well folks it's coming Royal Caribbean International's next new biggest cruise
ship in the world in the form of Icon of the Seas is coming and we at Popular Cruising have a super
detailed preview of the ship here for you I'm your host Jason Leppert and here are all the
latest imagery and neighborhood and venue details we know thus far at 250 800 tons and a maximum
capacity of 7 600 guests this next 20 deck tall behemoth will be nothing short of massive and it
is already well underway going from renderings to reality ahead of its scheduled January 2024
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we've got the return of the double decker music hall and normally I wouldn't point this out but
look how cool even Icon of the Seas' elevators are going to be rather than be stuck between parallel
facing cars that are sometimes hard to see when they arrive these will be oriented in the round
and of course the main dining room is a towering triple decker variety again as on previous ships
there will be plenty of space for patrons to roam about music hall when bands take to the stage
this one reminds me a bit of the club on Celebrity Cruises' Edge class of ships as you'll see several
more spaces coming up that take their cues from Royal Caribbean's corporate cousin as well and
the simply title dining room will once again be a complimentary venue on Deck 4 will be the
start of the Royal Theater but not much has been revealed yet Casino Royale on the other hand has
been rendered more and like the elevators how interesting is it that icon will also feature
escalators the last time I remember seeing one of those on a ship was back on Celebrity's since
retired Century class and behind the dining room will be a signature ice skating rink at the stern
in greater detail Casino Royale is looking quite classy in these computer images including its
array of gaming and sparkling central bar and called absolute zero on Icon will be
the ship's ice arena in the round now much like the elevators which is said will let the skaters
gain greater speeds around the perimeter for even grander performances on Deck 5 there's the return
of spotlight karaoke as part of the next iteration of the royal promenade which will showcase the new
pearl as well as the fresh 1400 lobby bar right across the way and the point and feather pub
spotlight karaoke will of course be where guests
can take to the stage themselves and sing to their hearts content
and said pearl has been teased for some time now as a sort of structural art installation
with moving tiles it all seems very abstract to us at the moment but it does exist in the real world
and will likely feature into the ship's roster of entertainment when you're ready to book your Icon
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more defined meanwhile is Pearl Cafe which is a fine example of how the ship will better emphasize
its surroundings in what looks to take the place of Cafe Promenade on previous Oasis class ships
1400 Lobby Bar will be another scenic venue with a lovely al fresco element
while point and feather will continue with its classic traditions
and sorrentos will be along for the ride as well hopefully with
better pizzas than Royal's usual mediocre pies
on Deck 6 dueling pianos will be new to the line also newly accessible
from an upper pedestrian level of the royal promenade and schooner bar will
additionally be reprised towards the stern will again be the popular playmakers sports
bar and arcade as well as the newly located kids and teens facilities
looking closer at Dueling Pianos the venue appears quite lively and will
no doubt entice plenty of sing-alongs as well as audience suggestions for songs to be performed
and also not to be forgotten is the return of the attic for stand-up comedy sets as an
appropriate pairing to the live pianos I'm happy to see the nautical Schooner bar still holding
strong to the latest Royal Caribbean ship although potentially less model adorned here's hoping the
scale sailing ships still make a showing boleros will also be a favorite to be carried forward with
its live music and dance floor and Playmakers will resemble the rest of the fleet's hometown
sports bar vibe with tasty bites and brews to match interesting this time is the location of
adventure ocean much lower in the ship instead of up high the same of which is true for the teen's
only space both of which you'll see are there because of their proximity to a new neighborhood
on Icon not only does deck 7 highlight a new interior plus stateroom category but also the
new Surfside instead of the boardwalk on the Oasis class ships here is a new neighborhood
dedicated to families including Splashway Bay and the new Water's Edge plus the expansive
three-story ultimate family townhouse and fear not because the aqua theater formerly located
here has been repositioned as you'll soon see but for now take a look at this super neat ultimate
family townhouse with direct access to Surfside as in such previous suites the new 1772 square
foot variety will have outstanding wraparound views as well as its own spiral dry slide and
room for up to 8 occupants with VIP perks in lots of bedrooms bathrooms and certainly play areas
and this one can now be seen as under construction at the shipyard available to all families on Icon
will naturally be aforementioned Water's Edge which is a sort of infinity pool the Splash
Away Bay kiddie water park and the lemon post bar for adult and child friendly beverages
a sea themed carousel will also be featured as is currently being play tested but apparently
there will be no Johnny Rockets this time around instead going with the Surfside Eatery Buffet
bites like burgers and popcorn chicken
and definitely its very own arcade
accommodations overlooking the neighborhood will also include the new Surfside family
suite capable of sleeping two adults and two kids in a 269 square foot
stateroom with fun nooks and crannies and a 53 square foot courtyard balcony
or family infinite balcony staterooms will be the first to show infinite style verandas
carried over again from Celebrity Cruises for seating that goes all the way to the edge
plus family-friendly split bathrooms originally introduced to cruising by
Royal Caribbean's mousy competitor and then a cool bunk bedroom behind
meanwhile returning to said interior plus cabins will be an expanded iteration
with larger closet storage as part of its 157 square feet
will be a new take on the line's famed Central Park including an Empire Supper Club newly located
Izumi Hibachi and Sushi fresh Bubbles champagne bar parkside Lou's Jazz 'n Blues and more
the open air Central Park complete with lush foliage will look much the same as it has before
but with inward facing infinite balconies above and even the pearl emerging in the space
all new will also be the Empire Supper Club displaying timeless New York charm and pairing
a three-piece band with eight courses of upscale American Cuisine like caviar or wagyu
chops grill the line's classic steakhouse will of course be another dining option
off Central Park as before as well as the returning trellis bar
but new to the neighborhood will be what is now being called Izumi in
the park for a sit-down experience as well as all-day takeaway items
Park Cafe will still be a complimentary option even into the evenings with tapas
and Bubbles will be a champagne bar for the first time along Central Park
also in this neighborhood Lou's Jazz 'n Blues will feature even more great
live music that is sure to spill into the park itself and who doesn't love a great live combo
next jumping up to deck 15 is where things only continue to develop
with the new Aquadome neighborhood and the repositioned Aqua theater it's own food Hall
and the start of the chill island resort style pool decks
and The Hideaway yet another neighborhoods suspended high over the stern I'm particularly excited to
see that the Aquadome being climate controlled this time around versus solariums in the past
looks to be one of the greatest ever observation lounges
with fun looking seating pods perched up high
and even viewports in the aqua theater tank
all of which is being installed as we speak
and how cool is the new Aquatheater with a central waterfall oculus
and another instance of in the round seating and uninterrupted
sight lines to incredible aerialists divers and synchronized swimmers
that tubular waterfall is already testing nicely
and the theater itself is nearing completion to soon stage awesome new aqua shows
also featured within the Aquadome neighborhood is the new rye and bean for traditional coffees and even
coffee-based cocktails and Aquadome Market will be the line's first ever food hall with five stalls
featuring Mediterranean Asian sweet and savory crepes specialty mac and cheese and sandwiches
and salads celebration table at the Aquadome will additionally be a reservable 12-seat VIP
venue with varied menus for special occasions and turning to chill island is another really
neat carryover from Celebrity Cruises in the form of an asymmetrical deck design like first
at the cove pool where a cantilevered plunge variety will hang off the side
of the ship for spectacular views or the more traditional royal bay pool on the opposite side
and The Hideaway is its own neighborhood at the back of the ship with the first suspended infinity
pool at sea with as much happening above it as you'll see from thrill Island I only hope there
isn't an excessive amount of noise pollution here time of course will tell in either case
that does make for one heck of a sunset view up a level on Deck 16 are ocean view panoramic suites
as another new category plus swim and tonic is a unique swim-up bar at sea that is also part
of chill island and the first parts of thrill island such as the Crown's Edge ropes course
and the tamer by comparison lost dunes mini golf course swim and tonic will definitely be
the place to beat the heat with a drink in hand while wading in cooling waters or alternatively
the toastier whirlpool it definitely makes for an interesting architectural element as well with
so many areas overlooking Central Park below but perhaps the most striking example of just hanging
out there is Crown's Edge where Icon's ropes course will wrap around the oversized Crown and
Anchor logo before the floor drops out and the course becomes a bit of a roller coaster ride
as seen here in full-scale testing or in more traditional Royal Caribbean
fashion adrenaline peak will be the line's popular inclusion of a rock climbing wall
just below from which will be base camp for bites and beverages in between adventures
as well as desserted a fun play on words there for specialty topped off milkshake creations
and miniature golf will return as a calmer alternative to the high adrenaline activities
private accommodations wise on this level will also be ocean view panoramic suites which actually
will sit behind the Aquadome itself for unique floor-to-ceiling views upwards of 440 square
feet in size similarly available elsewhere will be panoramic ocean view staterooms with
comparable views but a smaller 258 square foot area and not unlike the family variety shown
before are smaller infinite ocean view balcony staterooms for regular double occupancy but with
the same welcome riverboat-like windows that open to become a makeshift veranda railing
and even the cabins are all in full production along an assembly line of construction for the
bathroom modules and more before being swung into place with furnishings already installed
to then slide on board their Icon of the Seas home meanwhile deck 17 is where the suite guest
exclusive Coastal Kitchen restaurant is found as well as even more of the largest
accommodations on board there's also the cloud 17 portion of chill Island just for adults the pool
does look mighty inviting especially with its own lime and coconut bar ready to serve drinks
but even more amazing are the icon loft suites that will be privately available to passengers
measuring it at 838 square feet there sure is
a lot of vaulted space here to go around for up to four guests
or another category of suites located off the back of the ship are sunset corner suites
ranging from 380 to 480 square feet in size and offering such promised vistas as these
and speaking of the restaurant only for suite guests Coastal
Kitchen will be enhanced with its own unique views
like those of the central Aqua theater and its performances
perhaps for another type of dinner show if the timing is just right
I for one would sure love to dine in here how about you finishing up collectively
with decks 18 19 and 20 is also the grove suite sun deck the largest royal loft suite on board
and extension of the suite sun deck and last but certainly not least the
seriously impressive Category 6 water park of thrill Island
this flyover shows not only how some of the staterooms and suites will be
positioned behind the glass of the Aquadome but also the grove suite sun deck itself
complete with a lovely balance of sunbathing space and sheltered seclusion
and of course it's own pool
but surprisingly not hot tubs
at least from what we can see rendered here
but perhaps that's because the royal loft suite
has its own whirlpool as part of its wraparound balcony deck
among its two levels which amount to 2088 square feet worth of space for up to six guests
including an upper master bedroom and seating perch that sit above a massive
living and dining room with even its own piano yeah that uh that will do just nicely I think
and rounding out everything we've already seen is the visually busy yes but nonetheless awesome
Category 6 water park where a Royal Caribbean favorite flowrider will be included as well as a
whopping six water slides in this sinuous display of vibrant color will be pressure drop's 66
degree inclined open free-flow slide frightening bolt the tallest drop slide at sea at 46 feet
tall storm surge and hurricane hunter family raft slides and storm chasers pair of mat racing slides
plus there will even be a sports court up here for basketball and more
and what's amazing is that all of this will be on a cruise ship
as is currently under construction putting all the details into place and testing each
and every element from signage and said rafts to drink carts and other oversized
props I for one cannot wait to see all of this once it actually sets sail
I mean just look at everything that is going on in this one image alone
as all the activities stretch from day into night soon we'll all have
the opportunity to board this behemoth of the seas I'm still waiting for Royal Caribbean to actually
call one of them that by the way but at least this first one in the class is called Icon of the Seas
how about you are you planning a cruise vacation on the next big thing at sea
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