Icon of the Seas bookings open with kids sail free offer

As earlier reported, there's an initial kids sail free offer.

Vacationers can choose from 28 types of accommodations, including 14 new categories that range from standard rooms to suites. As well, Icon has 'significantly more spacious rooms' than other Royal Caribbean ships and more than double the number of accommodations with third and fourth berths as the Oasis-class ships, according to Royal Caribbean's Vicki Freed, SVP sales and trade support & service. The balconies are larger, too.

Icon gives more options for families and groups of friends with rooms sleeping three, four, five and six people. Plus, there are accommodations featuring exceptional views such as Panoramic Oceanviews and Sunset Suites.

Family Infinite Oceanview Balcony Rooms sleep up to six

Family Infinite Oceanview Balconies sleep up to six with a bunk alcove for kids tucked away at the other end of the room and decked out with TVs, beds and space to kick back. Also, the bathroom features a split design, with a shower and a sink on one side and a sink and toilet on the other.

Surfside Family View Interiors, Balconies and Suites

Nestled in Surfside, Icon's new neighborhood made for families, these new rooms for up to four combine convenience and views of the Surfside action. The Surfside Family Suites offer an elevated suite experience along with a kids' room that can serve as a living space by day, as well as a private balcony.

Ultimate Family Townhouse

Debuting on Icon, this three-story suite for families rolls out the red carpet with a multilevel, in-suite slide, areas for karaoke and movie-watching, two private balconies and a private entrance to Surfside — complete with a white picket fence and mailbox.

More Icon rooms feature ocean views, with a broader mix of categories with balconies and windows. Infinite balconies, which offer a living space that transforms into an extended open-air escape at the push of a button, make their Royal Caribbean debut alongside all-new accommodations.

Panoramic Oceanviews and Suites

Perched high up in the transformational new AquaDome neighborhood, these accommodations' wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling windows make the Panoramic Oceanviews and Suites among the best spots for views of the sea, sky and destinations.

Big views from a Sunset Corner Suite

Sunset Suites, Junior Suites and Corner Suites

Travelers can get great views from inside or out while in bed or on their expansive balcony, including a wraparound balcony in the Sunset Corner Suites.

Also among the lineup of new Icon categories are infinite balconies in Central Park, with a birds-eye view of the thousands of real plants in the reimagined open-air neighborhood, and the spacious Sky Junior Suites and Infinite Grand Suites that join the many rooms offering ocean views.

The luxe Royal Loft Suite

Signature Royal Caribbean accommodations are found on Icon, too, such as the luxe Royal Loft Suite, along with the new Icon Loft Suites and Interior Plus rooms with a deluxe closet. These rooms have more storage in living spaces and bathrooms, larger showers, additional USB ports and outlets, and more.

Smartphone app controls

Additionally, for the first time on a Royal Caribbean ship, passengers in every accommodation will be able to adjust the lighting and temperature with their smartphone and the Royal Caribbean mobile app. Further features at their fingertips will be TV streaming and the mobile TV remote control and room key.

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