Royal Loft Suite
Up to 6 guests
Royal Caribbean · Ship guide
the ship that is the destination.Icon of the Seas — the world's largest at sea.
An eight-neighbourhood resort at sea, sailing 7-night Caribbean weeks round-trip from Miami.
248,663 GTJanuary 20245,610 (double occupancy)
Narrow your Icon of the Seas sailing →Gross tonnage
248,663 GT
Entered service
January 2024
Guest capacity
5,610 (double occupancy)
Guest decks
20
Length
364.75 m (1,197 ft)
Shipyard
Meyer Turku, Finland
Neighbourhoods
8
Verified against 2 sources · 2026-06-01
Overview
is this your ship?Is Icon of the Seas right for you?
The largest cruise ship afloat, Icon pairs eight distinct neighbourhoods with the industry's broadest family-suite range, so an advisor's job is matching the right neighbourhood to your party rather than the ship to your dates.
The NestCruise Desk · Cruise advisors
Best for
- Families with kids and teens
- First-time and multi-generational cruisers
- Travellers who want the ship to be the destination
- Groups who value onboard thrills over port time
Consider another ship if
- You want quiet, port-intensive itineraries
- You're after adults-only calm
- You prefer small-ship intimacy
- Busy sea-day crowds aren't for you
the short version
About Icon of the Seas
Icon of the Seas is Royal Caribbean's 2024 Icon-class ship and, at 248,663 gross tons, the largest cruise ship in the world. It carries up to 7,600 guests across 20 decks and eight themed neighbourhoods, and is known for Category 6, the largest waterpark at sea, the glass-domed AquaDome, and Surfside, a neighbourhood built for young families. Icon sails 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean weeks round-trip from Miami, each calling at Royal Caribbean's private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay.
Staterooms
where you sleep shapes the weekStaterooms
Icon's cabins span four worlds — Interior, Ocean View, Balcony and Suite — across eight neighbourhoods, so where you sleep shapes the week. We narrow you to the right deck and category for your group; here are the headline rooms and who each one suits.
Featured staterooms
Ultimate Family Townhouse
Up to 8 guests
Icon Loft Suite
Up to 4 guests
Owner's Suite
Up to 4 guests
Sunset Corner Suite
Up to 4 guests
5Interior
2Oceanview
8Balcony
12Suite
1Stateroom
All 28 stateroom categories
Royal Loft Suite
- One double sofa bed
- Up to 6 guests
- Complimentary Gratuities
- Complimentary VOOM
- And more
- Ocean view
Ultimate Family Townhouse
Icon Loft Suite
- One double sofa bed
- Up to 4 guests
- Complimentary Gratuities
- Complimentary VOOM
- And more
- Ocean view
Owner's Suite
Sunset Corner Suite
Sunset Suite
Infinite Grand Suite
Grand Suite
Ocean View Panoramic Suite (No Balcony)
Sky Junior Suite
Surfside Family Suite
Sunset Junior Suite
- Ocean view
- Surfside view
- Bedroom area
- Seating area with sofa
- Private balcony
- Full bathroom with tub
Junior Suite
- Ocean view
- Bedroom area
- Seating area with sofa
- Private balcony
- Full bathroom with tub
Infinite Ocean View Balcony
Ocean View with Large Balcony
Connecting Ocean View Balcony
Infinite Central Park View Balcony
Ocean View Balcony
Central Park View Balcony
Surfside Family View Balcony
Family Infinite Ocean View Balcony
Panoramic Ocean View
Ocean View
Central Park View Interior
Surfside Family View Interior
Spacious Interior
Interior Plus
Interior
10“guarantee” fare categories are not shown above. A guarantee is a saver option: the line assigns your exact room later, so there is no fixed photo or layout to view. A NestCruise advisor can narrow one for you if budget leads.
Deck plans
deck by deckDeck by deck
18 decks. Tap a deck to view its full plan.
Deck 20Category 6 Waterpark
On this deck
- Category 6 Waterpark
Deck 19The Grove Suite Sun Deck
On this deck
- The Grove Suite Sun Deck
Deck 18The Grove Suite Sun Deck · Pool · Whirlpool · Elevators · Staterooms and Suites
On this deck
- The Grove Suite Sun Deck
- Pool
- Whirlpool
- Elevators
- Staterooms and Suites
Deck 17Coastal Kitchen · Elevators · Cloud 17 Pool · The Lime and Coconut · Whirlpool · Cloud 17 · Smoking Area · Sports Court · Staterooms and Suites
On this deck
- Coastal Kitchen
- Elevators
- Cloud 17 Pool
- The Lime and Coconut
- Whirlpool
- Cloud 17
- Smoking Area
- Sports Court
- Staterooms and Suites
Deck 16Coastal Kitchen · Elevators · Whirlpool · Swim & Tonic · The Lime and Coconut · Dry Slide · Chill Island · Crown's Edge · Retail · Adrenaline Peak · Lost Dunes · Thrill Island · Flowrider · Staterooms & Suites
On this deck
- Coastal Kitchen
- Elevators
- Whirlpool
- Swim & Tonic
- The Lime and Coconut
- Dry Slide
- Chill Island
- Crown's Edge
- Retail
- Adrenaline Peak
- Lost Dunes
- Thrill Island
- Flowrider
- Staterooms & Suites
Deck 15Wind Jammer Marketplace · Whirlpools · Hideaway Pool · The Hideaway · El Loco Fresh · Cantina Fresca · Royal Bay Pool · Cove Pool · Chill Island · Sprinkles · The Lime and Coconut · Table Tennis · Hooked Seafood · AquaTheatre · AquaDome
On this deck
- Wind Jammer Marketplace
- Whirlpools
- Hideaway Pool
- The Hideaway
- El Loco Fresh
- Cantina Fresca
- Royal Bay Pool
- Cove Pool
- Chill Island
- Sprinkles
- The Lime and Coconut
- Table Tennis
- Hooked Seafood
- AquaTheatre
- AquaDome
Deck 14Elevators · Vitality Cafe · Vitality Spa · To Dry For · Bar · Staterooms & Suites
On this deck
- Elevators
- Vitality Cafe
- Vitality Spa
- To Dry For
- Bar
- Staterooms & Suites
Deck 12Vitality Spa · Elevators · Staterooms & Suites
On this deck
- Vitality Spa
- Elevators
- Staterooms & Suites
Deck 11Elevators · Staterooms & Suites
On this deck
- Elevators
- Staterooms & Suites
Deck 10Elevators · Staterooms & Suites
On this deck
- Elevators
- Staterooms & Suites
Deck 9Elevators · Staterooms & Suites
On this deck
- Elevators
- Staterooms & Suites
Deck 8Elevators · Staterooms & Suites · Dry Slide · Retail · Park Café · The Pearl · Izumi Hibachi & Sushi · Chops Grille
On this deck
- Elevators
- Staterooms & Suites
- Dry Slide
- Retail
- Park Café
- The Pearl
- Izumi Hibachi & Sushi
- Chops Grille
Deck 7Elevators · Splashaway Bay · Baby Bay · Water's Edge Pool · Sugar Beach · Arcade · Surfside · The Pearl · Staterooms & Suites
On this deck
- Elevators
- Splashaway Bay
- Baby Bay
- Water's Edge Pool
- Sugar Beach
- Arcade
- Surfside
- The Pearl
- Staterooms & Suites
Deck 6Adventure Ocean · Social020 · Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade · Absolute Zero Entrance · Adventure Ocean Entrance · Elevators · Boleros · Schooner Bar · Giovanni's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar · The Attic · Royal Promenade · Escape Room · Diamond Club · Fitness Center
On this deck
- Adventure Ocean
- Social020
- Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade
- Absolute Zero Entrance
- Adventure Ocean Entrance
- Elevators
- Boleros
- Schooner Bar
- Giovanni's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
- The Attic
- Royal Promenade
- Escape Room
- Diamond Club
- Fitness Center
Deck 5Fitness Center · Royal Theater · Running Track · Elevators · Retail · Sorrento's · Spotlight Karaoke · Royal Promenade · Starbucks · The Pearl · Embarkation Area · Voom Desk · Guest Services · Point & Feather · Crown & Anchor Society · Next Cruise · Dining Room · Absolute Zero
On this deck
- Fitness Center
- Royal Theater
- Running Track
- Elevators
- Retail
- Sorrento's
- Spotlight Karaoke
- Royal Promenade
- Starbucks
- The Pearl
- Embarkation Area
- Voom Desk
- Guest Services
- Point & Feather
- Crown & Anchor Society
- Next Cruise
- Dining Room
- Absolute Zero
Deck 4Absolute Zero · Dining Room · Elevators · Music Hall · Casino Royale · Royal Theater · Staterooms & Suites
On this deck
- Absolute Zero
- Dining Room
- Elevators
- Music Hall
- Casino Royale
- Royal Theater
- Staterooms & Suites
Deck 3Medical Center · Music Hall · Elevators · Conference Center · Dining Room · Staterooms
On this deck
- Medical Center
- Music Hall
- Elevators
- Conference Center
- Dining Room
- Staterooms
Deck 2Port Gangways · Elevators · Escalator to Deck 4
On this deck
- Port Gangways
- Elevators
- Escalator to Deck 4
Dining
where to eat — and what's worth the upchargeDining
More than 20 venues, from included family buffets to specialty tables that carry a cover charge. We flag which upcharges are worth it for your party and which are best left to the included options.
Surfside Eatery℠
Pier 7℠
Surfside Bites℠
Izumi Hibachi & Sushi℠
Windjammer
AquaDome Market
Izumi in the Park℠
Basecamp℠
Pearl Café℠
Sorrento's
Park Café
El Loco Fresh®
Empire Supper Club℠
Celebration Table
Dining Room
Chops Grille℠
Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
Hooked Seafood℠
Sugar Beach
Crème De La Crêpe
Entertainment
the reason you're aboardEntertainment
Icon is built around its thrills: the largest waterpark at sea, an aft-edge skywalk, and a glass-domed performance venue. Here are the marquee experiences, and who each one suits.
Storm Surge
Crown's Edge
FlowRider®
Hurricane Hunter
AquaDome℠
AquaTheatre
Absolute Zero
The Grove Suite Sun Deck
Chill Island℠
The Cove Pool℠
Swim & Tonic℠
The Hideaway
Dueling Pianos℠
Royal Bay
Cloud 17
Lou’s Jazz 'n Blues℠
Rye & Bean℠
The Overlook℠
Music Hall
The Attic
Trellis Bar
1400℠ Lobby Bar
Bubbles℠
Spotlight℠ Karaoke
Point & Feather℠
Casino Royale℠
Playmakers℠
Adrenaline Peak
Surfside℠
Water's Edge Pool
Arcade at Surfside℠
Pressure Drop
Lime & Coconut®
Younger travellers
the little crew, sortedYounger travellers
Surfside is Icon's purpose-built family neighbourhood, with age-grouped kids' clubs and a no-cost water zone for little ones. We point families to the right deck for nap-time logistics.
Surfside Carousel & Playscape
Adventure Ocean®
Splashaway Bay℠
Social020
Lost Dunes
Family Programming
Enrichment
your days ashoreEnrichment
Beyond the ship, Icon's Caribbean weeks centre on Perfect Day at CocoCay, Royal Caribbean's private island. We arrange the shore time — included beaches through to private guided days.
Perfect Day at CocoCay®
Shore Excursions & Guided Tours
Private Journeys
Europe Excursions
Snorkel Excursions
Scuba Excursions
FAQ
still wondering?Icon of the Seas FAQ
How big is Icon of the Seas?
Icon of the Seas is 248,663 gross tons — the largest cruise ship in the world. It spans 20 decks and carries up to 7,600 guests.
How many guests does Icon of the Seas hold?
Up to 7,600 guests at maximum occupancy, or 5,610 at standard double occupancy, served by about 2,350 crew.
When was Icon of the Seas built?
Icon of the Seas was handed over in November 2023 and entered service in January 2024 as the lead ship of Royal Caribbean's Icon Class.
Where does Icon of the Seas sail?
Icon sails 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries round-trip from Miami, and every sailing calls at Royal Caribbean's private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay.
How long is an Icon of the Seas cruise?
Icon of the Seas runs 7-night round-trip Caribbean sailings from Miami. The week is short on sea-port time and long on onboard activity, so it suits travellers who treat the ship as the destination.
Is Icon of the Seas good for families?
Yes. Icon is one of the most family-focused ships at sea: the Surfside neighbourhood is built for young families, with Adventure Ocean kids' clubs (ages 3–12), the no-cost Splashaway Bay water zone, and the Category 6 waterpark.
Is Icon of the Seas good for couples or adults?
It can be, but Icon is family-dense. Adults gravitate to The Hideaway, the Solarium, the speakeasy and specialty dining; couples who want quiet, port-intensive days or small-ship calm are usually better matched to another ship — tell an advisor and they'll narrow it.
Does Icon of the Seas have a kids' club?
Yes. Adventure Ocean runs age-grouped, supervised programming for ages 3–12, with a separate nursery for the youngest guests and teen-only spaces for older kids.
What's included on Icon of the Seas?
Included: main dining rooms, the Windjammer and Surfside buffets, most casual venues, the pools, the FlowRider surf simulator, and Adventure Ocean. Extra-cost: specialty restaurants, Crown's Edge, the Coco Beach Club and cabanas, drinks and WiFi packages, and spa.
How many restaurants are on Icon of the Seas?
Icon has more than 20 dining venues, from included family buffets and casual counters to specialty tables that carry a cover charge, such as Izumi hibachi and the waterfront-style Pier 7.
How many neighbourhoods does Icon of the Seas have?
Eight themed neighbourhoods, including Surfside for families, the glass-domed AquaDome, Central Park, the Hideaway and Thrill Island, home of the Category 6 waterpark.
Does Icon of the Seas go to a private island?
Yes. Every Icon of the Seas sailing calls at Perfect Day at CocoCay, Royal Caribbean's private island in the Bahamas. The beaches are included; the Coco Beach Club and cabanas are paid upgrades.
What is the biggest cabin on Icon of the Seas?
The Ultimate Family Townhouse is the headline family suite — a multi-level home with its own slide in the Surfside neighbourhood — while the two-storey Royal Loft Suite is the flagship suite with top-tier Star Class service.
Which deck is best on Icon of the Seas?
It depends on your group: families often want low Surfside decks for nap-time logistics, while couples lean to quieter Central Park-facing cabins away from the pool deck. An advisor narrows you to the right deck and category.
How much does an Icon of the Seas cruise cost?
Fares vary by sailing date, cabin category and party size, so NestCruise doesn't publish a fixed price. An advisor confirms live fares for your dates — request a quote above. What moves the price most is the travel season, the cabin you choose and how far ahead you book.
Is Icon of the Seas worth it?
If your group treats the ship itself as the holiday — kids, teens, first-time cruisers, multi-generational families — Icon is hard to beat. If you want quiet sea days, port-intensive itineraries or adults-only calm, another ship will likely suit you better.
Icon of the Seas itineraries
9 distinct routes. Open one for its day-by-day ports, route map and upcoming dates.
- 7-Night Caribbean from Galveston, Texas via Costa Maya & Roatán Island
- 8-Night Caribbean from Galveston, Texas via Cozumel & Roatán Island
- 8-Night Caribbean from Galveston, Texas via Roatán Island & Costa Maya
- 8-Night Caribbean from Miami, Florida via Charlotte Amalie & San Juan (Puerto Rico)
- 8-Night Caribbean from Miami, Florida via Costa Maya & Roatán Island
- 8-Night Caribbean from Miami, Florida via Costa Maya & Roatán Island
- 8-Night Caribbean from Miami, Florida via Philipsburg & Charlotte Amalie
- 9-Night Caribbean from Galveston, Texas via Cozumel & Costa Maya
- 10-Night Repositioning from Miami, Florida via Coco Cay & Willemstad
Narrow your Icon of the Seas sailing
Tell us your dates and group — a NestCruise advisor narrows it to the right neighbourhood, deck and cabin, and confirms your live fare. No booking fees.