Royal Caribbean News Round-up January 14, 2024

Happy weekend! We hope you are enjoying a wonderful and relaxing weekend and managing to stay warm. Now it is time to sit back with a cuppa tea or java, and check out the latest in Royal Caribbean cruise news.

It was all about Icon of the Seas this week, as the new ship arrived in Miami and we got our first look all around the new ship!

New features on the ship include a more open Royal Promenade spanning two levels, The Pearl experience, Hideaway infinity pool, a revamped casino layout, and so much more.

Icon of the Seas has a design unlike any other cruise ship and is sure to keep guests engaged all throughout her eight neighborhoods.

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Video: First Look INSIDE Icon of the Seas: Sneak Peak!

Have you subscribed to the Royal Caribbean Blog YouTube Channel? We share some great videos there regularly, all about taking a Royal Caribbean cruise! This week, we are sharing our latest video — First Look INSIDE Icon of the Seas: Sneak Peak — and don’t forget to subscribe here.

World’s largest cruise ship will have a family dog that lives on the ship

Royal Caribbean has innovated more than just the design of Icon of the Seas.

In addition to a host of other ‘firsts,’ the ship will also have a family dog living onboard.

Rover is the resident Mascot of Icon of the Seas and will permanently live onboard.

As a nod to Rover’s unique presence, the Royal Promenade on Icon of the Seas also features a large statue of a dog. This statue takes the place of the classic car that is traditionally placed in the Royal Promenade on Royal Caribbean ships.

First steel cut for Royal Caribbean’s third Icon Class cruise ship

In addition to preparations on Icon of the Seas and Star of the Seas, Royal Caribbean has begun constructing a third Icon Class Ship.

As of yet, this ship is unnamed, and few details have been released. We do know that it is set to be completed in 2026.

The steel-cutting ceremony for the ship’s initial construction was held on January 12 at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland. Representatives from both Royal Caribbean Group and Meyer Turku attended. 

Royal Caribbean menus 2024: Main dining room, specialty restaurants & more

What meals can you expect to be offered on your cruises this year?

We’ve compiled all available menus to share with you.

Royal Caribbean ships have various dining options, from complimentary venues to specialty dining. Each venue has varying menus, and meals can also change from ship to ship.

However, we’ve done our best to provide a complete look at the food available on Royal Caribbean ships in 2024.

Why you need to cruise the Mediterranean in winter with Royal Caribbean

Mediterranean cruises have a well-known charm, but few people take advantage of the itineraries in early winter.

Winter is the off-season for Mediterranean cruises and tourist spots as crowds flock to the Caribbean during the cold winter months. 

However–despite colder weather and occasional wind—a winter cruise is a perfect opportunity to explore the Mediterranean for the first time.

There are many reasons why you should consider Mediterranean sailing in the winter, from cruise deals to calmer crowds in tourist destinations.