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Making an Icon Episode 8 Teaser

April 2023 – *Episode 8 Teaser* As Royal Caribbean International’s first ship powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and fuel cell technology, Icon of the Seas marks the next step in the cruise line’s journey to create a clean-energy future. “Making an Icon, Creating Memorable Vacations Responsibly” looks under the “hood” with experts in environmental programs, decarbonization, marine operations and more as they break down the firsts and proven efforts to come on Icon. From large-scale systems, including the first waste-to-energy plant at sea, to the smallest details like LED lightbulbs, every initiative and application will play a part in making the world’s best family vacation the most sustainable Royal Caribbean International ship to date.

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Royal Caribbean's Making an Icon: Creating Memorable Vacations Responsibly

Royal Caribbean's Making an Icon: Creating Memorable Vacations Responsibly

April 2023 – As Royal Caribbean International’s first ship powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and fuel cell technology, Icon of the Seas marks the next step in the cruise line’s journey to create a clean-energy future. “Making an Icon, Creating Memorable Vacations Responsibly” looks under the “hood” with experts in environmental programs, decarbonization, marine operations and more as they break down the firsts and proven efforts to come on Icon. From large-scale systems, including the first waste-to-energy plant at sea, to the smallest details like LED lightbulbs, every initiative and application will play a part in making the world’s best family vacation the most sustainable Royal Caribbean International ship to date.

Royal Caribbean’s Making an Icon: Creating Next-Level Accommodations

Royal Caribbean’s Making an Icon: Creating Next-Level Accommodations

March 2023 – From families to couples, to groups of friends, every type of vacationer can make memories their way every day on Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, even when it comes to where they stay. In “Making an Icon: Creating Next-level Accommodations,” the experts walk through the longest timeframe the cruise line’s ever dedicated to designing the perfect home base, 28 different types, for everyone. Discover details about the research, design and construction of the rooms on the first-of-its-kind combination of the best of every vacation, where every detail was scrutinized to create more categories for families, more layouts with ocean views and more space for groups of three, four, five and more.

Making an Icon Episode 7 Teaser

Making an Icon Episode 7 Teaser

March 2023 – *Episode 7 Teaser* From families to couples, to groups of friends, every type of vacationer can make memories their way every day on Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, even when it comes to where they stay. In “Making an Icon: Creating Next-level Accommodations,” the experts walk through the longest timeframe the cruise line’s ever dedicated to designing the perfect home base, 28 different types, for everyone. Discover details about the research, design and construction of the rooms on the first-of-its-kind combination of the best of every vacation, where every detail was scrutinized to create more categories for families, more layouts with ocean views and more space for groups of three, four, five and more.

Royal Caribbean’s Making an Icon: Creating Thrill Island

Royal Caribbean’s Making an Icon: Creating Thrill Island

February 2023 – Bold vacationers call for bold adventures, and Royal Caribbean is delivering that and more at the new Thrill Island on Icon of the Seas. The world’s best family vacation will feature never-before-seen experiences and signature favorites, from the largest waterpark at sea, Category 6, to the first Crown’s Edge – an adventure course 154 feet above the ocean. In “Making an Icon: Creating Thrill Island,” the innovators cover the adventures in store and how they are pushing the envelope on cruise ship design by adding more weight at the top of Icon with six record-breaking waterslides and more water than ever before. The thrill-o-meter will be off the charts for thrill-seekers and their families who cheer them on in this new neighborhood when Icon sets sail in January 2024.

Making an Icon Episode 6 Teaser

Making an Icon Episode 6 Teaser

February 2023 – *Episode 6 teaser* Bold vacationers call for bold adventures, and Royal Caribbean is delivering that and more at the new Thrill Island on Icon of the Seas. The world’s best family vacation will feature never-before-seen experiences and signature favorites, from the largest waterpark at sea, Category 6, to the first Crown’s Edge – an adventure course 154 feet above the ocean. In “Making an Icon: Creating Thrill Island,” the innovators cover the adventures in store and how they are pushing the envelope on cruise ship design by adding more weight at the top of Icon with six record-breaking waterslides and more water than ever before. The thrill-o-meter will be off the charts for thrill-seekers and their families who cheer them on in this new neighborhood when Icon sets sail in January 2024.

Sneak Peek: Icon of the Seas Construction Tour

Sneak Peek: Icon of the Seas Construction Tour

May 2023 – Construction on Royal Caribbean International’s Icon of the Seas is progressing ahead of its highly anticipated debut in January 2024. On an exclusive construction tour, the world’s best family vacation takes shape from bow to stern across eight neighborhoods, including the home to the largest waterpark at sea - Thrill Island - and Surfside, the first neighborhood designed for young families from end to end.

Icon of the Seas Construction B-roll

Icon of the Seas Construction B-roll

B-roll of Icon of the Seas under construction

Icon Extra: The Top Deck Challenge on Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas

Icon Extra: The Top Deck Challenge on Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas

March 2023 – Creating unrivaled water experiences for the world’s best family vacation comes with a unique set of challenges, an unprecedented amount of water and weight. In this Icon Extra, “The Top Deck Challenge,” hear from the Royal Caribbean experts tackling one of the biggest tests of engineering, naval architecture and design as they construct Icon of the Seas. They dive into the ship’s top deck, where adventurers will find the largest waterpark at sea at the new Thrill Island, all kinds of pools at Chill Island and The Hideaway, and more.

Making an Icon Episode 5 Teaser

Making an Icon Episode 5 Teaser

January 2023 – *Episode 5 teaser* The world’s greatest family vacation, Icon of the Seas, is taking memory-making to the next level for grownups, kids and even grandparents. And when it comes to young families, Royal Caribbean’s insights and feedback from adventurers inspired a whole new neighborhood. In “Making an Icon: Creating Surfside,” find out why and how the cruise line’s creating its first neighborhood dedicated to young families. The goal: to design a place where every family member can spend time together and do what they enjoy all the same. From different water experiences to new restaurants, even a bar with menus for adults and kids, to classic adventures with a twist like the signature carousel and an arcade, and the first three-story Ultimate Family Townhouse, Surfside is set to make a splash debut in January 2024.

Royal Caribbean's Making an Icon: Creating Surfside

Royal Caribbean's Making an Icon: Creating Surfside

January 2023 – The world’s greatest family vacation, Icon of the Seas, is taking memory-making to the next level for grownups, kids and even grandparents. And when it comes to young families, Royal Caribbean’s insights and feedback from adventurers inspired a whole new neighborhood. In “Making an Icon: Creating Surfside,” find out why and how the cruise line’s creating its first neighborhood dedicated to young families. The goal: to design a place where every family member can spend time together and do what they enjoy all the same. From different water experiences to new restaurants, even a bar with menus for adults and kids, to classic adventures with a twist like the signature carousel and an arcade, and the first three-story Ultimate Family Townhouse, Surfside is set to make a splash debut in January 2024.

Icon of the Seas Construction Update: Floating Out for the First Time

Icon of the Seas Construction Update: Floating Out for the First Time

January 2023 – The world’s best family vacation is one step closer to its highly anticipated debut in January 2024. Royal Caribbean International’s Icon of the Seas reached its next major construction milestone in December 2022. With 58 million gallons of water, five tugboats and one cannon shot, watch how the revolutionary ship was floated out of dry dock and into its outfitting pier at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland, where it will complete its final stages of construction.

Royal Caribbean's Making an Icon: Creating AquaDome

Royal Caribbean's Making an Icon: Creating AquaDome

December 2022 – To create the first-of-its-kind combination of the best of every vacation for the whole family, Icon of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International’s bringing together a variety of firsts and next-level favorites across eight neighborhoods that come alive day and night. Now you can dive into each of these destinations in and of themselves with the experts, starting with AquaDome, a tranquil oasis by day and vibrant hotspot by night that features restaurants, bars, wraparound ocean views and deck-defying entertainment in the next-level AquaTheater. From a sketch on a napkin to the installation of the 363-ton dome, in “Making an Icon: Creating AquaDome,” innovators of all types of disciplines are coming together on the journey to bring this new, transformational neighborhood to life.

Making an Icon Episode 4 Teaser

Making an Icon Episode 4 Teaser

December 2022 – *Episode 4 teaser* To create the first-of-its-kind combination of the best of every vacation for the whole family, Icon of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International’s bringing together a variety of firsts and next-level favorites across eight neighborhoods that come alive day and night. Now you can dive into each of these destinations in and of themselves with the experts, starting with AquaDome, a tranquil oasis by day and vibrant hotspot by night that features restaurants, bars, wraparound ocean views and deck-defying entertainment in the next-level AquaTheater. From a sketch on a napkin to the installation of the 363-ton dome, in “Making an Icon: Creating AquaDome,” innovators of all types of disciplines are coming together on the journey to bring this new, transformational neighborhood to life.

Icon of the Seas Construction Update: The AquaDome Takes Shape

Icon of the Seas Construction Update: The AquaDome Takes Shape

November 2022 – The making of the world’s best family vacation has reached new heights. Watch Icon of the Seas’ AquaDome neighborhood take shape with the installation of a new feat – a 363-ton dome – at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland. In a record-breaking lift, it took more than 80 hours to install the single largest glass and steel structure to be lifted onto a cruise ship, which stands at 82 feet tall and 164 feet wide. The dome will broaden vacationers’ horizons with 220-degree, wraparound ocean views and more. Featured among Icon’s eight all-encompassing neighborhoods, the transformational AquaDome will be a tranquil oasis by day and a vibrant hotspot at night, complete with signature, deck-defying aqua shows at the AquaTheater, new restaurants, bars, lounges and nightlife.

Royal Caribbean’s Making an Icon: Introducing the Icon of Vacations

Royal Caribbean’s Making an Icon: Introducing the Icon of Vacations

October 2022 – A new era of vacations starts here. Royal Caribbean International unveils the first look at the ultimate family vacation, Icon of the Seas. In “Making an Icon: Introducing the Icon of Vacations,” the innovators behind it all reveal the adventures in store ahead of the new ship’s official debut in January 2024. Now is when you’ll see how the culmination of 50 years of expertise, innovation and passion is brought to life through adrenaline-pumping thrills, unrivaled ways to chill and more in an all-encompassing lineup of firsts and favorites across eight new and reimagined neighborhoods.

Making an Icon Episode 3 Teaser

Making an Icon Episode 3 Teaser

October 2022 – *Episode 3 teaser* A new era of vacations starts here. Royal Caribbean International unveils the first look at the ultimate family vacation, Icon of the Seas. In “Making an Icon: Introducing the Icon of Vacations,” the innovators behind it all reveal the adventures in store ahead of the new ship’s official debut in January 2024. Now is when you’ll see how the culmination of 50 years of expertise, innovation and passion is brought to life through adrenaline-pumping thrills, unrivaled ways to chill and more in an all-encompassing lineup of firsts and favorites across eight new and reimagined neighborhoods.