Is icon an Oasis class?

The current size leader in the cruise world, Wonder of the Seas, is part of the Oasis class. Icon of the Seas is just the first of three sister ships Royal Caribbean has on order for delivery by 2026 that will make up its new Icon class. The line also has one more Oasis-class ship on order for delivery in 2024.



No, Icon of the Seas is not an Oasis-class ship.

It is the first ship in Royal Caribbean’s new, separate class: the Icon class.

Here’s a quick breakdown of the key differences:

Oasis Class (Introduced 2009)

  • Ships: Oasis of the Seas, Allure of the Seas, Harmony of the Seas, Symphony of the Seas, Wonder of the Seas, Utopia of the Seas (coming 2024).
  • Defining Feature: The revolutionary neighborhood concept, with the open-air Central Park and the Boardwalk with a carousel.
  • Layout: Split superstructure with an open center.
  • Primary Power: Traditionally fueled.

Icon Class (Introduced 2024)

  • Ships: Icon of the Seas (first), Star of the Seas (2025), and a third unnamed ship (2026).
  • Defining Feature: Takes the neighborhood concept further with new areas like Surfside (a dedicated neighborhood for young families) and Thrill Island (home to Category 6, the largest waterpark at sea).
  • Layout: More integrated and expansive use of glass and open spaces.
  • Big Innovation: LNG-powered (Liquefied Natural Gas), marking a major shift towards cleaner energy for the cruise line. It also features advanced waste-to-energy systems and fuel cell technology.

In summary: While Icon of the Seas is the new “world’s largest cruise ship,” taking that title from the Oasis-class Wonder of the Seas, it is the flagship of an entirely new and more technologically

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