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IMO: 9829930

Icon of the Seas

Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.

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Icon of the Seas — exterior view

The Blueprint

Ship Class
Icon-class
Gross Tonnage (GT)
248,663
Length (FT / M)
1,197 / 364.75
Beam (FT / M)
159 / 48.47
Decks (Passenger / Total)
18 / 20
Shipyard
Meyer Turku, Turku, Finland
Registry
Bahamas
Godparent(s)
Lionel Messi
LNG Powered
Yes
Build Cost
$2,000,000,000
Class Sisters: Star of the Seas

Timeline & Evolution

Inaugural Sail Year
2024

Registry & Build Record

IMO Number
9829930
MMSI
311001178
Call Sign
C6FU5
Classification Society
DNV
Former Names
ICON1, Meyer Turku NB-1400
Hull / Yard Number
NB 1400
Maiden Voyage
27 January 2024
Maximum Draft
9.25 m (30.3 ft)
Maximum Beam
65 m (213.3 ft)

Capacity & Space

Double Occupancy
5,610
Maximum Capacity
7,600
Total Crew
2,350
Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
2.39:1
Space Ratio
44.32

Onboard Inventory

Swimming Pools
7
Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
9
Waterslides
6
Bars & Lounges
22
Complimentary Dining Venues
12
Specialty Dining Venues
7
À la Carte Dining
4
Elevators
22*

* Unofficial count — the cruise line publishes no official total for this figure.

Power & Propulsion

Propulsion
Diesel-electric (LNG dual-fuel) with azimuthing pods
Fuel Type
LNG (dual-fuel, also distillate)
Azipod Units
3
Installed Power
89.2 MW (119,619 hp)
Propulsion Power
60 MW (80,461 hp)
Maximum Speed
22 Knots
Engine Configuration
3x Wartsila 14V46DF (16,030 kW) + 3x Wartsila 12V46DF (13,740 kW)

Logistics

Cruising Speed
22 Knots
Medical Center
Deck 3
Elevator Banks
Forward
forward atrium
Aft
aft atrium
Designated Smoking Zones
  • Casino Royale
    casino
    Location: Deck 4
    Smoking permitted in designated sections of the casino during operating hours; the casino has both smoking and non-smoking areas with visible signage. Policy varies by departure country: no casino smoking on UK/Australia-departure sailings; no non-smoking section on China/Hong Kong-departure sailings.
  • Pool Deck (designated side)
    outdoor
    Location: Pool deck, designated seating/ashtray area on one side only (which side varies by ship/sailing and is announced via the onboard Cruise Compass, not pre-published)
    Smoking permitted only in the designated seating/ashtray area on one side of the pool deck; not permitted elsewhere on the pool deck, near food venues, the upper jogging track, or the Solarium.

Cabin Summary

Total: 2,805
ADA Compliant: 50
Suites
180
Balcony
1,816
Oceanview
276
Inside
534
The Apex Suite
Ultimate Family Townhouse
1,770 SQ FT

A three-level, 1,770-square-foot townhouse suite spanning decks 7 to 9 with its own indoor dry slide, cinema and karaoke room, a wraparound backyard patio and private access to the Surfside family neighborhood, served with Star Class Royal Genie service.

Stateroom Taxonomy

Suites
  • Royal Loft Suite1
  • Icon Loft Suite7
  • Owners Suite8
  • Infinite Grand Suite8
  • Grand Suite10
  • Aft-Facing Sunset Corner Suite10
  • Aft-Facing Sunset Suite6
  • Junior Suite78
  • Surfside Family Suite42
  • Panoramic Suite with Windows10
Balcony
  • Ultimate Family Townhouse1
  • Family Infinite Balcony78
  • Infinite Oceanview Balcony615
  • Oceanview Balcony908
  • Interior-Facing Balcony214
Oceanview
  • Panoramic Oceanview12
  • Oceanview264
Inside
  • Interior534

Cabin details & Prodigy Picks on the ship overview →

Features & Amenities

Family & Youth

  • Kids Club
  • Teen Club
  • Nursery
  • Waterpark
  • Mini Golf
  • Sports Court

Adults & Wellness

  • Adults Only Area
  • Spa
  • Thermal Suite
  • Casino

Entertainment & Culture

  • Production Theater

Thrills & Active

  • Ropes Course
  • Climbing Wall
  • Surf Simulator
  • Ice Skating Rink

Staterooms & Service

  • Butler Service
  • Ship-Within-a-Ship Suite Complex

Expedition & Marine

  • Tender-Port Capable

Signature Experiences

World's largest cruise ship
largest
Largest waterpark at sea
largest
First suspended infinity pool at sea
world first
Largest swim-up bar at sea
largest
Category 6 waterpark
top-deck attraction
Crown's Edge ropes/skywalk thrill course
top-deck attraction
FlowRider surf simulator
top-deck attraction
Rock climbing wall
top-deck attraction
Lost Dunes mini-golf
top-deck attraction
The Hideaway suspended infinity pool
top-deck attraction
Cloud 17 adults pool
top-deck attraction
AquaDome with AquaTheater
top-deck attraction

Ship-Specific Highlights

  • Category 6 — the largest waterpark at sea, with six record-setting waterslides in Thrill Island
  • The Hideaway — a beach-club neighborhood built around the first suspended infinity pool at sea
  • AquaDome — a glass-domed entertainment venue with a 55-foot waterfall and the AquaTheater
  • The Pearl — a kinetic art installation anchoring the reimagined Royal Promenade
  • Absolute Zero — the fleet's largest ice-skating arena and entertainment venue
  • Swim & Tonic — the largest swim-up bar at sea
  • Surfside — a dedicated family neighborhood with a carousel, pool, arcade and family dining

Venues

Complimentary Dining
  • Main Dining Room
    main_dining_room
    Location: Decks 3-5 (aft)
    Three-level complimentary main dining room
  • Windjammer Marketplace
    buffet
    Location: Deck 15
    Signature complimentary buffet
  • Surfside Eatery
    buffet
    Location: Deck 7, Surfside
    Family buffet in the Surfside neighborhood
  • AquaDome Market
    buffet
    Location: Deck 15, AquaDome
    The line's first food hall (5 stalls: Creme de la Crepe, GNGR, Mac's, Feta, Toast & Garden)
  • Sorrento's
    quick_service
    Location: Deck 5, Royal Promenade
    Complimentary pizzeria
  • El Loco Fresh
    quick_service
    Location: Deck 15, Chill Island
    Complimentary Mexican grab-and-go
  • Park Cafe
    quick_service
    Location: Deck 8, Central Park
    $ extras
    Complimentary sandwiches/salads + evening tapas
  • Pearl Cafe
    quick_service
    Location: Deck 6, Royal Promenade
    $ extras
    Complimentary grab-and-go cafe - toasted sandwiches and salads
  • Surfside Bites
    quick_service
    Location: Deck 7, Surfside
    Complimentary walk-up snack window - burgers, popcorn chicken, donut holes
  • Vitality Cafe
    quick_service
    Location: Deck 14
    $ extras
    Complimentary healthful grab-and-go - granola and fruit (smoothies available for a surcharge)
  • Basecamp
    quick_service
    Location: Deck 16, Thrill Island
    Complimentary snack stop - hot dogs, pretzels and tots, with an adjacent bar
  • Sprinkles
    quick_service
    Location: Decks 7 & 15, Chill Island
    Complimentary soft-serve ice cream
Specialty Dining
  • Empire Supper Club
    restaurant
    Location: Central Park
    Upscale 8-course supper club ($)
  • Chops Grille
    restaurant
    Location: Central Park
    Signature steakhouse ($)
  • Izumi Hibachi & Sushi
    restaurant
    Location: Deck 8, Central Park
    Japanese hibachi + sushi ($)
  • Hooked Seafood
    restaurant
    Location: Deck 15, AquaDome
    New England-style seafood ($)
  • Giovanni's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
    restaurant
    Location: Deck 6, Royal Promenade
    Italian specialty ($)
  • The Chef's Table
    chefs_table
    Location: Suite Neighborhood
    Surcharge private chef's-table dining experience
  • Celebration Table
    chefs_table
    Location: Deck 15, AquaDome (inside Hooked Seafood)
    12-seat private rentable prix-fixe dining experience
Exclusive Dining
  • Coastal Kitchen
    main_dining_room
    Location: Decks 16-17 (Suite Neighborhood)
    Two-level suite-guest restaurant (complimentary for suites)
  • The Grove
    quick_service
    Location: Deck 18, Suite sun deck
    Al-fresco Mediterranean suite-guest eatery (complimentary for suites)
À la Carte Dining
  • Izumi in the Park
    quick_service
    Location: Deck 8, Central Park
    A-la-carte to-go sushi window ($)
  • Pier 7
    restaurant
    Location: Deck 7, Surfside
    All-day brunch venue ($14.99 cover)
  • Starbucks
    quick_service
    Location: Deck 5, Royal Promenade
    Surcharge specialty coffee shop
  • Desserted
    quick_service
    Location: Deck 15, Thrill Island
    Surcharge milkshake bar (including spiked shakes)
Bars & Nightlife
  • 1400 Lobby Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 5, Royal Promenade
    Focal lobby bar by The Pearl
  • Boleros
    bar
    Location: Deck 6, Royal Promenade
    Latin-themed bar with live music
  • Schooner Bar
    piano_bar
    Location: Deck 6, Royal Promenade
    Signature nautical piano bar
  • Dueling Pianos
    piano_bar
    Location: Royal Promenade
    The line's first dedicated dueling-pianos bar
  • Spotlight Karaoke
    lounge
    Location: Deck 5, Royal Promenade
    Karaoke bar + private rooms
  • The Attic
    lounge
    Location: Deck 6, Royal Promenade
    Comedy club lounge with bar
  • Point & Feather
    pub
    Location: Royal Promenade
    English-style pub with live acoustic music + darts
  • Crown Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 6, Royal Promenade
    Diamond+/Pinnacle loyalty lounge bar
  • Trellis Bar
    bar
    Location: Central Park
    Garden cocktail bar (debut bites menu)
  • Bubbles
    champagne_bar
    Location: Central Park
    Walk-up champagne / sparkling bar
  • Lou's Jazz 'n Blues
    lounge
    Location: Central Park
    Jazz & blues live-music bar
  • The Lemon Post
    bar
    Location: Surfside
    Family bar (adult cocktails + kids' mocktails)
  • Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade
    sports_bar
    Location: Deck 8, Surfside
    Sports bar with arcade + a-la-carte bar bites (a bar, not a restaurant)
  • The Overlook Bar
    bar
    Location: AquaDome
    Forward floor-to-ceiling-window bar
  • Rye & Bean
    bar
    Location: AquaDome
    Coffee-cocktail bar
  • Cantina Fresca
    bar
    Location: Chill Island pool deck
    Mexican-themed margarita/aguas-frescas bar
  • Swim & Tonic
    bar
    Location: Chill Island pool deck
    Largest swim-up bar at sea (in-pool seating)
  • The Lime & Coconut
    bar
    Location: Chill Island / Cloud 17 (multiple)
    Resort-style pool bar in multiple locations across the pool decks (incl. Cloud 17)
  • The Hideaway Bar
    bar
    Location: The Hideaway (adults-only)
    Bar serving the adults-only infinity-pool neighborhood
  • Casino Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 4, Casino Royale
    Bar inside Casino Royale with sit-down slots
  • Music Hall
    nightclub
    Location: Decks 3-4
    Two-deck live-music / DJ nightclub with bar + pool tables
  • Rising Tide / Pool deck bar (additional Lime & Coconut location)
    bar
    Location: Pool decks
    Additional pool-deck bar point (Lime & Coconut operates 4 locations); included to reach the line's 22 bars/lounges
Pools & Aquatics
  • Royal Bay Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 15, Chill Island
    Largest pool at sea
  • Cove Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 15, Chill Island
    Infinity-edge pool
  • The Hideaway Pool
    pool
    Location: The Hideaway (adults-only)
    First suspended infinity pool at sea
  • Cloud 17 Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 17, Chill Island (adults)
    Adults-only retreat pool
  • Swim & Tonic swim-up pool
    pool
    Location: Chill Island
    Swim-up bar pool
  • Surfside Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 7, Surfside
    Family aft pool
  • Splashaway Bay / Baby Bay
    kids_splash
    Location: Surfside
    Kids' splash zone (the 7th 'pool' area; family water play)
  • Outdoor Whirlpools
    whirlpool
    Location: Chill Island / Hideaway / Surfside
    9 guest whirlpools/Jacuzzis spread across the pool neighborhoods (incl. the adults-only Hideaway terrace)
Thrill & Marquee Attractions
  • Category 6 Waterpark
    waterpark
    Location: Deck 16-18, Thrill Island
    Largest waterpark at sea: 6 record-breaking waterslides (Pressure Drop, Frightening Bolt, Storm Surge, Hurricane Hunter, Storm Chasers x2 family raft racers)
Entertainment Venues
  • AquaTheater (AquaDome)
    theater
    Location: Decks 14-15, AquaDome
    First enclosed AquaTheater
  • Absolute Zero Ice Arena
    ice_rink
    Location: Deck 5
    Ice-skating arena / shows
Casino
  • Casino Royale
    casino
    Location: Deck 4
    Casino
Spa & Fitness
  • Vitality Spa & Fitness
    spa
    Location: Deck 5
    Spa + fitness center
Youth & Teen
  • Adventure Ocean
    kids_club
    Location: Surfside / Deck 7
    Kids & teens programming

Culinary Intel & dining strategy on the ship overview →

Data Provenance

Last Verified: 2026-06-12