Behind the Crown & Anchor – Evolution of Central Park

What does it take to build a park at sea? In the episode of Behind the Crown & Anchor, Royal Caribbean explores the evolution of Central Park – the brand’s signature, open-air neighborhood complete with real plants and ways to dine, drink and be entertained. Go behind the scenes with the designers, horticulturists and visionaries who share how Central Park was created and what it takes to maintain a living space at sea, from choosing the right plants to adapting the environment over time.

Royal Caribbean is setting the table with a behind-the-scenes look at the next-level dining across the Icon Class, first introduced by Icon of the Seas. In “Making an Icon Class – Serving Up the Supper Club Experience,” dive into the development of the supper club concept – a collection of multi-course, immersive dining journeys that pair curated dishes and sophisticated cocktails with live music. From the elevated Empire Supper Club on Icon and the 1930s Chicago-inspired Lincoln Park Supper Club on Star of the Seas to the new Hollywoodland Supper Club debuting July 2026 on Legend of the Seas, each supper club delivers a unique immersive dining and entertainment experience for vacationers.

Royal Caribbean is setting the table with a behind-the-scenes look at the next-level dining across the Icon Class, first introduced by Icon of the Seas. In “Making an Icon Class – Serving Up the Supper Club Experience,” dive into the development of the supper club concept – a collection of multi-course, immersive dining journeys that pair curated dishes and sophisticated cocktails with live music. From the elevated Empire Supper Club on Icon and the 1930s Chicago-inspired Lincoln Park Supper Club on Star of the Seas to the new Hollywoodland Supper Club debuting July 2026 on Legend of the Seas, each supper club delivers a unique immersive dining and entertainment experience for vacationers.

Aerials footage of Icon of the Seas and Star of the Seas

*Episode 3 Teaser* Royal Caribbean’s Oasis Class has revolutionized vacations since 2008, and the innovation continues. From the original game-changer, Oasis of the Seas, to the ultimate short getaway on Utopia of the Seas, along with ongoing amplifications, the industry-defining lineup of ships has redefined what is possible from the beginning with firsts like the open-air Central Park, the AquaTheater’s high-diving spectaculars, and the Ultimate Abyss – the longest dry slide at sea. Dive into the bold evolution of the record-setting Oasis Class in the third episode of “Behind the Crown & Anchor.”

B-roll footage of Icon Class’ Chief Dog Officers Rover and Sailor

April 2025 - Royal Caribbean and Inter Miami CF joined forces again with Make-A-Wish to grant the wishes of 23 wish kids with a special four-day experience in South Florida. The magical experience kicked off with families spending an unforgettable day on the world’s best family vacation, Icon of the Seas, complete with a viewing of the first theatrical rendition of "The Wizard of Oz" at sea, thrills across six record-breaking slides at Category 6 waterpark and more. The wish kids and their families also made an exclusive visit to Inter Miami’s Chase Stadium to meet the Inter Miami squad and their captain Lionel Messi, where they enjoyed a behind-the-scenes viewing of the squad’s practice, quality time in their own private field-level suite and more.

On Royal Caribbean’s Icon Class, The Hideaway adults-only neighborhood features the first suspended pool at sea, along with uninterrupted ocean views with beach club vibes. Tucked away on Icon Class vacations, The Hideaway is the ideal spot for vacationers to unwind at the end of the day and catch the sunset, while enjoying a dedicated bar, a DJ, and whirlpools and loungers.

Introducing Chill Island on Royal Caribbean’s Icon Class. This three-deck slice of paradise has pools for every mood, each with prime ocean views, from the vibrant Swim & Tonic – the vacation brand’s first swim-up bar at sea – to Royal Bay Pool. The lineup on the world’s best vacation also includes an adults-only retreat, infinity-edge pool and the reimagined Lime & Coconut bars, serving up tropical drinks and frozen cocktails.

Introducing Surfside on Royal Caribbean’s Icon Class. A neighborhood made for young families from end to end, Surfside is where adults and kids ages six and under can stay and play all day.  There are three water experiences, including a pool for the grownups, and steps away are dining options, a bar, the signature carousel, an arcade, Adventure Ocean, and Social020 for teens.

A tranquil oasis by day and vibrant hot spot at night, the AquaDome neighborhood on Royal Caribbean’s Icon Class features restaurants, bars and wraparound ocean views.  The transformational neighborhood is home to deck-defying entertainment at the next-level AquaTheater, featuring cutting-edge technology and a cast of robots, high divers, aerialists and more.