Royal Caribbean's latest and largest ships offer many room categories, including new innovative categories.
Both launched in 2024, Icon of the Seas and Utopia of the Seas are the world's newest and largest cruise ships, and the staterooms onboard reflect that.
For example, more than half of the cabin categories on Icon of the Seas are completely new to the cruise line.
Royal Caribbean wanted to develop new types of staterooms to meet every cruiser's preferences.
After all, choosing a cruise ship stateroom is all about picking the right home on the seas.
You'll need to find a cabin that suits you and your crew's needs, from your budget to space to amenities.
If you're planning a cruise on Royal Caribbean's newest ships, here's how to select the best cabin with exciting features.
Cruising with family: The Ultimate Family Townhouse
If you're cruising with a large family, the Ultimate Family Townhouse on Icon of the Seas is worth splurging on.
This one-of-a-kind suite can sleep up to 8 passengers, but it's not just the size that appeals to families.
The cabin comes with a striking amount of amenities that will entertain and pamper your entire crew.
The Ultimate Family Townhouse comes with Star-Class suite benefits, 2 bedrooms, three floors, a slide, a private movie theater, a private balcony jacuzzi, and a secret entrance to Surfside neighborhood.
The room spans 1,772 square feet, with a 251 square foot backyard, and two balconies. It's decorated in fun primary colors and angular patterns, sure to charm kids of all ages.
A stay in this suite promises non-stop fun, with everything you'd need to stay occupied as a family.
There is only one Ultimate Family Townhouse, and it's on Icon of the Seas.
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Ocean view on a budget: Virtual Balcony
Utopia of the Seas, the 6th Oasis-Class vessel, debuted in 2024 and also features built-in virtual balconies.
The virtual balcony feature allows guests to see an ocean view from an interior stateroom. Think of it more like an upgrade from an inside cabin than a replacement for a regular balcony.
A virtual balcony cabin can be an intriguing alternative to other types of balcony rooms.
These cabins have an 80-inch, floor-to-ceiling HD television screen that provides a live view from outside the cruise ship.
While a virtual balcony still does not offer a window or door for fresh air, guests still get a live view and sounds of the ocean.
Staying in one is an affordable way to get an ocean view without sacrificing the quiet and dark of an inside cabin.
If you love sea days: Spacious Infinite Balcony
Icon of the Seas pioneered the infinite balcony, a space-saving, efficient strategy for giving guests a great ocean (or neighborhood) view.
The infinite balcony is a balcony inside the stateroom, with a sliding window that can be controlled by a button. Instead of walking outside, guests can press a single button to be greeted by fresh air and an ocean breeze.
The Infinite Balcony comes in many variations on Icon of the Seas, offering an ocean view, a Central Park view, or a Surfside view.
A Spacious Infinite balcony adds even more square footage to the cabin, offering guests a large room with all the benefits of a balcony.
If you're sailing an itinerary with a lot of sea days, love staying onboard the ship, or want a convenient, private balcony, an infinite balcony category might be the stateroom for you.
Traveling with young kids: Surfside Family Suite
The Surfside Family Suite on Icon of the Seas was designed specifically for the needs of families traveling with young kids (around 6 years old or younger).
The Surfside Family Suite features two bathrooms, a King-size bed, a living area, a fold-out bed, two televisions, and a balcony overlooking Surfside Neighborhood.
This stateroom comes with Sky-Class suite benefits and is located right next to the kid-friendly Surfside neighborhood.
Surfside features a playscape, a splash pad, family-specific dining venues, and other amenities that appeal to children.
It can accommodate up to four guests and is the perfect choice for a spacious stateroom that allows you to keep an eye on your kids.
The Surfside Family Suite is only available on Icon of the Seas.
Read more: Boardwalk vs. Surfside: What to expect in Royal Caribbean's family neighborhood
Extra cabin storage space: Interior Plus
No matter who you're traveling with, storage space can always be an issue in cruise cabins.
Cruises include a lot of different activities, themed nights, and shore excursions that require you to pack various outfits and supplies.
If you love having extra storage space but don't want to shell out the money for a balcony or suite, Icon of the Seas has a third option for you.
The Interior Plus cabin is a 157-square-foot room that sleeps two passengers.
It has a distinct dressing area, separate from the bedroom and bathroom. The dressing area features the cabin's vanity, a full-length mirror, a wide closet, and multiple drawers and baskets for storage.
Interior rooms are great cabins for those who prefer an inexpensive and dark place to sleep, and the Interior Plus offers the bonus of a little extra storage space.
An adults-only cruise: Solarium Suite
Utopia of the Seas introduced brand-new Solarium Suites to Royal Caribbean.
These two suites are located on Deck 14 above the bridge wings, one on each side of the ship.
Panoramic windows offer sweeping, 280-degree views of the ocean.
While kids can of course stay in this stateroom, it's the perfect opportunity for an anniversary or honeymoon cruise because of its proximity to the Solarium.
The adults-only pool area is right next door, offering instant pool access, hot tub nights, or bar service.
The Solarium Suites span 839 square feet, have a large living area, and come with Star-Class suite benefits.
Neither suite has a balcony; instead, they feature modern infinite balcony technology. Instead of walking out onto a veranda to enjoy the fresh air, you can lower the suite's windows with the push of a single button.
There are two Solarium Suites, offered only on Utopia of the Seas.
