Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas to Showcase Unprecedented Entertainment Options
Royal Caribbean International is set to elevate the onboard entertainment experience with the launch of its latest cruise ship, Icon of the Seas, in January 2024. The cruise line has revealed exciting new details about the entertainment options available on board, promising a range of spectacular performances and live shows.
Highlights of Icon of the Seas’ Entertainment Lineup
- Four Signature Stages: Entertainment will be showcased across four distinct stages – air, ice, water, and theater, each offering unique performances and experiences.
- A Wealth of Live Entertainment: The ship will feature over 75 world-class performers, around 50 live musicians, and comedians, ensuring a diverse and vibrant entertainment lineup.
Key Entertainment Venues and Shows
- AquaDome and Aqua Theater: The AquaDome will host “Aqua Action!” – a high-energy show combining technological and physical feats with high divers, skateboarders, aerialists, and more. “Pirates vs. Mermaids” will offer a family-friendly production blending humor and fairytale characters.
- Royal Theater: Guests will be treated to a sea rendition of “The Wizard of Oz,” complete with revolutionary set design, aerial performances, and an original score. The theater will also host “SHOWBAND! Live. Music. Now.,” featuring a 16-piece orchestra and cutting-edge sound and video technology.
- Absolute Zero Ice Arena: “Starburst: Elemental Beauty” will offer an artistic ice show interpreting the periodic table, while “Once Upon a Time: The King’s Royal Ball” will entertain with a fairytale-themed ice performance.
- Comedy and Music Venues: Adult guests can enjoy comedy shows at the Manhattan-inspired Comedy Club and various live music performances at venues like Lou’s Jazz ‘n Blues, Dueling Pianos, the Schooner Bar, and the Point & Feather English pub.
A New Era of Cruise Entertainment
- Innovative Approach: Nick Weir, senior vice president of entertainment at Royal Caribbean International, emphasizes the unique combination of live entertainment that Icon of the Seas will offer, comparing it to Broadway, the West End, and Las Vegas entertainment scenes.
- Diverse Options for Every Guest: From full-scale productions to intimate music and comedy shows, Icon of the Seas aims to cater to every mood and style.
The Icon of the Seas is poised to offer a groundbreaking entertainment experience that blends the thrill of live performances with the magic of cruise travel. With its diverse lineup and state-of-the-art venues, the ship is setting a new standard for onboard entertainment. Guests aboard Icon of the Seas can look forward to an unforgettable journey filled with spectacular shows and unforgettable moments, sailing seven-night eastern and western Caribbean itineraries from Miami starting next year.