At 248,663 gross tons, Icon of the Seas is more than 5% bigger than the biggest cruise ships that were sailing before it debuted — all of which were Royal Caribbean ships, too.

While Icon and Utopia share brand DNA and have many similarities, these sister ships have a few key differences that may make one preferable to the other, depending on the trip and traveler.

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Two of Royal Caribbean's newest ships both promise big thrills and nonstop memory-making. But from vibe to voyage length, Utopia of the Seas and Icon of the Seas offer different vacation experiences.

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There is surely no shortage of things to do on the world's largest cruise ship, Icon of the Seas. This Royal Caribbean ship first set sail in January 2024, with record-breaking amenities for guests.

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Royal Caribbean and other companies are aggressively building over-the-top ships. “Today’s cruisezillas make the Titanic look like a small fishing boat,” noted one sustainability specialist.

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Icon of the Sea has a crew of 2,350, 2,805 staterooms and capacity for 5,610 passengers at double occupancy or 7,600 passengers at maximum capacity. The 20-deck ship has seven swimming pools and ...

If you're trying to choose between Utopia of the Seas and Icon of the Seas for your next Royal Caribbean cruise, good luck. These two megaships are the line's newest, biggest floating playgrounds.