Icon of the Seas: what kind of ship, characteristics, interesting facts

Icon of the Seas is a new liner, which is designed and built for the cruise company Royal Caribbean International. It is one of the largest and most technologically advanced cruise ships in the world. It offers passengers a unique level of comfort and entertainment.

This ship set sail on its maiden seven-day voyage on January 27, 2024. It started its route to the islands of the Caribbean Sea. Icon of the Seas sailed from Florida, from the port of Miami. Ticket prices are high. For a seven-day tour on a unique liner will have to give about 2000 dollars. And during holiday periods, tickets will cost 5000 dollars.

Icon of the Seas: what kind of ship is it?

Characteristics of the ship Icon of the Seas:

• Icon of the Seas accommodates more than 7,000 passengers.
• The ship uses environmentally friendly fuel - liquefied natural gas (LNG). This makes it one of the most environmentally friendly ships in the world.
• The design of Icon of the Seas is ultra-modern - with many glass structures and open spaces for passengers to enjoy the views of the sea.
• There are over 20 different types of staterooms on board, including exclusive multi-level suites with floor-to-ceiling windows.
• Icon of the Seas is equipped with innovative systems for passenger safety and comfort.
• The ship has a wide selection of restaurants and bars, including gourmet dining and themed areas.
• Multi-level water parks, amusement rides, theaters and even artificial surf breakwaters are available to entertain guests.
• Icon of the Seas has one of the largest observation decks on the rooftop, which will allow passengers to stargaze on the high seas.
• The liner will be equipped with one of the largest fitness centers at sea with a variety of areas for workouts and sports. The ship has many relaxation areas with gardens, pools and spas so that everyone will find a place to suit their taste.

Interesting facts about Icon of the Seas

What's unusual about the Icon of the Seas ship:

• It is one of the first cruise ships to have a full-fledged neighborhood with parks and green spaces that mimic a real cityscape.
• The ship has a record length of 365 meters. It is 100 meters longer than the Titanic. And even exceeds the length of the largest aircraft carrier of the U.S. Navy, which is 333 meters.
• This ship was built in Finland and cost almost 2 billion dollars.
• The Icon of the Seas features the largest ice arena ever placed on a ship.
• Tourists are entertained by 50 entertainers, including musicians and comedians.
• A dog named Rover lives on board.
• The length of cables for power supply on the ship is 14 kilometers.
• Icon of the Seas is equipped with many innovative technologies, such as a hybrid engine running on biofuel, water purification systems and many other environmentally friendly solutions.

The development and construction of Icon of the Seas is the result of years of work by engineers and designers. They have created not just a cruise ship, but an entire floating city with an unrivaled level of comfort and entertainment for passengers of all ages.