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TABLE ICON OF THE SEAS 01 CRUISE OTLOOK & FORECASTS 28 CRUISE TRENDS 46 NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE 58 CARNIVAL CRUISE 71 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 83
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TABLE Introduction 01 Mission & Vision 02 History 03 Key Features 04 Thrills 07 Chill 11 Wows 12 Dine 14 Deck Plan 17 Pillars of Icon 18 Interior 19 Exterior 20 Rooms 21 Reference 24
Get to know the amazing team behind this magazine. Each member brings unique skills and passion. AGBAYANI, KRISTINE C. CARIASO, CLARISE LOU B. INDAB, FRITZ RENSON I. MALBAS, REYL S. 3
icon of the seas The Icon of the Seas is a Royal Caribbean International cruise ship, the first of the Icon-Class vessels, known for being the world's largest cruise ship by gross tonnage. Launched in January 2024, it features innovations like being powered by liquefied natural gas, a wide range of neighborhoods, a new AquaDome, and recordbreaking water slides, with its primary operations out of the Port of Miami. Icon of the Seas is the first of its class, with sister ships Star of the Seas and Legend of the Seas scheduled to launch in 2025 and 2026, respectively. 4
To deliver the world's best family vacation experiences responsibly, aiming to be the ultimate multigenerational family vacation. vision To set a new standard in family travel by combining the best aspects of various vacation styles into one unforgettable experience at sea, marked by unparalleled design and programming. 5
the Seas’ history October 2016 Royal Caribbean and Meyer Turku first announced the "Icon project" to build two unprecedented ships. The steel-cutting ceremony for the Icon of the Seas took place at the Meyer Turku shipyard. October 2021 June 2021 The first liquefied natural gas (LNG) tank for the ship was installed. The keel was laid, a traditional ceremony that officially marks the start of a ship's assembly. December 2022 The ship was launched into the water for the first time, a major step in its completion. During construction, the largest single glass and steel structure ever to be lifted onto a cruise ship was installed—the AquaDome. Icon of the Seas embarked on its first set of sea trials, a crucial phase to test the ship's technical systems, including its engines and navigation. November 2023 April 2022 June 2023 After 900 days of construction, the ship was officially handed over to Royal Caribbean from the shipyard. 6
Icon of the features The Icon of the Seas is packed with groundbreaking features, aiming to provide a next-level vacation experience. It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 GT and is 1,198 feet long. It can accommodate up to 7,600 guests and 2,350 crew members. The ship is divided into eight distinct "neighborhoods," each with its own theme and attractions. 7
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