The First-of-its-Kind Vacation Introduces Firsts, like “The Wizard of Oz” and Skateboarders, and More Live Music and Comedy Than Ever

MIAMI, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Royal Caribbean International is pulling again the curtain and revealing the leisure taking middle stage on the extremely anticipated Icon of the Seas. In January 2024, the first-of-its-kind trip is about to debut a daring, new lineup of full-scale reveals throughout the cruise line’s 4 signature “stages” – air, ice, water and theater – and extra reside music and comedy than ever earlier than. From the first rendition of “The Wizard of Oz” at sea and a reside showband extravaganza to the debut forged of robots, skate boarders and extra, the playbill of leisure on Icon is made for each sort of household and vacationer.

Developed in-house by Royal Caribbean, the most important producer of reside leisure on the planet, the number of productions and performances will come to life throughout Icon day and evening. More than 75 world-class performers will likely be below the highlight on the all-new AquaDome and its next-level AquaTheater, the Royal Theater and the Absolute Zero ice area, which showcase state-of-the-art know-how like 3D flying methods and robotic arms that act as diving boards for prime divers (and extra). When it involves leisure past the stage, 50 reside musicians and comedians will set the tone all through Icon and in additional venues, together with the brand new Lou’s Jazz ‘n Blues and Dueling Pianos, and all-time favorites with a twist equivalent to Schooner Bar and the Point & Feather English pub.

“At the heart of so many of the memories made on Royal Caribbean vacations is a combination of live entertainment that’s unmatched in the vacation industry, and we’re taking it to the next level on Icon of the Seas,” stated Nick Weir, senior vp, leisure, Royal Caribbean International. “If you’re a fan of full-scale productions on Broadway and the West End or live music and comedy in hot spots like Las Vegas, Icon has it all for every mood and style in one vacation – alongside never-before-seen twists only found on Royal Caribbean.”

Highlights of the leisure vacationers have in retailer on Icon embody:

Deck-Defying Feats within the AquaDome

• “Aqua Action!” – Combining technological and bodily feats, a brand new sort of forged debuts on this high-octane manufacturing. Olympic-level excessive divers, skate boarders, aerialists, slackliners and synchronized swimmers come along with high-tech firsts, like a double 3D flying system and robots doubling as diving boards and set creators, to blur the strains between live-action film and theatrical expertise.
• “Pirates vs. Mermaids” – A legendary world involves life on this present with a mix of a lighthearted storyline, fairytale characters and humor for each the adults and youngsters. Pirates and mermaids go tail to toe to indicate off their biggest feats and see who actually guidelines the ocean in spite of everything.

Encore-Worthy Acts within the Royal Theater

• “The Wizard of Oz” – The first cruise line to debut the traditional story of Dorothy’s journey to Oz – and with a contemporary twist. Royal Caribbean’s rendition of this favourite throughout generations options characters hovering above the viewers, a revolutionary set design with never-before-seen stage results, greater than 600 costume components and an authentic rating carried out by a brand new 16-piece orchestra.
• “SHOWBAND! Live. Music. Now.” – This must-see, must-hear occasion for music lovers will highlight 16 gifted musicians. By combining their chart-topping expertise with the venue’s cutting-edge sound and video know-how, the present conductor and string, woodwind, brass and percussion instrumentalists will harness the facility of reside music to totally immerse the viewers in an all-out sensory expertise.

Cool-as-Ice Twists and Turns in Absolute Zero

• “Starburst: Elemental Beauty” – The awe-inspiring, inventive interpretation of the periodic desk of components is on the coronary heart of this thrilling story concerning the constructing blocks of life. The Olympic-level ice forged will wow with highly effective, high-speed choreography that packs extra methods and better jumps, made attainable by the design of the brand new oval-shaped ice area that takes the cruise line’s introduction of the primary ice rink at sea in 1999 to new heights but once more. Along with jaw-dropping digitally mapped backdrops and vibrant lighting shows, the present will likely be a completely immersive expertise.
• “Once Upon a Time: The King’s Royal Ball“ – This final gathering of well-known fairytale superstars is specifically tailormade for younger vacationers and their households. Timeless tales will take everybody on a nostalgic experience by way of their childhood with twists and stunning new particulars not a part of the originals.

Beyond the Stage

• Music lovers, followers of comedy and everybody in between can take pleasure in tunes, dance strikes and laughs at each flip. From rhythm and rhyme to a rotating setlist of all-time chart-toppers throughout rock, pop, Caribbean beats, Latin music and extra, 9 hotspots on Icon are an ode to reside music and the best genres. An evening out all concerning the laughs is the place the Manhattan-inspired Comedy Club is available in, with three comedians that make a date evening or buddies evening out one to recollect – for the adults solely.
• “SHIPS AHOY!” – Scalawags, swashbucklers and sailors of every kind will take over the reimagined Royal Promenade with their fleets and flotillas that carry tons of of shipmates from the previous and current as they meet for a present of expertise and battle of the wits

Vacationers can go behind the scenes on how all of the leisure is coming to life within the latest episode of Royal Caribbean’s month-to-month video collection, “Making an Icon: Creating Show-Stopping Entertainment.” 

From setting the stage to setting information, the first-of-its-kind mixture of one of the best of each trip – from the resort getaway to the seaside escape and the theme park journey – is the place everybody could make recollections collectively and on their very own phrases. Highlights of the game-changing experiences in retailer embody six record-breaking waterslides, seven swimming pools – one for on daily basis of the week – a stay-all-day neighborhood designed for younger households, leisure throughout air, ice, water and stage; 40-plus methods to dine and drink; and extra throughout eight neighborhoods which can be locations in and of themselves.

In between the thrills and methods to sit back on Icon‘s 7-night holidays, adventurers can discover the islands of the jap and western Caribbean and The Bahamas, together with Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis; Roatan, Honduras; Cozumel, Mexico; and Royal Caribbean’s award-winning non-public vacation spot, Perfect Day at CocoCay and its new adults-only Hideaway Beach (opening January 2024). More particulars about Icon can be found at www.RoyalCaribbean.com/Icon.

About Royal Caribbean International

Royal Caribbean International, owned by Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL), has been delivering innovation at sea for greater than 50 years. Each successive class of ships is an architectural marvel that options the newest know-how and visitor experiences for right this moment’s adventurous traveler. The cruise line continues to revolutionize holidays with itineraries to 240 locations in 61 international locations on six continents, together with Royal Caribbean’s non-public island vacation spot in The Bahamas, Perfect Day at CocoCay, the primary within the Perfect Day Island Collection. Royal Caribbean has additionally been voted “Best Cruise Line Overall” for 20 consecutive years within the Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards.

Media can keep updated by following @RoyalCaribPR on X and visiting RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com. For extra data or to make reservations, vacationers can name their journey advisor; go to RoyalCaribbean.com; or name (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN.

SOURCE Royal Caribbean International