Royal Caribbean's Icon Class

Icon Class ships are arranged around eight themed neighbourhoods, each with its own atmosphere and reasons to return. The Royal Promenade and Central Park bring together shopping, dining and live music, while Surfside is designed for young families. Thrill Island is home to the biggest attractions, Chill Island spreads pools and sun decks across several levels, and The Hideaway creates an adults-only beach-club setting. The AquaDome combines panoramic views with dining and entertainment, while the Suite Neighbourhood provides private spaces for eligible suite guests.

Surfside is Royal Caribbean’s first neighbourhood created specifically for young families, placing pools, play, dining and accommodation close together. Children can splash through colourful water features, ride the carousel and enjoy age-appropriate activities, while adults relax at Water’s Edge Pool with views across the stern. Surfside Eatery and Surfside Bites make family mealtimes easier, and nearby Surfside Family Suites and the Ultimate Family Townhouse allow guests to stay close to the action. Exact venues and features vary between Icon Class ships.

Category 6 turns the top deck into the largest waterpark at sea, with six slides ranging from racing experiences to dramatic drops and family raft rides. Icon Class favourites include Frightening Bolt, the tallest waterslide at sea, and Pressure Drop, the first open free-fall slide on a cruise ship. Storm Chasers lets guests race side by side, while raft slides create thrills that families and friends can share. The exact line-up evolves across the class, with Hero of the Seas introducing further new slides when she joins the fleet in 2027.

The AquaDome is one of the defining spaces of Icon Class, combining wraparound ocean views, a towering waterfall, relaxed daytime dining and spectacular entertainment after dark. The AquaTheater beneath the dome hosts aquatic and aerial productions created around high-diving performers, robotics and changing water effects. Nearby, the AquaDome Market offers casual food stands and The Overlook provides a quieter panoramic lounge. Absolute Zero adds a second purpose-built entertainment venue, presenting professional ice shows in Royal Caribbean’s largest ice arena at sea.

Icon Class ships offer an extensive mix of included and speciality dining, with more than 20 choices aboard Icon of the Seas and 28 venues announced for Legend and Hero of the Seas. Complimentary favourites include the Main Dining Room, Windjammer, Sorrento’s, Pearl Café, AquaDome Market and Surfside Eatery. Speciality choices range from Chops Grille and Izumi Hibachi & Sushi to immersive concepts such as Royal Railway and supper clubs with live entertainment. Exact venues differ by ship, giving each member of the class its own culinary identity.

Accommodation aboard Icon Class is designed for couples, families and multigenerational groups, with Interior, Ocean View and Balcony staterooms alongside an extensive Royal Suite Class collection. Family Infinite Ocean View Balcony rooms include a separate children’s bunk area, while Surfside Family Suites overlook the dedicated family neighbourhood. Spacious Infinite Balcony rooms bring the sea closer at the touch of a button, and Panoramic and Sunset suites maximise the views. At the top of the range, the three-storey Ultimate Family Townhouse combines an in-suite slide, cinema, hot tub and direct Surfside access.