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Icon of the Seas

Ocean ship · Icon class·Royal Caribbean International·€€

Debuted January 2024

Icon of the Seas at sea in evening light off Puerto Rico, her waterpark slides and glass AquaDome on the upper decks
Photo: Corey Seeman, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
The coloured tube slides of the Category 6 waterpark on Thrill Island, Icon of the Seas
Photo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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About Icon of the Seas

Icon of the Seas debuted in January 2024 as the biggest cruise ship in the world. She sails 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises from Miami, every one with a day at Perfect Day CocoCay, and moves to Galveston, Texas, for Western Caribbean sailings from August 2027.

Why it's on our list

  • Royal Bay, the largest pool at sea
  • Category 6, the largest waterpark at sea, with six slides
  • 40 ways to dine and drink
  • Miami now; Galveston from August 2027

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Icon of the Seas before you go.

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