The world’s biggest cruise ship has completed construction at a shipyard in Finland and has made its first foray into open water for sea trials ahead of likely delivery in November this year.
Being a new type of cruise ship, there will be all sorts of new features onboard, including a water park, new areas dedicated to families, revamped pool decks and a lot more.
While Royal Caribbean has not yet revealed all the information about the ship, we already know Icon of the Seas will be more than 6% bigger than Wonder of the Seas and able to hold up to 7,600 passengers. Icon of the Seas will also be 10 feet longer than Wonder of the Seas.
When she launches in early 2024, Icon of the Seas will become the largest cruise ship in the world. If you are thinking of booking Icon of the Seas, or are planning for an upcoming cruise, there are quite a few things you should know about this new ship.
Here is a look at the most important things we know about Icon of the Seas.
How big is Icon of the Seas?
Icon of the Seas is the first Icon Class ship, which means this cruise ship will have a new design, size, and look compared to other ships that came before her.
Icon of the Seas will carry 7,600 passengers at maximum occupancy (or nearly 10,000 people when you account for the crew) when it first sets sail with guests Jan. 27, 2024.
Where will Icon of the Seas sail from?
Icon of the Seas will begin offering cruises from Miami in January 2024.
Miami will be homeport from January 2024 through at least April 2025.
Royal Caribbean has not announced plans yet for where the ship will sail from beyond April 2025.
Icon of the Seas itineraries
When Icon enters service, she will offer weeklong Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries, and each will visit Royal Caribbean’s private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay.
The inaugural Icon of the Seas sailing will be January 27, 2024.
7-night Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day at CocoCay: Miami; Phillipsburg, St Maarten; Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas; Perfect Day at CocoCay; Miami
7-night Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day at CocoCay: Basseterre, St Kitts & Nevis, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas; Perfect Day at CocoCay; Miami
7-night Western Caribbean & Perfect Day at CocoCay: Miami; Roatan, Honduras; Costa Maya, Mexico; Cozumel, Mexico; Perfect Day at CocoCay; Miami
When can we book Icon of the Seas?
You can now book Icon of the Seas sailings via the Royal Caribbean website or with a travel agent.
The cruise line put bookings on sale beginning October 24, 2022 for Royal Caribbean’s Crown and Anchor members and October 25 to the everyone else.
Source: Royal Caribbean Blog