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Icon of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
The Icon of the Seas was built in 2023 and is among Royal Caribbean’s 27 ships in its fleet. The Icon is included in the cruise line’s Icon Class. In the cruise ship stats below, you’ll find the Icon of the Seas vs all of the other Royal Caribbean ships.
Icon of the Seas Size
How big is the Icon of the Seas? Below, you’ll find all of the relevant cruise ship stats, specs and dimensions for the Icon of the Seas. Included in these statistics are passenger capacity, length, year built, year renovated, cost to build, gross tonnage, engine info, number of rooms, deck counts and more!
Icon of the Seas Capacity
Passenger Capacity refers to the total number of people that the Icon of the Seas can accommodate. Of course, there are also crew members on board. Below, find the total onboard capacity, including staff and cruise guests.
7,600
passengers
Royal Caribbean Avg: 3,708 guests
Icon of the Seas Passenger Capacity: The passenger capacity for the Icon of the Seas is 7,600 guests. The average capacity for the 27 active ships in Royal Caribbean’s fleet is 3,708 passengers. The passenger capacity range for all Royal Caribbean ships has a minimum of 1,992 guests and a maximum of 7,600 passengers.
2,350
crew
Royal Caribbean Avg: 1,400 staff
Icon of the Seas Crew Members: Staff on the Icon of the Seas include 2,350 crew members. That’s a guest to staff ratio of 3.2 to 1. The average Royal Caribbean ship includes 1,400 employees and has a passenger to staff ratio of 2.6 to 1.
Icon of the Seas Passenger Capacity and Crew
vs Royal Caribbean Fleet
Icon of the Seas Length
How long is the Icon? From end to end, the Icon of the Seas length equals 1196 feet (365 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 27 active vessels in Royal Caribbean’s fleet, measuring 1068 feet (326 meters).
1,196
feet long
Royal Caribbean Avg: 1,068 feet
The smallest Royal Caribbean ship (in terms of length) measures 915 feet (279 meters) from end to end. The longest vessel spans 1196 feet (365 meters).
Our chart below shows the length of the Icon of the Seas vs all other active Royal Caribbean ships.
Icon of the Seas Ship Length
vs all Royal Caribbean Ships
Icon of the Seas Built Date
When was the Icon of the Seas Built? The Icon of the Seas was built in 2023 and joined the cruise line’s Icon Class.
Royal Caribbean includes 27 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1996. The average Royal Caribbean ship is 16 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2007
2023
built date
Royal Caribbean Avg: 2007
When was the last Icon of the Seas Dry Dock? The Icon of the Seas has not experienced dry dock improvements yet.
N/A
renovation date
Icon of the Seas Deck Plans
The Icon of the Seas has a total of 18 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 2. The highest passenger deck is Deck 20.
What does the Icon of the Seas offer in terms of “things to do?” The ship features 14 restaurants, 6 bars, 19 activities, and 3 other features for your enjoyment.
Click below to access deck plans for the Icon of the Seas. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all “things to do” offered on that level of the ship.
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Icon of the Seas - All Deck Plans
Icon of the Seas Info
Frequently Asked Questions
On which deck is the Icon of the Seas Casino located?
You will find the Icon of the Seas Casino on Deck 4 of the ship.
On which deck is the Icon of the Seas Buffet located?
You will find the Icon of the Seas Buffet on Deck 15 of the ship.
What is the Icon of the Seas ship class?
The ship belongs to the Royal Caribbean class of ships known as the Icon class.
What does the Icon of the Seas offer in terms of things to do?
The ship features 14 restaurants, 6 bars, 19 activities, 2 shows and 3 other venues for your enjoyment. You can click on our ship deck plans or details pages for a full list of activities, sorted by feature type.
How many decks are on the Icon of the Seas?
The Icon of the Seas has a total of 18 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 2. The upper most passenger deck is Level 20.
What is the Icon of the Seas capacity?
We're often asked how many passengers are on the Icon of the Seas. The ship's capacity is 7,600. When comparing the occupancy to the average Royal Caribbean passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 3,708 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Royal Caribbean ships.
How old is the Icon of the Seas?
The Icon of the Seas was built in 2023. Royal Caribbean includes 27 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1996. The average Royal Caribbean ship is 16 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2010
Is the Icon of the Seas a good ship?
Each of Royal Caribbean's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Icon of the Seas is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
How long is the Icon of the Seas?
From end to end, the Spectrum of the Seas length equals 1,196 feet (365 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 27 active vessels in Royal Caribbean fleet, measuring 1,068 feet (326 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.