Royal Caribbean has reported its single largest booking day in its 53-year history

Icon of the Seas is the first ship in Royal Caribbean's new Icon class

It comes a week after the 7,600-passenger vessel was unveiled in Miami, the ship’s soon-to-be homeport, where it will sail a range of eastern and western Caribbean itineraries.

 

"The enthusiasm and excitement for Icon are undeniable in more ways than one," said Michael Bayley, president and chief executive of Royal Caribbean International.

 

"The incredible response we have received from our loyal guests, vacationers new to cruising, crew members and travel partners continues to come in, and this is just the beginning."

 

The new ship features a range of firsts for the brand across eight "neighbourhoods", giving it the line’s "biggest-ever" focus on families.

 

The icon will sail year-round on seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries from Miami. Each cruise will visit the line’s private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay, and a mix of destinations such as Cozumel, Mexico; Philipsburg, Saint Maarten; and Basseterre, Saint Kitts.