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This is more than a holiday upgrade. It’s the best family holiday in the world. Introducing the new Icon of the Seas℠, a first-of-its-kind Royal Caribbean® adventure where you’ll have the time of your life, multiple times a day. It’s thrills you never dared to imagine and next-level chill you never dreamed possible. Let your adrenaline surge at the largest waterpark at sea or conquer an all-out test of courage dangling high above the ocean. Pick from seven unique pools to satisfy any mood, this is an all-you-can-swim buffet. Fuel bolder bonding with tons to do for everyone in your crew at Surfside℠, the ultimate stay-all-day family neighbourhood right onboard. And discover dishes to delight every appetite with 40 ways to dine and drink. This is the Icon of the Seas.
Many others have rated this ship. We have cruised many many times. This cruise we took our 2 sons and their families on the cruise. It was the first time for grandchildren ages 6-13 and the second time for a 9-year old and almost 3 year old. First of all, let me say that my husband was extremely leary to go on such a big ship. We tend to like the smaller ships. However, he absolutely LOVED this ship. There were 7300 people on board and it never felt crowded. In fact, he liked it so much we have booked the same ship for next year. The grandkids absolutely loved it and loved being with their cousins. So much to do. My husband & I didn't partake of the pools but did always find the grands to see them at the pools, golf, rock climbing, surfside, etc. Next year will be just my husband & I so we will partake of the bars/entertainment at night as well as during the day. Dueling Pianos is fantastic. The aqua show is the best show we have ever seen. All the shows were great including the juggler. And the grands loved the shows as well especially the aqua show. Embarking and disembarking were so easy. Extremely well organized. Loved the spacious infinite oceanview balcony. Generally we get regular balconies but we loved this set up. Gave us more room in the room. The shower was great as well. More room in the bathroom. Plenty of storage in the room. RCCL did a nice job on design. Down side was slides were crowded but just go at an off time. Escape room was great. Another reason we are going back is we didn't have a chance to try the complimentary food venues. The only thing I had was the chocolate crepes and they were excellent. Want to try the other foods in the aquadome market.
On boarding process this was absolutely seamless. We were on within 15 to 20 minutes of walking into the terminal. Great job Icon! Slides -we went to the slides as soon as we boarded, and my kids were able to get on all of them multiple times without any issues. On sea days as expected, the slides were very busy, but we found later in the evening they were able to get on multiple slides without an issue. Before cruising, I had read several comments that people had gotten hurt on the slides, but we found as long as you actually paid attention to what they told you to do and did it just like they said you would be fine on all slides. The orange drop slide seemed to be the most dangerous. Food Windjammer - we visited this restaurant three times during the week long cruise. Day one lunch buffet, the lobster was absolutely delicious! We had both the cold and the hot. The rest of the buffet was not good. The shaved roast beef was OK but nothing else had any flavor. We went again one morning for breakfast and it was disgusting. Nothing had any flavor. I ended up eating half of a muffin. We went on the last night of the cruise because there was lobster again and it was decent, but not as good as opening day. Main Dining Room - we ate here a few times during the week and it was mediocre at best. There was basically no flavor except salt. Specialty restaurants- we ate at Hooked, Izumi hibachi, Giovanni‘s kitchen, and Chops. We did not feel any of them were superb food venues. The food was just OK – better than dining room, but certainly not specialty restaurant level. We were disappointed. Other food locations- we tried several of these locations, including El Loco fresh, Surfside, eatery, base camp, and the Aquadome market. My teenage boys liked el Loco fresh and we’re fine with all of the rest of those restaurants but as adults, we found them all not great at all. We paid for lunch one day at Playmakers and it was decent. My sons had wings and d I had a chicken sandwich. The teen boys liked the crêpes and I thought they were fine. Overall, we were disappointed in the food. Excursions We found disembarking for excursions and on boarding to be easy and quick. The excursions themselves were fun. In Roatan, they were a bit discombobulated at the zones where you were to meet your guide. We had several guides trying to get us to come over to them, but they were not the correct cruise excursion so that was a bit discomforting. Other than that, we had great experiences on all excursions. Shows- we saw all the shows, and they were all spectacular! Way to go Royal! Music Venues- we checked out several of the music venues, and we thought they were all talented musicians and enjoyed our time there. Cocoa Cay- we booked the beach club and absolutely loved it! It was quiet and it was not crowded and we thoroughly enjoyed the heated pool! The food at the upscale restaurant was included. The steak was great, but the lobster was mushy. The fingerling potatoes were flavorful. The caramel brownie was not good. The desserts on the ship have been better. The service was not as good there as on the ship. Also, make sure they give you the fly wind deterrent for the table. Infinite balcony stateroom- I know this type of stateroom is controversial, and it really does depend on what is most important to you. For me, the additional space was very helpful since there were four of us in a room. I did not mind not having a normal balcony, and enjoyed the view that I had being able to sit in the chairs and look out and lower the window when I wanted fresh air. It did become a little annoying that the air-conditioning would shut off when the window was down. I would book this type of balcony again. My husband prefers a normal balcony, but he was fine with this one as well. Elevators: I thought the new system was very effective. You still had to wait for long periods of time occasionally, but overall it worked much better than the other system. I did miss the glass elevators from oasis class. Icon overall- she is a stunning and massive ship. We absolutely enjoyed being on her and will in the future book again. However, we very much enjoyed symphony of the seas and the oasis class ships just as much. In fact, I felt the specialty restaurants on Symphony were better than they were on icon. My two teen boys enjoyed the slides tremendously on icon and would want to come on it again just for those, but they were also good when we asked them about booking the next cruise on an oasis class. They truly loved Symphony as well. As long as the cost is as much as it is now on icon and her sister ships, we will probably go back to oasis class ships for a while. We did not really see the additional money being worth it. At the end of day, you really cannot go wrong with most of Royal Caribbean’s newer fleets. Safe travels and Bon Voyage!
The Icon of the Seas was beautiful! However, it was a little too big for our liking. We prefer the medium sized ships and would prefer to book those in the future. On a ship as large as the Icon, there is a ton of walking. Our calves got sore from all the walking. The Health app on my iPhone said for the entire cruise I walked three times as many steps as usual. As for the seas, they were as calm as you could want. I kept forgetting we were even on a ship for the entire cruise. The weather was superb except for the last stop, Perfect Day at Coco Cay. That was the only time we got off the ship. (We didn't book excursions in Mexico or Honduras as we have already been to these places on previous trips.) It was on the cool side that day and the breeze made it even cooler. So we only stayed at the Hideaway Beach Adults Only location for a couple of hours, long enough to have a cocktail and lunch. It was a beautiful beach. I thought the food on the ship was very good. My husband had a tough steak one night, but sometimes things happen. As soon as we got on the ship and were at the dining room where we had our Key Chops lunch, I spoke with the head waiter to change our My Time Dining to a regular time at same table every night in the Main dining room. We got the middle time of 6:45pm on Deck 5. Our wait staff was wonderful. I made sure to mention them by name on the Royal Survey. We only had one night where we ate in a specialty restaurant (Chops Grille). It was as good as always. The Icon entertainment was superb! We went to the Wizard of Oz stage production on Day 2 in the afternoon. The dancers and cast were amazing. That night we went to the ice skating show called Starburst. Again we were so impressed with the choreography and agility of the cast. On Day 4 we saw Aqua Action, their water show. Fantastic! The entertainers on this ship are absolutely the best we have ever seen. One of our highlights was meeting Rover, the chief dog officer. She is a beautiful year and a half Golden Retriever. Usually we prefer the Schooner Bar in the evening. However on this trip, we frequented the Point & Feather Pub most of the time when visiting with our friends. The bartenders there were attentive and gave us very good service. Of course I had to go the Lime & Coconut Frozen Bar a couple of times to have my favorite frozen drink, a Kahlua Colada. It is a Pina Colada with Kahlua in place of rum. One thing we liked was that there were a lot of people from Buffalo on the ship. They even had a Bills Mafia gathering at the Rye & Bean Bar. The Buffalo Bills fans are the most loyal fans there are for a football team. They seem to be everywhere. There were a lot of them even at our hotel before the cruise. Getting on and off the ship was a breeze. They have everything streamlined. The new elevator system was great! No more pressing buttons inside the elevator. The WiFi Zoom service was the best we have ever experienced on a cruise ship! Our cabin (D2) was very nice, on par with the other ships, and the bathroom was laid out better. The cabin attendants only service the room once a day, so you can select morning or evening. Ours was done in the morning. However he delivered the “daily bulletin” in the evening for the next day. We requested that because we prefer referring to a paper copy instead of searching for events on the online app.
The best ship I have ever cruised on. The food was an upgrade over Wonder and Symphony. The main dinning room was great in terms of food and service. Windjammer was excellent. Sure there a lot of kids, but there are so many places to go and be away from that, especially outside of Surfside. There were some teenagers having fun also, but honestly all the complaints about this is by grumpy old people. The ship is spotless. The cabins are tasteful. Excellent music, Jazz, Latin, reggae and classic rock bands. Great shows, with excellent aqua, ice and Oz shows. The comedians were not that funny to us. If you can afford it, choose Icon. It's not a party boat, Red and several late night events were basically empty. Coco Cay was a bit cold in February. Costa Maya is not fun. Roatan and Cozumel have great snorkeling. You will love it.
On the new Icon of the Seas℠, where you stay is just as thrilling as how you play. From expansive balconies that invite the sea breeze to our most over-the-top family accommodations — our range of spacious rooms is designed with family comfort in mind.
With over 20 ways to dine onboard, Icon of the Seas℠ is proudly serving up more options for bonding over bites. Whether you’re craving the cheesy slice of the day, freshly made sushi rolls with a side of fresh air, or a shareable smorgasbord for your whole crew — you’ll always find cuisine to satisfy any mood you’re in without having to wander too far.
AN APPETITE FOR ADVENTURE
Every dish is designed to be a treat for the senses, delivered in captivating venues, photo-worthy plating and meals served up with a side of live entertainment. That means more to taste and discover on your culinary adventure together. Memorable moments are always on the menu onboard The Icon of Vacations℠.
PALATE PLEASING PLATES
Life’s special moments deserve special plates. Elevate your epicurean adventure to mmm-possible heights with bold twists on returning favorites plus new restaurants and VIP experiences. Indulge in premium cuts of steak hand-selected for you, debuting delicacies like caviar, and seafood delights from freshly shucked oysters to Maine lobster tails. Spend an evening savoring specially curated courses, upscale dishes and unmatched ambience that make every bite feel like a celebration.
Don’t just see the world, experience it! Royal Caribbean shore excursions can help you discover even more at each incredible destination.
Iconic Wows
Technology and artistry merge on the new Icon of the Seas℠, inspiring awe on a grand scale. Get swept away by innovation to a whole new dimension of awesome. Because icons don’t just steal the show — they change the way you see it forever.
Iconic Nightlife
When the sun goes down, your night onboard lights up with possibilities. With over 15 buzzing spots and live music venues, every night onboard overflows with ways to raise the bar on spirit-sipping and show stopping.
Iconic Chills
Have the time of your life — several times a day. Whether you want to plunge in, float or cannonball, you can recharge with an all-you-can-swim buffet of seven unique pools to satisfy any mood you’re in.
Iconic Thrills
Take your best-ever vacation and crank it up — way up. That’s what you’ll find on Icon of the Seas℠, a first-of-its-kind Royal Caribbean® adventure for the whole family.
There's no better way to excite every member of your family than with a Royal Caribbean cruise vacation. We offer a huge variety of activities onboard and excursions on shore, so you can explore and have fun as a group or break out and do the things you each love most.
Onboard, our Adventure Ocean Youth Program offers adventure (and education) for kids ages 3-17 with different activities and programs for different age groups.
Many of the shore excursions offer the excitement and wonder that appeal to all ages. Be sure to check the descriptions to pick the ones your family will enjoy.
