Trying Crowns Edge on Royal Caribbean’s Icon Class

November 18, 2025 Randy Young

Royal Caribbean is really known for its top deck attractions. They were the first, and only, cruise line to put FlowRider surf simulators on their ships, have installed climbing walls on nearly every vessel, and even added carousels to some ships. In 2024, they introduced one more attraction with the launch of their new Icon of the Seas. It’s called Crown’s Edge, and it aims to create a thrilling experience that’s perfect for a sea day or when you’re staying onboard. Just what is it, and is it worth it? Let’s find out.

Crown’s Edge Attraction

Crown’s Edge is a unique attraction in that it doesn’t fit neatly into any specific category. It’s not a zip line, not a ropes course, and not just an elevated walkway. It’s kind of a cross between all three without being exactly any of them.

Here you can see the entire walkway. It’s just a few steps to the main platform and a short walkway to the middle of the Crown and Anchor logo.

Crown’s Edge is located on Deck 16 of Icon Class ships. The attraction takes place in front of Royal Caribbean’s signature Crown and Anchor logo, mounted high on the port side of the ship. Guests are suited up in flight suits and walk along a narrow pathway that extends to the edge of the vessel. While in front of the logo, you’re standing 154 feet above the water. The walkway stops about halfway across the logo. When you reach that point, the floor drops out from beneath you, and you’re suddenly gliding back toward where you started, similar to a short zip line.

It’s a quick thrill, but one that gives you some of the best views on the entire ship, especially on a clear day when you can see for miles in every direction.

Crown’s Edge Pricing

crown's edge cruise planner cost — Confirmed cruise planner cost for the March 9, 2024 sailing of Icon of the Seas.

Like almost everything onboard Royal Caribbean ships, Crown’s Edge uses dynamic pricing, which means the price can vary depending on the sailing and even from day to day.

When the attraction first debuted, Royal Caribbean was charging a steep $89 per session. The cost has come down considerably though. For my sailing in September 2025, the cost was $35 when I booked it through the app once we boarded.

Tip: Watch for flash sales. I paid $35 when I booked in the app during boarding, but that same day, the app showed a sale price of $25. While docked at Perfect Day at CocoCay the next day, it was even cheaper.

Crown’s Edge Requirements

Crown’s Edge has a few requirements you must meet to ride. While there is no age limit, there are strict height and weight restrictions. Guests must be between 49.2 inches and 82.6 inches tall and weigh between 44 and 297 pounds.

Closed-toe shoes are required, and no jewelry is allowed. Your clothes must also be completely dry. Glasses and sunglasses must be secured, and pockets must be emptied. They provide cubbies to hold phones and other belongings, but they’re located outside the facility and are unsecured.

My Experience Riding Crown’s Edge

I got a chance to try Crown’s Edge for myself when I sailed on Star of the Seas (read the blog here). We arrived 15 minutes early to check in and sign waivers. After that, our group was brought into a prep room where we were suited up in jumpsuits, helmets, and harnesses. A short, somewhat cheesy safety video played, covering the basics. The biggest takeaway was that you can never move backward on the course.

We then headed up the stairs. The staff mounted a GoPro to our helmets, and one by one, we began. The team was incredibly friendly and helpful, offering encouragement to anyone who needed it.

The path on Crown’s Edge isn’t as challenging as a traditional ropes course. My turn came, and I started across the small steps to a large platform for one final safety check before walking around the giant logo.

The platforms are shaped like circles and X’s and are close together, so walking across them wasn’t particularly difficult, quite different from traditional ropes courses. Halfway across the logo, I stood on the platform as the attendant counted down. At zero, the floor dropped out beneath me. I fell about a foot until the rope caught me, and then I zipped around the logo, landing back at the start. It’s more of a controlled swing and glide than a free fall, which keeps it exciting without being terrifying.

The end of the zip line portion has you flying over the deck as you come in for a landing.

Once there, they removed the camera and offered a second run. The second time, I could enjoy it more because I knew what to expect. Looking out at the horizon and seeing nothing but ocean while I zipped around the course was really impressive.

I’m not a huge fan of heights, but oddly, I had no issues with this attraction. I felt much more anxious doing North Star on Ovation of the Seas or the London Eye. I think the thick harness and relatively easy course made Crown’s Edge feel less stressful.

From start to finish, the entire experience lasted approximately 30 minutes. Our video appeared in the Royal Caribbean app within an hour.

Was Crown’s Edge Worth It?

I’m torn. Carnival, MSC, and Norwegian offer full ropes courses for free on some of their ships (see which ships have ropes courses here). They don’t make you suit up or watch a safety video either. You just get in line, get quick instructions, and go. Their courses are also more challenging.

The only thing Royal Caribbean’s experience offers that’s different is the video, which, to be honest, I’ll probably never watch again. They also took some still photos afterward, but those were an extra $20 each.

It’s worth trying if you have extra onboard credit or find a good deal, but I wouldn’t put it on the “must do” list.

If you’re a thrill seeker looking for an adrenaline rush, you may find it a bit tame. But if you love unique photo ops or want to conquer a fear of heights in a controlled setting, it’s a fun way to spend half an hour.