I was one of the first guests on Royal Caribbean's $1,800-per-person Icon of the Seas. Nothing prepared me for what it was like on the world's largest cruise ship.

Sat, 02/03/2024 - 06:38

Icon of the Seas' outdoor decks — Royal Caribbean's giant Icon of the Seas cruise ship lived up to its equally giant hype — maybe in the worst way possible.
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I spent three nights on Royal Caribbean's new world's largest cruise ship, the 9,950-person Icon of the Seas.
The 1,198-foot-long beast was overflowing with flashy amenities I never imagined possible on a ship.
Kids might love the $1,775-per-person ship, but I spent most of my time overwhelmed.

Royal Caribbean's new Icon of the Seas isn't a regular cruise ship. It's a cool cruise ship — one that will overwhelm you so much, you'll end up retreating to your tiny cabin more than you expected.