The Icon of the Seas is split into eight neighborhoods throughout 20 decks. The ship contains six waterslides, seven swimming swimming pools, an ice-skating rink, a theater and greater than 40 eating places, bars, and lounges. The ship can carry as much as 7,600 passengers at most capability, together with 2,350 crew members.
Jay Schneider, Royal Caribbean’s Chief Product Innovation Officer, says the cruise ship is extra than simply its facilities.
“It’s actually about iconic experiences,” he mentioned.
Cruising is surging in recognition. final 12 months passenger quantity outpaced pre-pandemic numbers and this 12 months is predicted to hit a brand new excessive of 36 million as spending on experiences has climbed 65% since 2019.