Photos show how the world's largest ship, the Icon of the Seas, dwarfs the Titanic, which once held
Publish date: 2024-09-24
- The Titanic and the Icon of the Seas have both held the title of the world's biggest ship.
- Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas, however, is a whopping five times the size of the Titanic.
- Photos show how the two ships' dining rooms, luxury bedrooms, and more compare.
Images of Royal Caribbean's massive new cruise ship, the Icon of the Seas, have the internet buzzing.
The Titanic debuted in 1911 to a similar kind of fanfare, with more than 100,000 people coming to watch its launch, according to the History Channel.
Royal Caribbean's website says construction of the Icon of the Seas began in 2021 at a shipyard in Meyer Turku, Finland.
Source: Royal Caribbean International
The Titanic was built at Harland & Wolff's shipyard in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Source: The History Channel
At 20 decks high, Royal Caribbean's ship dwarfs anyone standing next to it.
Source: Royal Caribbean International
The same went for the Titanic, which was about as tall as a 17-story building.
Royal Caribbean's massive new vessel is 1,198 feet long — 10 feet longer than the previous record-holder.
Source: Royal Caribbean International
By comparison, the Titanic was 882.75 feet long.
Source: Royal Museums Greenwich
The Icon of the Seas has 20 dining options on board, including the Empire Supper Club.
Source: Royal Caribbean International
The History Channel says the Titanic similarly "boasted elegant cafes and opulent dining saloons."
Top-tier suites on the Icon of the Seas include two floors and a wraparound balcony.
Source: Royal Caribbean International
Luxury bedrooms on the Titanic were less palatial but were grand for the time.
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Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas is set to have a massive central gathering place called the "Aquadome."
Source: Royal Caribbean International
One of the most famous Titanic locales was its grand staircase.
Source: The History Channel
The Icon of the Seas is set to have a variety of activities, including rock-climbing walls, water parks, and luxurious fitness centers.
Source: Royal Caribbean International
Spaces for leisure activities were more muted on the Titanic, but the ship had a gymnasium and a pool.
Source: Royal Museums Greenwich
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