The world’s largest cruise ship, Icon of the Seas, by the Royal Caribbean is all set for its inaugural voyage on January 27, 2024. It, however, conducted a trial run June 30. It can accomodate 7,960 passengers
The world’s biggest cruise ship, Icon of the Seas will feature an infinity pool, multilevel terrace, whirlpools, bar, six-slide waterpark, seven full-size swimming pools, aqua park for families and a swim-up bar
The cruise ship will start its journey in Miami and spend seven nights onboard while sailing through the eastern and western Caribbean. It will halt at Miami in Florida, Puerto Costa Maya in Mexico, Cozumel in Mexico, Perfect Day at CocoCay in the Bahamas, Charlotte Amalie in St. Thomas, Basseterre in St. Kitts & Nevis and other places
Royal Caribbean has offered multiple tour packages for the Icon of the Seas cruise ship on its official website, www.royalcaribbean.com/cruises
Some of them are:
- 7 night-long Western Caribbean & Perfect Day - $1,805
- 7 night-long Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day - $1,714
Before, Icon of the Seas, Wonder of the Seas held the coveted title of being the world’s largest cruise ship. It has the capacity to accommodate 6,988 passengers. It has a water park, playground, basketball court, ice-skating rink, surf simulator, zip line, theatre and an outdoor aquatic theatre. The ticket price starts from $896 per person
Another cruise by The Royal Caribbean, Symphony of the Seas is an Oasis-class cruise ship. It has a children's water park, a full-size basketball court, an ice-skating rink, a zip line that is 10 decks high, a 1400-seat theatre, an outdoor aquatic theatre with Olympic-height platforms, and two 43-foot (13 m) rock-climbing walls. The ticket price starts from $805
Owned by Royal Caribbean International, Harmony of the Seas offers seven-night western Mediterranean cruises originating from Barcelona and Civitavecchia. It has 2,747 staterooms for 5,479 guests, of various sizes, to accommodate (at double occupancy) 5,479 guests, seven neighbourhoods, a dry slide complex, surf simulators, water slides, swimming pools, 20 dining venues, a 1,400-seat theatre and 11,252 works of art. The ticket price starts from $456
This cruise moves around the Bahamas. It features a two-deck dance hall, a theatre with 1,380 seats, an ice-skating ring, 7 distinct neighbourhoods, 25 dining options and a Starbucks coffee shop. The ticket price starts from $282
Operated by Royal Caribbean International, Oasis of the Seas features a zip-line, an ice-skating rink, a surf simulator, an aquatic amphitheatre, a moving bar, a casino, a miniature golf course, multiple night clubs, several bars and lounges, a karaoke club, comedy club, five swimming pools, volleyball and basketball courts. It covers places such as Cape Liberty and Orlando. Ticket price starts at $824 per person