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Guide to Icon of the Seas cabins and suites

In:
21 Oct 2022
By: 
Matt Hochberg

Icon of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship, offers guests a variety of room options spanning 28 unique categories, offering some of the most spacious rooms Royal Caribbean has ever designed. 

Icon of the Seas sunset suite

There are new categories of cabins, new neighborhoods, and views never offered before on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship.

Over 50% of Icon’s room types are new to the cruise line, including 8 new Suite categories and rooms designed specifically with families in mind. 

Plus, more than 82% of all rooms onboard Icon of the Seas will accommodate 3 or more guests, opening a broad array of accommodation options for families, and more than 70% of all rooms will have balconies.

New cruise ship categories

There are 2,805 staterooms on Icon of the Seas:

  • 179 suites
  • 1,815 balcony staterooms
  • 276 ocean view staterooms
  • 535 interior staterooms

Within each of those categories, there are numerous sub-categories. The 535 interior rooms encompass more than just standard interior rooms, as there are also Interior Plus, Spacious Interior, Central Park View, and Surfside Family View cabins. 

Icon of the Seas cabin guide

Icon of the Seas cutaway

When planning your vacation on the largest ship in the world, you must consider what stateroom you'd like to make your home away from home for the week. 

Your budget may simplify the decision and force you to confine your search to standard staterooms instead of suites. Similarly, you may know off the bat that you're a balcony person, effectively eliminating any interior or ocean view rooms. 

Stateroom list on Icon of the Seas

To help you select your cabin on Icon of the Seas, we've created a guide that tells you how large each stateroom is, as well as the cabin's occupancy and any fun facts. 

Speaking of fun facts, Royal Caribbean increased the size of the shower in every stateroom onboard Icon. They also added an integrated bench to every standard shower, which means it's part of the shower and does not fold up or down.

Read more: Royal Caribbean suites guide & review

Family Infinite Ocean View Balcony (IB) [NEW CABIN ONBOARD ICON]

Family infinite balcony

View: Ocean view
Occupancy: 6
Room size: 285 square feet
Convertible balcony size: 50 square feet
Bedrooms: 1.5
Number of cabins: 78

Family infinite balcony split bathroom

The Family Infinite Ocean View Balcony stateroom is a brand new concept that combines families' need for additional space, as well as the new infinite balcony. 

In the cabin, you will find a Scrabble game on the wall for family fun, a split-compartment bathroom, and a separate alcove with bunk beds for kids. 

In fact, there are two televisions for each bunk bed, which means no fighting over who controls the remote! 

Spacious Infinite Ocean View Balcony (I1, I3) [NEW CABIN ONBOARD ICON]

Infinite balcony

View: Ocean view
Occupancy: I1, I3 = 4
Room size: 200 square feet
Convertible balcony size: 50 square feet
Bedrooms: 1
Number of cabins: 419

This cabin has a private ocean view infinite balcony that allows you to expand your indoor living space or invite in the sea breeze with the touch of a button. 

Note this design strays from the traditional concept of a balcony, so you will not be able to physically step outside. 

Ocean View Large Balcony (C3, C5)

View: Ocean view
Occupancy: C3 = 4; C5 = 3
Room size: 204 square feet
Balcony size: 65-70 sq. ft.
Bedrooms: 1
Number of cabins: 84

Connecting Ocean View Balcony (CB)

View: Ocean view
Occupancy: 4
Room size: 204 square feet
Balcony size: 50 sq. ft.
Bedrooms: 1
Number of cabins: 86

These rooms connect via a private foyer in front of both rooms.

Ocean View Balcony (D1,D2,D3,D4,D5)

Icon Balcony

View: Ocean view
Occupancy: 

  • D1, D3 = 4
  • D2, D4 = 2
  • D5 = 3

Room size: 204 square feet
Balcony size: 50 sq. ft.
Bedrooms: 1
Number of cabins: 738

Infinite Central Park View Balcony (IF) [NEW CABIN ONBOARD ICON]

Central Park infinite balcony

View: Central Park View
Occupancy: 4
Room size: 200 square feet
Balcony size: 50 sq. ft.
Bedrooms: 1
Number of cabins: 196

This infinite balcony cabin allows you to expand your indoor living space or let fresh air inside at the touch of a button. When you press the button, the upper panel slides down below the lower panel creating a balcony, with the top open and the lower glass remaining.

Note that these cabins overlook the redesigned Central Park, which is home to the cruise line's first-ever walk-up Izumi window and indulgent Empire Supper Club. 

Read more: Icon of the Seas Central Park: What to expect

Central Park View Balcony (F1, F5)

View: Central Park View
Occupancy: F1 = 4, F5 = 3
Room size: 196 square feet
Balcony size: 50 sq. ft.
Bedrooms: 1
Number of cabins: 42

Surfside Family View Balcony (H3, H5) [NEW CABIN ONBOARD ICON]

SURFSIDE FAMILY VIEW BALCONY

View: Surfside View
Occupancy: H3 = 4, H5 = 3
Room size: 196 square feet
Balcony size: 50 sq. ft.
Bedrooms: 1
Number of cabins: 172

Read more: Icon of the Seas Surfside neighborhood: What to expect

Panoramic Ocean View (L5)

PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEW

View: Ocean view
Occupancy: 3
Room size: 258 square feet
Bedrooms: 1
Number of cabins: 12

Ocean View (N1, N4, N5)

Ocean view cabin

View: Ocean view
Occupancy: 

  • N1 = 4
  • N4 = 2
  • N5 = 3

Room size: 160-187 square feet
Bedrooms: 1
Number of cabins: 264

Central Park View Interior (U5)

View: Central Park View
Occupancy: 4
Room size: 187 square feet
Bedrooms: 1
Number of cabins: 45

These staterooms are located mid-ship on Deck 9. 

Surfside Family View Interior (T5) [NEW CABIN ONBOARD ICON]

View: Surfside View
Occupancy: H3 = 4, H5 = 3
Room size: 187 square feet
Bedrooms: 1
Number of cabins: 20

These staterooms are located on Deck 8 in the aft of the ship. 

Spacious Interior (R3, R4)

Inside cabin on Icon of the Seas

View: Interior
Occupancy: R3 = 4, R4 = 2
Room size: 178 square feet
Bedrooms: 1
Number of cabins: 192

Interior Plus (Q2) [NEW CABIN ONBOARD ICON]

Inside Plus

View: Interior
Occupancy: 2
Room size: 157 square feet
Bedrooms: 1
Number of cabins: 203

This is the perfect room for someone who prefers an interior room but wants more storage space.

Interior (V4)

Inside cabin on Icon of the Seas

View: Interior
Occupancy: 2
Room size: 156 square feet
Bedrooms: 1
Number of cabins: 75

Icon of the Seas Suites

Icon of the Seas suites

Icon of the Seas offers the Royal Suite Program. This upgraded suite experience is broken down into three tiers based on which suite you book. 

The Sea Tier suites (i.e., Sunset Junior Suites and standard Junior Suites) are the most exclusive, meaning you won't have access to The Grove Sun Deck or Coastal Kitchen for breakfast or lunch. 

If you're looking for the "ship-within-a-ship" feel, you'll want to consider splurging on a Sky or Star Tier suite, such as the brand-new Infinite Grand Suite, Surfside Family Suite, Icon Loft, or Ultimate Family Townhouse. 

Star Class

Ultimate Family Townhouse (UL) [NEW SUITE ONBOARD ICON]

Ultimate Family Townhouse

View: Ocean View + Surfside View
Occupancy: 8
Room size: 1,772 square feet
Balcony size: 751 square feet

  • Balcony (main level): 410 sq. ft. 
  • Balcony (second level): 90 sq. ft. 
  • Backyard: 251 sq. ft.

Bedrooms: 2
Number of cabins: 1

Royal Loft (RL)

Icon-Royal-Loft-1

View: Ocean View + Chill Island View (Deck 17)
Occupancy: 6
Room size: 1482 square feet
Balcony size: 705 square feet
Bedrooms: 2
Number of cabins: 1

Two-deck-high stateroom with panoramic ocean views of Icon and the ocean. Dining area with wet bar and piano.  

The private balcony features a whirlpool and dining area with a bar and sink.

Icon Loft (IL) [NEW SUITE ONBOARD ICON]

Icon-Loft-Suite-2

View: Ocean View
Occupancy: 4
Room size: 656 square feet
Balcony size: 151-183  square feet
Bedrooms: 1
Number of cabins: 7

Two decks high with panoramic views. The master bedroom is on the second level. The bathroom includes a shower for two people. 

You'll find a balcony with a dining area.

Sky Class

Owner's Suite (OS)

Icon-Owners-Suite-1

View: Ocean View
Occupancy: 4
Room size: 658 square feet
Balcony size: 190  square feet
Bedrooms: 1
Number of cabins: 8

The Owner's Suite has a dedicated bedroom area with a door. Stone entry bathroom with tub, shower, and two sinks.

Living room with table and a sofa that converts to a double bed.

There is a private balcony with a table and chairs.

Sunset Corner Suite (SN) [NEW SUITE ONBOARD ICON]

Susnet Corner suite on Icon

View: Ocean View & Surfside View
Occupancy: 4
Room size: 380-480 square feet
Balcony size: 280-360  square feet
Bedrooms: 1
Number of cabins: 10

Royal Caribbean's internal research revealed that guests wanted to see the ship's wake, so this type of cabin was created. Wrap-around balcony with endless views from the aft of the ship.

Stone entry bathroom with tub and shower with two sinks.

Living area with table and sofa that converts to a double bed.

Sunset Suite (SS) [NEW SUITE ONBOARD ICON]

Icon of the Seas sunset suite

View: Ocean View & Surfside View
Occupancy: 4
Room size: 390 square feet
Balcony size: 96-120 square feet
Bedrooms: 1
Number of cabins: 6

The draw of this suite is the floor-to-ceiling windows that lead to the balcony. As the name suggests, this suite guarantees some epic sunset views. 

There's a full bathroom with a tub and two sinks. The living area has a sofa that converts to a double bed.

Infinite Grand Suite (IG) [NEW SUITE ONBOARD ICON]

Infinite Grand Suite

View: Ocean View
Occupancy: 4
Room size: 431 square feet
Convertible balcony size: 102 square feet
Bedrooms: 1
Number of cabins: 6

This is the only suite with an infinite balcony that extends into the interior living space.

This cabin also has a split-compartment bath.

Grand Suite (GS)

Icon-Grand-Suite-1

View: Ocean View
Occupancy: 4
Room size: 431 square feet
Balcony size: 108 square feet
Bedrooms: 1
Number of cabins: 10

You'll find floor-to-ceiling views, with the living room that has a sofa bed that converts to a double bed.

Panoramic Suite (VP)

Panoramic ocean view suites

View: Ocean View
Occupancy: 4
Room size: 370-440 square feet
Bedrooms: 1
Number of cabins: 10

These suites are located within the AquaDome and feature a full bathroom with a tub, a seating area with a sofa, and panoramic views with an extended seating area.

Sky Junior Suite (JY) [NEW SUITE ONBOARD ICON]

Icon-Sky-Junior-Suite-5

View: Ocean View
Occupancy: 4
Room size: 322 square feet
Balcony size: 80 square feet
Bedrooms: 1
Number of cabins: 8

This is the first Junior Suite that has Sky Class benefits and is located within the Suite Neighborhood. You'll enjoy perks like all-day access to The Grove and Coastal Kitchen, exclusive Concierge access, and priority departure and dining reservations. 

There are floor-to-ceiling benefits, with a dressing area in the bedroom and a full bathroom with a tub.

Surfside Family Suite (SF) [NEW SUITE ONBOARD ICON]

Surfside family suite

View: Surfside View
Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults & 2 Kids)
Room size: 269 square feet
Balcony size: 53 square feet
Bedrooms: 1.5
Number of cabins: 42

This suite was designed with families in mind so everyone has their own space. You'll find a kids' nook with a pullout sofa. 

There is a split bathroom and a private balcony that overlooks the brand-new Surfside Neighborhood, where families are encouraged to stay and play all day. 

Sea Class

Sunset Junior Suite (JT) [NEW SUITE ONBOARD ICON]

Sunset Junior Suite

View: Ocean View & Surfside View
Occupancy: 4
Room size: 320-330 square feet
Balcony size: 115-130 square feet
Bedrooms: 1
Number of cabins: 4

The Sunset Junior Suite has panoramic views and a corner balcony. At over seven feet tall, the ceiling is the tallest of all the Junior Suites. 

Compared to standard Junior Suites, these staterooms have a much larger balcony, perfect for soaking up as much of that fresh Caribbean air as possible. 

Junior Suite (JS)

Junior Suite on Icon of the Seas

View: Ocean View
Occupancy: 4
Room size: 322 square feet
Balcony size: 80 square feet
Bedrooms: 1
Number of cabins: 66

Floor-to-ceiling ocean views are available in this Junior Suite. You'll find these staterooms located at the forward of the ship on Decks 9, 10, and 11.  

Suite neighborhood benefits

Royal Suite Class benefits for Icon of the Seas

Suite guests can experience Royal Caribbean's largest Suite neighborhood yet, including The Grove Suite Sun Deck, Suite Lounge, and exclusive dining options.

The Grove Suite Sun Deck is an exclusive outdoor deck dedicated to Sky and Star Class Suite guests which features a pool, whirlpool, and al fresco restaurant: The Grove.

Star Class Benefits

  • Complimentary gratuities
  • Complimentary internet
  • Expedited boarding and departure
  • Reserved premium seats in select entertainment venues
  • Priority entrance to many onboard activities
  • Suite Lounge access
  • Access to Suite Sun Deck
  • Exclusive access to Royal Genie Service
  • All-day access to Coastal Kitchen and The Grove
  • Complimentary specialty restaurants
  • Complimentary Deluxe Beverage Package
  • Complimentary Refreshment Package
  • Still and sparkling water replenished Daily
  • Complimentary minibar stocked with Coca-Cola, beverages, and water
  • Complimentary laundry and pressing services
  • Luxury mattresses and pillows
  • Frette linens
  • Luxury bathroom amenities
  • Royal Caribbean plush bathrobes for use onboard
  • Lavazza Espresso coffee maker

Sky Class Benefits

  • Concierge service
  • All-day access to Coastal Kitchen and The Grove
  • Specialty bottled water upon arrival
  • Complimentary internet 
  • Priority boarding and departure
  • Priority dining reservations
  • Suite Lounge access
  • Access to Suite Sun Deck
  • Royal Caribbean plush bathrobes for use onboard
  • Luxury pillow top mattress
  • Luxury bathroom amenities
  • Lavazza Espresso coffee maker

Sea Class Benefits

  • Dinner at Coastal Kitchen
  • Royal Caribbean bathrobes for use onboard
  • Luxury pillow top mattress
  • Luxury bathroom amenities
  • Lavazza Espresso coffee maker

Suite neighborhood

Icon-Suite-Neighborhood-30-Coastal-Kitchen

Royal Caribbean has dedicated space on Icon of the Seas specifically for suite guests with its Suite Neighborhood.

Reserved for those staying in a suite, the Suite Neighborhood has special amenities unavailable to other guests onboard.

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The Grove Suite Sun Deck is an upgraded pool deck exclusively for Star & Sky Class Suite guests. Of course, there's also a suite lounge with suite concierge services available.

Icon of the Seas will have two dining venues just for suite guests. Coastal Kitchen has been expanded to two stories, and a brand new casual dining venue called The Grove has been added, featuring Mediterranean cuisine.

Ultimate Family Townhouse

Inside the Ultimate Family Townhouse

For the most over-the-top VIP stay, the Ultimate Family Townhouse takes family vacations to the max – spanning across three different levels with an in-suite slide, cinema, and patio with exclusive entrance to Surfside Neighborhood.

The Ultimate Family Townhouse is a sprawling adventure-filled pad with three levels of incredible surprises. Guests of all ages can plunge down the slide into the coolest living room ever, where hidden nooks wait to be explored.

Slide in Ultimate Family Townhouse

The cinema room sets the stage for unrivaled movie nights and karaoke sing-offs with a popcorn machine and monster-themed daybed. The private patio level is sure to be the new favorite hang spot for table tennis competitions, with all the fun and splash of Surfside just steps away.

The whole family enjoys Royal Suite Class Star status that unlocks exclusive experiences, like a personal Royal Genie, priority access everywhere onboard, and so much more.

This room is 1,772 square feet with a wrap-around balcony on the second level and a private balcony off the main bedroom The main bedroom and kids’ bedroom reside on the second level.

Accessible Suites and Staterooms

Icon loft suite

There are 10 accessible categories on Icon of the Seas, totaling 50 accessible cabins.

Accessible Categories

  • Icon Loft (922 square feet, up to four guests)
  • Surfside Family Suite (386 square feet, up to four guests, 2 adults and 2 kids)
  • Family Infinite Ocean View Balcony (616 square feet, up to six guests)
  • Spacious Infinite Central Park View Balcony (374 square feet, up to four guests)
  • Ocean View Balcony (381 square feet, up to four guests)
  • Spacious Infinite Ocean View Balcony (374 square feet, up to four guests)
  • Surfside Family View Balcony (365 square feet, up to four guests)
  • Ocean View (278 square feet, up to three guests)
  • Interior (285 square feet, up to three guests)
  • Junior Suite

Amenities for Accessible Staterooms

  • Elevator in 2-level Icon Loft
  • 5-foot wheelchair turning radius
  • Roll-in Showers
  • Showers offer a handheld showerhead and a bench
  • Wider doors

Cabin technology

App function

All cabins on Icon of the Seas will have several amenities that enhance the experience with technology.

The Royal Caribbean app on Icon of the Seas will have a digital key feature, which allows you to open your cabin door with your phone instead of a SeaPass card. You can also control the television with the app, as well as the cabin lights and temperature.

You'll find mood lighting in all cabins, with lights being able to be set to:

  • All on
  • 50% on
  • All off
  • Set to morning (lights on gradually)
  • Evening (low lights)
  • Movie or night (lights turn off gradually)

Matt started Royal Caribbean Blog in 2010 as a place to share his passion for all things Royal Caribbean with readers. He oversees all the writers at Royal Caribbean Blog, and writes a great deal of content on a daily basis.  He has become one of the foremost expert on a Royal Caribbean cruise.

Over the years, he has reached Pinnacle Club status with Royal Caribbean's customer loyalty program.

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