What is the difference between Wonder of the Seas and Icon of the Seas?

Wonder of the Seas and Icon of the Seas are both Royal Caribbean’s newest class of cruise ships. Wonder of the Seas was built in 2022, while Icon of the Seas was built in 2024.

Icon of the Seas is the first ship in Royal Caribbean’s new Icon Class, while Wonder of the Seas is part of the Oasis Class. In terms of size, Icon of the Seas is 6% larger than Wonder of the Seas in terms of overall tons.

Icon of the Seas has a gross tonnage of 250,800 GT, while Wonder of the Seas has a gross tonnage of 236,857 GT. Icon of the Seas is longer than three and a half football fields, meaning that it takes almost 15 minutes to walk from one end of the ship to the other. The ship has 20 decks, making it taller than the Eiffel Tower.

Both ships offer a wide range of amenities and activities for passengers, including multiple dining options, entertainment venues, and recreational activities. Icon of the Seas has 28 different room types, including Royal Caribbean’s first Family Infinite Balconies and the three-story Ultimate Family Townhouse.

Over 50% of Icon’s room types are new to the cruise line, including 8 new Suite categories and rooms designed specifically with families in mind.

More than 82% of all rooms onboard Icon of the Seas will accommodate 3 or more guests, opening a broad array of accommodation options for families. More than 70% of all rooms onboard Icon of the Seas will have balconies.