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Icon of the Seas
Icon of the Seas is a Royal Caribbean International cruise ship of the Icon class, in service since 2024. She measures 248,663 gross tons and carries 5,610 guests with a crew of 2,350. She sails Caribbean, Bahamas itineraries.
About Icon of the Seas
Icon of the Seas, built by Meyer Turku in Finland, entered service from Miami on 27 January 2024 as the largest cruise ship in the world, a title she now shares with her Icon-class sisters. The first LNG-powered ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet, she has 20 decks, seven pools and six water slides, along with new spaces such as the AquaDome and the Pearl, a structural art piece on the Royal Promenade. Soccer player Lionel Messi christened her. She sails Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises from Miami until mid-2027 and then moves to Galveston, Texas.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
Deck plans
Where she sails
- CaribbeanEastern, Western and Southern Caribbean islands, sailing year-round from Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico
- Bahamasshort trips from Florida, often with a day on a line's private island
Home port: Miami, Florida.
Flying in for your cruise?
Icon of the Seas sails from Miami, Florida. The airport is Miami International (MIA), with 10 lounges to wait in before you board.
- American Airlines Flagship LoungeMIA Concourse D4.9 ★
- American Airlines Admirals Club (D15)MIA Concourse D4.7 ★
- LATAM VIP LoungeMIA Concourse J4.7 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Icon of the Seas?
Icon of the Seas is operated by Royal Caribbean International and belongs to its Icon class.
How big is Icon of the Seas?
Icon of the Seas measures 248,663 gross tons and 365 metres in length, with 20 decks.
How crowded does Icon of the Seas feel?
Icon of the Seas has a passenger space ratio of 44.3: 248,663 gross tons for 5,610 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Icon of the Seas feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Icon of the Seas carry?
Icon of the Seas carries 5,610 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 2,350 (about 2.4 guests per crew member).
When did Icon of the Seas enter service?
Icon of the Seas entered service in 2024.
Where does Icon of the Seas sail?
Icon of the Seas sails Caribbean and Bahamas itineraries. Her home port is Miami, Florida.
Which airport should I fly into for Icon of the Seas?
Icon of the Seas sails from Miami, Florida. Fly into Miami International (MIA), which has 10 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Icon of the Seas?
Royal Caribbean International publishes the deck plans for Icon of the Seas; this page links to Deck plans.
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