The world's largest cruise ship named "Icon Of The Seas" sets sail in January 2024.
It will carry 5610 passengers and 2350 crew members.
It's 5 times larger and heavier than the Titanic, weighing 250,800 tons, while the Titanic weighed 50,210 tons.
It has 19 floors with more than 40 bars, restaurants and bowling alleys; it will have 6 slides, 7 swimming pools and 9 hot tubs.
It promises more than 40 ways to dine, drink and entertain, many of them included in the cruise fare.
Each ticket costs $1900 and up to $5K.
Named Category 6, it’ll feature six record-breaking water slides, but guests who want a more leisurely experience can also relax in the boat’s seven pools and nine whirlpools
In June 2023, the vessel began the first phase of sea trials.
There are 28 different types of accommodation on board of the ship. Its Royal Loft Suite has two bedrooms, a dining area, a terrace with hot tub, and a living room with a baby grand piano.
Finnish line:
The Icon has been under construction at a shipyard at Meyer Turku shipyard, one of Europe's leading shipbuilders, in Turku, Finland.
Waterpark
The boat will be home to the largest waterpark at sea.
Central Park
Central Park, an outdoor relaxation zone on board the ship, is a staple neighborhood on Royal Caribbean cruise liners.
Icon of the Seas will sail seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean vacations from Miami all year round. Every sailing will include a visit to Perfect Day at CocoCay, Royal Caribbean’s award-winning private island destination, as well as its new expansion, Hideaway Beach.
Thrill Island
The waterpark isn't the only attraction on Icon's "Thrill Island" adventure zone, which will also offer a rock-climbing wall, mini golf course and "Crown's Edge," where passengers will be invited to walk out over the ocean wearing a safety harness.
Aquadome
The giant glass structure above the front of the ship is intended as a tranquil place to enjoy wraparound ocean views. In the evening it'll be used as an entertainment venue.
Abundance of choice
There are more than 40 ways to dine, drink and be entertained on the Icon of the Seas.
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