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Icon of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International’s new game-changing ship, is setting new jaw-dropping standards and records in the world of vacations.
Built at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland, Icon features more than 40 different entertainment, leisure, and retail spaces, including three primary entertainment venues. The Royal Theater presents full-scale productions, including the first rendition of The Wizard of Oz at sea; Absolute Zero is the largest ice-skating arena at sea; and the AquaTheater brings adrenaline and thrills center stage with aqua shows put on by the first cast of aerialists, high divers, robots, synchronized swimmers and more.
Anolis LED fixtures are being used throughout in several separate areas.
The entertainment lighting for Icon’s many different areas was specified by Christopher Vlassopulos who oversees all entertainment technology across Royal Caribbean’s ships, working closely with UK-based lighting consultant and maritime specialist Ben Couling from Tristwell Designs and Nick Mugnaini from Skylight Services, together with integrators and installers Control AV based in Finland and also operating in Miami.
Royal Caribbean is committed to delivering the highest standard of entertainment and understands the role and importance of good production values and quality equipment.
The project was coordinated by Robe’s global maritime sales director, Tony Perez, working closely with the vacation brand, Tristwell, Skylight, and Control AV in both Finland and Miami.
The kit was delivered to Finland via Robe’s Finnish distributor, Lighthouse Entertainment, which played a key part in providing the best support to all involved!
Several sets of Anolis Ambiane AP RGBW fixtures complete with 67-degree lenses are installed in The Attic, Schooner Bar, and Point & Feather.
The Ambiane AP was picked for its 90+ CRI to accentuate the architectural design. When dynamic colors are needed, the Ambiane AP bursts into vibrance with its unique patented RGBW color mixing system!
AquaTheater features high energy aqua shows that include 17-metre- and 10-metre-high diving platforms, synchronized swimming, robotic arms, fountain shows and more.
The two dive towers are lit with 12 x white Anolis Calumma L MC fixtures picked for their durability and quality of light.
Throughout Icon’s Thrill Island and Chill Island neighborhoods – where vacationers can choose between four pools, nine whirlpools, six record-breaking waterslides, and the FlowRider surf simulator among other experiences – are over 60 Anolis Calumma M MC RGBW fixtures, mainly used as accent lights for the structures and water features.
The Calummas were supplied with Robe’s special Harsh Environment coating to withstand the salt, humidity, sea spray and UV conditions!
In addition to all of these Anolis fixtures, several Robe luminaires are also installed in various entertainment venues across Icon.
Tony enjoyed collaborating with Royal Caribbean’s creative team immensely:
“When asked to provide architectural technology for RCCL's Icon of the Seas, we were excited to showcase Anolis Lighting. It was a great opportunity to support Christopher Vlassopulos, Ben Couling, and Richard Dixon with their design.
“The Calumma flood range, along with Ambiane downlights, really made numerous venues stand out! The leading integrators we supported were Control AV and Tennagels, and they did a fantastic job!
Once again, Anolis has become a vital architectural tool for designers across the maritime design community! Furthermore, we had excellent support from the Anolis team - Tal Janowitz & Tony Morin - who played a crucial role in helping to get it specified! I am honored to be a small part of such an amazing project!”
Built at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland, Icon features more than 40 different entertainment, leisure, and retail spaces, including three primary entertainment venues. The Royal Theater presents full-scale productions, including the first rendition of The Wizard of Oz at sea; Absolute Zero is the largest ice-skating arena at sea; and the AquaTheater brings adrenaline and thrills center stage with aqua shows put on by the first cast of aerialists, high divers, robots, synchronized swimmers and more.
Anolis LED fixtures are being used throughout in several separate areas.
The entertainment lighting for Icon’s many different areas was specified by Christopher Vlassopulos who oversees all entertainment technology across Royal Caribbean’s ships, working closely with UK-based lighting consultant and maritime specialist Ben Couling from Tristwell Designs and Nick Mugnaini from Skylight Services, together with integrators and installers Control AV based in Finland and also operating in Miami.
Royal Caribbean is committed to delivering the highest standard of entertainment and understands the role and importance of good production values and quality equipment.
The project was coordinated by Robe’s global maritime sales director, Tony Perez, working closely with the vacation brand, Tristwell, Skylight, and Control AV in both Finland and Miami.
The kit was delivered to Finland via Robe’s Finnish distributor, Lighthouse Entertainment, which played a key part in providing the best support to all involved!
Several sets of Anolis Ambiane AP RGBW fixtures complete with 67-degree lenses are installed in The Attic, Schooner Bar, and Point & Feather.
The Ambiane AP was picked for its 90+ CRI to accentuate the architectural design. When dynamic colors are needed, the Ambiane AP bursts into vibrance with its unique patented RGBW color mixing system!
AquaTheater features high energy aqua shows that include 17-metre- and 10-metre-high diving platforms, synchronized swimming, robotic arms, fountain shows and more.
The two dive towers are lit with 12 x white Anolis Calumma L MC fixtures picked for their durability and quality of light.
Throughout Icon’s Thrill Island and Chill Island neighborhoods – where vacationers can choose between four pools, nine whirlpools, six record-breaking waterslides, and the FlowRider surf simulator among other experiences – are over 60 Anolis Calumma M MC RGBW fixtures, mainly used as accent lights for the structures and water features.
The Calummas were supplied with Robe’s special Harsh Environment coating to withstand the salt, humidity, sea spray and UV conditions!
In addition to all of these Anolis fixtures, several Robe luminaires are also installed in various entertainment venues across Icon.
Tony enjoyed collaborating with Royal Caribbean’s creative team immensely:
“When asked to provide architectural technology for RCCL's Icon of the Seas, we were excited to showcase Anolis Lighting. It was a great opportunity to support Christopher Vlassopulos, Ben Couling, and Richard Dixon with their design.
“The Calumma flood range, along with Ambiane downlights, really made numerous venues stand out! The leading integrators we supported were Control AV and Tennagels, and they did a fantastic job!
Once again, Anolis has become a vital architectural tool for designers across the maritime design community! Furthermore, we had excellent support from the Anolis team - Tal Janowitz & Tony Morin - who played a crucial role in helping to get it specified! I am honored to be a small part of such an amazing project!”
