First look inside Royal Caribbean's 'record-breaking' new mega ship Hero of the Seas
Royal Caribbean has shared a look inside its next mega ship, the fourth Icon Class ship, Hero of the Seas, which is due to set sail from Miami in August 2027.
The ship will carry 5654 guests at double occupancy, across 2814 staterooms, as well as 2350 crew members.
At 248,663 gross tonnes it is equal to its sister ship Icon of the Seas in size.
"With more water, more thrills and more choices for all ages, we're continuing to build on what our guests love about Royal Caribbean and delivering the experiences families are looking for when vacationing together," Michael Bayley, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean said.
Read on to discover some of the insane features.
Hero of the Seas will offer the most pools at sea with nine different spots onboard you can take a dip, including adults-only options.
Some familiar offerings from previous icon class ships will be revamped, including more room at the expanded Swim & Tonic pool and swim-up bar for adults, plus new water features at Splashaway Bay.
Royal Caribbean will introduce double The Hideaway on Hero of the Seas with two pools for adults, including the largest swim-up bar at sea.
There will also be an in-water DJ and great views from the infinity pool.
The all-new Coconut Cove pool is just steps away from The Lime and Coconut bar.
Travellers can relax on in-water loungers with views of the Central Park neighbourhood while sipping on tropical Caribbean drinks.
For those who want a bit of adrenaline with their splash, Category 6 – the largest waterpark at sea – will have two new family raft slides, including the first funnel raft slide at sea, along with new twists on the mat-racing Storm Chasers duo.
One of the most insane additions to this ship is a first-of-its-kind treehouse-style accommodation option.
The Ultimate Family Treehouse has multi-generational families in mind.
The three-deck treehouse suite can accommodate up to 12 guests at a time.
It comes complete with a rooftop terrace, a teen hideout, a private whirlpool and more.
The Ultimate Family Townhouse will also offer direct access to Surfside.
Other great family accommodation options include the Surfside Family Suites and Family Infinite Ocean View Balconies.
Hero will also serves up the most eats in the Royal Caribbean fleet with 28 dining spots.
On board, families can enjoy all-new cooking classes, where guests of all ages can learn kitchen skills together with a variety of courses.
