Question 1

Wonder of the Seas vs Icon of the Seas: which should I pick?

Accepted Answer

As of Nov 1, 2026, Royal Caribbean's ship pages list Wonder of the Seas on 3- and 4-night Bahamas and Perfect Day CocoCay cruises from Miami, and Icon of the Seas on 7-night Caribbean cruises from Miami, with Western Caribbean cruises from Galveston, Texas starting August 2027. Pick Wonder for a short getaway and Icon for a full week or a Texas departure. Request a free quote and we'll compare both ships for your dates.

Question 2

Where do Wonder of the Seas and Icon of the Seas sail from?

Accepted Answer

Wonder of the Seas: Miami, Florida, on 3- and 4-night Bahamas and Perfect Day CocoCay itineraries (Royal Caribbean ship page, Nov 1, 2026). Icon of the Seas: Miami on 7-night Caribbean cruises to Perfect Day CocoCay, and Galveston, Texas on 6- to 8-night Western Caribbean cruises starting August 2027.

Question 3

How do the pools and water slides compare?

Accepted Answer

Royal Caribbean lists five pools and three slides on Wonder of the Seas, including the Ultimate Abyss dry slide and Splashaway Bay aqua park. Icon of the Seas lists seven pools, the Category 6 waterpark on Thrill Island, and Surfside, a family neighborhood with its own aquapark, arcade and carousel.

Question 4

What kids' features does each ship have?

Accepted Answer

Wonder of the Seas lists Adventure Ocean youth programs, Wonder Playscape (an underwater-themed play area), Splashaway Bay aqua park and a teen lounge for ages 13 to 17. Icon of the Seas lists youth programs, the Surfside family neighborhood with its own aquapark, arcade and carousel, and the Category 6 waterpark (Royal Caribbean ship pages, Nov 1, 2026).

Question 5

How do dining and entertainment compare?

Accepted Answer

Royal Caribbean lists 20+ global cuisines and over 13 bars on Wonder of the Seas, plus AquaTheater shows, a zip line, FlowRider and comedy. Icon of the Seas lists 40 ways to dine and drink, including 17 complimentary eateries, plus a Broadway show, ice shows, AquaTheater shows and live music. Specialty dining, drinks, Wi-Fi, gratuities and excursions are usually extra on both.

Question 6

Which ship costs less?

Accepted Answer

Fares on both ships change daily by date and cabin, so compare the same dates and cabin type. Shorter Wonder sailings and weeklong Icon sailings aren't a like-for-like comparison. Request a free quote and we'll price both for your dates.

Wonder of the Seas vs Icon of the Seas