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Star of the Seas will sail out of Port Canaveral; however, the home port for the third ship is currently unknown. All new suites, excluding the Sunset Junior Suite, are part of the Royal Suite Class' Sky or Star Tier, meaning that they come with all-day access to Coastal Kitchen and The Grove Suite Sun Deck. Prior to arriving in Miami on January 10, the ship sailed to Cádiz, Spain and Ponce, Puerto Rico for some finishing touches. Icon of the Seas will offer 7-night cruises to the Eastern and Western Caribbean from Miami, Florida.
The world's new biggest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas, debuts on Saturday
With this video series, “Making an Icon,” Royal Caribbean takes you behind the scenes on delivering the world’s best vacation. The forthcoming Icon of the Seas℠ — is poised to be its greatest creation yet promising bolder-than-ever onboard experiences, cutting-edge design and milestone advances in the cruise line's push for cleaner energy. Although no large cruise ship can yet claim to be “green,” Royal Caribbean has taken significant steps forward with Icon. It will be the line’s first ship powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and fuel cell technology, reducing carbon emissions and especially sulfur emissions. With capacity for nearly 10,000 passengers and crew, Icon of the Seas is billed as part all-inclusive resort, part theme park, and a massive destination unto itself. Clocking in at 250,380 gross tons and measuring nearly a quarter mile long (1,198 feet to be exact), the vast ship will sport a total of 20 decks, 18 of which will be accessible to guests.
Photos of Icon Of The Seas
The team is given a set time limit to solve the secret plot hidden within the room. Near Aquatheater's entrance is Royal Bling (Retail Shop) selling Royal Caribbean-logoed/RCI-branded merchandise (keepsakes/jewelry rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, etc). Among the store's merchandise is a US$100,000 gold-adorned chalice, the owner of which will enjoy unlimited onboard beverages for life. For detailed information on the RCI's ICON ships as technologies see the ship's Wiki page.
WATCH: World's largest cruise ship 'Icon of the Seas' pulls into PortMiami - WPLG Local 10
WATCH: World's largest cruise ship 'Icon of the Seas' pulls into PortMiami.
Posted: Wed, 10 Jan 2024 08:00:00 GMT [source]
How Big Is ‘Icon Of The Seas’?
Voted Best Private Island by Travel Weekly readers, it’s a place unlike any other. Pick from seven different pools, plus nine whirlpools to satisfy any mood you're in. Or cool off with refreshing cocktails at The Lime and Coconut® bar spanning multiple levels of chill beach vibes. This is your week to enjoy everything you’ve ever loved about every vacation — all rolled into one. On this new ship, a cool 80% of its 2,805 cabins can accommodate parents and their children.
Icon will showcase eight distinct “neighborhoods,” of which five are brand-new concepts, and it will feature the largest array of family-centric accommodations in the entire Royal Caribbean fleet. Royal Caribbean is known for operating some of the world’s largest cruise ships, creating vacation resorts at sea, and in early 2024, its long-awaited new vessel will aim to redefine big ship cruising once again. Icon of the Seas, the first in Royal Caribbean’s new Icon class of cruise ships, is set to make its debut in January. Instead, there's The Hideaway, which was designed to have a Las Vegas pool party vibe and features the first suspended infinity pool at sea, an expansive bar area, day beds, whirlpools, and lounge chairs.
Former names: ICON1, Mayer Turku NB-1400
Spanning more than 365 metres in length, the vessel clocks in three metres longer than the Wonder of the Seas, the current largest ship in the world. The main attraction here is the first suspended infinity pool at sea, flanked by tiered lounge space, hot tubs and a champagne bar. Most of the ship’s pools are clustered across several decks at Chill Island, complete with numerous ocean view hot tubs and a swim-up bar, Swim and Tonic. When comparing it to the Wonder of the Seas, which is the current record holder for the world's largest cruise ship, Icon surpasses it in size and passenger capacity. In June 2023, the new 'Icon of the Seas' cruise ship set sail for the first time for its sea trials.
Each of the zones will offer an array of experiences, live entertainment, and ways to grab a bite and a drink, the company added. Equipped with LNG-powered engines and new fuel cell technology, the Icon of the Seas will be Royal Caribbean International’s greenest ship yet. The Icon of the Seas will become the biggest cruise ship in the world when it debuts in early 2024.
The new 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. 28, 2024. A colorful addition to the top decks is Thrill Island, an epicenter for exhilarating activities. It will include classic Royal Caribbean attractions like the FlowRider surf simulator, mini-golf and rock climbing, together with what the line claims will be the largest water park at sea. Liquefied natural gas was envisioned as the primary fuel for the ICON-class ships, which decreases CO2 (carbon dioxide) and completely eliminates soot particles, nitrogen oxide (NOX), and sulfur oxide (SOx) emissions.
World's largest cruise ship that's the size of nearly four city blocks to set sail on Saturday - New York Post
World's largest cruise ship that's the size of nearly four city blocks to set sail on Saturday.
Posted: Sat, 27 Jan 2024 08:00:00 GMT [source]
The 2-level wellness complex (decks 12-14) consists of Vitality Spa, Vitality Cafe (open for breakfast and lunch), and To Dry For (blow-dry bar for quick beauty fixes/hairstyling, with a beverage service). The Main Dining Room/MDR is on 3 levels (decks 3-4-5) and is traditionally positioned aft. The MDR has a different 3-course menu each night of the voyage (with differently-themed cuisine) and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Destination elevators allow passengers to more efficiently move between decks for reduced crowding and better passenger flow. In front of the lifts, there are digital panels to select which deck to go to and which lift to take.
Whether you cruise multiple times per year or you're new to cruising, the goal of Royal Caribbean Blog is for it to be a useful resource for keeping up to date with what's new and exciting with Royal Caribbean. Started in 2010, Royal Caribbean Blog offers daily coverage of news and information related to the Royal Caribbean cruise line along with other relevant topics of cruising, such as entertainment, news, photo updates and more. Elizabeth graduated from New York University's Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute with her M.A. Growing up, she had the privilege of traveling frequently with her family and fell in love with cruising after sailing on the Oasis of the Seas her freshman year of high school. She wanted to pursue a career that highlighted her passion for travel and strengths as a writer. Moreover, Icon will have a long lineup of other energy efficiency initiatives onboard, all of which help to contribute to Royal Caribbean Group's goal of introducing a net-zero ship by 2035.
Accommodation includes an array of family staterooms, suites and the first Ultimate Family townhouse. Spanning three levels, this spacious retreat includes a slide, cinema, karaoke, huge balcony and a private entrance to the ship's Surfside family neighbourhood. With 2,805 staterooms, the ship's focus is family-style holidays and it has a capacity for 7,800 passengers and 2,350 crew members. Despite the focus on families, there are plenty of spaces for adults to escape.
As the first ship in Royal Caribbean's new Icon class, the 250,800-gross-ton vessel overshadows virtually all of its predecessors — in size and in the number of water slides, pools, dining venues, and stateroom options. Icon's Royal Promenade has length 110 m/362 ft, and unlike RCI's previous Royal Promenade design has floor-to-ceiling windows providing unobstructed ocean views. Also, on the lower level (in the Embarkation Area starboard on Deck 5) is the "1400 Lobby Bar" (with indoor/outdoor seating, serves juice-based beverages and cocktails). On the opposite end of the scale, Chill Island is where four of the ship's seven pools are found, and it's the place to unwind and catch some rays. Here, there's the cruise line's first swim-up bar, plus an adults-only pool and Cove Pool which has comfy dome daybeds and uninterrupted ocean views. The Icon class (formally Project Icon) is a class of cruise ships ordered by Royal Caribbean International to be built by Meyer Turku in Turku, Finland.
The biggest thing to ever hit cruising is coming in January 2024, when Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas—which will be the largest cruise ship in the world—will debut to passengers for the first time. Brace yourself for Category 6, the largest waterpark at sea with six record-breaking slides. Cold temperatures from the LNG tanks are utilized by the onboard cooling systems. The underwater hull's exterior is with a specialized coating (anti-fouling paint) to slow the growth of and facilitate the detachment of marine organisms. The Sun Deck (positioned midship) is on two levels and fitted with a large swimming pool surrounded by a sunbathing area. A series of columns (midship-aft) support the waterslides and the Ropes Course (costs US$90 per person).
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