The New York Times

On the World’s Largest Cruise Ship, Thrills and Space to Chill

Our reporter joined thousands of passengers on the inaugural sailing of Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas. Yes, the water rides were wild. But the most surprising thing she found? Some actual peace ...
Miami Herald

The world’s biggest cruise ship will sail out of PortMiami. Here’s a first look inside

The first thing passengers entering the Icon of the Seas and its central walkway the Royal Promenade notice is a gigantic orb structure. Called the Pearl, it is a five-deck tall glass surface ...
CNN

This cruise ship can carry nearly 10,000 people. Here’s more of what sets Icon of the Seas apart

There is nothing subtle about the world’s largest cruise ship. Royal Caribbean’s new, nearly 1,200-foot-long and 250,800 gross ton Icon of the Seas - which set sail from the Port of Miami on its ...
Orlando Sentinel

First details revealed for world’s newest largest cruise ship: Royal Caribbean Icon of the Seas

MIAMI — Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas will get the title of world’s largest cruise ship when it debuts sailing out of Miami in 2024, but that’s beside the point. “It’s purposeful. It’s not like ...
Orlando Sentinel

‘It’s mental’: Royal Caribbean achieves big-time status with Icon of the Seas

MIAMI — Dwarfing a lineup of older ships docked at PortMiami, Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas certainly looked the part as it now holds the title of world’s largest cruise ship. The ...