US EditionROYAL CARIBBEAN'S HERO OF THE SEAS INTRODUCES THE NEXT EVOLUTION OF FAMILY VACATION EXPERIENCES
Hero of the Seas debuts with the most pools at sea, 28 dining venues, and expanded family and adult amenities to enhance vacation experiences, Royal Caribbean says.
- On March 30, Royal Caribbean announced Hero of the Seas, the newest Icon-class ship debuting in August 2027 from Miami. The 248,663-gross-ton vessel will accommodate 5,654 guests and feature nine pools and 28 dining venues.
- Royal Caribbean CEO Michael Bayley said the ship "takes that vision even further" by offering "more water, more thrills and more choices for all ages." Hero builds on the Icon Class standard established by predecessor ships.
- New features include Coconut Cove, a pool situated near The Lime and Coconut bar, and the Orleans Parish Supper Club offering a "multi-course dining venue with live jazz, craft cocktails, and gourmet Cajun and Creole dishes."
- Accommodations include the three-deck Ultimate Family Treehouse with a rooftop terrace and private whirlpool. Crown & Anchor Society members can book beginning April 1, with general public sales opening April 2.
- The ship will offer 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries visiting Perfect Day at CocoCay. In August 2027, Icon of the Seas will relocate to Galveston to accommodate Hero's Miami arrival.
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Royal Caribbean announces all-new ship with more restaurants and record number of pools
Royal Caribbean has unveiled Hero of the Seas, the fourth vessel in its Icon Class lineup, set to arrive in Miami in August 2027. The cruise giant is billing this one as the ultimate family holiday experience, with more entertainment and dining options. Crown & Anchor Society loyalty members can start booking tomorrow, with general availability opening Thursday.The ship boasts nine pools – more than any other vessel at sea – giving families and …
Royal Caribbean has already named the fourth giant of its class Icon: the Hero of the Seas. The announcement comes almost in the countdown for the premiere of its brother, the Legend of the Seas, this coming July. The new ship will enter service a year later, in the summer of 2027 and, unlike the Legend – which will debut this summer in European waters – the Hero, with one more turn of nut to attract families, will be installed fixed in the port…
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