With 7,960 capacity, this is world’s largest cruise ship: All you need to know

Icon of the Seas: The ship has a suspended infinity pool at sea which is surrounded by a multilevel terrace, whirlpools.

The world’s largest cruise ship- Icon of the Seas- officially sailed for the first time in preparation for its highly anticipated 2024 debut. Royal Caribbean’s newest and largest is set for its inaugural voyage on January 27 next year. The ship has since made its return to the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland.

The Icon of the Seas is seen.

“Every type of family and kind of adventurer can make memories together and on their own terms without compromise across record-breaking thrills, relaxing ways to chill, a neighborhood designed for young families, more than 40 ways to dine, drink and be entertained, and more,” Royal Caribbean said in its latest press update.

Here's all you need to know about the Icon of the Sea:

1. More than 450 specialists are conducting tests on the main engines, bow, propellers, and noise and vibration levels of the ship.
2. The ship has a suspended infinity pool at sea which is surrounded by a multilevel terrace, whirlpools.
3. It also has a variety of seating and dedicated bar.
4. Royal Caribbean designed Icon of the Seas to give seafarers a chance to pick the best of perks from different kinds of vacations, it said.
5. The ship also includes attractions like six-slide waterpark, seven full-size swimming pools, an aqua park for families and a swim up bar.
6. The first cruise is already sold out.
7. Starting in February 2024, visitors can begin their journey in Miami and spend seven nights onboard sailing through eastern or western Caribbean.