N1Ocean View
Views: Ocean view Some staterooms have an obstructed view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 160 - 187 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 3, 4
Icon of the Seas
Sails from Miami, Florida · Fly into MIA
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Icon of the Seas in Puerto Rico, 2025 · Photo: Corey Seeman, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About Icon of the Seas
Icon of the Seas is a Royal Caribbean International cruise ship of the Icon class, in service since 2024. She measures 248,663 gross tons and carries 5,610 guests with a crew of 2,350. She sails Caribbean, Bahamas itineraries. We rate her 4.2 out of 5.
Icon of the Seas, built by Meyer Turku in Finland, entered service from Miami on 27 January 2024 as the largest cruise ship in the world, a title she now shares with her Icon-class sisters. The first LNG-powered ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet, she has 20 decks, seven pools and six water slides, along with new spaces such as the AquaDome and the Pearl, a structural art piece on the Royal Promenade. Soccer player Lionel Messi christened her. She sails Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises from Miami until mid-2027 and then moves to Galveston, Texas.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 5,610
- Crew 2,350 · 1:2.4
- Entered service
- 2024
- Maiden voyage January 2024
- Length
- 365 m
- Longer than 99% of 575 ships
- Decks
- 20
Icon of the Seas is bigger than 99% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruises Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 99%. At 44.3 gross tons per guest she is roomier than 74% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
Ratings
- Cabins
- 5/5+0.8, fleet average 4.2
- Dining
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Entertainment
- 5/5, fleet average 4.9
- Service
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Pools & decks
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Value
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the Royal Caribbean International fleet average across 30 rated ships in service.
Sister ships: Icon class
Icon of the Seas is one of 4 Icon class ships. Legend of the Seas (2026) and Star of the Seas (2025) are in service, and Hero of the Seas (due August 1, 2027) is on the way.
| Ship | Year | Gross tons | Guests | Space | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icon of the Seas this ship | 2024 | 4.2/5 | |||
| Legend of the Seas | 2026 | 4.2/5 | |||
| Star of the Seas | 2025 | 4.2/5 | |||
| Hero of the Seas | Debuts Aug 2027 | — |
Deck plans & cabin locations
Sailings 2026-05-02 to 2027-04-24 · From 2026-05-02 · Through 2027-04-24. Confirm the edition for your departure with the cruise line.
Explore the deck plans
What’s above your ceiling matters as much as the view. Compare the decks around your cabin, then use the location notes to build your shortlist.
Applies to the operator sailing-date window 2026-05-02 through 2027-04-24. Confirm cabin category, outlook, accessibility, connecting doors and refit details for your actual departure. Cabin cautions are inferred from labelled spaces and vertical relationships, not confirmed noise reports. Cabins are mapped to the category colors in the official plan. Where grades share a color, their codes are grouped; the exact booking grade requires confirmation. Category images and sizes are representative.
All decks
Sailings 2026-05-02 to 2027-04-24 · bow to the right
2804 cabins mapped in this edition. Hover, focus or tap a cabin for its grade and details.
Check rooms beside Surfside and above the Promenade
Use Zoom plan to enlarge a diagram.Full ship PDF
Cabin grades
Compare every grade in this plan edition. Cabins within a grade can differ in layout and balcony size.
N4 N5Ocean View
Views: Ocean view Some staterooms have an obstructed view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 160 - 187 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ. The official deck plan uses one color for grades N4, N5. The map does not identify which of these booking grades applies to each cabin; confirm the exact grade for your sailing.
Decks: 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
V4Interior
Occupancy: Up to 2 guests. Size: Stateroom: 156 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14
R3 R4Spacious Interior
Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 178 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ. The official deck plan uses one color for grades R3, R4. The map does not identify which of these booking grades applies to each cabin; confirm the exact grade for your sailing.
Decks: 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14
D5Ocean View Balcony
Views: Ocean view Some staterooms have an obstructed view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 204 sq. ft.; Balcony: 50 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
D1 D2Ocean View Balcony
Views: Ocean view Some staterooms have an obstructed view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 204 sq. ft.; Balcony: 50 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ. The official deck plan uses one color for grades D1, D2. The map does not identify which of these booking grades applies to each cabin; confirm the exact grade for your sailing.
Decks: 7, 8, 12, 14
D3 D4Ocean View Balcony
Views: Ocean view Some staterooms have an obstructed view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 204 sq. ft.; Balcony: 50 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ. The official deck plan uses one color for grades D3, D4. The map does not identify which of these booking grades applies to each cabin; confirm the exact grade for your sailing.
Decks: 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14
C3 C5Ocean View with Large Balcony
Views: Ocean view Some staterooms have an obstructed view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 204 sq. ft.; Balcony: 65 - 70 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ. The official deck plan uses one color for grades C3, C5. The map does not identify which of these booking grades applies to each cabin; confirm the exact grade for your sailing.
Decks: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
CBConnecting Ocean View Balcony
Views: Ocean view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 204 sq. ft.; Balcony: 50 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 7, 8, 12
Q2Interior Plus
Occupancy: Up to 2 guests. Size: Stateroom: 157 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
ULUltimate Family Townhouse
Views: Ocean view Surfside view. Occupancy: Up to 8 guests. Size: Stateroom: 1,772 sq. ft. (includes net feature and bridge before) Balcony (main level): 410 sq. ft.; Balcony (second level): 90 sq. ft.; Backyard: 251 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 7
SNSunset Corner Suite
Views: Ocean view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 380 - 480 sq. ft.; Balcony: 280 - 360 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
T5Surfside Family Interior
Views: Surfside view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 187 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks:
SSSunset Suite
Views: Ocean view Surfside view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 390 sq. ft.; Balcony: 96 - 120 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 9, 11
JSJunior Suite
Views: Ocean view Some staterooms have an obstructed view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 322 sq. ft.; Balcony: 80 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 9
SFSurfside Family Suite
Views: Surfside view. Occupancy: Sleeps 2 adults and 2 kids. Size: Stateroom: 269 sq. ft.; Balcony: 53 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 9, 10, 11
IGInfinite Grand Suite
Views: Ocean view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Total Stateroom: 533 sq. ft. (includes 102. ft. convertible balcony). Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 9
I1Spacious Infinite Ocean View Balcony
Views: Ocean view Some staterooms have an obstructed view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Total Stateroom: 250 sq. ft. (includes 50 sq. ft. convertible balcony). Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 9, 10, 11
I3Spacious Infinite Ocean View Balcony
Views: Ocean view Some staterooms have an obstructed view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Total Stateroom: 250 sq. ft. (includes 50 sq. ft. convertible balcony). Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 9, 10, 11
H3 H5Surfside Family View Balcony
Views: Surfside view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 196 sq. ft.; Balcony: 50 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ. The official deck plan uses one color for grades H3, H5. The map does not identify which of these booking grades applies to each cabin; confirm the exact grade for your sailing.
Decks: 9, 10, 11, 12, 14
IBFamily Infinite Ocean View Balcony
Views: Ocean view. Occupancy: Up to 6 guests. Size: Total Stateroom: 335 sq. ft. (includes 50 sq. ft. convertible balcony). Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 9, 10, 11
JTSunset Junior Suite
Views: Ocean view Surfside view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 322 - 330 sq. ft.; Balcony: 115 - 130 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 10
JYSky Junior Suite
Views: Ocean view Some staterooms have an obstructed view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 322 sq. ft.; Balcony: 80 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 10, 11, 16, 17
IFSpacious Infinite Central Park View Balcony
Views: Central Park view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Total Stateroom: 250 sq. ft. (includes 50 sq. ft. convertible balcony). Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 10, 11, 12
F1 F5Central Park View Balcony
Views: Central Park view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 196 sq. ft.; Balcony: 50 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ. The official deck plan uses one color for grades F1, F5. The map does not identify which of these booking grades applies to each cabin; confirm the exact grade for your sailing.
Decks: 14
L5Panoramic Ocean View
Views: Ocean view. Occupancy: Up to 3 guests. Size: Stateroom: 258 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 14
OSOwner's Suite
Views: Ocean view. Occupancy: Up to 5 guests. Size: Stateroom: 658 sq. ft.; Balcony: 190 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 16, 17
GSGrand Suite
Views: Ocean view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 431 sq. ft.; Balcony: 108 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 16, 17
ILIcon Loft Suite
Views: Ocean view. Occupancy: Up to 4 guests. Size: Stateroom: 838 sq. ft. (inclusive of the opening); Stateroom: 656 sq. ft. (excluding the opening); Balcony: 151 - 183 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks: 17
RLRoyal Loft Suite
Views: Ocean view. Occupancy: Up to 6 guests. Size: Stateroom: 2,088 sq. ft. (inclusive of the opening); Stateroom: 1,482 sq. ft. (excluding the opening); Balcony (main level): 705 sq. ft.. Published category specifications; individual cabins and accessible layouts may differ.
Decks:
UNCONFIRMEDCategory not confirmed
The cabin number and location are shown in Royal Caribbean’s official plan, but its color does not match a reliably identified category in the accompanying ship-specific legend. Confirm the booking grade, size, features and photo with Royal Caribbean.
Decks: 8, 9, 16, 17
Cabins to avoid & quieter candidates
Deck 10 between cabin Decks 9 and 11
Start with central Deck 10 accommodation
Compare a central room with accommodation immediately above and below, away from lift lobbies, connecting doors and service access. Confirm sea-facing versus internal-neighbourhood outlook.
Why we flag this
The selected sailing edition shows extensive accommodation on Decks 9, 10 and 11. This is a layout-based starting point, not measured sound data. Check the source plan.
Deck 14 under occupied Deck 15 areas
Check Deck 14 beneath pools and dining
Match the room to pool, whirlpool, buffet, outdoor seating and AquaDome public footprints above. Ask about hours and setup where these spaces overlap.
Why we flag this
The selected Deck 15 diagram shows major public pool and dining areas over portions of Deck 14 accommodation. The exact footprint matters; not every cabin is affected equally. Check the source plan.
Deck 7 and accommodation overlooking the aft neighbourhood
Check rooms beside Surfside and above the Promenade
Confirm proximity to Surfside pools, family activities, restaurants and walkways, and whether a Deck 7 room overlaps public venues on Deck 6 below. Ask about privacy and operating hours for the actual room.
Why we flag this
The selected plans place Surfside and accommodation together on Deck 7, above major Royal Promenade venues on Deck 6. Rooms overlooking the neighbourhood have a different activity and privacy setting from a sea-facing room. This is not a confirmed noise report. Check the source plan.
Location-based guidance, not measured noise or a guarantee of quiet. Flags identify areas to investigate, not every cabin on a deck. Check the exact room, connecting doors, accessibility and the plan for your sailing date. Official ship-specific interactive SVG deck artwork for the operator-selected sailing period. PDF compiled by Cruise Frog, not separately issued by Royal Caribbean. The source link preserves the selected operator profile.. Reviewed 2026-10-22.
Photos
1 photo
Icon of the Seas in Puerto Rico, 2025Photo: Corey Seeman, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Where she sails
- CaribbeanEastern, Western and Southern Caribbean islands, sailing year-round from Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico
- Bahamasshort trips from Florida, often with a day on a line's private island
Home port: Miami, Florida.
Flying in for your cruise?
Icon of the Seas sails from Miami, Florida. The airport is Miami International (MIA), with 10 lounges to wait in before you board.
- American Airlines Flagship LoungeMIA Concourse D4.9 ★
- American Airlines Admirals Club (D15)MIA Concourse D4.7 ★
- LATAM VIP LoungeMIA Concourse J4.7 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Icon of the Seas?
Icon of the Seas is operated by Royal Caribbean International and belongs to its Icon class.
What are Icon of the Seas' sister ships?
Icon of the Seas is one of 4 Icon class ships. Legend of the Seas (2026) and Star of the Seas (2025) are in service, and Hero of the Seas (due August 1, 2027) is on the way.
How big is Icon of the Seas?
Icon of the Seas measures 248,663 gross tons and 365 metres in length, with 20 decks.
How does Icon of the Seas compare in size with other cruise ships?
Icon of the Seas is bigger than 99% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruises Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 99%. At 44.3 gross tons per guest she is roomier than 74% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
How crowded does Icon of the Seas feel?
Icon of the Seas has a passenger space ratio of 44.3: 248,663 gross tons for 5,610 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Icon of the Seas feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Icon of the Seas carry?
Icon of the Seas carries 5,610 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 2,350 (about 2.4 guests per crew member).
When did Icon of the Seas enter service?
Icon of the Seas entered service in 2024.
Where does Icon of the Seas sail?
Icon of the Seas sails Caribbean and Bahamas itineraries. Her home port is Miami, Florida.
Which airport should I fly into for Icon of the Seas?
Icon of the Seas sails from Miami, Florida. Fly into Miami International (MIA), which has 10 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Icon of the Seas?
Royal Caribbean International publishes the deck plans for Icon of the Seas; this page links to Deck plans.
How is Icon of the Seas rated?
Cruises Frog rates Icon of the Seas 4.2 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on cabins (5/5) and lowest on dining (3/5).
Which cabins are good choices on Icon of the Seas?
For the “Sailings 2026-05-02 to 2027-04-24” plan, start with these quieter-location candidates: Deck 10 between cabin Decks 9 and 11: Compare a central room with accommodation immediately above and below, away from lift lobbies, connecting doors and service access. Confirm sea-facing versus internal-neighbourhood outlook. Compare the exact cabin with the decks above and below, nearby lifts and connecting doors. These are layout-based suggestions, not a guarantee of quiet.
Which cabins should I avoid or check carefully on Icon of the Seas?
For the “Sailings 2026-05-02 to 2027-04-24” plan, review these flagged locations before booking: Deck 14 under occupied Deck 15 areas: Match the room to pool, whirlpool, buffet, outdoor seating and AquaDome public footprints above. Ask about hours and setup where these spaces overlap. Deck 7 and accommodation overlooking the aft neighbourhood: Confirm proximity to Surfside pools, family activities, restaurants and walkways, and whether a Deck 7 room overlaps public venues on Deck 6 below. Ask about privacy and operating hours for the actual room. These flags are not measured noise reports or a warning about every room on a deck. Read the sourced cabin advice for the evidence and any explicit operator warnings.
How can I check whether a cabin is under a pool, nightclub or theatre?
Find the cabin on the selected plan, then compare the same fore-and-aft position on the deck above and below. Check the full venue footprint, including outdoor seating, stages, service areas and entrances. Nearby activity can be a reason to investigate, but does not by itself prove a cabin is noisy. Use the cabin advice and its sources to distinguish layout cautions from operator warnings.
Where can I find Icon of the Seas deck plans?
Use this guide’s deck selector to compare the decks around your cabin and open available diagrams in the zoom viewer. The full ship PDF and source links are listed for each plan edition.
Which deck-plan edition applies to my sailing?
Select your sailing date before comparing cabin locations. Editions can change after a refit. These answers use “Sailings 2026-05-02 to 2027-04-24”, reviewed 2026-10-22. Applies to the operator sailing-date window 2026-05-02 through 2027-04-24. Confirm cabin category, outlook, accessibility, connecting doors and refit details for your actual departure. Cabin cautions are inferred from labelled spaces and vertical relationships, not confirmed noise reports. Cabins are mapped to the category colors in the official plan. Where grades share a color, their codes are grouped; the exact booking grade requires confirmation. Category images and sizes are representative.
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