The world's biggest cruise ship has extravagant suites that come with the best benefits you'll find at sea.
Icon of the Seas has 8 neighborhoods onboard, including one just for cruise ship suites.
The Icon Loft Suite is one of the most expensive suites on the ship, and it comes with more living space than a traditional cabin. The price tag gets you Star Class benefits, which includes complimentary specialty dining, a drink package, gratuities, and the services of the Royal Genie.
It has the best benefits offered by Royal Caribbean, and we got a chance to tour the cabin. Let's take a look inside.
The Icon Loft Suite is located on deck 17
Located within the suite neighborhood, the Icon Loft Suite is in a part of the ship exclusive to those that booked a suite.
Being within the suite neighborhood means convenient access to the suite pool deck, Coastal Kitchen restaurant, and suite lounge. Having access to these amenities is a highly sought-after perk because of the extra value they represent.
Guests walk into a two level suite
As you walk into the Icon Loft Suite, you'll quickly notice the this is unlike other cruise ship cabins.
Loft suites encompass two levels, and it has a giant floor-to-ceiling window leading to the balcony.
The look of the room is also quite opulent, with tile floors and marble furnishings.
This suite features a large living room and dining area
With an occupancy of up to 4 passengers, being able to spread out is what makes this suite stand out.
There's a dining room table that can seat four people, and it's meant to be a place to enjoy meals delivered to your suite. Room service is included with this suite, and that includes being able to order food from specialty restaurants or the Main Dining Room. Guests staying in this cabin are able to have their meal served in the dining room.
Behind the table is a bar area with coffee maker, glasses, and stocked beverages. The Royal Genie ask prior to the cruise which beverages you'd like to have waiting in your cabin, and that includes alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
Moving further into the suite is the living room, with large couch. The couch opens up into a sofa bed and that's where up to two people can sleep.
There are two floors, with the master bedroom exclusively on the upper level
Having two floors, the master bedroom is on the upper level, including the master bathroom.
Stairs lead to the upper level, where you'll find a king size bed. The bed overlooks the rest of the suite and has views to the windows, providing ocean views.
If you need privacy, a curtain can be extended by manually dragging the curtain. It provides very good darkness for sleeping in.
There are a large set of closets near the stairs.
You'll also find a vanity near the bed, with a television to the side of the bed.
There are outlets and a nightstand on both sides of the bed.
The master bathroom has a giant shower
You'll really notice the extra space in this suite in the master bathroom.
The shower has two showerheads on opposite sides of the shower, with a walk-in door.
The dual sinks ensures there is ample counter space for a couple sharing this cabin.
The balcony is smaller I expected
There are many suites across Royal Caribbean's fleet, and I would characterize the balcony on the smaller side relative to the room category booked.
There's certainly enough space for people staying in this suite, but it feels smaller than I expected.
However, the ocean views provided are perfect for lounging in one of the provided loungers.
The second full bathroom is the best thing about this suite
On the lower level is a second full bathroom, making it perfect for entertaining friends or sharing the cabin with others.
Having a second shower, sink, and toilet ensures the master bedroom level remains exclusive.
The Royal Genie is my favorite reason to book this suite
When you book a Star Class cabin, you'll get the services of a Royal Genie.
The genie services three cabins on Icon of the Seas, and assists with just about every need their guests might have. Dinner reservations, seats for a show, escorting on and off the ship, and even getting elevators for their guests are just some of the benefits they provide.
Think of a genie as an "easy button" for the cruise, where you don't need to pre-book things and simply inform the genie what you want to do, and they will make it happen.
The Icon Loft Suite combines size and service
If you want a suite with everything, the Icon Loft Suite is an excellent, albeit expensive choice.
You'll never got a great value out of a suite, because they're meant to be splurges that you can indulge and enjoy. Between the extra living space and the perks included with the suite, it's what someone seeking luxury accommodations would love.
The daunting price tag is going to limit who can afford to reserve it, but it's a lovely way to cruise.
