Making An Icon | Episode 7: Next Level Accommodations

Editorial Summary

The video explores the extensive research and design process behind the accommodations on Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas. Designers explain that the development of these staterooms involved three distinct approaches: traditional, evolutionary, and revolutionary. The process began over five years ago with significant guest and crew research to maximize storage and comfort for long vacations. The ship features 28 different types of accommodations, including new categories designed to provide more space and better views. A major focus was placed on connecting guests to the outdoors through innovations like the infinite balcony, which removes steel barriers to create a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living. The creator also highlights specialized options for families, such as the family infinite balcony with built-in games and the Surfside Suite. For larger groups, the ship offers multi-family experiences and unique layouts like the ultimate family townhouse, which includes a movie theater and direct access to the Surfside neighborhood. The episode concludes by noting that the design process aims to accommodate changing family structures and multi-generational travel needs.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.