Royal Caribbean International’s Icon of the Seas took centre stage yesterday as it arrived in Miami for the first time, ahead of its official debut on January 27.
Local residents and Royal Caribbean fans, executives and employees were on hand as the first to see Miami’s newest resident. Icon arrived to PortMiami in style, with celebratory fireboat salutes, banner planes in flight and a community celebration at Pérez Art Museum to mark the ship’s first appearance of many to come in the Magic City.
With the introduction of what Royal Caribbean calls “the world’s best family vacation” less than 20 days away, Icon will continue making its final preparations in Miami ahead of its naming celebration and first cruise.
There's a whole lot of fun packed onto one ship. (Photo Credit: Royal Caribbean)
In store on Icon is an all-encompassing lineup of experiences that combines elements of diverse vacations – from the beach retreat to the resort escape and the theme park adventure.
Across Icon’s eight neighbourhoods guests will discover firsts and next-level favourites, 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 unrivalled ways to chill with seven pools – one for every day of the week – like the first suspended infinity pool at sea.
Icon experiences also include a stay-all-day neighbourhood designed for families with young kids, more than 40 restaurants, bars and lounges; deck-defying entertainment across air, ice, water and theatre; and more.
TravelPulse Canada toured Icon early last year at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Finland. (Photo Credit: Bruce Parkinson)
TravelPulse Canada’s Bruce Parkinson will be aboard Icon of the Seas from January 23-26, bringing coverage of the new vessel and the naming ceremony featuring ship godfather and soccer icon Lionel Messi.
Starting January 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, enhancing the experience 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.
You can follow the story behind creating Icon of the Seas by watching the “Making an Icon” web series here.
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