend days lounging in the sun and relaxing in one of Icon of the Sea's seven pools. Among them is Royal Bay, the largest at sea with over 40,000 gallons of water.
Icon of the Seas also broke the record for largest swim-up bar at sea with Swim & Tonic, the only swim-up bar on a Royal Caribbean ship, according to Royal Caribbean's website That's what it means.
Royal Caribbean says the Hideaway Pool is an adults-only area and features the first infinity pool at sea.
Cloud 17 is also an adults-only area and features a secluded pool overlooking the ocean on the top deck of the ship.
Icon of the Seas has six waterslides. (Joe Radle/Getty Images)
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The Cove Pool is another option for guests, with plenty of loungers and daybeds for relaxing moments.
For the kids, there's an aquapark as well as a record-breaking water feature for kids and adults alike.
According to Royal Caribbean's website, Icon of the Seas' six water features include Philightening Bolt, the highest point at sea, and Pressure Drop, the first free-fall water feature on a cruise ship. ” is there.
With several different pools at Icon of the Seas, there are plenty of relaxing and thrilling spaces for guests to take advantage of during their vacation. (Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
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The pool frequently hosts live music and other entertainment throughout the day for guests to enjoy.
After a day in the sun, there's plenty to do late into the evening. There are more than 15 bars and lounges that guests can visit while onboard Icon of the Seas, including Bolero, Schooner Bar and Spotlight Karaoke. Icon of the Seas' new bars and lounges include Bubbles, Dueling Pianos and The Lemon Post.
Additionally, there are a variety of shows for guests to see during their stay, including Broadway-style productions, ice shows at the Absolute Zero Rink, and water shows at the Aquadome (Icon of the Seas' version of Royal Caribbean's popular Aquatheater) You can. vacation.
Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas offers a variety of stateroom and suite options for a comfortable stay. (Saul Martinez of The Washington Post via Getty Images)
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When it comes to accommodations, there are many options to choose from, including interior staterooms, ocean view rooms, balcony rooms, and large family suites such as the two-bedroom, three-story Ultimate Family Townhome, which can accommodate eight cruisers.
