Royal Caribbean International · Icon class

Hero of the Seas

Name: Hero of the Seas
Brand: Royal Caribbean International

10th by guest capacity in this reference fleet

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Royal Caribbean International

Guests: 5,654
Gross tonnage: 249k GT
Built: 2027
Length: 1,196 ft

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The quick read

The vibe

Builds on groundbreaking Icon Class experiences while introducing the next chapter in family adventure. Supersized family-centric mega-resort at sea with 8 neighborhoods, 9 pools, and 28 dining venues.

≈8,004 peopleguests + crew — a small town, entirely at sea

1,196 ftlonger than the Eiffel Tower is tall (1,083 ft high)

5.4× Titanicby gross tonnage

20 decksa 20-story tower that floats

Official ship photography

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March 2026 – On Royal Caribbean’s Hero of the Seas , vacationers can have a sip while they take a dip in the expanded Swim & Tonic pool and swim-up bar – featuring even more… — March 2026 – On Royal Caribbean’s Hero of the Seas , vacationers can have a sip while they take a dip in the expanded Swim & Tonic pool and swim-up bar – featuring even more space for adults to chill than ever before. Royal Caribbean International

March 2026 – On Royal Caribbean’s Hero of the Seas , Orleans Parish Supper Club is a multi-course dining experience complete with jazz music, craft cocktails, and classic Cajun… — March 2026 – On Royal Caribbean’s Hero of the Seas , Orleans Parish Supper Club is a multi-course dining experience complete with jazz music, craft cocktails, and classic Cajun and Creole dishes. Vacationers can step back in time for the evening with an elevated experience inspired by New Orleans in the early 20th century. Royal Caribbean International

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Sailings & where it goes

Published routes, deployments and dated itinerary notes.

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Itinerary style

Homeport: Miami, Florida
Key ports: Perfect Day at CocoCay
Start date: August 2027
Debut region: Eastern and Western Caribbean
Sailing length: 7 nights

Source & timing

Verified Verified — a reviewed claim with a dated source Royal Caribbean Group — Hero of the Seas Official Announcement (X Post, March 30, 2026)

Booking dates

General public: April 2, 2026
Crown anchor society: April 1, 2026

Source & timing

Verified Verified — a reviewed claim with a dated source Royal Caribbean Group — Hero of the Seas Official Announcement (X Post, March 30, 2026)

Departure port

PortMiami

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Verified Verified — a reviewed claim with a dated source

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What’s on board

Food, activities, entertainment, cabins and accessibility.

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Things to do

Highlights: Surfside
Category 6
Coconut Cove
Royal Railway — Hero Station
Ultimate Family Treehouse

Source & timing

Verified Verified — a reviewed claim with a dated source As of 2026-03-19 Hero of the Seas — Royal Caribbean International Fast Facts

Amenities

Other amenities: 8 Neighborhoods
Absolute Zero
AquaTheater
Carousel
Casino Royale
Crown's Edge

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Family Cooking Classes
Fitness Center
FlowRider
Jogging Track
+16 more
Bars and lounges: 1400 Lobby Bar
Boleros
Bubbles
Cantina Fresca
Dueling Pianos
English Pub
Hideaway Bar
Hideaway Swim-Up Bar
Lou's
Music Hall
+8 more

Source & timing

Verified Verified — a reviewed claim with a dated source As of 2026-03-19 Hero of the Seas — Royal Caribbean International Fast Facts

Dining

Specialty: Celebration Table
Chef's Table
Chops Grille
Desserted
Giovanni's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
Hooked Seafood

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Izumi
Izumi in the Park
Orleans Parish Supper Club
Starbucks
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Complimentary: AquaDome Market
Basecamp
Coastal Kitchen
Dining Room
El Loco Fresh
Park Café
Pearl Café
Sorrento's
Sprinkles
Surfside Bites
+3 more

Source & timing

Verified Verified — a reviewed claim with a dated source As of 2026-03-19 Hero of the Seas — Royal Caribbean International Fast Facts

Youth programs

Programs and spaces: Adventure Ocean
Arcade
Baby Bay
Playscape
Social020
Splashaway Bay

Source & timing

Verified Verified — a reviewed claim with a dated source As of 2026-03-19 Hero of the Seas — Royal Caribbean International Fast Facts

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Dining venue count

Source & timing

Verified Verified — a reviewed claim with a dated source Royal Caribbean Group — Hero of the Seas Official Announcement (X Post, March 30, 2026)

Neighborhood count

Source & timing

Verified Verified — a reviewed claim with a dated source Royal Caribbean Group — Hero of the Seas Official Announcement (X Post, March 30, 2026)

Pools

Source & timing

Verified Verified — a reviewed claim with a dated source Royal Caribbean Group — Hero of the Seas Official Announcement (X Post, March 30, 2026)

Features

Ultimate Family Treehouse

Source & timing

Verified Verified — a reviewed claim with a dated source

Features

New Orleans-themed supper club

Source & timing

Verified Verified — a reviewed claim with a dated source

Features

redesigned waterslides

Source & timing

Verified Verified — a reviewed claim with a dated source

Features

more pools

Source & timing

Verified Verified — a reviewed claim with a dated source

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What’s changing

Debuts, construction milestones and time-sensitive updates.

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Entered service

Date: 2027-08-11
Basis: official maiden voyage
Status: planned

Source & timing

Verified Verified — a reviewed claim with a dated source As of 2026-03-19 Hero of the Seas — Royal Caribbean International Fast Facts

Construction milestone

Keel laying: 2025
Announcement: March 30, 2026

Source & timing

Verified Verified — a reviewed claim with a dated source Royal Caribbean Group — Hero of the Seas Official Announcement (X Post, March 30, 2026)

Debut date

August 2027

Source & timing

Verified Verified — a reviewed claim with a dated source Royal Caribbean Group — Hero of the Seas Official Announcement (X Post, March 30, 2026)

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More about the ship

The useful technical and historical details that do not fit above.

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Signature feature

Ultimate Family Treehouse

Source & timing

Verified Verified — a reviewed claim with a dated source Royal Caribbean Group — Hero of the Seas Official Announcement (X Post, March 30, 2026)

Signature feature

Category 6 Waterpark

Source & timing

Verified Verified — a reviewed claim with a dated source Royal Caribbean Group — Hero of the Seas Official Announcement (X Post, March 30, 2026)

Signature feature

The Hideaway (Expanded)

Source & timing

Verified Verified — a reviewed claim with a dated source Royal Caribbean Group — Hero of the Seas Official Announcement (X Post, March 30, 2026)

Signature feature

Royal Railway Hero Station

Source & timing

Verified Verified — a reviewed claim with a dated source Royal Caribbean Group — Hero of the Seas Official Announcement (X Post, March 30, 2026)

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Signature feature

Orleans Parish Supper Club

Source & timing

Verified Verified — a reviewed claim with a dated source Royal Caribbean Group — Hero of the Seas Official Announcement (X Post, March 30, 2026)

Signature feature

Cooking Classes for All Ages

Source & timing

Verified Verified — a reviewed claim with a dated source Royal Caribbean Group — Hero of the Seas Official Announcement (X Post, March 30, 2026)

Designation

Icon 4

Source & timing

Verified Verified — a reviewed claim with a dated source

Numbers at a glance

Specifications

Double-occupancy capacity: 5,654
Space ratio · derived: 44.0 GT per guest
Gross tonnage: 248,663 GT
Length: 1,196 ft
Beam: 219 ft
Decks: 20
Crew: 2,350
Year built: 2027