12 of the Best Features of the Icon of the Seas Cruise Ship

If you ever have the opportunity to climb aboard Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, run, don’t walk. 

Many of the most luxurious cruise ships out there are basically floating cities. However, as the largest ship in the world, Icon of the Seas certainly has the right to stake its claim as the best in the biz. 

1. The Overlook

Once you’re settled in, you simply must relax and unwind at The Overlook. It’s a special kind of place that will remind you you are, indeed, on vacation. 

With huge, expansive glass windows every way you turn, you can kick back in your own private pod, a lounger, or even a daybed. With an umbrella drink from the Overlook Bar in-hand, this will quickly become your favorite place when you’re not soaking up the fresh air. 

2. The Pearl

Royal Caribbean makes it known that the world is about to be your oyster with this statement piece of functional art. It’s one of the first things you see when you’re welcomed aboard and, boy, is it showstopping. 

It’s a portal from the Royal Promenade to the Pearl Cafe, a gorgeous little eatery where you can snack on small bites like sandwiches and sweets, paired with coffee or tea. 

3. The AquaDome

Most ships have auditoriums to take in a show or two at night or during your days at sea. In true style, however, the Icon of the Seas takes even this simple gesture up a notch. 

Inside the AquaDome, you’ll find Hooked, a fabulous seafood restaurant. Or, if you’re not in the mood for a formal sitdown dinner, you can stroll the AquaDome Market, visiting an array of vendors with specialty dishes on offer. 

Finally, you have AquaTheater where you can take in one of the most spectacular shows of your life. It’s Cirque du Soleil, but with a seaside twist. We’re talkin’ aerial acrobatics, dancing, high diving, and more. 

4. Dueling Pianos

After you’ve enjoyed a night or two in the AquaTheater, you might want to enjoy a night beside the dueling pianos. 

Royal Caribbean has placed two glossy red baby grands in the Royal Promenade where entertainers delight the crowds night after night with fantastic live music and a unique comical twist. 

To maximize your options with regard to entertainment, fine dining, and drinks packages, be sure to review our 30 cruise hacks you must know before setting sail.