Icon class · Royal Caribbean · In service since 2024

Icon of the Seas

Icon of the Seas is an Icon class cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean, in service since 2024. At about 248,663 gross tons, it carries roughly 2,350–5,610 guests and ranks #1 by size in the 30-ship Royal Caribbean fleet we cover.

248,663 gross tons
2,350–5,610 guests
1,197 ft long

Photo: Corey Seeman, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cruise line: Royal Caribbean International
Ship class: Icon class
Entered service: 2024 (2 years ago)
Gross tonnage: 248,663
Guests: 2,350–5,610
Length: 1,197 ft (364.8 m)
Beam (width): 160 ft (48.8 m)
Builder: Meyer Turku
Flag: The Bahamas
IMO number: 9829930

About Icon of the Seas

Icon of the Seas launched Royal Caribbean’s Icon class in 2024 and is built for families who want a resort and a theme park in one hull. Its eight neighborhoods include Thrill Island, home to the Category 6 water park; Chill Island, a stack of pool decks with a swim-up bar; and Surfside, a zone designed around young kids. At the front, the glass AquaDome hosts high-diving and acrobatic shows in the AquaTheater. The ship runs on LNG and has sailed seven-night Caribbean itineraries from Miami that include a day at Perfect Day at CocoCay. It is very busy by design, so book shows and specialty dining early.

Best for: Multigenerational families and thrill-seekers who want the most activity-packed ship in the Caribbean and don’t mind planning around crowds.

Icon of the Seas highlights

Category 6, Royal Caribbean’s largest water park, with six slides including the Frightening Bolt drop slide
The AquaDome, a glass-domed venue for AquaTheater shows and Hooked Seafood
Surfside, a neighborhood for families with young children, with Splashaway Bay and a carousel
Crown’s Edge, part ropes course and part thrill ride, hanging out over the ocean
The Hideaway, an adults-only retreat with a suspended infinity pool

How Icon of the Seas compares in size

Gross tonnage measures a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Source: Wikidata.

Icon class sister ships

Sailing with Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean is the big-ship, high-activity line: surf simulators, water slides, ice rinks and Broadway shows on some of the largest cruise ships ever built. It suits families, groups and active couples who want a floating resort and a private-island beach day, and it’s less suited to anyone who wants quiet, small ships or an all-inclusive fare.

Read our full Royal Caribbean guide: dining, drinks, tipping and who it suits →

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Icon of the Seas FAQs

How big is Icon of the Seas?

Icon of the Seas measures about 248,663 gross tons and is about 1,197 feet (365 m) long. That makes it #1 of 30 Royal Caribbean ships we cover by tonnage, and #1 among all 255 ocean cruise ships in our guide.

How many passengers does Icon of the Seas carry?

About 2,350–5,610 guests, according to Wikidata's record for the ship. Cruise lines usually quote capacity at two guests per cabin; with third and fourth berths filled, the maximum is higher.

When was Icon of the Seas built?

Icon of the Seas entered service in 2024 and was built by Meyer Turku. It's one of the newest ships at sea.

What class of ship is Icon of the Seas?

Icon of the Seas belongs to Royal Caribbean's Icon class, alongside Star of the Seas, Legend of the Seas. Ships in the same class share a layout and most signature features.

Is Icon of the Seas good for families?

Kids are a core audience. Adventure Ocean runs supervised, age-grouped programs for children 3 to 12 (with group babysitting late in the evening for a fee), and teen clubs give 12- to 17-year-olds their own lounge and activities. Facilities vary by ship, so check what Icon of the Seas offers for your kids' ages.

Updated November 2026 by the BookMyDreamCruise editorial team. How we research and fact-check.

Sources: Wikidata, Wikipedia, Royal Caribbean official site.