🍴Included
Main Dining Room
Complimentary multi-course dinner across a three-deck dining room.
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☎Find the right ship, call nowIcon of the Seas is part of Royal Caribbean's fleet, built to the Icon class. Below are the verified basics; sailings, itineraries, cabins and the current rate change constantly, one call to a specialist confirms exactly what's open for your dates and the best rate our partners can offer.
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Ship classIcon
Entered service2024
Guests5,610
Gross tonnage248,663
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Call now · +1-833-684-4250The ship at a glance
The first ship in Royal Caribbean's revolutionary Icon Class, sailing since January 2024 with eight distinct neighborhoods, seven pools and Category 6, the largest waterpark at sea.
Who it's for
Multi-generational families and thrill-seekers above all: Surfside is the line's first neighborhood built end-to-end for young families, while Category 6's six record-breaking slides, Crown's Edge and Adrenaline Peak target adrenaline lovers, and adults get the suspended, adults-only Hideaway pool.
Where & when it sails
Caribbean & The Bahamas, ex-Miami (PortMiami), year-round; alternating 7-night Eastern & Western Caribbean, every sailing calling at Perfect Day at CocoCay.
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Call now · +1-833-684-4250Food & dining
20 places to eat, 11 included in your fare, 9 specialty.
🍽️Included
The Windjammer
Complimentary all-you-can-eat buffet.
🍽️Included
AquaDome Market
Royal Caribbean's first food hall, with five made-to-order stands under the AquaDome.
🍽️Included
Surfside Eatery
Complimentary family buffet in the Surfside neighborhood.
🍴Included
Surfside Bites
Grab-and-go quick bites for families in Surfside.
🍴Included
Basecamp
Complimentary casual eatery in Thrill Island.
☕Included
Park Cafe
Bagels, made-to-order salads and classics for breakfast and lunch in Central Park, opening at night for tapas.
🍴Included
Sorrento's
Complimentary pizza, including late night.
☕Included
Pearl Cafe
Coffee and toasted sandwiches / bites.
🍴Included
Sprinkles
Soft-serve ice cream.
🍴Included
El Loco Fresh
Complimentary fresh Mexican.
🍴Extra
Empire Supper Club
Swanky eight-course tasting experience with live jazz.
🍸Extra
The Mason Jar Southern Restaurant & Bar
Southern comfort food and Southern-style brunch.
🥩Extra
Chops Grille
Signature steakhouse.
🍣Extra
Izumi Hibachi & Sushi
Interactive teppanyaki and sushi.
🍴Extra
Izumi in the Park
All-day walk-up window for fresh sushi in Central Park.
🍴Extra
Celebration Table
Private, exclusive group dining experience.
🍝Extra
Giovanni's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
Italian dining and wine bar on the Royal Promenade.
🍺Extra
Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade
Sports bar with pub fare and an arcade.
🍴Extra
Starbucks
Coffee on the Royal Promenade.
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Call now · +1-833-684-4250Things to do
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Category 6
The largest waterpark at sea, with six record-breaking waterslides.
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Frightening Bolt
Waterslide billed as the tallest slide at sea.
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Pressure Drop
The first open free-fall slide at sea.
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Storm Surge & Hurricane Hunter
Family raft and mat-racing slides within Category 6.
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Crown's Edge
Part skywalk, part ropes course and part thrill ride, suspended over the ocean off the side of the ship.
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Adrenaline Peak
Rock climbing wall.
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FlowRider
Surf simulator.
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Lost Dunes
Mini-golf course in Thrill Island.
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Sports Court
Open court for basketball and sports.
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Royal Bay Pool
The largest pool at sea, holding over 40,000 gallons, in the Chill Island neighborhood.
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The Hideaway
The first suspended infinity pool at sea, in the adults-only Hideaway neighborhood.
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Ice Skating
Open ice sessions at the Absolute Zero ice arena.
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Call now · +1-833-684-4250Entertainment & nightlife
🎭
The Wizard of Oz
Full Broadway musical production, Royal Caribbean's biggest cast and orchestra ever, with a new 16-piece orchestra, characters soaring above the audience and 600+ costume elements.
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Aqua Action!
High-diving AquaTheater production in the AquaDome with Olympic-level divers, skateboarders, aerialists, slackliners and synchronized swimmers, plus a double 3D flying system and diving-board robots.
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Absolute Zero
Royal Caribbean's biggest ice arena ever, reengineered for bigger skating feats.
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Starburst: Elemental Beauty
Ice show at Absolute Zero interpreting the periodic table of the elements.
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Once Upon a Time: The King's Royal Ball
Family-friendly ice show where fairy-tale icons revisit revamped storylines.
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Showband! Live. Music. Now.
Live music showcase.
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The Effectors
Original stage production.
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Lou's Jazz 'n Blues
Live jazz and blues venue in Central Park.
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Dueling Pianos
Interactive sing-along piano bar.
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Music Hall
Multi-level live music and nightlife venue.
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Spotlight Karaoke
Karaoke bar with private and main rooms.
Kids, teens & families
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Surfside
Whole neighborhood built for young families, with pool, carousel, eateries and play spaces.
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Splashaway Bay
Aquapark play zone for kids with slides and sprayers.
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Adventure Ocean
Kids club with interactive games and programming by age group.
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Social020
Teens-only hangout with gaming, music and events.
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Once Upon a Bedtime Story
Family reading/story program.
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Steel Pan Family Jam
Family music activity.
Districts & zones
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Thrill Island
Adventure neighborhood home to Category 6, the largest waterpark at sea, plus Crown's Edge, FlowRider and Lost Dunes mini-golf.
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Chill Island
Multi-deck pool neighborhood with several of the ship's seven pools, including Royal Bay, the largest pool at sea.
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Surfside
The first Royal Caribbean neighborhood designed end-to-end for young families, with a pool, carousel and family dining.
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Central Park
Open-air neighborhood with more than 33,500 real plants, live jazz at Lou's Jazz 'n Blues and al-fresco dining.
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The Hideaway
Adults-only retreat centered on the first suspended infinity pool at sea.
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Royal Promenade
The social heart of the ship with more than 15 restaurants, bars and lounges.
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Suite Neighborhood
Exclusive multi-deck enclave for suite guests, including The Grove suite sun deck and pool.
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AquaDome
Crown of the ship topped by the largest single piece of glass and steel Royal Caribbean has put to sea, home to the AquaDome Market food hall and AquaTheater performances.
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