The engineering challenge of water slides on Icon of the Seas

Royal Caribbean experts are tackling one of the biggest tests of engineering, naval architecture and design as they construct Icon of the Seas.
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[johnlewis]

Love watching these and dry docks. Cant wait to sail on her.

[mortalodds]

excited to be on her maiden voyage in January!

[laraxbella]

Hey! If you are going on wonder of the seas then I can tell you a few tips/advice/what you should try: okay so, Johnny rockets it so yummy! The cookie and cream shake is so good and you can have it if you get a refreshment/deluxe drinks package - the food isn’t complementary, but at breakfast it is and it is so nice! Definitely try the abyss slide - music, lights and really fun! I didn’t want to try it because I thought it was very scary but when I tried it I went on it 10+ times after. If you are wanting to do laser tag or ice skating definitely go early as the queues are very long. El oco fresh is so yummy! I loved the lifeguards - they are so friendly and so nice! If you have any questions I would love to answer them :) have a lovely time on wonder! It’s incredible x

[mylessmith]

I just understand why they would put a literal water park is on ship while they have a water park on coco cay.
It seems to be cannibalizing its audience, because literally every ride that’s on Icon is on thrill island on cococay. What’s the point of paying damn near $100 on an island, when I can get it for free on the ship.
I think Icon looks amazing, but it seems to be an extension of the oasis class instead of an actual new class of ship

[EvinMA]

I think they have gone “overboard” with all these slides. Real eyesores on such a beautiful looking deck. I see nothing but headaches ahead.

[michaelskidmore]

I’m nervous about sailing on her. My family and I will be sailing on Icon of the seas as well, but I’m nervous as I never sailed with Royal Caribbean before. I sailed on Carnival Paradise back in 2013, but this is something I’m not familiar with yet. When I do sail on Icon, I’ll be focused on the water park, the gym, and the food. I prefer to keep myself healthy and fit and not be lounging around in the sun like girls do.