Royal Caribbean’s latest vessel, named ‘Icon of the Seas’, embarks on its first journey on 27 January 2024.
It will overtake ‘Wonder of the Seas’, another Royal Caribbean cruise liner that currently holds the title of largest in the world.
Icon of the Seas has 18 passenger decks, seven swimming pools and over 40 restaurants and bars on board. It is able to hold 5,610 guests on board and has a gross tonnage of 250,800.
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The world’s largest cruise ship is about to set sail.
Royal Caribbean’s latest vessel, named ‘Icon of the Seas’, embarks on its first journey on 27 January 2024.
It will overtake ‘Wonder of the Seas’, another Royal Caribbean cruise liner that currently holds the title of largest in the world.
Icon of the Seas has 18 passenger decks, seven swimming pools and over 40 restaurants and bars on board. It is able to hold 5,610 guests on board and has a gross tonnage of 250,800.
The ship will also hold the largest cruise ship water park. The ship will also hold the largest cruise ship water park (Royal Caribbean)
The luxury ship also boasts eight “neighbourhoods” on board, each with its own distinct experiences, entertainment and food and drink options. With an eye on breaking records, these neighbourhoods hold a number of firsts: Thrill Island features the largest cruise ship water park, the first open free-fall slide at sea and a drop slide that is the industry’s tallest.
The ship also features Chill Island, with ocean-view pools and a frozen cocktail bar, and The Hideaway, home to the first suspended infinity pool at sea, surrounded by a multi-level sun terrace complete with whirlpools and a beach bar.