Icon of the Seas Deck 8: Central Park Deck Plan, Cabins and Dining
Deck 8 is Central Park, the open-air garden in the middle of Icon of the Seas, and the Deck 8 plan shows 315 staterooms, counting the middle level of the Ultimate Family Townhouse.
Written by Favorite Grampy (Manny Oliverez), Favorite Grampy Travels · Last Updated: October 17, 2026
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What Is on Deck 8 of Icon of the Seas?
Deck 8 on Icon of the Seas is built around Central Park, the open-air garden that runs through the middle of the ship. The park is lined with some of Icon’s best-known restaurants, including Chops Grille, Izumi, Empire Supper Club and Park Cafe, plus three bars: Trellis Bar, Bubbles and Lou’s Jazz ‘n Blues. The top of The Pearl, Icon’s giant sphere sculpture, sits on Deck 8 at the edge of the park.
Around all of that are staterooms, numbered 8100 through 8747, plus the middle level of the Ultimate Family Townhouse. At the back of the deck, the ship opens up above Surfside, and a staircase and a dry slide drop down to the family neighborhood on Deck 7. Deck 8 is one of 18 decks in our Icon of the Seas deck plans guide.
Deck 8 Key Facts at a Glance
| Deck 8 Detail | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Neighborhood | Central Park, midship |
| Number of staterooms | 315 on the deck plan: 314 numbered rooms plus the middle level of the Ultimate Family Townhouse |
| Stateroom numbers | 8100 to 8747, plus Townhouse 8750: the 8100s to 8300s along one side of the ship, the 8500s to 8700s along the other, and the 8400s in the interior block at the front |
| Room types | Interior, Interior Plus, Spacious Interior, Surfside Family Interior, Ocean View, Balcony, Large Balcony, Connecting Balcony, a Sunset Corner Suite and the Ultimate Family Townhouse |
| Wheelchair-accessible rooms | 8254, 8256, 8260, 8264, 8654, 8656, 8660 and 8664, all balcony staterooms |
| Restaurants | Chops Grille, Izumi Hibachi & Sushi, Izumi in the Park, Empire Supper Club and Park Cafe |
| Bars | Trellis Bar, Bubbles and Lou’s Jazz ‘n Blues |
| Deck above | Deck 9, staterooms |
| Deck below | Deck 7, staterooms and Surfside at the back |
Icon of the Seas Deck 8 Deck Plan
Read the Deck 8 plan from front to back. The forward end holds a block of interior staterooms between the two main hallways, with rows of Ocean View and Balcony rooms on the outside. Just forward of the first elevator lobby is Empire Supper Club.
Past the forward elevators, Central Park opens up down the middle of the deck. Izumi and Chops Grille face each other near the front of the park, Trellis Bar sits among the plantings, and The Pearl rises on one side with Park Cafe and Bubbles across from it. Lou’s Jazz ‘n Blues and the park shops sit at the back end of the park, near the aft elevators. Long rows of balcony staterooms line both outer sides of the ship the whole way.
Behind the aft elevators, the middle of the ship opens up above Surfside. That’s where you’ll find a small shop, the stairs down to Deck 7 and the dry slide. On each side, a short row of Surfside Family Interior staterooms looks in over the neighborhood. The deck ends with a Sunset Corner Suite on one back corner and the Ultimate Family Townhouse on the other.
What You’ll Find in Central Park on Deck 8
Central Park is where Icon of the Seas slows down. It’s a real garden with trees and plantings, open to the sky, and it feels like a different ship from the busy pool decks above. During the day it’s a quiet place to walk. At night it turns into one of the best dinner-and-a-drink spots on board.
Restaurants
- Chops Grille: Royal Caribbean’s steakhouse. Specialty dining, so it costs extra.
- Izumi Hibachi & Sushi: sushi and tableside hibachi cooking. Specialty dining, extra cost.
- Izumi in the Park: a grab-and-go window for sushi and Japanese-inspired bites, with each item priced separately.
- Empire Supper Club: an eight-course dinner with a drink paired to each course and a live three-piece band. This is Icon’s premium splurge, priced well above the other specialty restaurants.
- Park Cafe: the casual spot for breakfast, salads and sandwiches. It’s the one Central Park restaurant included in your cruise fare.
Bars and Music
- Trellis Bar: an outdoor bar tucked among the plantings in the middle of the park.
- Bubbles: a walk-up champagne bar next to Park Cafe, pouring mimosas, prosecco and other bubbly.
- Lou’s Jazz ‘n Blues: a lounge with live jazz and blues in the evening.
Staterooms on Deck 8
The Deck 8 plan shows 315 staterooms. That’s 314 numbered rooms, from 8100 to 8747, plus the middle level of the Ultimate Family Townhouse, numbered 8750. Deck 8 has a wide mix of room types, from Interior and Interior Plus rooms to Ocean View, Balcony, Large Balcony and Connecting Balcony staterooms, plus two family specialties you won’t find on most decks.
The Ultimate Family Townhouse and Sunset Corner Suite
The Ultimate Family Townhouse stacks three stories at the back of the ship, from Deck 7 up through Deck 9, and Deck 8 holds its middle level. It has its own in-suite slide and a private entrance to Surfside. On the opposite back corner of Deck 8 is stateroom 8352, a Sunset Corner Suite with a large balcony at the aft end of the ship.
Surfside Family Interior Staterooms
Deck 8 has a short row of Surfside Family Interior staterooms on each side of the aft opening: the odd-numbered rooms from 8321 to 8347 and from 8721 to 8747, 20 rooms in all. Instead of facing the ocean, their windows look in over Surfside on the deck below. Guest reviews note that many of these rooms have blocked views, especially the ones above Surfside Bites, so ask us to check the exact room before you book.
Connecting and Accessible Staterooms on Deck 8
Deck 8 has Connecting Balcony staterooms, pairs of balcony rooms that share a private foyer in front of both doors, and some interior rooms connect too. On the deck plan, a small curved arrow between two rooms marks a connecting pair. For a family of five or six, two connecting balconies give you two bathrooms, two balconies and a door you can close at bedtime.
Deck 8 also has eight wheelchair-accessible staterooms: 8254, 8256, 8260 and 8264 on one side of the ship and 8654, 8656, 8660 and 8664 on the other. All eight are balcony rooms, set along the back half of Central Park.
Quietest and Noisiest Cabins on Deck 8
Most Deck 8 staterooms sit along the outside of the ship, with a hallway between them and the restaurants and bars of Central Park. That makes the long balcony rows a comfortable middle ground. You’re steps from dinner, but your room faces the ocean, not the park.
The rooms that need a closer look are at the back of the deck. The Surfside Family Interiors face straight into Surfside, so you’ll see and hear the family neighborhood during the day. Rooms near the aft elevators and the stairs down to Surfside also get more foot traffic.
Here’s the quick version:
- Best for young families: rooms toward the back of the deck, closest to the stairs and dry slide down to Surfside.
- Quieter choice: balcony rooms along the middle of the deck, beside Central Park and away from the elevator lobbies.
- Watch the elevator lobbies: rooms right beside the forward and aft elevators get more hallway traffic early and late.
- Surfside Family Interiors: they face Surfside, so expect daytime activity, and many have blocked views.
Which Deck 8 Rooms Should You Choose?
Here’s how we think about it for families:
- Pick a room near the aft end if your crew will spend sea days at Surfside. One flight of stairs and you’re there.
- Pick a midship balcony if you want a quieter home base with Central Park dining right outside the door.
- Ask for a connecting pair if you’re traveling with older kids or a second household.
- Check what’s above and below you. Deck 9 above is all staterooms, but Deck 7 below changes from cabins to Surfside at the back of the ship. Ask us to look at your specific room number before you book.
Is Deck 8 a Good Deck for Families?
Yes, Deck 8 is one of the most convenient decks on Icon of the Seas for families, because it puts Central Park’s restaurants on your floor and Surfside just one flight of stairs below. Families with toddlers may still prefer a Deck 7 room right beside Surfside, and families with teens may like a higher deck closer to Thrill Island and the Category 6 waterpark.
Ready to Plan Your Icon of the Seas Cruise?
Icon of the Seas has been sailing from Miami since January 2024, with a Category 6 waterpark, Surfside for the little ones and eight neighborhoods to explore in one week. Tell us your dates and who’s coming, and a Favorite Grampy Travels cruise advisor will find the stateroom and sailing that fit your family.
How to Get Around From Deck 8
- Down to Surfside (Deck 7): take the stairs behind the aft elevators, or let the kids ride the dry slide down.
- Down to the Royal Promenade (Deck 6 and Deck 5): use the elevators or stairs for the shops, bars and evening activity along the Promenade.
- Up to the pools and waterpark (Decks 15 to 20): ride the elevators up to Chill Island on Deck 15 for the big pools, or to Thrill Island at the back of Deck 16 for the Category 6 waterslides. For the AquaDome, use the forward elevators.
Icon of the Seas Ship Facts
| Fact | Icon of the Seas |
|---|---|
| Deck numbers | 2 through 20, with no Deck 13 |
| Neighborhoods | 8 |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 5,610 |
| Crew | About 2,350 |
| Pools | 7 |
| Waterslides | 6, in the Category 6 waterpark |
| Length | 1,198 feet |
| Home port | Miami, Florida, with a planned move to Galveston, Texas, in August 2027 |
Until its move to Galveston in August 2027, Icon of the Seas sails seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises round trip from Miami. Every one of those Miami sailings stops at Perfect Day at CocoCay, Royal Caribbean’s private island in the Bahamas. For the bigger picture, read our Icon of the Seas ship overview and our Royal Caribbean page, or see how our cruise vacation planning works.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Icon of the Seas Deck 8
What is on Deck 8 of Icon of the Seas?
Deck 8 on Icon of the Seas is home to Central Park, the open-air garden in the middle of the ship, plus 315 staterooms on the deck plan. The park holds Chops Grille, Izumi Hibachi & Sushi, Izumi in the Park, Empire Supper Club and Park Cafe, along with Trellis Bar, Bubbles and Lou’s Jazz ‘n Blues. The top of The Pearl also sits here. At the back, stairs and a dry slide lead down to Surfside on Deck 7. In other words, Deck 8 holds some of Icon’s best-known restaurants, and it’s only one flight up from the family neighborhood.
How many cabins are on Deck 8 of Icon of the Seas?
The Icon of the Seas Deck 8 plan shows 315 staterooms: 314 numbered rooms from 8100 to 8747, plus the middle level of the three-story Ultimate Family Townhouse, numbered 8750. Room types range from Interior, Interior Plus and Spacious Interior to Ocean View, Balcony, Large Balcony and Connecting Balcony, plus Surfside Family Interiors and a Sunset Corner Suite. That’s a lot of variety on one deck. A midship balcony beside Central Park and a Surfside Family Interior at the back can feel like two different trips, so we pick the exact room number with you.
What deck is Central Park on Icon of the Seas?
Central Park is on Deck 8 of Icon of the Seas, in the middle of the ship. It’s an open-air garden with trees and plantings, lined with restaurants like Chops Grille, Izumi and Park Cafe and bars like Trellis Bar and Bubbles. Here’s what that means for your family: Central Park sits one deck above Surfside, so you can go from the splash pad to a quiet stroll in the park with one flight of stairs. Staterooms on the decks above Deck 8 include rooms with views down into the park.
Which Deck 8 restaurants are included in the Icon of the Seas cruise fare?
On Icon of the Seas Deck 8, Park Cafe is the one Central Park restaurant included in your cruise fare, serving breakfast, salads and sandwiches. Chops Grille, Izumi Hibachi & Sushi and Empire Supper Club are specialty restaurants that cost extra, and Izumi in the Park prices each item separately. Empire Supper Club is the biggest splurge, an eight-course dinner with paired drinks and a live band. The simple test I use: in Central Park, Park Cafe is the only meal that’s already paid for. We help families decide which one or two specialty dinners are worth it for their crew.
What is a Surfside Family Interior stateroom on Icon of the Seas?
A Surfside Family Interior on Icon of the Seas is an inside stateroom on Deck 8 with a window that looks in over Surfside, the family neighborhood on Deck 7. On Deck 8 they’re the odd-numbered rooms from 8321 to 8347 on one side of the ship and 8721 to 8747 on the other, 20 rooms in all. The truth is, guest reviews note that many of these windows have blocked views, especially above Surfside Bites, and you’ll hear Surfside during the day. Ask your advisor to check the exact room number before you book one.
Is Deck 8 a good deck on Icon of the Seas?
Deck 8 is one of the most convenient decks on Icon of the Seas for families, because Central Park’s restaurants are on the same floor and Surfside is one flight of stairs down. The long rows of balcony staterooms face the ocean, with a hallway between them and the park, so they’re a comfortable middle ground. Families with toddlers may still prefer Deck 7, right beside Surfside. For grandparents traveling with grandkids, Deck 8 can be a sweet spot: the little ones are close to the splash pad, and you’re close to a quiet dinner.
Are there accessible cabins on Deck 8 of Icon of the Seas?
Yes, Icon of the Seas Deck 8 has 8 wheelchair-accessible staterooms: 8254, 8256, 8260 and 8264 on one side of the ship and 8654, 8656, 8660 and 8664 on the other. All 8 are balcony rooms along the back half of Central Park, and Royal Caribbean’s deck plan marks them with a wheelchair symbol. That’s 8 out of 315 rooms on the deck, so they can book up early. If anyone in your group uses a wheelchair or a scooter, tell your advisor at the very start, and we’ll check the accessible rooms on Deck 8 and nearby decks.
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About this guide. Favorite Grampy Travels is an independent travel agency. This page is our own work, not published or endorsed by Royal Caribbean. Deck plans and photos are Royal Caribbean’s; Icon of the Seas, Perfect Day at CocoCay and venue names are trademarks of Royal Caribbean International. Layouts, room categories, venues, prices, what’s included, age and height rules, perks and itineraries can change without notice and vary by sailing. Royal Caribbean’s website, the Royal app and your cruise documents are the final word. Confirm the details that matter to your family with your advisor before you book. Accessible stateroom details come from Royal Caribbean’s deck plans; for current accessibility needs, talk to your advisor or Royal Caribbean’s Access Department.