So its geared toward young families in a big way, its why looks like Sesame Street on certain levels. Ok, just hope the product planners go their future demographic correct or this will be in dry dock for a refurb faster than expected.
Look forward to going through it this December. In Ft Lauderdale RCL stated you can go from sidewalk to ship in 20 minutes. I look forward to the same experience out the new terminal. I hated waiting outside in lines for an hour at the old Terminal 1.
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Icon will be the first Royal Caribbean ship to feature a parabolic bow design.
A parabolic bow is a functional design element that creates a curved indentation in the bottom of the vessel’s hull. This new bow design helps increase overall stability of the vessel by shifting the center of gravity forward. In addition, parabolic bows allow the ship to be less likely to capsize or heel. This is due to the bow creating an area of low pressure beneath the ship’s hull."
Curious to how it moves the CG forward and create the low pressure under the hull
https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2022/09/19/new-aerial-photos-show-royal-caribbeans-icon-of-the-seas-construction-progress
I thought there were going to be parking garages built where the surface lots are now. Maybe its a cost cutting move or the parking lot companies have more sway with city council than I thought.