Icon Class Cruise Ship (2023)

FAQs

What is the secret code on a cruise ship? ›

Bravo, Alpha Team, Red Party: Different cruise lines have their own alert codes to signal that there's a fire, either onboard the ship or at sea. These are three of them. Alpha, Star Code, Code Mike: Similarly, cruise lines have their own alert codes for medical emergencies, including the above four.

Icon of the Seas is a cruise ship built for Royal Caribbean International and will be the lead ship of the Icon class. She is scheduled to enter service in early 2024 out of PortMiami in the US. At 250,800 gross tonnage (GT), Icon of the Seas is the largest cruise ship in the world.

Royal Caribbean has said it will debut its first Icon-class ship, the Icon of the Seas, in January 2024. A third ship in the Icon class is expected in 2026.

Although it is technically possible for the Icon of the Seas to sink, the likelihood is extremely low, and the ship is equipped with larger lifeboats to accommodate all passengers and crew. Considering the cost, the Icon of the Seas far exceeds the Titanic in terms of expenses.

What does Code 7 mean on a cruise ship? “Code 7” likely relates to the seven short blasts and one long blast that signals that all guests and crew must report to their muster stations. You should be briefed on this during your muster drill as it's important that you to take action.

Charlie, Charlie, Charlie is the code for a security threat aboard Royal Caribbean ships and the code for upcoming helicopter winch operations aboard c-bed accommodation vessels. Code Blue usually means a medical emergency. Delta, Delta, Delta is the code for a possible bio-hazard among some cruise lines.

Icon of the Seas is the first Icon Class ship, which means this cruise ship will have a new design, size, and look compared to other ships that came before her.

The big difference between Royal Caribbean's Quantum-class of ships and Icon-class vessels is they carry more than 1,000 fewer passengers. Quantum-class also has a "traditional" cruise ship design, whereas Icon-class ships have a unique hollowed-out center, home to Central Park.

The Icon-class ships for Royal Caribbean are bigger than the Oasis-class ships, both in terms of volume (gross tonnage) and passenger capacity.

At 250,800 tons, Icon of the Seas will measure just 6% bigger than the current size leader in the cruise world, Royal Caribbean's 1-year-old Wonder of the Seas.

How many people can stay on the Icon of the Seas? ›

It can hold 5,610 passengers.

That's not including crew. That's a few hundred more people than the population of Bar Harbor, Maine, which is U.S. News & World Report's top small town in the United States to visit this year. Crew adds another 2,350 to the total.

Stretching 1,200 feet in length, Icon of the Seas is expected to tip the scales at 250,800 tonnes, solidifying her position as the largest cruise ship ever built (by gross tonnage).

The Titanic in 1912 was more than 852 feet long, with 46,329 gross tonnage. The Icon of the Seas' tonnage is five times that of the Titanic. At the front of the ship is the 'AquaDome', with a 55-foot waterfall and 220-degree views. There is a Mediterranean restaurant and two-floor sundeck in the 'Suite Neighborhood'.

Royal Caribbean, the cruise line behind Icon of the Seas, says all of their cruise ships carry "sufficient lifesaving craft to accommodate every guest and crew member onboard, as well as additional capacity in reserve." Passengers on their cruises are also required to complete drills so they know what to do in case of ...

The Titanic and the Icon of the Seas have both held the title of the world's biggest ship. Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas, however, is a whopping five times the size of the Titanic.

An "Alpha" is a medical emergency, a "Bravo" is a fire, and "Kilo" is a request for all personnel to report to their emergency posts, which happens in the event of, say, a necessary evacuation. Be wary of "Echo," which is called if the ship is starting to drift, or "Oscar," which means someone's gone overboard.

The basic difference between each category code is the stateroom location and/or size of the room. The lower the number, the more desirable the cabin, in terms of size or location on the ship. As the numbers start to climb, you will find rooms further away from the mid-ship, as well as less square-footage.

For example, Carnival Cruise Line uses a number to indicate the type of cabin (inside, oceanview, or balcony) and the letter to indicate how desirable the associated location. Category 7A would be an obstructed balcony while category 7N would be an extended balcony.