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Login 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.
I was a bit apprehensive about a cruise on Icon. I am a Vision and Radiance Class type of cruiser and couldn't imagine a floating resort being in my lane. I was completely wrong. Icon is well known for its eight neighborhoods. The ships I like are ONE neighborhood. What Icon allowed me to do was create my own routine, recreating that small ship neighborhood that I love but with RIDICULOUS production values. I love a good morning workout. Icon's fitness room is world class. I like a cup of coffee and a quiet sea view post workout; hello Vitality Cafe and The Overlook. We sailed at 80 percent capacity and the Swin and Tonic pool always had a lounger and allowed me to discover a new cocktail at the swim up bar. I like to get to know my 5pm cocktail hour bartender. I had my own stool and was greeted by name by day two at the bar in Hooked for Oyster shooters that were such a treat on the drink package. Bears were playing Monday Night Football; no hunting a screen in the casino, Playmakers had a Private Owners Box for me and my friends. My nightly Schooner Bar sing along got A LOT more rowdy in Dueling Pianos. Absolutely every box I love about a small ship on board experience was checked and never did I feel I was on a floating resort. It was comfortable, relaxing and felt like old home really quickly. Now there is truth to the observation that the Icon class will never be able to make port at some of the ports that hooked me on cruising. But if you still have things to discover in Cozumel, Roatan (new in port pool is REALY nice and essentially a free excursion), St Thomas or St. Martin, do not hesitate to jump on an Icon Class.
After many RC cruises, we finally made it to Icon. What an outstanding ship and crew. We are seniors so no participating in all the numerous outstanding physical activities aboard, but wow what wonderful venues, food (MDR, Wjammer both), service, crew, cabin (outside balcony), bars, pools and specialty dining! Takes us slow walkers most of the week to just find our way around. Now for the shows. What a spectacular water/acrobat/music show “Aqua Show” inside the Aqua Dome! Also theater is nice venue but our afternoon show of Wizard Of Ozz was cut short due to a technical problem with the flying monkeys, who had to be taken down On ladders! Missed the Ice show due to time conflict. Casino is roomy, fun machines and not too crowded. Miami port, on and off the ship is great and quick. Final best, we had a short visit and picture with Rover and his handlers! Highly recommend this ship, especially for families with kids, even seniors. Never crowded and elevator system is excellent.
Best cruise ever! I’ve been on over 15 cruises, 6 with RC (including 3 Oasis class), this was by far the best. They have fixed all of the annoying things about cruises in my view. 1. Getting on the ship too less than 30 minutes and getting off was the same. 2. No more traditional muster drill, you watch a video and check in at muster station. 3. Shower was big. 4. More deck chairs - there are always lots of deck chairs, even on sea days at prime times. No need to reserve chairs. This may also be because they separated floors for water park and also young kids. 4. They have more elevators and they are less crowded because you choose your floor and are assigned an elevator. 5. Promenade is less crowded, it’s 2 floors. Food and service was excellent, very good food in main dining room. Food was good in buffet but seemed the same every day. We enjoyed salads at Central Park, smash burgers and pretzels at base camp by water park, and crepes and Mac & cheese at Aquadome. Wizard of Oz was Broadway quality, ice show and diving shows very good. Only negative is selfish parents who took their young kids to crowded Cloud 17 pool that is really a plunge pool and let them swim and annoy everyone. Pools can be crowded but if you avoid peak times it’s not bad. We cruised 8/21 to 8/29 Eastern Carribean with St. Thomas. St. Maarten & Coco Cay. Coco Cay was the best, we stayed at Oasis Lagoon, included bbq good. Try the snack hut with funnel cake nearby. You get what you pay for with this cruise.
From the moment we arrived in the terminal to check in for Icon of the Seas we felt like valued guests. We were blessed to have Berty as our Royal Genie and very much enjoyed his kindness and attention to details. Jasmine our lead room attendant and her assistant Gede, were fantastic. Two of the most thoughtful, hardworking crew members we have ever met. They went out of their way each day to create special moments. We stayed in a Loft Suite and found the space to be clean, relaxing and well thought out. Only complaint was very little storage in the master bedroom area and very small tables next to the bed. Every crew member in the areas of the boat allocated to suite guests went above and beyond to make it a fantastic week for our entire family. We really enjoyed The Grove (pool deck for suite guests). The light bites/mini buffet was a nice touch to the area. The team in Coastal Kitchen always went above and beyond to make each meal a 10/10. The number of activities throughout the boat was impressive and always something to do for all ages. We were impressed with the variety and quality of the entertainment on board. From ice skating, to laser tag, Flow Rider, Crown's Edge. Unfortunately, only 3 of the 6 slides were working, which created LONG lines and the floors on the pool deck were SO hot on bare feet. It was almost unsafe to be walking around without pool shoes and made getting from one slide to another tough. They had a few mats out to help with protecting your feet, but not enough. We were surprised and disappointed that the adult smoking area of the ship was connected, right next to the water park for kids. Standing in line waiting for slides next to the smoking area- not ideal. The specialty dining was a highlight- the service and quality of food in all the restaurants we tried exceeded expectations. We are already looking forward to a return trip on Icon of the Seas. Our one suggestion would be to consider designated adult hours or an adult “play zone” for some of the recreational activities, particularly ping pong and mini golf. There were only three ping pong tables for a ship the size of Icon, and every time we tried to play, they were occupied by teenagers. Often, they were not actually playing, but simply tossing the balls around or hanging out at the tables. We really appreciate how Celebrity and MSC leaves the ping pong paddles available overnight. This gives early risers—who tend to be adults—the opportunity to play in the morning before the ship becomes busy. Something similar on Icon, or designated adult hours for ping pong, mini golf, and perhaps a few other activities, would be a great addition. It would give adults an opportunity to enjoy these spaces while still leaving plenty of time for kids and teenagers to use them.
Just returned from Icon of the seas on July 18. Family reunion trip with 31 guests and 12 cabins, primarily Sky junior suite category, but also grand suite, infinite balcony, and owner's suite in the mix. The cabins were all great and worth the upgrade if affordable in your budget. Would avoid midship deck 9 due to loud noise from deck below and even from the pearl area multiple decks below because it's spans multiple decks. No issue at all with ship movement on deck 16 forward, which was initially a concern, and very quiet up there as well. Service was great and friendly, but one exception to an almost perfect trip was the spa. By far the pushiest high stress experience I have ever had on a ship. They have 50 spa workers and need to keep them busy so there is a horde of them out front "selling" and once you go for a treatment, the upsell pressure for products and other treatments is awful. Will likely never go on this ship again because of that. I did not eat in main dining room but those in our group who tried it said it was bad, which I did read on multiple message boards. No issue with finding pool chairs in any locations and Surfside lovely for small children. Casino is not a must for us, but for those who do spend time in the casino, the one on this ship was not great. Half or more of it was smoking which was bothersome as well. Overall it was an excellent experience and the only thing that would keep me from going back is the super disappointing spa, and the fact that the cruise line allows their vendor to operate like that, and may promote it to make more money.
Would you rather gaze out to the open sea, epic amphitheatre or a lush tropical park? Royal Caribbean has it all covered from grand rooms, cosy rooms, split level suites and even some family rooms with a slide! Whatever your budget, there are more options than you can dream of. Every stateroom on board our magnificent ships has all the comforts you need to settle down and rest up for the night.
Prepare your palette for a flavour expedition, like no other! A Royal Caribbean adventure isn’t all sights and sounds of adventure, it’s a journey of flavour too. Tuck into food from every culture, without ever leaving our ship. Onboard, our vast selection of dining experiences, from familiar classics to fine-dining, cover cuisine to satisfy every appetite. From light mini bites to exquisite three-courses, you’ll struggle not to snap some food photography for Instagram.
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Strap-in for the ride of your life! With world-class entertainment every night of the week, Royal Caribbean proudly set the bar for entertainment at sea, packed with exciting performances — from Broadway shows and Aquatheater displays with divers and aerialists to ice spectaculars, comedy nights, and lively karaoke sessions. There’s never a dull moment onboard. There’s everything from heavyweight headliners to emerging artists, refining their craft. Entertainment is in our DNA and we strive to support the very best in the industry on a stage like no other.
The Ultimate Family Holiday
For customers looking to upgrade the family holiday, Royal Caribbean’s Icon Class delivers more of everything they love. With Icon of the Seas℠, Star of the Seas℠, Legend of the Seas℠ and Hero of the Seas℠, this is the class built to give families more ways to bond, more ways to splash, and more ways to scream, laugh, snack, chill out and do it all again tomorrow. Young families can settle into Surfside℠, the first neighbourhood designed especially for them, where Water’s Edge, Splashaway Bay℠, Baby Bay℠, Playscape℠ and a beach themed carousel keep little ones busy and big smiles coming. When it’s time to refuel, family friendly dining is just steps away. Then, when customers are ready to turn things up a notch, Thrill Island brings full adrenaline, with Category 6, Crown’s Edge℠ and plenty of reasons to feel very brave, very suddenly. And for the sweetest part, Desserted℠ is ready and waiting. This is your customer’s family holiday at full volume, the type that leaves ordinary breaks in its wake.
