Royal Caribbean International has unveiled more than 15 bars and nightlife experiences on the highly-anticipated Icon of the Seas.
Cruisers can look forward to new and returning hot spots, including live music, like two pianists going head-to-head, or to bar hop for sips of coffee-infused cocktails or bubbly at a new walkup champagne bar.
The newly revealed venues are among 40-plus ways to dine, drink and be entertained, like Lou’s Jazz ‘n Blues in Central Park and Dueling Pianos in Royal Promenade.
There are spots to grab a drink and mingle before a show, like the Rye & Bean coffee bar in AquaDome and the Bubbles champagne bar in Central Park.
Other favourites include Trellis Bar and its first menu of bites and Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade.
Linken D’Souza, Vice President, Food and Beverage, Royal Caribbean International, said:
“We’ve set out to introduce a new kind of vacation in every sense and taken a blank slate to create an unparalleled blend of ways vacationers can celebrate and make memories whatever their mood, vibe and style.
“From all-new venues and bolder favourites to new iconic drinks on every menu, zero-proof cocktails and twists to classics, there’s something for everyone to make the most of their nights out on Icon of the Seas.”
Hot Spots for Stunning Sips and Shows
- Dueling Pianos – Royal Caribbean’s first duelling pianos bar. Guests can enjoy the battle of the baby grands at the hands of two talented pianists who take song requests to bring high-energy performances of crowd-favourite hits to the Royal Promenade.
- Lou’s Jazz ‘n Blues – The new spot fills the open-air Central Park with live performances of soulful classics and jazz pop tunes, inviting music lovers to take it all in from indoors or as they stroll by the thousands of real plants during Jazz in the Park.
- Rye & Bean – Matching the transformational experiences in the AquaDome, this new coffee shop offers everything from classic cups of joe to espresso cocktails with endless ocean views by day and a buzzing bar with views of deck-defying entertainment in the AquaTheater by night.
- The Overlook and Overlook Pods – The elevated lounge comes with wraparound windows in the AquaDome, bringing the ocean centre stage during the day, and at night, the cruise line’s marquee aqua shows are just a few steps away. The pods are where friends can lounge with a drink, play classic board games, and kick back to live music.
- Returning favourites include The Attic, inspired by Manhattan’s dark and intimate comedy clubs with adults-only live shows, and Music Hall, to rock out to the house tribute band.
Hot Spots for an Unforgettable Ambiance
- 1400 Lobby Bar – A new meetup spot inspired by the history of shipbuilding offering a mix of daytime and evening sips developed with renowned mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim, who’s worked with James Beard Award-winning chefs, Bellagio and more. The venue’s also the first to open the vibrant Royal Promenade to the outdoors with an ocean-facing terrace.
- Bubbles – A new walkup champagne window in Central Park, where glasses of mimosas, prosecco, Bellini and even bottles of bubbly are on tap morning, noon and night.
- Returning favourites include a larger Trellis Bar in Central Park, with a new look and a debut menu of bites; Boleros, the lively club that brings the heat with Latin flavour; and the signature Schooner Bar, where pianists set the tone for pre-dinner drinks and nightcaps.
Hot Spots for More Ways to Play
- Point & Feather – The neighbourhood English pub on Royal Promenade will have a new open layout, games and tournaments of darts and sips, joining the signature lineup of pints and the live guitarist.
- Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade – The returning favourite, serving up gameday bar fare and ice-cold beers, is where vacationers can catch their home teams on dozens of screens and play arcade and tabletop games.
- Spotlight Karaoke – Aspiring singers take the stage in front of the crowd or in a private room with their friends and family at this fan-favourite karaoke spot on Royal Promenade.
Icon will sail 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean vacations from Miami year-round.
Every cruise will visit Royal Caribbean’s private island destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay with Thrill Waterpark’s 13 waterslides, the first overwater cabanas in The Bahamas at Coco Beach Club and more.
Vacationers will also visit idyllic Caribbean destinations like Cozumel, Mexico; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; and Roatan, Honduras.
More details about the first Icon Class ship will be revealed in the coming months. Travellers can dive into the all-new vacation on www.RoyalCaribbean.com/Icon.
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