Icon of the Seas Deck 9: Deck Plan, Family Suites and Cabins to Know
Deck 9 on Icon of the Seas is all staterooms, 394 of them on the deck plan, sitting above Central Park in the middle of the ship and looking down on Surfside at the back.
Written by Favorite Grampy (Manny Oliverez), Favorite Grampy Travels · Last Updated: October 18, 2026
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What Is on Deck 9 of Icon of the Seas?
Deck 9 on Icon of the Seas is a stateroom deck, with no restaurants, bars or pools. What makes it special is where it sits. In the middle of the ship, the inside rooms look down into Central Park on Deck 8. At the back, the inside rooms look down on Surfside, the family neighborhood on Deck 7.
The Deck 9 plan shows 393 numbered rooms, from 9100 to 9748, plus the top level of the three-story Ultimate Family Townhouse, numbered 8750. It’s one of the best decks on the ship for family room types. Deck 9 is one of 18 decks in our Icon of the Seas deck plans guide.
Deck 9 Key Facts at a Glance
| Deck 9 Detail | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Staterooms | 394 on the deck plan: 393 numbered rooms plus the top level of the Ultimate Family Townhouse |
| Stateroom numbers | 9100 to 9748, plus Townhouse 8750: the 9100s to 9300s along one side, the 9500s to 9700s along the other, and the 9400s in the interior block at the front |
| Family rooms | 14 Surfside Family Suites, 26 Family Infinite Ocean View Balconies that sleep up to 6, and 26 Surfside Family View Balconies |
| Suites | Junior Suites, all 6 of the ship’s Infinite Grand Suites, two Sunset Suites and a Sunset Corner Suite |
| Other room types | Interior, Interior Plus, Spacious Interior, Central Park View Interior, Ocean View, Ocean View Balcony, Ocean View Large Balcony and Spacious Infinite Ocean View Balcony |
| Wheelchair-accessible rooms | 9162 and 9562 (balconies) and 9179 (interior) |
| Deck above | Deck 10, staterooms |
| Deck below | Deck 8: Central Park in the middle and the open area above Surfside at the back |
Icon of the Seas Deck 9 Deck Plan
Read the Deck 9 plan from front to back. The forward end curves around a row of Ocean View rooms with windows, with a block of Interior Plus rooms in the middle. Junior Suites line both outer sides of the front section, ahead of the forward elevators, with Spacious Interior rooms just inside them.
Past the forward elevators, long rows of Spacious Infinite Ocean View Balconies run down both outer sides of the ship. On one side, the row is broken by the six Infinite Grand Suites, 9216 to 9236. On the inside, facing Central Park, are the Central Park View Interior rooms, which have a window onto the park instead of a balcony.
Behind the aft elevators, the inside rooms turn to face Surfside. That’s where you’ll find the Surfside Family Suites and Surfside Family View Balconies, with the Family Infinite Ocean View Balconies along the outer sides. The deck ends with two Sunset Suites, a Sunset Corner Suite and the top level of the Ultimate Family Townhouse at the back of the ship.
Family Staterooms on Deck 9
Deck 9 has more ways to fit a whole family into one room than most decks on Icon. Here are the four we look at first:
- Surfside Family Suite: sleeps 4 (2 adults and 2 kids), with a kids’ nook that has a sofa bed and a sliding door, a split bathroom and a balcony over Surfside. Deck 9 has 14 of them, 9293 to 9317 and 9693 to 9717.
- Family Infinite Ocean View Balcony: sleeps up to 6, with a separate bunk alcove for the kids and a balcony that faces the ocean. Deck 9 has 26 of them, marked “5+” on the plan.
- Surfside Family View Balcony: a balcony room that faces into Surfside, so you can watch the splash pad from your room.
- Ultimate Family Townhouse: the three-story suite with its own slide, which sleeps 8. Deck 9 holds its top level.
One change to know: for sailings on or after May 2, 2026, Royal Caribbean moved the Surfside Family Suites from Sky Class to Sea Class. They no longer include the Suite Lounge, the suite concierge, The Grove, included Wi-Fi, or breakfast and lunch at Coastal Kitchen, though dinner at Coastal Kitchen stays.
Suites and Other Staterooms on Deck 9
Deck 9 is home to all six Infinite Grand Suites on Icon of the Seas, 9216 to 9236, each with a balcony that converts into extra living space. Junior Suites run along both sides near the front of the deck. At the back of the deck are two Sunset Suites, 9354 and 9748, and the Sunset Corner Suite, 9352, whose wraparound balcony looks out over the wake.
Central Park View Interior Rooms
The 45 inside rooms that face Central Park are interior rooms with a window onto the park, not balconies. Central Park balconies start on Deck 10. Guest reviews warn that most of these Deck 9 park-view rooms have blocked views and that they can be noisy, so ask us to check the exact room number.
Connecting and Accessible Staterooms on Deck 9
A small curved arrow between two rooms on the plan marks a connecting pair, and Deck 9 has many of them. On Icon, the pair shares a private foyer in front of both doors rather than a door between the rooms, so you can close the foyer off from the hallway and leave both room doors open. For a family of five or six, two connecting rooms can be a good alternative to one crowded family room.
Deck 9 has three wheelchair-accessible staterooms: 9162 and 9562, both Spacious Infinite Ocean View Balconies, and 9179, an interior room.
Quietest and Noisiest Cabins on Deck 9
Deck 10 above is all staterooms, so the noise question on Deck 9 is about what you look down on. Guest reviews suggest families without kids skip the Surfside-facing rooms, the odd numbers from 9293 to 9347 and 9693 to 9747, because sound from the pools carries up. They also flag the inside rooms facing Central Park.
Here’s the quick version:
- Best for young families: the Surfside-facing rooms at the back, close to the splash pad and Adventure Ocean.
- Quieter choice: the outside balcony rows in the middle of the ship, which face the ocean, not the park or Surfside.
- Check the view: some forward Ocean View windows and a few balconies near the forward elevators are marked on Royal Caribbean’s plan as obstructed views, including accessible rooms 9162 and 9562.
- Watch the elevator lobbies: rooms right beside the forward and aft elevators get more hallway traffic.
Is Deck 9 a Good Deck for Families?
Yes, Deck 9 is one of the best decks on Icon of the Seas for families, because it has a wide mix of family rooms: Surfside Family Suites, family balconies that sleep 6 and connecting rooms, all two flights above Surfside. Light sleepers should stick to the outside balconies in the middle of the deck.
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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 9
- Down to Surfside (Deck 7): take the aft stairs or elevators two flights down to the splash pad and carousel.
- Down to Central Park (Deck 8): one flight down for breakfast or lunch at Park Cafe, or dinner at Chops Grille or Izumi.
- Down to the kids’ club (Deck 6): Adventure Ocean sits at the back of Deck 6, just below Surfside.
- Up to the pools (Deck 15): ride the elevators up to Chill Island and the AquaDome.
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 9
What is on Deck 9 of Icon of the Seas?
Deck 9 on Icon of the Seas is a stateroom deck with 394 rooms on the deck plan: 393 numbered rooms from 9100 to 9748, plus the top level of the Ultimate Family Townhouse, numbered 8750. It has no restaurants or pools. Midship, its inside rooms face Central Park on Deck 8, and at the back they look down on Surfside on Deck 7. Here’s what that means for your family: Deck 9 has more family room types than most decks, and the splash pad is just two flights down.
Which deck are the Surfside Family Suites on Icon of the Seas?
Icon of the Seas has 42 Surfside Family Suites on Decks 9, 10 and 11, and Deck 9 has 14 of them. On Deck 9 they’re 9293 to 9317 and 9693 to 9717, facing Surfside at the back of the ship. Each one sleeps 4, with a kids’ nook, a split bathroom and a balcony over the splash pad. The truth is, the nook’s sliding door isn’t soundproof, so these suites suit families with younger kids best. From May 2, 2026, they’re Sea Class, with dinner at Coastal Kitchen but no Suite Lounge.
What is a Family Infinite Ocean View Balcony on Icon of the Seas?
A Family Infinite Ocean View Balcony on Icon of the Seas is a balcony stateroom that sleeps up to 6, with a separate bunk alcove for the kids and a split bathroom. Its infinite balcony can open up at the push of a button. Deck 9 has 26 of them, the even-numbered rooms from 9292 to 9316 and 9692 to 9716, marked “5+” on the deck plan. In fact, for a family of five or six that wants one room instead of two, it’s one of the first categories we price out.
Where are the Infinite Grand Suites on Icon of the Seas?
All six Infinite Grand Suites on Icon of the Seas are on Deck 9, numbered 9216, 9220, 9224, 9228, 9232 and 9236, along one side of the ship in the middle. Each one sleeps 4 and has a balcony that converts into extra living space, plus a split bathroom and a sofa bed. With only 6 on the whole ship, there aren’t many to go around. The simple test I use: if a midship suite on a quiet stateroom deck sounds right, ask about these early.
Are the Central Park view rooms on Deck 9 balconies?
No, the Central Park view rooms on Icon of the Seas Deck 9 are interior rooms with a window onto the park, not balconies. Deck 9 has 45 of them, and they’re the only Central Park View Interior rooms on the ship. Central Park balconies start on Deck 10. What families should know: guest reviews say most of these Deck 9 rooms have blocked views and that they can be noisy. Ask your advisor to check the exact room before you book one.
Are there accessible cabins on Deck 9 of Icon of the Seas?
Yes, Icon of the Seas Deck 9 has 3 wheelchair-accessible staterooms: 9162 and 9562, both Spacious Infinite Ocean View Balconies, and 9179, an interior room. Royal Caribbean’s deck plan marks them with a wheelchair symbol. That’s 3 out of 394 rooms on the deck, so they can go 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 9 and the decks around it.
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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.