Icon of the Seas
Royal Caribbean · Icon of the Seas · Eastern Caribbean
Typically 7 nights · Common departure: Miami, USA
Representative itinerary — dates and stops shown are illustrative, not one specific booked sailing.
The newest and largest ship in the fleet, built around a full waterpark and a private-island beach day — a premium pick for families who want the ship itself to be the destination.
Why choose this cruise
Best for
Ship Activities · Family · Waterpark
Why it fits
- ✓ Largest waterpark at sea, 6 record-breaking slides
- ✓ Dedicated neighborhoods for teens, families and adults
- ✓ Private island beach day included
Experience tags
Typical route
Ports, order and duration can vary by sailing.
Route Intelligence
Eastern Caribbean
Best For
First-time Caribbean cruisers · Beaches · Shorter, well-rounded port days
Route Highlights
Basseterre, St. Kitts · Perfect Day at CocoCay
Compare Caribbean routesView route details ▾Hide route details ▴
A genuine multi-island Eastern Caribbean route from Port Canaveral, mixing St. Kitts and Charlotte Amalie (St. Thomas) with a Perfect Day private-island stop.
Why This Route Stands Out
- • Stops at St. Kitts and Charlotte Amalie, USVI
- • Includes a Perfect Day at CocoCay private-island day
Representative route — ports, order and duration can vary by sailing.
Food & Dining
Food Strength
VERY GOOD
One of this ship's strengths.
Strong overall reputation for food, though details vary by ship.
How we rate food ▾
Food Strength is an editorial comparison across cruise ships generally — not just within this cruise line.
This dining assessment reflects broader Royal Caribbean patterns where ship-specific evidence is limited. Individual venues and experiences vary by ship.
Ship Experience
The largest and newest ship in the fleet — built around distinct 'neighborhoods' so a waterpark day, a quiet adults-only pool day, and a family day all feel like different ships.
Entertainment
- AquaDome with aerial/water shows
- Royal Promenade
- Surfside family neighborhood
Family facilities
- Surfside neighborhood built for families with young kids
- Splash-pad areas
Adults-only areas
- Hideaway (adults-only pool deck)
Spa & wellness
- Spa
Best suited for
- Families
- First-time cruisers
- Ship-focused vacations
Ports & Experiences
The main experiences this itinerary is built around.
What's Included
Included
- ✓ Accommodation
- ✓ Main Dining Room
- ✓ Included buffet venues (Park Café, Sorrento's Pizza)
- ✓ Standard entertainment across neighborhoods
- ✓ Kids' club (Surfside neighborhood)
- ✓ Pools and Thrill Island waterpark access
Usually extra
- + Alcoholic drinks
- + Specialty dining (Wonderland, Hooked Seafood, etc.)
- + Shore excursions
- + Wi-Fi
- + Gratuities
- + Hideaway adults-only pool cabanas
Reviews & Traveler Perspective
First-hand experience
No first-hand report for this sailing yet.
Traveler Ratings
No traveler ratings yet — be the first.
What’s included
Includes accommodation, main dining room, included buffet venues (park café, sorrento's pizza) and more — full breakdown below.
Recent fare benchmark
US$1,270 pp
Median of 1 comparable sailing
Planning reference · Not a live fare
Current pricing on CruiseDirect · paid affiliate link · Galythia may earn a commission
