But perhaps the most-eye catching feature is the new Thrill Island waterpark that sits on the back deck. The ship will also have seven different swimming pools, including one with a swim-up bar and another that’s the largest pool at sea. The Aquadome features an indoor waterfall with high-dive shows and a lounge at the front of the ship with amazing views. Royal Caribbean is taking what’s possible at sea and pushing the boundaries further.įor one, there are eight different neighborhoods around the ship, with many of them being new features like Surfside - a family-focused area - and the all-new Aquadome. One look at the renderings of Icon of the Seas, and it’s pretty clear that it’s very different from your average cruise ship. The Ship Will Be Like Nothing Else at Sea for Activities Throughout the ship are things to do, but the top deck comes complete with a six-slide waterpark, Flowrider, mini-golf, climbing wall, seven pools, basketball court, and more. Generally, the new ships even in the same class come in slightly larger than previous versions. One thing to note is that the title of largest cruise ship in the world may be short lived as there is a sister ship already planned for Icon. It will be nearly 1,200 feet long and have the ability to carry more than 7,500 passengers in its 2,800+ staterooms at completely full occupancy. The new ship will measure nearly 251,000 gross tons. That’s going to change with Icon of the Seas. Right now, Wonder of the Seas, built in 2022, holds the crown of the world’s largest cruise ship. These are the Oasis class of ships - also built by Royal Caribbean. Currently the largest ships come in at around 235,000 gross tons. In the 1990s, a cruise ship at 75,000 gross tons (a measure of ship size) would be considered large. Over the years, cruise ships have soared in size. Icon of the Seas Will Be the Largest Cruise Ship on Earth Here’s what we think is important that sets Icon of the Seas apart from other cruise ships. It’s bigger, with more things to do, see, and experience, and a ton of new features that you’ll want to know before you book. While new cruise ships are actually pretty common (most cruise lines see a new vessel about once a year), Icon of the Seas is something that’s on a completely other level. Here’s what to know about the new ship before you book. Icon of the Seas is getting a lot of press due to its size and groundbreaking features. Or maybe you’ve just watched NFL football and seen plenty of commercials that highlight the upcoming ship and want to know what is the big deal. By now, it’s likely you’ve heard the buzz about Royal Caribbean’s newest ship - Icon of the Seas.
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