ROYAL CARIBBEAN'S HERO OF THE SEAS INTRODUCES THE NEXT EVOLUTION OF FAMILY VACATION EXPERIENCES

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Arriving August 2027 in Miami, the new Icon Class vacation levels up family time with more ways to splash, adventure, dine and more MIAMI , March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Introducing the hero of family vacations: Royal Caribbean has revealed  Hero of the Seas , the fourth Icon Class ship and bold evolution of family adventure  arriving in Miami in August 2027 . As part of the game-changing Icon Class that combines beach retreats, resort escapes and theme park thrills,  Hero  will raise the bar with more records and iconic ways for families to make lifelong memories.  Hero's  eight neighborhoods  will be home to the  most pools at sea,  a  record-breaking   28 dining venues  and  cooking classes for all ages ,  brand-new family raft slides, new accommodations for multigenerational families – including the three-story Ultimate Family Treehouse –  and more.  Vacations on  Hero  will soon open on Royal Caribbean's  website , and Crown & Anchor Society loyalty members can book starting Wednesday, April 1, ahead of the  official opening on   Thursday, April 2.  "Icon Class truly set a new standard for family vacations, and  Hero of the Seas  takes that vision even further," said Michael Bayley, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean. "With more water, more thrills and more choices for all ages, we're continuing to build on what our guests love about Royal Caribbean and delivering the experiences families are looking for when vacationing together." More Ways to Splash Vacationers can dive into  nine distinct pools  – the most at sea – including family-friendly spaces, a new Caribbean-inspired pool, three adults-only options, the largest swim-up bars at sea and more. More Adventure Adventure will reach new heights on  Hero of the Seas  with more action-packed thrills for the whole family to experience together. More Dining Hero  serves up the most family-favorite eats in the fleet with  28 dining spots , bringing world flavors and immersive experiences to the table. More Family Stays Hero  is decked out with more options than ever for families to stay in style and celebrate any occasion. Signature Icon Class favorites will return on  Hero , from the Royal Promenade neighborhood's restaurants, bars, floor-to-ceiling ocean views and the jaw-dropping Pearl – the world's largest kinetic art sculpture – to the open-air Central Park lined with more than 30,500 real plants, restaurants, and pick-up windows for sushi, champagne and more. Plus, the boldest entertainment takes center stage with new productions at the Royal Theater, the marquee AquaTheater and Absolute Zero – the largest ice arena at sea – along with spots for live music day and night. Hero  will take vacationers on  7-night Eastern  and  Western Caribbean adventures   from Miami , with every vacation visiting Royal Caribbean's top-rated exclusive destination at  Perfect Day at CocoCay  in The Bahamas. Guests can choose between weeklong Caribbean vacations wandering Western Caribbean spots like  Roatan, Honduras , and  Cozumel  and  Costa Maya, Mexico , or explore crystal-clear waters in Eastern Caribbean locales at  Philipsburg, St. Maarten , and  Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas. Vacations on  Hero  are now open to book on Royal Caribbean's  website . About Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean , part of Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL), has delivered memorable vacations for more than 50 years. The cruise line's game-changing ships and exclusive destinations revolutionize vacations with industry-leading innovations and an all-encompassing combination of experiences, from thrills and ways to chill, to dining and entertainment, for every type of family and vacationer. Voted "Best Cruise Line Overall" for 23 consecutive years in the Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards, Royal Caribbean makes memories with adventurers across more than 300 destinations in 80 countries on all seven continents, including the vacation brand's Perfect Day at CocoCay and Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in The Bahamas, plus four new signature destinations joining the growing lineup by 2027. Media can stay up to date by following  @RoyalCaribPR  on X and visit  www.RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com . For additional information or to book, vacationers can visit  www.RoyalCaribbean.com , call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN or contact their travel advisor.        

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