Icon of the Seas Coming to Texas in Aug ’27
While it’s been rumored for a while, it’s now official. One of the largest ships in the world, Icon of the Seas, will be coming to Galveston, Texas. It’s an exciting development for those who want an alternative to sailing out of Florida.
Going Big in Texas
As the popular saying goes, “Everything is bigger in Texas,” so Icon of the Seas is a natural fit. It’s the largest ship in the world (technically tied with sister ships Star of the Seas and Icon of the Seas). Now it will be coming to Texas for the first time.
With seven pools, twenty bars and lounges, twenty-eight dining options, and eight neighborhoods, the ship is absolutely massive. It can hold up to 7,600 guests at full capacity. However, when spread out over the ship’s 248,663 gross tons, it actually feels less crowded than some smaller ships.
Icon of the Seas Sails From Galveston in Aug 2027
The ship will reposition from Miami to Galveston on August 7, 2027. Then, on August 16, Icon of the Seas will run its first sailing from Galveston. From that point forward, it will offer six-, seven-, and eight-night cruises. All cruises will visit Cozumel, Mexico, Costa Maya, Mexico, and Roatán, Honduras.
The seven-night sailings will be the most common, with twenty-three scheduled. These cruises start with two days at sea, then visit Roatán, Costa Maya, and Cozumel, followed by a final day at sea.
The six-night sailings are similar to the seven-night itinerary but with one less sea day. They will visit Costa Maya, Roatán, and Cozumel, with a sea day at the beginning and end.
The eight-night sailings will include one day at sea, then visit Cozumel and Costa Maya, followed by another day at sea as the ship makes its way to Perfect Day at CocoCay, before two final sea days back. Only six of these sailings are currently available.
Preparing for Perfect Day Mexico
The relocation of Icon of the Seas to Galveston positions Royal Caribbean perfectly for the opening of Perfect Day Mexico. This port will be the cruise line’s newest private destination, taking over the port area in Costa Maya, Mexico.
Right now, all itineraries simply list “Puerto Costa Maya,” but with Perfect Day Mexico scheduled to open in fall 2027, it makes sense that some of these sailings will soon visit the new destination.
Icon Will be Joined by Two Other Royal Caribbean Ships
Two other Royal Caribbean ships will also call Galveston home in 2027 and 2028. Liberty of the Seas will run seven-day sailings, while Symphony of the Seas will offer four- and five-night cruises giving guests the opportunity to sail on a mega ship while using fewer vacation days.
Will There Be An Icon Class in Miami?
With the announcement of Icon of the Seas moving to Galveston, there’s currently no Icon Class ship scheduled to sail from Miami in 2027 and 2028. But don’t worry, that gap will likely be filled when the fourth, yet-to-be-named, Icon Class ship launches in 2027.
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