MIAMI — Imagine 40 restaurants, bars and lounges, seven pools, nine whirlpools, six waterslides, a skywalk, a suspended infinity pool and multiple neighborhoods. Now imagine all of them on a cruise ship!
That’s what vacationers will find aboard Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas. The world’s largest cruise ship just arrived in Miami for cruises starting later this month.
Icon of the Seas Imagine 40 restaurants, bars and lounges, seven pools, nine whirlpools, six waterslides, a skywalk, a suspended infinity pool and multiple neighborhoods. Now imagine all of them on a cruise ship! (Royal Caribbean)
Icon of the Seas That’s what vacationers will find aboard Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas. The world’s largest cruise ship just arrived in Miami for cruises starting later this month. (Royal Caribbean)
Icon of the Seas “We really looked to say, ‘How can I copy the best family vacation in the world and compete with any other vacation you and your family, however your family is configured, that you and your family want to go do,” Jay Scheider, a product developer from Royal Caribbean said. “Without a doubt, this competes with any other vacation you can take.” (Royal Caribbean)
Icon of the Seas In store on Icon of the Seas is an all-encompassing lineup of experiences that combines the best of every vacation – from the beach retreat to the resort escape and the theme park adventure – making the first-of-its-kind adventure the way to get away for every type of family and vacationer. (Royal Caribbean)
Icon of the Seas: World’s largest cruise ship arrives in Florida
Icon of the Seas: World’s largest cruise ship arrives in Florida
Icon of the Seas: World’s largest cruise ship arrives in Florida
Icon of the Seas: World’s largest cruise ship arrives in Florida
Icon of the Seas: World’s largest cruise ship arrives in Florida
Icon of the Seas: World’s largest cruise ship arrives in Florida
Icon of the Seas World's largest cruise ship arrives in Florida. (Royal Caribbean)
Icon of the Seas: World’s largest cruise ship arrives in Florida
Icon of the Seas World's largest cruise ship arrives in Florida. (Royal Caribbean)
Icon of the Seas: World’s largest cruise ship arrives in Florida
Icon of the Seas: World’s largest cruise ship arrives in Florida
Icon of the Seas: World’s largest cruise ship arrives in Florida
Icon of the Seas: World’s largest cruise ship arrives in Florida
Icon of the Seas: World’s largest cruise ship arrives in Florida
Icon of the Seas: World’s largest cruise ship arrives in Florida
Icon of the Seas World's largest cruise ship arrives in Florida. (Royal Caribbean)
Icon of the Seas: World’s largest cruise ship arrives in Florida
Icon of the Seas: World’s largest cruise ship arrives in Florida
Icon of the Seas: World’s largest cruise ship arrives in Florida
Icon of the Seas: World’s largest cruise ship arrives in Florida
Icon of the Seas: World’s largest cruise ship arrives in Florida
Icon of the Seas: World’s largest cruise ship arrives in Florida
Icon of the Seas: World’s largest cruise ship arrives in Florida
Icon of the Seas: World’s largest cruise ship arrives in Florida
Icon of the Seas: World’s largest cruise ship arrives in Florida
Icon of the Seas: World’s largest cruise ship arrives in Florida
Icon of the Seas: World’s largest cruise ship arrives in Florida
Icon of the Seas: World’s largest cruise ship arrives in Florida
Icon of the Seas: World’s largest cruise ship arrives in Florida
Icon of the Seas: World’s largest cruise ship arrives in Florida
Icon of the Seas: World’s largest cruise ship arrives in Florida
Icon of the Seas: World’s largest cruise ship arrives in Florida
Icon of the Seas: World’s largest cruise ship arrives in Florida
Icon of the Seas: World’s largest cruise ship arrives in Florida
Icon of the Seas: World’s largest cruise ship arrives in Florida
Icon of the Seas: World’s largest cruise ship arrives in Florida
Icon of the Seas: World’s largest cruise ship arrives in Florida
Icon of the Seas: World’s largest cruise ship arrives in Florida
Icon of the Seas: World’s largest cruise ship arrives in Florida
“We really looked to say, ‘How can I copy the best family vacation in the world and compete with any other vacation you and your family, however your family is configured, that you and your family want to go do,” Jay Scheider, a product developer from Royal Caribbean said. “Without a doubt, this competes with any other vacation you can take.”
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In store on Icon of the Seas is an all-encompassing lineup of experiences that combines the best of every vacation – from the beach retreat to the resort escape and the theme park adventure – making the first-of-its-kind adventure the way to get away for every type of family and vacationer. Across eight neighborhoods that are destinations in and of themselves are firsts and next-level favorites for everyone day and night, including adrenaline-pumping thrills like six record-breaking waterslides at Category 6 and the Crown’s Edge experience at 154 feet above the ocean, and unrivaled ways to chill with seven pools – one for every day of the week – like the first suspended infinity pool at sea. The game-changing experiences also include a stay-all-day neighborhood designed for families with young kids, more than 40 restaurants, bars and lounges; deck-defying entertainment across air, ice, water and theater; and more.
Icon of the Seas: World’s largest cruise ship arrives in Florida
Starting Jan. 27, vacationers can get away on the Icon of the Seas and island hop in the tropics at any time of the year. Each seven-night Eastern or Western Caribbean adventure from Miami features destinations in the Caribbean and a day of thrill and chill at Royal Caribbean’s award-winning private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas.
Icon of the Seas features 20 decks, 2,805 staterooms and can carry 5,610 guests at double occupancy. It’s nearly 1200 feet long.
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Aboard the MSC Meraviglia But that’s changing. (Nelson Hicks)
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Aboard the MSC Meraviglia There are some things that cost extra like alcohol and sodas, some dining experiences, visits to the spa and excursions in the port, but those are all optional. (Nelson Hicks)
Aboard the MSC Meraviglia One of the stops on this cruise was Nassau in the Bahamas. (Nelson Hicks)
Aboard the MSC Meraviglia Everyone has to visit the Straw Market on a trip. (Nelson Hicks)
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Aboard the MSC Meraviglia WSBTV.com's Nelson Hicks recently set sail with MSC. (Nelson Hicks)
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Aboard the MSC Meraviglia What a trip! (Nelson Hicks)
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Aboard the MSC Meraviglia and everything there was to do on Ocean Cay. (Nelson Hicks)
Aboard the MSC Meraviglia There were two light shows at the lighthouse on the island as well as beach parties at night. (Nelson Hicks)
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Aboard the MSC Meraviglia And those meals come with... (Nelson Hicks)
Aboard the MSC Meraviglia Some pretty amazing views! (Nelson Hicks)
Aboard the MSC Meraviglia There are a dozen different places to grab a bite to eat aboard the MSC Meraviglia. (Nelson Hicks)
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Aboard the MSC Meraviglia I tried Butcher's Cut. It's a steakhouse and the food was incredible! (Nelson Hicks)
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Aboard the MSC Meraviglia Yes! (Nelson Hicks)
Aboard the MSC Meraviglia The cruise line offers the traditional cruise line options like inside cabins, balcony rooms and suites but the line also offers an upgraded experience. (Nelson Hicks)
Aboard the MSC Meraviglia It's called the Yacht Club. (Nelson Hicks)
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MSC Meraviglia and the MSC Yacht Club Duplex Suite includes an outrageous balcony! (Ivan Sarfatti)
Aboard the MSC Meraviglia The cruise line cruises out of Port Canaveral, Miami and New York in the United States. (Nelson Hicks)
Aboard the MSC Meraviglia But the cruise line offers cruises all around the world. (Nelson Hicks)
Aboard the MSC Meraviglia Check out msccruisesusa.com for more. (Nelson Hicks)
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Aboard the MSC Meraviglia Here are some more photos from a recent cruise aboard the MSC Meraviglia. (Nelson Hicks)
Aboard the MSC Meraviglia Here are some more photos from a recent cruise aboard the MSC Meraviglia. (Nelson Hicks)
Aboard the MSC Meraviglia Here are some more photos from a recent cruise aboard the MSC Meraviglia. (Nelson Hicks)
Aboard the MSC Meraviglia (Nelson Hicks)
Aboard the MSC Meraviglia Here are some more photos from a recent cruise aboard the MSC Meraviglia. (Nelson Hicks)
Aboard the MSC Meraviglia Here are some more photos from a recent cruise aboard the MSC Meraviglia. (Nelson Hicks)
Aboard the MSC Meraviglia Here are some more photos from a recent cruise aboard the MSC Meraviglia. (Nelson Hicks)
Aboard the MSC Meraviglia Here are some more photos from a recent cruise aboard the MSC Meraviglia. (Nelson Hicks)
Aboard the MSC Meraviglia Here are some more photos from a recent cruise aboard the MSC Meraviglia. (Nelson Hicks)
Aboard the MSC Meraviglia Here are some more photos from a recent cruise aboard the MSC Meraviglia. (Nelson Hicks)
Aboard the MSC Meraviglia Here are some more photos from a recent cruise aboard the MSC Meraviglia. (Nelson Hicks)
Aboard the MSC Meraviglia Here are some more photos from a recent cruise aboard the MSC Meraviglia. (Nelson Hicks)
Aboard the MSC Meraviglia Here are some more photos from a recent cruise aboard the MSC Meraviglia. (Nelson Hicks)
Aboard the MSC Meraviglia Here are some more photos from a recent cruise aboard the MSC Meraviglia. (Nelson Hicks)
Aboard the MSC Meraviglia Here are some more photos from a recent cruise aboard the MSC Meraviglia. (Nelson Hicks)
Aboard the MSC Meraviglia Here are some more photos from a recent cruise aboard the MSC Meraviglia. (Nelson Hicks)
Aboard the MSC Meraviglia Here are some more photos from a recent cruise aboard the MSC Meraviglia. (Nelson Hicks)
Aboard the MSC Meraviglia Here are some more photos from a recent cruise aboard the MSC Meraviglia. (Nelson Hicks)
Aboard the MSC Meraviglia Here are some more photos from a recent cruise aboard the MSC Meraviglia. (Nelson Hicks)
Aboard the MSC Meraviglia Here are some more photos from a recent cruise aboard the MSC Meraviglia. (Nelson Hicks)
Aboard the MSC Meraviglia Here are some more photos from a recent cruise aboard the MSC Meraviglia. (Nelson Hicks)
Aboard the MSC Meraviglia Here are some more photos from a recent cruise aboard the MSC Meraviglia. (Nelson Hicks)
Aboard the MSC Meraviglia Here are some more photos from a recent cruise aboard the MSC Meraviglia. (Nelson Hicks)
Aboard the MSC Meraviglia Here are some more photos from a recent cruise aboard the MSC Meraviglia. (Nelson Hicks)
Aboard the MSC Meraviglia Here are some more photos from a recent cruise aboard the MSC Meraviglia. (Nelson Hicks)
Aboard the MSC Meraviglia Here are some more photos from a recent cruise aboard the MSC Meraviglia. (Nelson Hicks)
Aboard the MSC Meraviglia Here are some more photos from a recent cruise aboard the MSC Meraviglia. (Nelson Hicks)
Aboard the MSC Meraviglia Here are some more photos from a recent cruise aboard the MSC Meraviglia. (Nelson Hicks)
Aboard the MSC Meraviglia Here are some more photos from a recent cruise aboard the MSC Meraviglia. (Nelson Hicks)
Aboard the MSC Meraviglia Here are some more photos from a recent cruise aboard the MSC Meraviglia. (Nelson Hicks)
Aboard the MSC Meraviglia Here are some more photos from a recent cruise aboard the MSC Meraviglia. (Nelson Hicks)
Aboard the MSC Meraviglia Here are some more photos from a recent cruise aboard the MSC Meraviglia. (Nelson Hicks)
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