Today, Royal Caribbean International’s Icon of the Seas took center stage as it arrived in Miami for the first time. The first-of-its-kind combination of the best of every vacation was welcomed with air, land, and sea fanfare ahead of its official debut on Jan. 27.
Icon of the Seas Arrives In Miami
Counting down to the start of a new era of vacations, residents and Royal Caribbean fans, executives, and employees were on hand as the first to see Miami’s newest resident. Icon arrived at PortMiami in style, with celebratory fireboat salutes, banner planes in flight, and a community celebration at Pérez Art Museum to mark the new vacation’s first appearance of many to come in the Magic City. With the introduction of the world’s best family vacation less than 20 days away, Icon will continue making its final preparations in Miami ahead of an iconic naming celebration and first cruise.
The largest Cruise Ship In the World
In store on Icon is an all-encompassing lineup of experiences that combines the best of every vacation – from the beach retreat to the resort escape and the theme park adventure – making the first-of-its-kind adventure the way to get away for every type of family and vacationer. Across eight neighborhoods that are destinations in and of themselves are firsts and next-level favorites for everyone day and night, including adrenaline-pumping thrills like six record-breaking waterslides at Category 6 and the Crown’s Edge experience at 154 feet above the ocean and unrivaled ways to chill with seven pools – one for every day of the week – like the first suspended infinity pool at sea. The game-changing experiences include a stay-all-day neighborhood designed for families with young kids; more than 40 restaurants, bars, and lounges; deck-defying entertainment across air, ice, water, and theater; and more.
Eastern or Western Caribbean Cruises
Starting Jan. 27, vacationers can get away on Icon and island hop in the tropics at any time of the year. Each 7-night Eastern or Western Caribbean adventure from Miami features idyllic destinations in the Caribbean and an unmatched day of thrill and chill at Royal Caribbean’s award-winning private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas. Plus, dialing up the perfect on Perfect Day in January 2024 is the private island’s first adults-only escape, Hideaway Beach, an all-day experience complete with a private beach and pools, new dedicated spots for drinks and bites, exclusive cabanas, live music, and more.
For more details about Icon, including vacations now open to book, vacationers can visit Royal Caribbean’s website. Travelers can also follow the story behind creating the new vacation by watching the “Making an Icon” web series here.
For additional information or to make reservations, vacationers can call their travel advisor, visit RoyalCaribbean.com, or call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN.
