FRIENDS AND FAMILY CRUISE
SEPTEMBER 21-28, 2024
Come sail with us on a Friends and Family Caribbean Cruise.
Bring your entire family!
About the Ship
ICON OF THE SEAS offers a first-of-its-kind Royal Caribbean® adventure where you’ll have the time of your life, multiple times a day. Let your adrenaline reach new heights at Category 6 Waterpark, the largest waterpark at sea, featuring six unique slides. Pick from seven unique pools to satisfy any mood, including The Hideaway, the first suspended infinity pool at sea, or Cloud 17, an adults-only poolside oasis. Discover Surfside, the ultimate family-friendly neighborhood right onboard. Plus, delight your appetite with 40 different ways to dine and drink. Find frozen cocktails on tap at the multi-level Lime and Coconut® bar, or dive into the largest swim-up bar at sea, Swim & Tonic.
Situated at the crown of the ship, the stunning AquaDome is a first-of-its-kind space that offers a variety of amazing performances with a background of wraparound ocean views. Absolute Zero is an ice arena where high-resolution digital projections from ceiling to rink create breath-taking shows. Icon of the Seas boasts incredible new stateroom layouts that give everyone their own space to hang, like Family Infinite Ocean View Balconies or Surfside Family Suites. Or upgrade to upscale from a selection of elevated accommodations, including the new Sunset Suites and Infinite Grand Suites. For the most over-the-top VIP stay, the Ultimate Family Townhouse maximizes your family vacation on three different levels with an in-suite slide, cinema and a private patio with exclusive entrance to Surfside.
Cabin Categories
Family Infinite Balcony
The new Family Infinite Balcony on Icon of the Seas welcomes families of up to six to make memories together and find “me time” all the same. The spacious room features a separate bunk alcove for kids, a split bathroom design & an infinite balcony, a living space that transforms into an extended open-air escape at the push of a button.
Inside Plus Cabin
Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area with sofa, private bathroom, and private balcony. Stateroom: 182 sq. ft. Balcony: 50 sq. ft.; Accessible: 272 sq. ft. Balcony: 80 sq. ft.
Surfside Family Balcony Suite
Nestled in the new Surfside family neighborhood, welcomes a family of up to four guests. There’s a cozy kids alcove, which transforms into a living space for all, along with a private balcony and Royal Suite Class perks.
Other cabin categories are available.
Ports of Call
Perfect Day at
CocoCay, Bahamas
Exclusive to Royal Caribbean, the secluded island of CocoCay is located between the ports of Freeport and Nassau. Perfect Day at CocoCay is a beach day experience packed with exciting attractions for the whole family. Thrill Waterpark is home to a wave pool and Daredevil's Peak, the tallest waterslide in North America at an astounding 135 feet. Relax at the Coco Beach Club's infinity pool and enjoy upgraded cuisine, or take a ride on Up, Up and Away, a tethered helium balloon offering stunning Caribbean views from 400 feet above the island. Oasis Lagoon, the largest freshwater pool in the Caribbean, boasts a swim-up bar and various coves and islands to explore. Enjoy live music and a drink at Captain Jack's, or discover Splashaway Bay with its playful drench buckets and five waterslides.
St. Thomas, USVI
St. Thomas is a Caribbean paradise where white-sand beaches are gently lapped by azure waters and mountains are topped with verdant crowns of vegetation. Boasting a cosmopolitan flair, the island offers an abundance of duty-free shopping, top-notch eateries, and cultural experiences. In the harbor city of Charlotte Amalie, find the famed 99 Steps, a scenic staircase constructed by the Danes in the 1700s that starts the journey to a 1679 castle. For a dose of heritage, visit the 17th-century Fort Christian, a National Historic Landmark that houses a museum, Virgin Islands exhibits, an art gallery, and a furniture collection from the Danish period. Popular excursions include island tours, scuba diving, snorkeling expeditions, and a trip to Magens Bay Park, with its mile-long shoreline and 6-acre arboretum.
St. Maarten
Christopher Columbus' sighting first brought European attention to this island in 1493. Today, St. Maarten flies two flags, making the island part-French and part-Dutch. Cruise ships more commonly call on the Dutch side of St. Maarten, are known for their year-round sunshine, a slew of shopping centers, and buzzing nightlife. Visitors can voyage the Caribbean aboard a catamaran, kayak, or Jet Ski. Island outings include all-terrain vehicle adventures, culinary tours, and snorkeling or scuba diving trips. Walking and biking tours explore the historic capital, Philipsburg, and luxury yachts and sailboats offer private charters for enhanced relaxation.
Required Travel Documents & Other Info You Should Know
- A Passport Book valid for at least six months after your cruise is strongly recommended. U.S. citizens who do not have a passport may present a state-certified United States Birth Certificate (not a "baby feet" hospital certificate or baptismal paper). Guests aged 16 and older who present a Birth Certificate will also need to provide a valid Driver's License or picture ID issued by the government. International guests will need a passport book, valid for at least six months after your cruise.
- COVID-19 vaccination is no longer required to sail.
- COVID-19 test is no longer required. However, all guests must ensure that they are medically and physically fit for travel.
- Health Questionnaire to be completed on our Royal Caribbean App the day before you board.
- Travel protection is available and highly recommended at an additional cost.
- Gratuities are an additional $18.00 per person, per day.
