Icon of the Seas Suites: Every Category, Size and Perk Explained

Icon of the Seas suites come in 13 categories, from the 325 sq ft Junior Suite up to the three-deck Ultimate Family Townhouse at roughly 1,770 sq ft indoors. Every suite falls into one of three Royal Suite Class tiers: Star Class (Royal Genie, included specialty dining, drinks and gratuities), Sky Class (concierge, the suite lounge and sun deck, all-day Coastal Kitchen) and Sea Class (a bigger room with a few light perks). Which suite you should book depends less on the square footage than on which tier it sits in.

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Below you’ll find sizes, locations, tier perks, rough prices and the best picks for families and couples. For regular cabins, see our guide to Icon of the Seas cabins to avoid and the best rooms to book.

Icon of the Seas Suites at a Glance

The ship has 179 suites out of about 2,805 staterooms. Sizes below are approximate and taken from published deck plans. They can vary a little from one cabin to the next in the same category, especially for corner and aft-facing suites.

*The Sunset Junior Suite is usually listed as Sea Class, but some sources have placed it in Sky Class. The tier printed on your booking is the one that counts, so check it before you pay.

Where the Suite Neighborhood Is

Most top-end suites sit together in the Suite Neighborhood, high up on decks 16 to 18 toward the front of the ship. This area holds the Grand Suites, Owner’s Suites, Panoramic Suites, Sky Junior Suites and the Icon and Royal Lofts. It also has the suite-only spaces:

• Coastal Kitchen: a two-level restaurant for suite guests. Star and Sky Class can use it all day. Sea Class gets dinner there, subject to availability.
• The Suite Lounge: evening drinks and snacks for Sky and Star Class.
• The Grove: a private sun deck with its own pool, open to Sky and Star Class.

The Townhouse and Surfside Family Suites face Surfside, the family area at the back of the ship. The Sunset suites wrap around the aft corners, and the Infinite Grands are on deck 9. Guests in these suites get the same tier perks but have to take the elevator up to Coastal Kitchen and The Grove.

Royal Suite Class Explained: Star, Sky and Sea

Two suites of similar size can come with very different perks. Here’s what each tier includes, based on Royal Caribbean’s published benefits. Perks change from time to time, so check them when you book.

Star Class

This is the all-inclusive tier, available in the Ultimate Family Townhouse, Royal Loft and Icon Loft. It includes:

• A Royal Genie, a personal host who plans and books things for you
• Included dining at most specialty restaurants
• The Deluxe Beverage Package for guests 21 and over, or a refreshment package for younger guests
• Gratuities for standard onboard staff (many guests tip their Genie on top)
• VOOM Wi-Fi, expedited boarding and departure, and priority entry to many activities
• Reserved seats at select shows, a stocked minibar, and laundry and pressing
• All-day Coastal Kitchen, the Suite Lounge and The Grove

Sky Class

This covers most of the ship’s suites. You get suite concierge service, all-day access to Coastal Kitchen, the Suite Lounge and The Grove, VOOM Wi-Fi (one device per guest), priority boarding and departure, priority dining reservations and reserved seating at some shows. Gratuities, drinks packages and specialty dining are not included.

Sea Class

This is basically an upgraded balcony room. You get a dedicated check-in line, priority boarding, dinner at Coastal Kitchen (subject to availability), a Lavazza espresso machine, robes and nicer bedding. There’s no lounge, no Grove and no concierge.

To compare these perks with Royal Caribbean’s paid priority add-on, read The Key vs suite perks. The Key can match some Sea Class perks for less.

The Star Class Suites

Icon of the Seas Ultimate Family Townhouse

There is only one on the ship. It spreads over three decks at the back, with roughly 1,770 sq ft inside, around 750 sq ft of balcony and a private “backyard” opening onto Surfside. Extras include an in-suite slide, a cinema room with karaoke, a ping-pong table and a kids’ room. It sleeps up to eight.

Royal Loft Suite

A two-level suite of about 1,480 sq ft with a balcony of around 705 sq ft. It sleeps six and has two bedrooms, a wet bar, a piano and a soaking tub. It suits a small group or multi-generation family who care more about space than slides.

Icon of the Seas Icon Loft Suite

The Icon Lofts are the cheapest way into Star Class. They’re two-level suites of about 655 sq ft with balconies of roughly 150 to 185 sq ft. Each has a sofa bed, a bathroom on each level and floor-to-ceiling windows. There are only a handful of them, including one accessible loft with an elevator, wider doors and roll-in showers.

The Sky Class Suites

Owner’s Suite

At about 660 sq ft with a 190 sq ft balcony, it’s almost as big as an Icon Loft but on one level, with a separate bedroom and a soaking tub. It’s Sky Class, though, so drinks, specialty dining and a Genie aren’t included.

Sunset Corner Suite and Sunset Suite

The Sunset Corner Suites have the biggest balconies for the price: roughly 280 to 360 sq ft of wraparound deck over the ship’s wake. The aft-facing Sunset Suites are similar inside (about 390 sq ft) but have smaller balconies. Aft balconies can pick up noise from Surfside and the decks above, so check the deck plan around your cabin.

Grand Suite and Infinite Grand Suite

Both measure around 430 sq ft. The Grand Suite is in the Suite Neighborhood and has a regular balcony and a curtain that splits the bedroom from the living area. The Infinite Grand on deck 9 has an “infinite” balcony: the window drops down at the touch of a button, so the balcony becomes part of the room.

Panoramic Ocean View Suite

These forward-facing suites (about 370 to 440 sq ft) have no balcony, just a wall of glass looking over the bow. Skip them if outdoor space matters to you.

Sky Junior Suite

It has the same 325 sq ft layout as a standard Junior Suite but is classed as Sky, so it comes with the lounge, The Grove, concierge and all-day Coastal Kitchen. It’s the best-value suite on the ship, but there are only around eight, and they sell out early.

Surfside Family Suite

The smallest Sky Class suite (about 270 sq ft) overlooks Surfside. It has a kids’ nook with a sofa bed and TV, plus a split bathroom.

The Sea Class Suites

The Junior Suite (about 325 sq ft, 80 sq ft balcony) is the most common suite on board, with a bathtub and more room than a balcony cabin. The Sunset Junior Suite has the same interior on an aft corner, with a 115 to 130 sq ft balcony. Both are good rooms, but they don’t include lounge or Grove access.

How Much Do Icon of the Seas Suites Cost?

Prices change a lot by sailing date, school holidays and how far ahead you book. As a rough guide for a 7-night Caribbean cruise from Miami at the time of writing:

• Junior Suites: often around $3,500 to $6,000 per person
• Sky Class suites (Grand, Owner’s, Sunset Corner and others): commonly $5,000 to $10,000+ per person
• Icon and Royal Lofts: generally much higher, with Star Class often around two to three times the price of a comparable Sky Class suite
• Ultimate Family Townhouse: early sailings were advertised from about $23,000 per person for a family of four, and later ones have been quoted at well above $75,000 for the whole suite

A worked example: two adults paying $6,000 each in Sky Class versus $15,000 each in Star Class is an $18,000 gap. The extras Star Class includes (gratuities of roughly $250 to $300, a drinks package for two that is often $1,000 or more, and specialty dining) come nowhere near that. People book Star Class for the Genie and the space, not to save money.

Which Icon of the Seas Suite Is Best for You?

1. Best for big families or groups: the Ultimate Family Townhouse (eight guests) or the Royal Loft (six).
2. Best for families with young kids: the Surfside Family Suite. You get Sky Class perks and a kids’ nook beside Surfside at a much lower price than the Townhouse.
3. Best for couples: a Sunset Corner Suite for the huge aft balcony, or an Icon Loft if you want the full Star Class experience.
4. Best value: the Sky Junior Suite. You get Sky Class perks in a Junior Suite-sized room.
5. Best for foodies: any Star Class suite, since specialty dining is included. Browse our Icon of the Seas restaurants guide to see what you’d be eating.

Quick checklist before you book

• Check the tier (Star, Sky or Sea) on the booking, not just the suite name.
• Look at the deck plan for venues above and below you, especially on aft and Surfside-facing suites.
• Count beds properly. “Sleeps 4” often means a sofa bed in the living area.
• Book early for Sky Junior, Sunset Corner and the Lofts, since there are only a few of each.
• Watch for price drops closer to sailing.

For current fares and the official suite descriptions, see Royal Caribbean’s website.

FAQs

What is the best suite on Icon of the Seas?

The Ultimate Family Townhouse is the biggest and most lavish suite, with three decks, an in-suite slide and space for eight. For couples, the Icon Loft gets you full Star Class perks for much less, and the Sky Junior Suite is usually the best value.

What deck are the suites on Icon of the Seas?

Most suites are in the Suite Neighborhood on decks 16 to 18, toward the front of the ship. The Ultimate Family Townhouse (decks 7-9), Surfside Family Suites (decks 9-11), Infinite Grand Suites (deck 9) and Sunset suites (aft) are elsewhere.

What is the difference between Star, Sky and Sea Class?

Star Class includes a Royal Genie, specialty dining, a drinks package and gratuities. Sky Class includes concierge, the Suite Lounge, The Grove sun deck and all-day Coastal Kitchen. Sea Class is a larger room with dinner at Coastal Kitchen and a few comfort upgrades.

How much is the Ultimate Family Townhouse on Icon of the Seas?

Prices depend on the sailing. It has been advertised from about $23,000 per person for a family of four on a 7-night cruise, and many dates now cost well above $75,000 for the whole suite. Check current pricing with Royal Caribbean.

Do Junior Suites on Icon of the Seas get lounge access?

Standard Junior Suites are Sea Class, so they don’t include the Suite Lounge or The Grove. The Sky Junior Suite, which is in the Suite Neighborhood, does include both.