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An Epic New US Cruise Ship Will Have A Massive Waterpark & An Infinity Pool With Swim-Up Bars

You'll never want to get off the ship.

Icon of the Seas rendering. Right: The rendering of the waterpark on the cruise ship.

Icon of the Seas rendering. Right: The rendering of the waterpark on the cruise ship.

Florida Associate Editor

Royal Caribbean has a new cruise ship coming soon and it is reported to have the largest waterpark at sea, right at the top of the ship. Not only is the size of the vessel massive, but it's also going to be home to many first-times for the cruise line like its first-ever swim-up bar.

There will be no shortage of things to do while you're whisked away out of the Port of Miami and taken to Central America and the Caribbean islands.

Their most exciting feature is, of course, its water adventure on "Thrill Island" which takes up much of the top floor. It includes a slide with a free-fall drop that Royal Caribbean hasn't seen on any other ship as well as one with the tallest drop. There's even room for everyone to have fun at the same time on the first-ever family raft rides.

There are also suspended activities, like a ropes course, where you can see what it looks like to be 154 feet above the ocean.

If you're not so much a thrill seeker, there's also a relaxing "Hideaway" area that gives a beach club aesthetic and has its first-ever infinity pool.

There's a multi-level terrace surrounding it and a designated bar for those hanging out.

The sunset views in this infinity pool are going to be incredible.

"The Hideaway" rendering."The Hideaway" rendering.Royal Caribbean | Website

The ship will also include 2,805 staterooms and hold up to 5,610 guests, which is double occupancy. There is going to be a Central Park for people to walk through and even an AquaDome with water shooting from the ceiling in a theatre-like setting.

The cruise won't set sail until August 2024, but they are already accepting reservations for 7 days, starting at $1,151 per person.

Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.

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    • Associate Editor

      Jenna Kelley (she/her) was the Associate Editor for Florida at Narcity Media, where she oversaw all of the editorial content across the Sunshine State. She started her career in broadcast media as a television news reporter for three years. In 2020, Jenna won a Georgia Association of Broadcasters (GABBY) award for Best Online Produced Story. She's covered live concerts, reported at the Masters Tournament, and interviewed state senators during election season. Prior to working at Narcity Media, she made her way home to Florida and launched a copywriting business. Jenna received her B.A. in English with a minor in Communications at Florida State University. She has over five years of experience from print and digital media to radio and television.

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