World’s largest cruise ship – five times the size of Titanic – is about to set sail

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The world’s largest cruise ship is about to set sail.

Royal Caribbean’s newest vessel, named ‘Icon of the Seas’, embarks on its first journey on 27 January 2024.

It will overtake ‘Wonder of the Seas’, one other Royal Caribbean cruise liner that presently holds the title of largest in the world.

Icon of the Seas has 18 passenger decks, seven swimming swimming pools and over 40 eating places and bars on board. It is ready to maintain 5,610 company on board and has a gross tonnage of 250,800.

The luxurious ship additionally boasts eight “neighbourhoods” on board, every with its personal distinct experiences, leisure and foods and drinks choices. With an eye fixed on breaking information, these neighbourhoods maintain a quantity of firsts: Thrill Island options the largest cruise ship water park, the first open free-fall slide at sea and a drop slide that is the trade’s tallest.

The ship additionally options Chill Island, with ocean-view swimming pools and a frozen cocktail bar, and The Hideaway, residence to the first suspended infinity pool at sea, surrounded by a multi-level solar terrace full with whirlpools and a seaside bar.

Other neighbourhoods embrace The Hideaway, Surfside and Aquadome, with its personal AquaTheater.

The cruise is family-focused, with the introductions of the new Family Infinite Balcony and the Surfside Family Suite, in addition to the Ultimate Family Townhouse, full with a mailbox and signature white picket fence.

Icon of the Seas will sail on seven-night cruises all yr spherical from Miami, with each itinerary stopping at CocoCay in The Bahamas. It shall be the first ship by the firm with gasoline cell know-how, powered by liquified pure fuel (clear burning gasoline), making it the firm’s most sustainable ship to date.

Michael Bayley, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean International, mentioned: “Icon of the Seas is the culmination of more than 50 years of delivering memorable experiences and our next bold commitment to those who love to vacation. Now more than ever, families and friends are prioritising experiences where they can bond and enjoy their own adventures.”