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GALVESTON, Texas - Royal Caribbean announced that its newest and largest ship, Icon of the Seas, will make Galveston its home port beginning in August 2027. This would mark the vessel’s first-ever sailings from Texas.

A fleet of 3

What we know:

The cruise ship, Icon of the Seas , will offer six-to-eight-night Caribbean getaways, sailing from Galveston, as part of its 2027-28 vacation season lineup. The ship will visit destinations including Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas, Roatan, Honduras, and Cozumel, Mexico. Cozumel is home to the upcoming Royal Beach Club Cozumel, slated to open in late 2026.

What travelers can expect

Royal Caribbean coined Icon of the Seas as "the ship that revolutionized family vacations," featuring:

The largest waterpark at sea

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