Royal Caribbean has revealed Hero of the Seas, the fourth Icon Class ship and bold evolution of family adventure, arriving in Miami in August 2027. As part of the game-changing Icon Class that combines beach retreats, resort escapes and theme park thrills, Hero will raise the bar with more records and iconic ways for families to make lifelong memories.
Hero’s eight neighborhoods will be home to the most pools at sea, a record-breaking 28 dining venues and cooking classes for all ages, brand-new family raft slides, new accommodations for multigenerational families – including the three-story Ultimate Family Treehouse.
One of nine pools on Hero of the Seas
ROYAL Caribbean Vacationers can dive into nine distinct pools – the most at sea – including family-friendly spaces, a new Caribbean-inspired pool, three adults-only options, the largest swim-up bars at sea and more.
- Hero will introduce Coconut Cove, an all-new pool steps away from the tropical Caribbean bar, The Lime and Coconut. With in-water loungers and poolside service for refreshing drinks, vacationers can kick back with views of the Central Park neighborhood’s lush greenery.
- The Hideaway adults-only oasis will now feature two pools, including the largest swim-up bar at sea for tropical cocktails and an in-water DJ booth for nonstop party vibes.
- Familiar favorites will be revamped with more room to splash and unwind at the expanded Swim & Tonic pool and swim-up bar for adults, plus new water features at Splashaway Bay, the aquapark designed for young kids in the Surfside family neighborhood.
Adventure will reach new heights on Hero of the Seas with more action-packed thrills for the whole family to experience together.
- At Category 6 – the largest waterpark at sea – adventurers can take on two new family raft slides, including the first funnel raft slide at sea, along with new twists on the mat-racing Storm Chasers duo.
- Vacationers can test their courage on Crown’s Edge – part skywalk, part zip line experience 154 feet above the ocean – or catch waves on the FlowRider surf simulator.
- Families can challenge one another to friendly competition at the Adrenaline Peak rock-
- climbing wall, Lost Dunes mini-golf course and sports
Hero serves up the most family-favorite eats in the fleet with 28 dining spots, bringing world flavors and immersive experiences to the table.
- The newest supper club experience, Orleans Parish Supper Club is a multi-course dining venue with live jazz, craft cocktails, and gourmet Cajun and Creole dishes inspired by the early 20th century elegance of the French Quarter.
- Royal Railway – Hero Station will bring to life the most immersive dining experience at sea that transports adventurous diners by train car to new destinations through a combination of entertainment, food and technology.
- The family-friendly Surfside neighborhood will host hands-on cooking classes in a new venue to be revealed. Families of all ages can learn kitchen skills together, from fun recipes for little ones to more advanced courses focused on chopping and baking.
- The AquaDome Market food hall will return with four new stall concepts, plus desserts at Crème de la Crêpe and freshly squeezed juices at Simply Pressed.
- The all-encompassing dining lineup will also include fleet favorites like sushi at Izumi and the walk-up window Izumi in the Park; family-style dishes at Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar, premium steaks at Chops Grille and fresh catches at Hooked Seafood. Plus, families can refuel throughout the day at grab-and-go spots with everything included like Basecamp for burgers and tater tots, El Loco Fresh for Mexican plates and Sorrento’s for pizza.
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