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Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas is the first-of-its-kind combination of the best of every vacation. The first in the Icon Class has an all-encompassing lineup of firsts and next-level favorites for everyone across eight neighborhoods, including the new Thrill Island, Surfside – a neighborhood made for young families – and Icon’s best kept secret, The Hideaway.

Video: The Top Deck Challenge – Designing Icon of the Seas’ Unrivaled Water Experiences

03/27/2023 Scott Sanfilippo

Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas is set to offer unrivaled water experiences for the world’s best family vacation. With a ship of this size and scale, there come unique challenges. One of the biggest tests of engineering, naval architecture, and design is the construction of the ship’s top deck,…

Video: Royal Caribbean Presents inTENse on Wonder of the Seas with an All-Woman Cast

03/26/2023 Scott Sanfilippo

Royal Caribbean International, one of the world's largest cruise line operators, recently celebrated World Theater Day by shining a spotlight on their latest production, inTENse. This powerhouse show takes place in the signature AquaTheater aboard their newest ship, Wonder of the Seas, and lives up to its name from start…

Video: Making an Icon Episode 5: Creating Surfside on Icon of the Seas

01/31/2023 Scott Sanfilippo

Looking for a family vacation that will create unforgettable memories? Look no further than Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas. And for young families, the cruise line has taken things to the next level with a brand-new neighborhood dedicated to creating the ultimate family vacation experience. Dubbed "Surfside," this exciting…

Aerial view of Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas

Video: Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas 2019 Drydock Highlights

03/25/2019 Scott Sanfilippo

Join us for this highlight reel of Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas and see what's new since it emerged from a $115 million makeover, becoming the ultimate short Caribbean getaway for passengers. Sailing from its new home in Miami, the ship offers a thrilling combination of exciting adventures and…

The Boardwalk neighborhood on Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas. Credit SBW-Photo

Video: Tour the Boardwalk on Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas

11/15/2018 Scott Sanfilippo

Join us for an exciting tour of the Boardwalk area on Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas - one of the world's largest cruise ships! This magnificent vessel is now sailing from PortMiami in Florida, offering passengers an unforgettable vacation experience. As you explore the Boardwalk area, you'll be amazed…

Royal Caribbean International’s Symphony of the Seas departs from Saint-Naziare, France for her new homeport in Barcelona, Spain. Photo credit: Royal Caribbean

Video: Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas Arriving in Miami for the First Time

11/09/2018 Scott Sanfilippo

Step into the world of Royal Caribbean with this historic video of the arrival of the "World's Largest Cruise Ship," Symphony of the Seas in Miami. On November 9, 2018, the magnificent vessel pulled into Royal Caribbean's new Terminal A, ready to take passengers on an unforgettable journey. As you…

Royal Caribbean International’s Symphony of the Seas departs from Saint-Naziare, France for her new homeport in Barcelona, Spain. Photo credit: Royal Caribbean

Video: Tour Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas

11/09/2018 Scott Sanfilippo

Embark on an incredible journey through the newest addition to the Royal Caribbean fleet - Symphony of the Seas, one of the world's largest cruise ships. This magnificent vessel arrived in Miami this morning (November 9, 2018) and is ready to provide passengers with an unforgettable vacation experience. In this…

The giant azipods what will drive the world's largest cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas, currently under construction at STX shipyard in France. Photo credit: Royal Caribbean

Video: Royal Caribbean’s Spectrum of the Seas Azipod Installation

10/24/2018 Scott Sanfilippo

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Royal Caribbean's latest engineering marvel - Spectrum of the Seas. In this video, you will see the ship taking shape as her azipods are expertly installed at the Meyer Werft Shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. Designed specifically for the Chinese market, Spectrum of…

Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas. Photo credit: RCCL

Video: Navigating Oasis of the Seas into St. Thomas

08/17/2018 Scott Sanfilippo

If you're like me, you find that one of the most exciting parts of a cruise is being out on the deck or your stateroom balcony watching the ship enter or depart a port.  I always head outside to watch just how the men and women on the bridge of…

The reimagined Mariner of the Seas sails into her new homeport, Port Miami. Photo credit: Royal Caribbean

Video: Amping Up Weekend Getaways with More Adventure on Mariner of the Seas

06/21/2018 Scott Sanfilippo

Are you tired of your mundane weekends and craving some excitement in your life? Royal Caribbean International has got you covered with their newly revamped Mariner of the Seas cruise ship. After an extensive $90 million makeover, this ship is ready to take adventure seekers on a unique 3- to…

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