Icon of the Seas - Western Caribbean & Perfect Day
The western rotation of the world's largest cruise ship: a Miami roundtrip hitting Costa Maya's beach clubs and Mayan ruins, Roatan's reef diving, and Cozumel before capping the week at Perfect Day at CocoCay. Two full sea days leave time for Category 6 waterpark, the AquaDome, and Icon's eight-neighborhood sprawl.
Price Range
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Mid-Range
*Prices vary by cabin type, sailing date, and availability. Confirm rates with Royal Caribbean before booking.
Ship Details — Icon of the Seas
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Year Built
2024
Tonnage
248,663 GT
Passengers
7,600
Crew
2,350
Decks
20
Class
Icon
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Where this cruise calls, day by day
6 ports and 2 sea days over 7 Nights.
- Day 1Miami, FL port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Miami, FL
United StatesDepart Day 2 · At sea
- Day 3Costa Maya port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Costa Maya
MexicoPort - Day 4Roatán port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Roatán
HondurasPort - Day 5Cozumel port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Cozumel
MexicoPort Day 6 · At sea
- Day 7Perfect Day at CocoCay port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Perfect Day at CocoCay
BahamasPort - Day 8Miami, FL port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Miami, FL
United StatesArrive
Onboard Amenities
Cruise Highlights
About the Ship
What Travelers Say About Icon of the Seas
Reviews of the ship itself — the same for every Icon of the Seas sailing. Distilled from 343 traveler threads, Cruise Critic member reviews and travel blogs.
Icon of the Seas is Royal Caribbean's headline act: the world's largest cruise ship, the first in the LNG-powered Icon class, and a floating resort organized into eight distinct neighborhoods so it never feels like one undifferentiated mega-ship. What stands out most is how well it manages its own size - even with roughly 7,600 passengers aboard, smart neighborhood zoning, an intelligent elevator system, and seven separate pools keep the crowds dispersed in a way older Oasis- and Wonder-class ships never quite cracked. The vibe is high-energy, family-forward, and unapologetically maximalist, anchored by record-setting attractions like Category 6 (the largest water park at sea) and The Hideaway (the first suspended infinity pool at sea).
What People Love
- Crowds disperse remarkably well across 8 neighborhoods despite ~7,600 passengers - decks and the Royal Promenade rarely feel packed
- The Hideaway is the first suspended infinity pool at sea, anchoring an adults-leaning party zone among the ship's 7 pools and 9 hot tubs
- Category 6 is the largest water park at sea with 6 slides, including Frightening Bolt (longest drop slide at sea) and the free-fall Pressure Drop
Common Complaints
- Peak times get genuinely crowded - members report shows and restaurants must be booked early, leaving little room for spontaneity
- The top water slides draw long lines on warm sea days (waits of nearly an hour reported for the drop slides)
- Premium and steeply rising pricing - balcony fares that launched near $4,100/wk have climbed to $7,000-$8,000+, and over $12,000 on holidays