Royal Caribbean Announces Its Newest Ship [new Icon class] – Icon of the Seas. World's largest cruiseship

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LOL! now it's the new Icon Class....even bigger than their 5 Oasis Class

Royal Caribbean Announces Its Newest Ship – Icon of the Seas

Royal Caribbean International has just revealed the first look at its highly anticipated Icon of the Seas, the newest ship in its fleet.

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We typically talk about Disney cruise ships around here, but Royal Caribbean International has just revealed the first look at its highly anticipated Icon of the Seas, the newest ship in its fleet. Keep reading for all of the details on this GIANT ship!

The brand new ship will be arriving in late 2023 ahead of its January 2024 debut, the first Icon Class ship will be the travel industry’s first-of-its-kind combination of the best of every vacation. From the beach retreat to the resort escape and the theme park adventure, with Icon, every kind of family and adventurer can experience their version of the ultimate family vacation.


With each new ship, we raise the bar in the travel industry while enhancing what our guests know and love. From the moment they step on board, every experience is specifically designed to give them the best vacation anywhere on land and at sea. With Icon of the Seas, we’ve taken this to a new level and made the ultimate family vacation.

Jason Liberty, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean Group

Chill Island

Chill Island
Whether “family vacation” means getting away as a family, couple, or friends, Icon’s all-encompassing lineup features a variety of firsts and next-level favorites for everyone. There are adrenaline-pumping thrills, including the largest waterpark at sea, and unrivaled ways to chill with more ocean views and pools – one for each day of the week – than ever before, plus a blend of more than 40 new and returning dining, bar and nightlife options, and cutting-edge entertainment.

Icon of the Seas is the culmination of more than 50 years of delivering memorable experiences and our next bold commitment to those who love to vacation. Now more than ever, families and friends are prioritizing experiences where they can bond and enjoy their own adventures. We set out to create a vacation that makes all that possible in one place for the thrill-seekers, the chill enthusiasts and everyone in between, without compromise. It’s this first-of-its-kind combination that makes Icon the future of family vacations, and that future is here.

Michael Bayley, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean International

Royal Caribbean begins to spotlight what’s in store with the first look at eight neighborhoods that come alive day and night, including five brand-new adventures and three bold, returning favorites. Each one is a destination in and of itself filled with an array of experiences, live entertainment, and ways to grab a bite and a drink so that everyone can make memories their way every day.

Thrill Island

Crown’s Edge
Ways to Play Across Five New Neighborhoods

• Thrill Island – Vacationers can test their limits, scale new heights and reach top speeds at the center of thrill. This lost island adventure is home to highlights like Category 6, the largest waterpark at sea, with six record-breaking slides: Pressure Drop and its 66-degree incline make it the industry’s first open free-fall slide; the 46-foot-tall Frightening Bolt, the tallest drop slide at sea; Storm Surge and Hurricane Hunter, the first family raft slides at sea with four riders per raft; and Storm Chasers, cruising’s first mat-racing duo. Living on the edge takes new meaning with Crown’s Edge. Part skywalk, part ropes course and part thrill ride, it culminates in a surprising, shocking moment that will see travelers swing 154 feet above the ocean.
• Chill Island – Among the seven pools on board, four are in this three-deck slice of paradise. There’s a pool for every mood, each with prime ocean views: the vibrant Swim & Tonic, the line’s first swim-up bar at sea; Royal Bay Pool, the largest pool at sea; Cloud 17, an adults-only retreat; and the serene, infinity-edge Cove Pool. Plus, The Lime & Coconut returns with four locations, including Royal Caribbean’s first frozen cocktail bar.
• Surfside – Introducing a neighborhood made for young families from end to end, where adults and kids ages six and under will want to stay and play all day. Grownups can soak up the endless views at Water’s Edge pool, as they keep an eye on the kids at Splashaway Bay and Baby Bay. Only steps away are dining options, places to lounge, a bar, the signature carousel, an arcade, Adventure Ocean, and Social020 for teens.
• The Hideaway – Tucked away, this neighborhood 135 feet above the ocean combines the good vibes of beach club scenes around the world and the uninterrupted ocean views only a cruise can offer. The first suspended infinity pool at sea is at the center of it all, and it’s surrounded by a multilevel sun terrace with whirlpools, a variety of seating and a dedicated bar.
• AquaDome – Perched at the top of Icon, what’s in store is a transformational place unlike any other. In a tranquil oasis by day, guests can take in wraparound ocean views and an awe-inspiring waterfall as they enjoy a bite or drink. By night, it becomes a vibrant place great for a night out, complete with restaurants, bars and the cruise line’s marquee aqua shows at the next-level AquaTheater. The signature entertainment venue takes artistry and cutting-edge technology to new heights, with a transforming pool, four robotic arms, state-of-the-art projection and more.

The Hideaway

Swim & Tonic

 

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Ways to Play Across Three Familiar Neighborhoods and Favorites

The cruise line has raised the bar even further with each of its signature neighborhoods: A grander Royal Promenade features its first floor-to-ceiling ocean views, plus more than 15 restaurants, cafes, bars and lounges; a more lush and livelier Central Park has more ways to dine and be entertained; and the largest Suite Neighborhood is three decks of luxury, offering a multilevel suite sun deck – The Grove – that has a private pool, whirlpool, and dining, and a two-story Coastal Kitchen. More returning favorites include experiences like new takes on mini golf at Lost Dunes, rock climbing at Adrenaline Peak, and Absolute Zero, Royal Caribbean’s largest ice arena, and dining venues such as Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar on the Royal Promenade and the Asian-inspired Izumi in Central Park.

Family Townhouse

Ocean View Suite

Ocean View Room

Inside Plus Room

Surfside Family Suite
With 28 ways to stay, even the rooms are thoughtfully designed for every type of vacationer. It’s come one, come all with more choices, ocean views and room. There are new layouts made for families of three, four, five and more, like the Family Infinite Balcony and Surfside Family Suite – with kids alcoves tucked away from the adults – and the three-story Ultimate Family Townhouse, complete with its own white picket fence and mailbox. When it comes to views, among the best are from the brand’s first Sunset Corner Suites and Panoramic Ocean Views in AquaDome.

Family Infinite Balcony

Family Infinite Balcony

Family Infinite Balcony
The debut of Icon Class will also mark firsts and the next step in Royal Caribbean’s journey toward a clean-energy future. Icon will be the cruise line’s first ship with fuel cell technology and powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), the cleanest-burning marine fuel. Along with other proven applications, such as shore power connection and waste heat recovery systems, the new ship will be the cruise line’s most sustainable to date.

The bold, new standard of vacations also extends to the home away from home for those at the heart of Icon – the crew. Where they live and work has been reimagined with more intuitive design, amenities, room and activities, including a new, patented stateroom created by crew for crew.

Icon will sail year-round, 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean vacations from Miami. Every cruise will visit Royal Caribbean’s top-rated private island destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay, The Bahamas, where adventurers can create their ideal vacation day. In store is everything thrill and chill, from Thrill Waterpark’s 13 waterslides, including the tallest in North America; to Coco Beach Club, featuring the first overwater cabanas in The Bahamas; and Up, Up & Away, a helium balloon adventure. When Icon arrives, the cruise line will debut the island’s adults-only oasis, Hideaway Beach, with an expansive pool, private cabanas with pools, and unmatched views of the ocean hues. Vacationers will also visit Caribbean gems like Cozumel, Mexico; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; and Roatan, Honduras.

 

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It might be good idea for vacation, but when disease hit its the worst place. (any cruise ship)

 

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Traveling on the current World's largest: Wonder of the Seas

 

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Current Fleet

Double
Ship	Gross tonnage	Berths	Ship image
Grandeur of the Seas	73,817[31]	1,992[32]
Rhapsody of the Seas	78,878[33]	1,998[34]
Enchantment of the Seas	82,910[35]	2,252[36]
Vision of the Seas	78,717[37]	2,050[38]

Double
Ship	Gross tonnage	Berths	Ship image
Voyager of the Seas	138,194[40]	3,114[41]
Explorer of the Seas	138,194[42]	3,114[43]
Adventure of the Seas	138,193[44]	3,114[45]
Navigator of the Seas	139,999[46]	3,376[47]
Mariner of the Seas	139,863[48]	3,114[49]

Double
Ship	Gross tonnage	Berths	Ship image
Radiance of the Seas	90,090[50]	2,143[51]
Brilliance of the Seas	90,090[52]	2,142[53]
Serenade of the Seas	90,090[54]	2,146[55]
Jewel of the Seas	90,090[56]	2,112[57]

Double
Ship	Gross tonnage	Berths	Ship Image
Freedom of the Seas	156,271[59]	3,782[60]
Liberty of the Seas	155,889[61]	3,798[62]
Independence of the Seas	155,889[63]	3,634[64]

 

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Double
Ship	Gross tonnage	Berths	Ship Image
Oasis of the Seas	226,838[71]	5,400[72]
Allure of the Seas	225,282[73]	5,492[74]
Harmony of the Seas	226,963[75]	5,497[76]
Symphony of the Seas	228,081[77]	5,518[77]
Wonder of the Seas	236,857	5,734

Double
Ship	Gross tonnage	Berths	Ship image
Quantum of the Seas	168,666[92]	4,180[92]
Anthem of the Seas	168,666[93]	4,180[93]
Ovation of the Seas	168,666[95]	4,180[13]
Spectrum of the Seas	169,379[96]	4,246[96]
Odyssey of the Seas	167,704[99]	4,200

Future fleet​

Double	Maximum
Ship	Class	Estimated date of completion	Current status	Gross tonnage	Berths	Notes	Ship image
Icon of the Seas	Icon class	January 2024[78]	Under construction as of October 2022	250,800	5,610	7,600	1st LNG powered Project Icon cruise ship[103]
Utopia of the Seas	Oasis class	2024[78]	Agreement signed 18 February 2019	TBA	5,714[104]		6th Oasis-class cruise ship. 1st LNG powered Oasis class. [105]
TBA	Icon class	2025[78]	Agreement signed 10 October 2016	200,000	5,600		2nd LNG powered Project Icon cruise ship[103]
TBA	Icon class	2026[78]	Agreement signed 2 July 2019	200,000	5,600		3rd LNG powered Project Icon cruise ship

 

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Not a cruise person, but damn, that's impressive

 

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Not a cruise person, but damn, that's impressive

They seem to one their own islands too.

 

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World's Largest Cruise Ship Icon of the Seas Starts Sea Trials in June

Shipbuilder Meyer Turku reports that the world’s largest cruise, the Icon of the Seas under construction in Finland for Royal Caribbean International,...

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World's Largest Cruise Ship Icon of the Seas Starts Sea Trials in June​

 

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Royal Caribbean just announced another cool new feature for Icon of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship - The Points Guy

The Empire Supper Club on Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas will offer a "taste of old New York" with fancy American cuisine, a drink paired with every dish and a three-piece band providing the entertainment.

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Royal Caribbean just announced another cool new feature for Icon of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship​

Royal Caribbean is going extravagant with a new eatery planned for Icon of the Seas — the giant new cruise ship it's debuting in early 2024.

The world's largest cruise line revealed plans Thursday for a high-end supper club along the ship's tree-lined Central Park area that will offer a "taste of old New York" with fancy American cuisine, a drink paired with every dish and a three-piece band providing the entertainment.

To be called Empire Supper Club, the venue will be the ship's most elegant dining establishment and will serve an eight-course menu of what the line calls premium American cuisine. Royal Caribbean said caviar and wagyu beef would be among the items appearing in front of diners as they're entertained with "unexpected renditions of modern favorites" from the house band.

Royal Caribbean has yet to announce pricing for the reservations-only venue, but a spokesperson for the line hinted to TPG that it wouldn't be inexpensive. Royal Caribbean is using the word swanky to describe what customers can expect.

Royal Caribbean is just the latest cruise line to tap a resurgence of interest in supper clubs, which first took off in the 1930s and 1940s. In their classic form, supper clubs offer a full evening experience that combines clubby cocktails of old (think old-fashioneds and Harvey Wallbangers), American cuisine staples like slabs of prime rib with sides, and a night of music and maybe even dancing.

Supper club experiences have popped up in recent years on ships operated by Norwegian Cruise Line, Crystal Cruises and Cunard Line.

The Empire Supper Club is just one of more than 20 restaurants and other food outlets that Royal Caribbean on Thursday said would be on Icon of the Seas.

For the most part, the eateries will be familiar to Royal Caribbean fans, as they are mostly versions of venues that already exist on other Royal Caribbean ships.

That said, another notably new-for-the-line option, in addition to the Empire Supper Club, will be AquaDome Market – Royal Caribbean’s first food hall.

Within the top-of-the-ship AquaDome — a massive, glass-enclosed space that will be one of Icon of the Seas' signature features — the market will have five stalls serving different food choices that are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

AquaDome Market. ROYAL CARIBBEAN
The five food stalls will include Creme de la Crepe, a crepe-serving venue, and a macaroni-and-cheese-focused outlet called Mac’s.

Other outlets will be Feta Mediterranean, serving fresh pitas and bowls; GNGR, which will serve up Asian-inspired dishes such as Korean beef and broccoli; and Toast and Garden, which will offer sandwiches and salads.

A private dining experience called the Celebration Table will also be available in the AquaDome area for up to 12 people. In a space with sweeping views, it'll be a flexible dining experience with passengers booking it being able to choose from separate American, Italian, Asian and seafood menus with other menu upgrades available, too.

 

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