World's largest cruise ship Icon of the Seas - in pictures


  • The Icon of the Seas cruise ship by Royal Caribbean sails from Miami around the Caribbean for seven-day journeys. Getty Images
    The Icon of the Seas cruise ship by Royal Caribbean sails from Miami around the Caribbean for seven-day journeys. Getty Images
  • The ship is divided into eight neighbourhoods, including one called Central Park. Getty Images
    The ship is divided into eight neighbourhoods, including one called Central Park. Getty Images
  • Each neighbourhood has themed artworks and installations, such as a flamingo in family-friendly Surfside. Getty Images
    Each neighbourhood has themed artworks and installations, such as a flamingo in family-friendly Surfside. Getty Images
  • Adventure Ocean is a stay-all-day neighbourhood, with activities for children aged 6 months to 12 years. Photo: Royal Caribbean
    Adventure Ocean is a stay-all-day neighbourhood, with activities for children aged 6 months to 12 years. Photo: Royal Caribbean
  • Highlights on Thrill Island include Lost Dunes mini golf, fallen palms and beached planes and ships. Photo: Royal Caribbean
    Highlights on Thrill Island include Lost Dunes mini golf, fallen palms and beached planes and ships. Photo: Royal Caribbean
  • The Overlook in AquaDome offers wrap-around ocean views and the AquaTheatre. Photo: Royal Caribbean
    The Overlook in AquaDome offers wrap-around ocean views and the AquaTheatre. Photo: Royal Caribbean
  • Surfside Eatery is a buffet-style restaurant. Photo: Royal Caribbean
    Surfside Eatery is a buffet-style restaurant. Photo: Royal Caribbean
  • The Pearl Cafe offers salads and sandwiches, and has floor-to-ceiling ocean views. Photo: Royal Caribbean
    The Pearl Cafe offers salads and sandwiches, and has floor-to-ceiling ocean views. Photo: Royal Caribbean
  • The Category 6 water park has six slides, including the Storm Surge raft for four. Photo: Royal Caribbean
    The Category 6 water park has six slides, including the Storm Surge raft for four. Photo: Royal Caribbean
  • A luxe cabin in Icon of the Seas. Photo: Royal Caribbean
    A luxe cabin in Icon of the Seas. Photo: Royal Caribbean
  • Lou's Jazz 'n Blues club at Central Park. Getty Images
    Lou's Jazz 'n Blues club at Central Park. Getty Images
  • The Pearl, an experiential installation, on the Royal Promenade. Getty Images
    The Pearl, an experiential installation, on the Royal Promenade. Getty Images
  • The Ultimate Family Townhouse is the ship's most lavish cabin. Photo: Royal Caribbean International
    The Ultimate Family Townhouse is the ship's most lavish cabin. Photo: Royal Caribbean International
  • The townhouse has a private patio with stairs leading to the Surfside arena. Photo: Royal Caribbean International
    The townhouse has a private patio with stairs leading to the Surfside arena. Photo: Royal Caribbean International
  • Surfside caters to children and teenagers with an arcade. Getty Images
    Surfside caters to children and teenagers with an arcade. Getty Images
  • The ship even has a theatre. Getty Images
    The ship even has a theatre. Getty Images
  • The Water's Edge is one of several swimming options. Getty Images
    The Water's Edge is one of several swimming options. Getty Images
  • Empire Supper Club serves an eight-course menu with American cuisine. Getty Images
    Empire Supper Club serves an eight-course menu with American cuisine. Getty Images