In January 2024, Royal Caribbean International celebrated a momentous occasion with the inaugural sailing of the highly anticipated Icon of the Seas from Miami. This groundbreaking vessel not only set a new standard of vacation innovation within the cruise industry but revolutionized the company’s position as a leader in the travel industry overall.
Seven years in the making, Icon of the Seas is a sprawling engineering marvel, breaking numerous records with its onboard attractions, food scene, entertainment, and staterooms. Among its outstanding offerings, it is home to seven pools – one for every day of the week, six adrenaline-amping waterslides, and the biggest ice arena ever.
Royal Caribbean Group President and CEO, Jason Liberty, emphasized the significance of Icon of the Seas in the company’s ongoing commitment to delivering the best vacations responsibly. “It is the start of a new era of vacations, and we’re excited to see tens of millions of families and friends make their mark with memories they create together and on their own adventures without compromise.”
Icon of the Seas stands as a testament to the Royal Caribbean Group’s commitment to innovating the ultimate vacation experience and turning the vacation of a lifetime into a lifetime of vacations.
World-renowned sports icon Lionel Messi debuted the all-new Icon of the Seas at a standout naming celebration in Miami. As The Icon of Icon, Messi bestowed safekeeping on the first-of-its-kind combination of the best of every vacation, its crew and the millions of families who will make memories on Icon for years to come.
Travelers can follow the story behind creating this incredible ship by watching the “Making an Icon” web series.
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More exciting additions to the Royal Caribbean Group fleet across all its brands are planned as the company continues to innovate and inspire.
