Two of Royal Caribbean's newest ships both promise big thrills and nonstop memory-making. But from vibe to voyage length, Utopia of the Seas and Icon of the Seas offer different vacation experiences.

For comparison, Star – like Icon – will have 20 decks and measure 1,196 feet long. Royal Caribbean's newest Oasis Class ship, Utopia of the Seas , has 18 decks and measures 1,188 feet.

An exclusive look at the world's largest cruise ship 02:05. Royal Caribbean is growing its fleet of megaships, with plans to build three more Icon of the Seas-style vessels.

The next Icon Class ship, Star of the Seas, will debut in August 2025, according to the company. For cruisers happy to go (very, very) big, this new class in cruising is an indisputable show stopper.

Multi Button Enhancement : Travel - Utopia of the Seas vs. Icon of the Seas - GoToSea links Key Difference No. 4: Entertainment Entertainment is where both ships shine, but they do so differently.

If you're trying to choose between Utopia of the Seas and Icon of the Seas for your next Royal Caribbean cruise, good luck. These two megaships are the line's newest, biggest floating playgrounds.