The world’s largest cruise ship has completed its maiden test run after its construction at a shipyard in Finland.
Owned by Royal Caribbean International, the vessel is named Icon of the Seas. It is 365 metres long and weighs a massive 2,50,800 tonnes approximately. Once all the trials are done, the luxury ship will sail in January 2024 to explore the seas and let guests enjoy world-class amenities and fun activities.
Here are some glimpses of the world’s largest cruise ship
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All we know about Icon of the Seas
The carrier can hold around 5,610 passengers and 2,350 crew members comfortably. Additionally, the vessel’s centre of attraction is the world’s largest waterpark on sea, which is to have six record-breaking water slides. For guests who want a more relaxed experience, the ship has seven pools and nine whirlpools onboard.
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Interestingly, the current largest cruise ship in the world is another Royal Caribbean International carrier called Wonder of the Seas. It went on its first sea voyage in 2022, and has 18 decks to explore. Icons of the Sea, on the other hand, has 20 decks and eight neighbourhoods. According to a press release by the company, the ship completed its first set of sea trials on June 22.
Icons of the Sea will also have unique culinary and entertainment offerings, according to the website. And many of these are to be included in the cruise’s fare. Also, the cruise ship, which is meant for the entire family, will have spaces dedicated to children as well as adults-only spaces and pools to ensure that everyone on the ship has a place to unwind.
It is offering seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean vacations from Miami throughout the year, bookings for which can be made here.
Hero and Featured Image credit: Royal Caribbean International
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Anushka Goel
Anushka has previously worked with publications such as the Times of India and Being Indian. A graduate from Xavier Institute of Communications, she specialises in entertainment, food and travel. She also likes to write about sustainability and beauty. When not working, you can catch her reading a book, tending to her plants, cooking or playing an instrument.
