Behind the Scenes Look of Icon of the Seas

The eagerly anticipated new ship from Royal Caribbean, Icon of the Seas, is still under construction in Turku, Finland. The shipyard gave a behind-the-scenes tour to a select group of travel partners to show how things are progressing. Cruiseline.com member CruisinDrew was part of this special event and shared photos from his ship tour. The ship is currently on schedule to welcome guests starting in January 2024. Following is a glimpse of what the ship looks like so far. 

Cabins

Icon of the Seas offers 28 different stateroom types, including the new infinite balcony and three-story townhouse. Additionally, there are more family-friendly options than ever before, allowing large families to stay together and enjoy these innovative cabins. The ship also debuts the infinite balcony that sister company Celebrity Cruises innovated on the Edge Class of ships. While we didn’t get a peak inside these various cabin categories, we could see balcony cabins from several areas of the ship, including the new infinity balcony. 

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AquaDome

The AquaDome is a new area created in the front of the ship with a unique “dome” look. This area will feature the Aqua Theater with an action-packed, high-energy evening show. During the day, the area will be tranquil to relax and enjoy the ocean views and stunning waterfall. There will also be a bar and food options available in this multi-use space.

Video of Aqua Dome: https://youtu.be/VocmblrevzU

Central Park

Featured on Royal Caribbean ships since the inaugural of Voyager of the Seas in 1999, Central Park is a central walkway through the ship lined with restaurants and shops. The area is a true park with real plants, trees, and other foliage peppered with sculptures and walking paths, creating a unique experience onboard a ship.

Public Areas

While capturing every restaurant and venue throughout this mega-ship was impossible, the following is a glimpse at how things are progressing in some of the more popular public areas. 

Video of Royal Promenade: https://youtu.be/jzrscwOWCkk

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Closing Thoughts

Icon of the Seas will set a new standard in cruise line entertainment, activities, accommodations, dining venues, and overall experience. Now is the time to make your reservations to take in all this groundbreaking ship has to offer and ensure the bragging rights of being one of the first passengers onboard. The ship will alternate routes between Eastern and Western Caribbean for seven nights roundtrip from Miami or book two weeks back to back for an even longer vacation and more time to explore all this ship offers. 

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