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A NEW ERA OF VACATIONS IS ON ITS WAY: ICON OF THE SEAS OFFICIALLY JOINS ROYAL CARIBBEAN AHEAD OF JANUARY DEBUT

A Celebration in Turku, Finland, Marks the Completion of 900 Days of Building and the Begin of Placing the Ending Touches on the Final Household Trip

It’s official! After greater than seven years of dreaming and 900 days of design and building, Icon of the Seas formally joins the Royal Caribbean fleet.

The cruise line hosted a ceremony, the place representatives signed on the dotted line simply two months earlier than the ship’s January 2024 debut.

“Immediately, we’re celebrating greater than a brand new ship; it’s additionally the celebration of the end result of greater than 50 years of innovation and dreaming at Royal Caribbean to create the last word trip expertise,” mentioned Jason Liberty, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean Group.

“Delivering Icon of the Seas represents all that may be achieved with robust partnerships and a dedication to delivering memorable holidays responsibly, and we thank Meyer Turku and an unbelievable village of expert companions for becoming a member of us on this journey. The recollections tens of millions of households and vacationers will make on Icon can be our biggest accomplishment but.”

The switch of possession, generally often called the supply of a brand new ship, between Royal Caribbean and Meyer Turku additionally commemorated the sequence of never-before-seen feats achieved throughout greater than two years of building. From the set up of the AquaDome, the one largest glass and metal construction to be lifted onto a cruise ship, to engineering extra water on board than ever earlier than throughout seven swimming pools and 6 record-breaking waterslides.

Icon will sail from Turku to Cadiz, Spain, the place the cruise line will put the ending touches on the world’s finest trip earlier than it heads to Miami. Beginning Wednesday, Nov. 29, adventurers can comply with Icon’s journey by visiting Royal Caribbean’s web site.

“Welcoming Icon of the Seas to the Royal Caribbean household is a outstanding accomplishment years within the making for 1000’s of innovators, engineers, architects and designers,” mentioned Michael Bayley, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean Worldwide. “Seven years in the past, we had an formidable thought to create the primary trip really made for each sort of household and adventurer; now, it’s in our arms, and on this closing stretch, we’ll deliver all of it to life for the most important debut in our historical past in January 2024.”

Extra on Icon of the Seas

Whether or not getting away as a household, couple, or pals, Icon’s lineup options firsts and next-level favorites for everybody.

There are adrenaline-pumping thrills, unequalled methods to relax, and greater than 40 methods to dine and drink. There’s additionally cutting-edge leisure throughout the cruise line’s 4 signature levels – air, ice, water and theater.

And with 28 other ways to remain, together with the brand new three-level Final Household Townhouse, even the rooms are thoughtfully designed for each sort of vacationer.

The 5 brand-new neighborhoods and three reimagined favorites are locations in themselves. They’re full of a wide range of experiences, dwell leisure, eating places, and bars.

Thrill Island 

The brand new heart of thrill options Class 6, the largest waterpark at sea, with six record-breaking slides. Crown’s Edge is an element skywalk, half ropes course, and half thrill trip on which adventurers swing 154 ft above the ocean. There’s additionally the FlowRider simulator, the Misplaced Dunes minigolf course, and extra.

In between adrenaline rushes, simply steps away are new spots to seize laidback bites or candy treats: Basecamp and Desserted.

Chill Island

4 of the seven swimming pools are at this three-deck slice of paradise, every with distinctive vibes and prime ocean views. The energetic Swim & Tonic is the cruise line’s first swim-up bar at sea. Royal Bay is the most important pool at sea. There’s additionally Cloud 17, an adults-only retreat; and the serene, infinity-edge Cove Pool.

With dwell bands and DJs, and poolside spots for drinks and fast, informal meals – like The Lime & Coconut and its new frozen cocktail bar, and El Loco Contemporary & Cantina Fresca – vacationers can chill day and night time.

Surfside

Introducing the primary neighborhood made for younger households, adults and children can keep and play all day. There’s new methods to splash just like the Water’s Edge pool for grownups close by Child Bay and the Splashaway Bay aquapark.

There’s additionally new eating choices such because the Surfside Eatery buffet, Pier 7 for all-day brunch, and Surfside Bites. There’s additionally The Lemon Publish, a brand-new bar that options two menus – one for adults and the opposite for teenagers.

AquaDome

A tranquil oasis by day and vibrant sizzling spot at night time. This new neighborhood is full of wraparound ocean views, new and returning eating places and bars, a 55-foot-tall water curtain, and the next-level AquaTheater that debuts the primary forged of robots, skate boarders, divers, and extra.

From Royal Caribbean’s first foodhall, AquaDome Market, and Rye & Bean – a brand new bar for lattes and coffee-infused cocktails – to the brand new Overlook bar and pods, and the cruise line’s marquee aqua reveals, it’s a transformational expertise.

The Hideaway 

Tucked away 135 ft above the ocean is a brand new neighborhood that mixes the nice vibes of seaside membership scenes. The first suspended infinity pool at sea is on the heart of all of it. It has 180-degree ocean views making it the proper place to look at sunsets and benefit from the devoted DJ and bar.

Royal Promenade 

The heartbeat of Icon options greater than 15 eating places, bars, and lounges. This consists of Dueling Pianos, Royal Caribbean’s first dueling pianos bar. The 1400 Foyer Bar, impressed by shipbuilding, has a terrace open to the outside for the primary time. And favorites with a twist like Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar, Starbucks, and extra.

It additionally debuts floor-to-ceiling ocean views, an engineering feat made doable by The Pearl, the world’s largest kinetic artwork sculpture.

Central Park 

Lusher and livelier, the open-air neighborhood options extra methods to dine, drink, and entertain. 1000’s of actual vegetation line new experiences and favorites with a twist. The favored Izumi has a brand new location and a walkup window.

Making their debut are Empire Supper Membership, an extravagant expertise that pairs eight programs with wine, cocktails, and music. And Lou’s Jazz ‘n Blues which is house to dwell performances of soulful jazz music.

Suite Neighborhood 

Spanning 4 decks is Royal Caribbean’s most expansive Suite Neighborhood. It options bigger suites advert the brand new Grove Suite Solar Deck, full with a personal pool, whirlpool, and devoted Mediterranean eating. There’s additionally the now two-level Coastal Kitchen with views of the AquaDome and the ocean.

Icon of the Seas Itineraries

Each sort of adventurer can get away on the world’s finest trip any time of the yr. Every 7-night Japanese or Western Caribbean journey from Miami options idyllic locations throughout the Caribbean. All itineraries additionally characteristic a day of thrill and chill at Royal Caribbean’s personal island, Good Day at CocoCay.

Plus, dialing up the excellent on Good Day in January 2024 is the island’s first adults-only escape, Hideaway Seashore. This all-day expertise has a personal seaside and swimming pools, new devoted spots for drinks and bites, unique cabanas, and extra.

SOURCE Royal Caribbean Worldwide

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