Royal Caribbean International

2024-04-02

Since its founding in 1969, Royal Caribbean International has been committed to maritime innovation. Each type of cruise ship is a record-breaking architectural marvel, incorporating the latest technology that has revolutionized the way people vacation. Today, the company continues to enhance the guest experience for adventure-loving travelers by offering bold onboard thrills, exciting dining options, breathtaking entertainment, and world-class accommodations. With routes to over 270 destinations in more than 60 countries across six continents, the fleet of 29 ships and 778 itineraries is irresistible. For 21 consecutive years, Royal Caribbean has been voted the Best Cruise Line by readers of Travel Weekly. CocoCay, the private island in the Bahamas, has been voted the Best Private Island Destination by Travel Weekly readers for four consecutive years.

Cruise Features:
1.
Royal Caribbean International is the world's largest cruise brand, with 28 large modern cruise ships across 8 ship classes starting in 2024.
2.This includes the world's largest cruise ship, also the largest class of passenger ships: the Icon of the Seas.
3.The Spectrum of the Seas, designed specifically for the Asian market, offers exciting voyages from its homeport in Hong Kong.
4.Enjoy splendid dining environments, diverse culinary choices, and attentive restaurant service for an extraordinary dining experience.
5.Experience unique and comfortable accommodations with a variety of room types to choose from.
6.Enjoy a wide range of activities for entertainment and relaxation.
7.Through leading-edge future technology, Royal Caribbean International is revolutionizing traditional concepts to provide you with an intelligent and immersive cruise experience.
The world's largest cruise ship, the "Icon of the Seas"
set sail in 2024! As the flagship of the Icon series, it made its debut in October 2022, breaking the world record previously held by its sister ship, the "Oasis class," with its advantage of 250,000 tons. Its design combines the elements of "beach leisure, resort, and theme park," featuring 8 major themed areas, 6 record-breaking water slides, a high-altitude promenade 47 meters above the sea, 28 room types, and 40 dining options, as well as a rich variety of facilities. The ship also boasts several "world firsts," including the "Realm of the Sky" indoor entertainment center, which accommodates 5,000 guests and offers a 220-degree panoramic view of the sea, and six record-breaking thrilling activities, including the first open-air free-fall water slide and the first floating water bar in the world.

The "Icon of the Seas" has a displacement of 250,000 tons, making it the largest cruise ship in the world. However, its biggest selling point has always been the endless activities available from morning till night. The ship will have the world's largest onboard water park, featuring 6 record-breaking amusement facilities:

Storm Shuttle (Category 6): The world's first open-air free-fall water slide with a slope of 66 degrees.
Orange Thunderbolt: The highest drop water slide at sea.
Green Vortex (Storm Surge) + Purple Jet (Hurricane Hunter): The largest rapids at sea, accommodating 4 people per boat.
Blue Gale (Storm Chasers): The first double team racing slide at sea.
Crown's Edge: An adventure playground combining aerial pathways, ropes, and aerial rides at sea. It's the most thrilling, allowing adventurers to challenge their courage at a height of 47 meters above the sea.
7 pools: In the "Sea of Clouds" pool area, there are 4 pools, including the world's first floating water bar (Swim & Tonic), the largest pool at sea with over 40,000 gallons of water (Royal Bay Pool), the adults-only Cloud 17, and the infinity pool Sky Eye (Cove Pool).

Dining onboard:
1.Over 20 unique dining options for an extraordinary dining experience.
2.Surfside Eatery - A new buffet restaurant designed for families with different menus for adults and children.
3.El Loco Fresh - Offers delicious Mexican cuisine (additional charges apply).
4.Izumi in the Park - Enjoy fresh sushi and Asian dishes ordered directly from the bar (additional charges apply).
5.Hooked Seafood - Offers authentic New England seafood (additional charges apply).

Ship features:
1.CATEGORY 6 Water Park - The largest water park at sea, featuring 6 record-breaking water slides and the world's first open-air free-fall water slide "Pressure Drop℠."
2.Crown's Edge - A hair-raising challenge with aerial walks, obstacle races, and thrilling rides.
3.Royal Escape Room - An onboard escape room challenge.
4.AquaDome - The water dome located on the top deck offers everything from daring performances to culinary events and cocktail magic—stunning during the day and iconic at night.
5.Absolute Zero - The largest ice rink at sea, combining technology projection for skating performances.

Maiden voyage date: January 27, 2024
Passenger capacity: 5,610
Crew size: 2,350
Gross tonnage: 248,663 tons




Introducing the upcoming debut of the first cruise ship powered by liquefied natural gas — the "Utopia of the Seas"!
Embark on a grand weekend aboard the Ocean Utopia, where you can indulge in over 40 dining options tailored to your every need. Prepare to be mesmerized by top-charting artists performing on stage, ice, water, and in the air. Enjoy endless fun every day on 18 thrilling water slides, and take a dip in the pools in countless ways onboard or at our award-winning private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay. The World’s Biggest Weekend℠ is set to launch in July 2024 at Port Canaveral.

This ship boasts the world's largest onboard water park, featuring 6 record-breaking slides, 7 pools, and 9 whirlpools. Additionally, there's a performance venue called the AquaDome and a poolside bar.

Ideal for thrill-seekers, tech enthusiasts, adventurers, diverse foodies, and families with children of all ages. Not suitable for budget-conscious travelers, traditionalists, ocean purists, and those sensitive to motion. As another gem in Royal Caribbean's crown, the Utopia of the Seas follows in the footsteps of the Icon of the Seas, featuring state-of-the-art facilities and revolutionary LNG propulsion, symbolizing Royal Caribbean's commitment to innovation and sustainability.

Maiden voyage date: July 2024
Passenger capacity: 5,668
Crew size: 2,290
Gross tonnage: 236,680 tons

Perfect Day at CocoCay
Perfect Day at CocoCay is a private destination exclusively for Royal Caribbean guests, located in the Bahamas. You’ll find endless ways to chill out and enjoy beautiful beaches and pristine water, plus thrilling experiences like the incredible Thrill Water Park, ziplining and every water sport you can imagine. This isn’t vacation days spent. This is bragging rights earned. Conquer the tallest waterslide in North America and snap a shot from up to 450 feet up in a helium balloon. Grab a drink at the swim-up bar and soak up the scene in the largest freshwater pool in The Bahamas, get a taste of Bora Bora with your own Overwater Cabana, or let loose at the ultimate beach party just for adults at Hideaway Beach.


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