Icon Class ships are the biggest in the world, and it includes a lot of dining, entertainment, and things to do in your cruise fare.
The world's largest cruise ships aren't the least expensive, but people are curious what you get at no additional cost and what other things will cost you out of pocket.
Both Icon of the Seas and Star of the Seas are sailing right now, with the addition of Legend of the Seas in 2026, followed by an unnamed Icon Class ship in 2027.
For that price tag, you might be wondering what's included on an Icon Class ship. From multi-course meals in the Main Dining Room to family-friendly activities and jaw-dropping entertainment, there's a lot packed into the cruise fare.
However, a vacation on an Icon Class ship isn't all-inclusive.
Accommodations
Your cruise fare is based on the stateroom category you pick. The most affordable cabins are windowless, interior staterooms, while the most expensive options include suites within the Royal Suite Class.
Icon Class ships have over 25 stateroom categories, with more than 70% having private balconies. Even better, over 82% of all the cabins can accommodate 3 or more guests, opening a broad array of cruise rooms for families.
For example, certain staterooms have separate sleeping areas, bunk beds, and split bathrooms. Select suites also come with extra perks like access to the exclusive Suite Neighborhood, priority boarding, free Wi-Fi, a concierge team, and more.
That said, even if you choose the cheapest cruise cabin on an Icon Class ship, you'll have once-per-day housekeeping and access to all the standard complimentary dining venues and entertainment.
Read more: Guide to Icon of the Seas cabins and suites
Dining
Icon Class ships have over 20 restaurants and bars onboard, from fleetwide favorites like Chops Grille to exclusive venues you won’t find on any other Royal Caribbean ship, such as the Aquadome Market, Surfside Bites, and Basecamp.
Not all are included, though. If you aren't careful, you could stumble into the $200-per-person supper club. Still, between the complimentary restaurants, there’s more than enough variety to satisfy most cravings without spending extra.
Read more: Icon of the Seas restaurant and dining guide
Complimentary restaurants on Icon Class ships
🍽️Pearl Café (with a few exceptions)
🍴Park Café
🍽️Windjammer Marketplace
🍴Surfside Bites
🍽️Surfside Eatery
🍽️Main Dining Room
🍴Coastal Kitchen (suite-only dining room)
🍽️The Grove (suite-only al fresco buffet)
🍽️Sorrento's
🍴El Loco Fresh
🍽️Vitality Café (with a few exceptions)
🍴Sprinkles
🍽️Room service (complimentary continental breakfast)
Extra cost restaurants on Icon Class ships
🍽️Empire Supper Club (Icon of the Seas) + Lincoln Park Supper Club (Star of the Seas) + unnamed, Hollywood-themed supper club (Legend of the Seas)
🍴Celebration Table
🍽️Chops Grille
🍴Izumi Hibachi & Sushi
🍽️Izumi in the Park
🍴Hooked Seafood
🍽️Playmaker's Sports Bar & Arcade
🍴Pier 7
🍽️Starbucks
🍴Giovanni's Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar
🍽️Trellis Bar (light bar bites)
🍴Desserted
Read more: I ate at every new restaurant on Icon of the Seas and here's how I would rank them
Drinks
Like all Royal Caribbean ships, select beverages are included in your base fare. These include water, tea, drip coffee, lemonade, iced tea, milk, juices (not fresh squeezed), and hot chocolate. If you want anything else, like bottled water, a cocktail, fresh-squeezed juice, a glass of wine, specialty latte, or beer, you'll have to pay extra.
You can purchase each drink individually or buy a Royal Caribbean beverage package. The Deluxe Beverage Package includes unlimited alcoholic drinks as well as non-alcoholic specialty beverages. As such, it's the most expensive Royal Caribbean drink package.
The Refreshment Package covers all non-alcoholic drinks, like mocktails, energy drinks, soda, specialty coffees, and bottled water. However, if you’re only interested in soft drinks, the Soda Package offers unlimited soda.
Read more: I saved money by buying the coffee package
Entertainment
One of the best parts about a cruise vacation is the complimentary entertainment. On Icon Class ships, Royal Caribbean takes things to the next level with Broadway-caliber productions, ice skating performances, high-diving spectaculars, dueling pianos, fun parades, parties, and more. Here's what you don't have to pay extra for:
🎤Absolute Zero (ice skating shows)
🍿AquaTheater (high-dive and synchronized swimming water shows)
🎤Boleros (Latin-themed live music)
🍿Lou's Jazz 'n Blues (bar with live jazz music)
🎤Music Hall (two-story live music venue)
🍿Dueling Pianos (interactive sing-along piano battles)
🎤Royal Theater (Broadway-style shows and original productions)
🍿Schooner Bar (Nautical bar with live pianist)
🎤Spotlight Karaoke (public karaoke rooms, private ones are available for an extra charge)
🍿The Attic (comedy club)
🎤The Overlook (comfy lounge with live music)
Read more: What's new and different on Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas
Kids programming
Royal Caribbean's Icon Class ships feature some of the best Adventure Ocean programming in the fleet.
It's free for cruisers between the ages of 3 and 12 until 10 p.m. From 10 p.m. onwards, Adventure Ocean's late-night programming incurs an additional hourly fee. All activities are supervised by the youth staff.
Teens aged 13 to 17 have a separate hangout space called Social020. It's designed for them to relax, socialize, and enjoy activities away from the younger kids and adults.
Thrills
Icon Class ships have some of the best thrills at sea, from the record-breaking Category 6 Waterpark to the over-water Crown's Edge ropes course/zip line. Like with dining, however, not all activities are included.
Many attractions, such as the rock climbing wall, mini-golf course, and water slides, are free to enjoy as much as you'd like throughout the cruise. That said, some experiences, like Crown’s Edge, arcade games, and escape room, are available for an extra charge.
Here's a breakdown of the included thrills on Icon Class ships:
🚢Adrenaline Peak (rock climbing wall)
🛝Baby Bay (baby splash zone)
🚢Splashaway Bay (kid-friendly aqua park)
🛝Carousel (Surfside family ride)
🚢Category 6 Waterpark (record-breaking waterpark at sea with 6 slides)
🛝Fitness center (gym with complimentary machines, weights, and more)
🚢FlowRider (surf simulator)
🛝Lost Dunes (mini-golf course)
🚢Playscape (outdoor play area for kids with climbing features and interactive games)
🛝Running track (open-air track that loops around the ship)
🚢Sports Court (basketball, pickleball, volleyball, and other court games)
🛝Absolute Zero (free skating sessions)
Chills
As fun as it is to take advantage of the adrenaline-pumping attractions on Icon Class ships, there are plenty of spots to relax by the pool, too.
One important distinction compared to other ships is that there isn't an adults-only Solarium. Instead, it was replaced with The Hideaway, which has a more lively, upbeat atmosphere, with a live DJ and suspended infinity pool.
😎Cloud 17 (upscale retreat tucked away on the top deck)
🛟The Cove (oceanfront infinity pool)
😎Whirlpools (nine on Icon, ten on Star of the Seas)
🛟Swim & Tonic (adults-only swim-up pool)
😎The Hideaway (adults-only retreat with suspended infinity pool)
🛟Royal Bay Pool (the largest pool at sea)
😎Water's Edge (family-friendly pool in the play-all-day Surfside neighborhood)
🛟The Grove (suite-only pool and sun deck)
Read more: Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas is the plussed-up version of the best cruise ship in the world
