Royal Caribbean is celebratieng a major milestone this week—Icon of the Seas is officially one year old. And what a year it’s been! Since setting sail, the world’s largest cruise ship has welcomed 192,000 families on board, redefining what it means to take a family vacation at sea.

Icon debuted as the first of Royal Caribbean’s Icon-class ships, packed with industry firsts: eight unique neighborhoods, the Ultimate Family Townhouse, the first-ever water park at sea, a floating infinity pool, and even a swim-up bar—because why not? Oh, and let’s not forget Rover, the Chief Dog Officer.

But the adventure doesn’t stop here. In August 2025, Royal Caribbean will introduce its next Icon-class ship, Star of the Seas, setting sail from Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida. Like her sister ship, Star will offer 7-night Caribbean getaways with stops at the cruise line’s private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay. Expect fan-favorite experiences like the eight neighborhoods, 40+ restaurants and bars, the adrenaline-pumping Crown’s Edge, and all-new entertainment, including Back to the Future: The Musical and the Lincoln Park Supper Club, inspired by Chicago’s dining scene.

If the past year is any indication, Royal Caribbean’s Icon-class ships are changing the game—and the best is yet to come.

These record-breaking highlights and fun facts made the first chapter in the one-of-a-kind vacation fit for the books:

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  192,000 families welcomed onboard
  180 stops at iconic caribbean destinations
  52 visits to perfect day at cococay
  7,900 birthdays celebrated onboard
  449 performances of aqua action
  28,736 high-flying aqua dives
  308 curtain calls on stage
  426 ice shows
  55,350 milkshakes enjoyed at deserted, the milkshake bar
  440,070 drinks served at iconic lounges and bars
  1,594,567 ice cream cones served at sprinkles
  nearly 15,000 crown's edge plunges
  96 next-level entertainment celebrations