Gracefully suspended above the Pearl Café, this monumental whale sculpture by Studio Roso is the largest and most prolific artwork aboard Icon of the Seas—the world’s largest cruise ship. Crafted from hundreds of hand-worked, shimmering metal elements, the sculpture draws the eye with its organic form and intricate surface, echoing the play of light and water throughout the ship’s central atrium.

Studio Roso’s whale is both a feat of engineering and a tribute to the ocean’s gentle giants. Its perforated metal skin glitters with patterns inspired by corals, shells, and underwater flora, catching ever-changing rays of daylight and the café’s subtle illumination. The whale appears to glide above visitors, accompanied by a swarm of abstracted, silver sea forms that suggest bubbles and marine life moving in harmony with the currents.

More than a centerpiece, the artwork embodies the wonder of ocean exploration and the spirit of connection between nature and human creativity. It invites guests to pause, look upward, and reflect on the vast beauty of the sea—an enduring muse for seafarers and artists alike. With this breathtaking installation, Studio Roso transforms the Pearl Café into a sanctuary of awe and inspiration, capturing the essence of the voyage itself.