The ship, which shall be considered the largest ship in the world, is sort of accomplished.
Referred to as Royal Caribbean International seas icon, the cruise ship is sort of 1,200 feet long with a projected weight of 250,800 tonnes (about 553 million kilos).
The massive ship will include the largest water park at sea, named Category 6 after the record breaking six slides. Considered one of the slides includes the highest water slide for swimming. One other slide is an open free-fall water slide, the first of its kind on the cruise.
Holding as much as roughly 5,610 passengers and a couple of,350 crew, the boat may also feature seven swimming pools and nine whirlpools.
It’s being built at the Meyer Turku shipyard, one in every of Europe’s leading shipbuilders, in Turku, Finland.
“We’re positioning this as the ultimate family vacation, and whenever you step back and take a look at all the energy and time that went into creating this vessel, it’s mind-blowing,” Royal Caribbean International President and CEO Michael Bayley said in a press release.
![The icon of the seas glowing at night.](https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/low_1666094243_RCI-IC-Aerial-Sta.jpeg?w=700)
![The Royal Bay Pool in the new Chill Island neighborhood on Icon of the Seas is the largest swimming pool at sea.](https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/low_1666126206_RCI-IC-Lagoon-Poo-1.jpeg?w=700)
![The renovated Royal Promenade on Icon of the Seas is home to Royal Caribbean's largest and boldest ice arena to date.](https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/low_1666126218_RCI-IC-Absolute-Z-1.jpeg?w=700)
![May 2023 - Special occasions and milestones will be treated by VIPs at the Celebration Table, a new 12-person private experience on Icon of the Seas.](https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/1685021305_RCI-IC-Celebration-Table-CGI116-RT-1-1.jpg?w=1024)
![The two-level Royal Loft Suite aboard the Icon of the Seas is the pinnacle of luxury. Six campers can enjoy over 2,000 square feet.](https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/low_1666305691_RCI-IC-Royal-Loft-1.jpeg?w=700)
The Icon accomplished its first set of sea trials on June 22, based on a Royal Caribbean statement.
“During the first set of sea trials, Icon of the Seas traveled a whole lot of miles during which the predominant engines, hull, braking systems, steering, noise and vibration levels were tested,” the statement said. “The whole lot was done on time, on schedule, despite her departure being delayed as a consequence of windy conditions.”
Royal Caribbean says a second set of sea trials is scheduled for later in 2023.
The cruise may also offer greater than 40 ways to eat, drink and be entertained.
![Designed with young families in mind, Surfside offers new ways to enjoy a day at Icon of the Seas.](https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/low_1682613444_RCI-IC-Family-Fes-1.jpeg?w=700)
![Casino Royale in the long-awaited game Icon of the Seas features a whopping 30 table games and over 370 slots.](https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/low_1680009304_RCI-IC-Casino-Ent-1.jpeg?w=700)
![The three-level dining area on Icon of the Seas features Royal Caribbean signature recipes of rotating flavors from around the world, as well as tried-and-true favourites.](https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/1685021229_RCI-IC-Dining-Room-CGI112-1.jpg?w=1024)
![The new room, located in the new family neighborhood of Surfside, welcomes a family of up to four. There is a cozy alcove for children that turns into a living space for everyone.](https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/low_1666138390_RCI-IC-Surfside-F-1.jpeg?w=700)
![Nights out and meetings on a new level at Icon of the Seas include The Overlook lounge and pods - the first of their kind at sea - at AquaDome.](https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/low_1680008551_RCI-IC-Overlook-P-1.jpeg?w=700)
Consisting of 20 decks and eight districts to explore, the idea is to cater to each form of clientele, from areas dedicated to young families to adult-only spaces similar to Royal Caribbean International’s first dueling bar.
There are 28 various kinds of accommodation, with more categories for families, more ocean view layouts, and extra space for group travellers. The cruise line claims that is the longest time it has ever spent “designing the perfect home base”.
Additionally it is the first ship to run on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and fuel cell technology, as a part of the company’s transition to wash energy in the future.
The cruise is taking bookings for January 2024 but will cost a fairly penny.
![Hidden pool.](https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/1666126216_RCI-IC-Hideaway-Pool-CGI33-RET-LR.jpg?w=1024)
![Thrill Island's six record-breaking slides reach new heights: Pressure Drop, the industry's first open free-fall slide; Creepy Bolt, the highest water slide in the sea; Storm Surge and Hurricane Hunter, the first four-rider family raft slides; and Storm Chasers, the first racing duo on the mat.](https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/Category-6-concept-art.png-1.jpg?w=1024)
![The new Surfside Bites on Icon of the Seas is a stop between adventures in Surfside, a neighborhood made for young families.](https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/1685021454_RCI-IC-Surfside-Bites-CGI118-1-1.jpg?w=1024)
![Surfside Eatery is a new buffet dedicated to families in Surfside,](https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/1685021407_RCI-IC-Surfside-Eatery-CGI111-RT-1.jpg?w=1024)
![Award-winning youth program for children 6 months to 12 years old, Adventure Ocean.](https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/low_1682606101_RCI-IC-AO-Theater-1.jpeg?w=700)
Already sold out for cheaper options, a cruise on a seven-day cruise from Miami to the eastern Caribbean on a ship costs $4,673 per person per room with a balcony.
In the event you’re willing to attend until next month, in February, you possibly can get a pleasant deal for around $2,000 per person.
As a consequence of the humming of the ship, pre-sales were record-breaking.
Bayley described Icon of the Seas during the company’s quarterly financial results as “literally the best performing recent product we have ever had.”
![Izumi in the Park, a Central Park all-day window on Icon of the Seas, debuts.](https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/1685021361_RCI-IC-Izumi-in-the-Park-CGI114-RT-1.jpg?w=1024)
![The three-level dining room on Icon of the Seas features Royal Caribbean signature recipes of rotating flavors from around the world, as well as tried and true favourites.](https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/1683043136_RCI-IC-Central-Park-CGI14-RET-LR-1-1.jpg?w=1024)
![Inspired by the dark and intimate comedy clubs in Manhattan, The Attic on the Royal Promenade on the next level at Icon of the Seas is where comedians put on an adult-only live show.](https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/low_1680008588_RCI-IC-The-Attic-1.jpeg?w=700)
![Mini golf course.](https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/low_1670519658_RCI-IC-Lost-Dunes-1.jpeg?w=700)
![Climbing wall.](https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/low_1670519649_RCI-IC-Adrenaline-1.jpeg?w=700)
Each cruise will include a visit to Perfect Day at CocoCay, Royal Caribbean’s award-winning private island, in addition to its recent expansion, Hideaway Beach.