Pool-hopping, late-night dance parties, and more aboard the world’s largest cruise ship.

Cruising takes travelers to some of the world’s most amazing destinations, but sometimes, the voyage itself can be the destination. Enter Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, which made waves when it debuted as the world’s largest cruise ship earlier this year. Home to seven pools, more than two dozen dining options, a marquee slate of entertainment, and more, the ship keeps travelers busy in between port calls in the Caribbean.   

“I love Icon’s design, with its different ‘neighborhoods’ and state-of-the-art entertainment options that span from day to night,” says Virtuoso travel advisor Jesse Taylor. “It’s a great ship for all types of travelers.”

The 5,610-passenger Icon of the Seas sails from Miami to the Caribbean on seven-night itineraries year-round, highlighting destinations such as Puerto Rico, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Honduras, and Cozumel, Mexico. Every sailing also calls at the Perfect Day at CocoCay, Royal Caribbean’s amusement-stacked private island in the Bahamas. Port-day excursions – from scuba diving and horseback riding on the beach to guided cultural tours, cooking classes, rum tastings, and more – aim to immerse travelers in the Caribbean, but time spent on the ship is equally thrilling.

On board Icon of the Seas, no choice is a bad one, but here’s one way to spend a day exploring.