3/4/2024     by Jonathan Hermann

Our Favorite Dining Experiences on Icon of the Seas

When our agency set off on one of the very first sailings on Royal Caribbean®’s Icon of the SeasSM, the largest cruise ship in the world, we expected big thrills, epic onboard activities and unique neighborhoods. While the ship delivered on all those, it also surprised us with the abundance of amazing dining options. With over 20 ways to dine on board, great food was easy to find and hard to resist. Keep reading to discover our agency’s favorite dining experiences on The Icon of VacationsSM.

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A glamorous night awaits at Empire Supper Club

Empire Supper ClubSM

Located near the lush Central Park neighborhood, Empire Supper Club is a new experience that makes you feel like you’re having an extravagant night out in 1920s New York City. Even though this is a fancy affair, you should arrive ready to chow down. The meal includes an eight-course menu of premium American cuisine, from caviar to wagyu, with a drink paired with every dish. For an additional side of glamour, a swanky three-piece jazz band serenades you throughout the night with sweet renditions of modern favorites.

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There are plenty of delicious choices at the AquaDome Market

AquaDomeSM Market

The AquaDome neighborhood is a sight to see — a cool place to chill during the day and to cheer at night at the acrobatic aquatic shows. It’s also one of our favorite places for lunch, thanks to Royal Caribbean’s first food hall. The Market brings five different stalls where you can quickly grab sweet and savory crepes at Creme de la Crepe, macaroni and cheese with a twist at Mac’s, fresh pitas and bowls at Feta Mediterranean, Asian-inspired treats at GNGR and sandwiches and salads at Toast and Garden.

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It's easy to grab a quick bite in the Surfside neighborhood

SurfsideSM

All the press for Icon talks about how Surfside is an incredible playground and chill space for young families. But it often overlooks the brightly colored neighborhood’s three amazing places to eat. Surfside Eatery is a new buffet dedicated to families that serves twists on kids classics for the grownups. Surfside Bites has a walkup window to grab quick snacks like burgers, popcorn chicken and cinnamon-sugar donut holes. And Pier 7SM is your ideal brunch spot serving casual California-inspired dishes like surf-and-turf tacos and smoked salmon benedict. It’s all yum for all ages.

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Basecamp is the go-to lunch spot in Thrill Island

BasecampSM

Set right in the middle of all the action at Thrill Island — home to the largest waterpark at sea, the 40-foot rock-climbing wall, the top-deck surf simulator and more — Basecamp is the perfect spot to refuel between adventures. Choose from a variety of complimentary snacks like soft pretzel bites with cheese sauce, or splurge on crispy shrimp bao buns. These bites never weigh you down for long, so you’re able jump back into the action quickly.

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Izumi is the hottest sushi spot at sea

Izumi in the ParkSM

Of all the familiar favorites returning to Icon of the Seas — like Chops GrilleSM and El Loco Fresh® — we were ecstatic to visit Izumi Hibachi & SushiSM. Of course, Royal Caribbean took it up a notch on Icon with Izumi on the Park, an all-day walk-up window that makes it easy to grab sushi and other tasty street foods on the go. But you don’t have to go far — the verdant Central Park neighborhood provides many lovely places to sit, snack and people-watch.

The best way to experience all these culinary thrills on Icon of the SeasSM yourself is with the help of a trusted travel agent. Our agency knows Royal Caribbean well, so we can give you real-world advice and vacation-enhancing insights. Contact us today to start planning your Icon of Vacations.

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