Icon of the Seas Turns One: A Year of Record-Breaking Fun

Royal Caribbean is celebrating a significant milestone this week—Icon of the Seas has officially reached its first anniversary. Over the past year, the world’s largest cruise ship has hosted 192,000 families, redefining family vacations on the high seas.

Launched as the first vessel in Royal Caribbean’s Icon-class, Icon of the Seas introduced groundbreaking features, including eight distinctive neighborhoods, the Ultimate Family Townhouse, the first water park at sea, an infinity pool suspended over the ocean, and a swim-up bar. Not to mention Rover, the ship’s beloved Chief Dog Officer.

But the adventure continues. In August 2025, Royal Caribbean will unveil its next Icon-class ship, Star of the Seas, departing from Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida. Like its predecessor, Star will offer seven-night Caribbean sailings with stops at Perfect Day at CocoCay.

Guests can look forward to the return of iconic features such as the eight neighborhoods, over 40 dining and drink venues, the exhilarating Crown’s Edge, and brand-new entertainment, including Back to the Future: The Musical and the Lincoln Park Supper Club, inspired by Chicago’s renowned culinary scene.

If the past year is any indication, Royal Caribbean’s Icon-class ships are revolutionizing the cruise experience—and the best is yet to come.

Here are some remarkable stats from Icon’s first year of sailing:

192,000 families welcomed aboard
180 stops at iconic Caribbean destinations
52 visits to Perfect Day at CocoCay
7,900 birthdays celebrated onboard
449 performances of Aqua Action
28,736 high-flying aqua dives
308 curtain calls for stage performances
426 ice shows
55,350 milkshakes enjoyed at Desserted, the milkshake bar
440,070 drinks served at the ship’s iconic lounges and bars
1,594,567 ice cream cones enjoyed at Sprinkles
Nearly 15,000 Crown’s Edge plunges
96 next-level entertainment celebrations