Is Icon of the Seas the biggest cruise? Is Icon of the Seas expensive?

Yes, Icon of the Seas is currently the largest cruise ship in the world, with a gross tonnage of 250,800 GT. The ship was built by Meyer Turku, Turku, Finland, and was launched on December 9, 2022.

The construction of Icon of the Seas took over 7 years to come to fruition. The keel laying ceremony for Icon of the Seas was held in April 2022, and the ship was launched in December 2022.

A 7-day round-trip Eastern Caribbean itinerary departing from Miami on January 27, 2024, starts at $2,286 per person. However, prices can range from $1,746 to $3,811 per person depending on the itinerary and room type.

Icon of the Seas is the largest cruise ship in the world, with a gross tonnage of 248,663 GT. It is the first ship in Royal Caribbean’s new Icon Class, and it is scheduled to enter service on January 27, 2024, out of PortMiami in the US.

Icon of the Seas is powered by liquified natural gas (LNG). However, the engines can be powered with both LNG and distillate fuel. According to the company, the ship has the tallest waterfall, the tallest water slide, and the largest waterpark.