Making An Icon | Episode 11: Creating Royal Promenade
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This episode explores the design and functionality of the Royal Promenade on Icon of the Seas, described as the heartbeat of the ship. The creators explain how the space evolves from traditional Royal Caribbean designs by offering a wider, longer, and higher thoroughfare that removes previous barriers to create an open feeling similar to major European cities. A central feature is The Pearl, a three-deck high experiential installation that serves as a structural solution to allow light and ocean views into the center of the ship. The Promenade is designed to be a multi-sensory environment featuring moving panels, light, and sound. The area serves as a massive hub for dining, entertainment, and social interaction, housing fifteen different restaurants, bars, and lounges. These include new venues like the 1400 Lobby Bar, the first dueling piano spot, and the Pearl Cafe. The neighborhood also accommodates diverse age groups, offering high-energy dining at Giovanni's Italian Kitchen, musical venues like Boleros, and dedicated spaces for children and teens such as Adventure Ocean and Social Zero. Ultimately, the creators conclude that the Royal Promenade is designed to provide a continuous vibe that caters to guests through every part of the day.
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the Royal Promenade is where the world's best vacation begins literally it's where everyone will take their first step onto icon and it's made to make the best first impression
the Pearl is the most quintessential example of four Meats function on icon we knew we wanted ocean views and this large structure within the center line of the ship is what allowed us to do that
it's a multi-sensory experience you're going to have thousands of panels that are moving around that combined with light will bring in different Inspirations different sounds and music
there are 15 restaurants bars and lounges including Royal Caribbean's first Dueling Piano spot new bars karaoke and more even the favorites have new twists
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