Royal Caribbean presents first Icon Class ship

Bookings aboard the long-expected Royal Caribbean cruise ship will be available as soon as October 24 for Crown & Anchor loyalty members.

Jason Liberty, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group, commented with the occasion:

“With each new ship, we raise the bar in the travel industry while enhancing what our guests know and love. From the moment they step on board, every experience is specifically designed to give them the best vacation anywhere on land and at sea. With Icon of the Seas, we’ve taken this to a new level and made the ultimate family vacation.”

Michael Bayley, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean International, added:

“Icon of the Seas is the culmination of more than 50 years of delivering memorable experiences and our next bold commitment to those who love to vacation.

“Now more than ever, families and friends are prioritizing experiences where they can bond and enjoy their own adventures. We set out to create a vacation that makes all that possible in one place for the thrill-seekers, the chill enthusiasts and everyone in between, without compromise. It’s this first-of-its-kind combination that makes Icon the future of family vacations, and that future is here.”

Icon of the Sea will feature the largest cruising industry water-park, as well as 40 of the ultimate dining, bar, nightlife and entertainment amenities. Guests will be invited to enjoy Thrill Island, with the largest water-park at sea, Chill Island with its seven pools, the Surfside with the Water’s Edge pool and the Splashaway Bay and Baby Bay, The Hideaway featuring a suspended infinity pool, the AquaDome, AquaTheater and many more luxurious entertainment facilities.

Moreover, signature neighbourhoods will also be available for Icon passengers: the Royal Promenade, Central Park, a bigger Suite Neighbourhood including The Grove and Coastal Kitchen, as well as attractive adventure and dinning experiences hot spots.

The debut of the Icon Class ship marks the cruise line’s commitment to sustainability and a clean-energy future. Icon of the Sea will be fuelled by cell technology and powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), and is the most sustainable cruise vessel so far owned by the Royal Caribbean.

Icon of the Seas will offer 7-night Caribbean holidays departing from Miami, including itineraries via Cozumel in Mexico, Philipsburg in St. Maarten and Roatan, Honduras.

 

Source: breakingtravelnews.com