Royal Caribbean's CEO said its massive new ship was designed for Instagram. I saw 9 things on board that make it a social-media sensation.

"We built the biggest, baddest ship on the planet," Liberty said. "That in itself is a crown jewel for marketing."

The cruise line invited me on Icon's complimentary preview cruise in late January, a week before its official debut.

During my three nights at sea, I saw the cruise company's CEO's claims of "Instagrammable elements" almost everywhere I looked.

It's true: Taking a family photo before the eye-catching structure seemed to top many guests' to-do lists.

But the glittering Pearl is only one of Royal Caribbean's obvious attempts at creating social media fodder.

These were the nine most noticeable ones.

Tell me these weren't designed to be a photo opp. Wouldn't your kids want to giggle at and pose next to a hind leg-up dog?

The six-slide park towers atop the ship like a bowl of rainbow spaghetti, an obvious marker of the vessel while it's homeported at Miami's heavily trafficked cruise terminal.

I wouldn't be surprised if it was one of the most photographed amenities on the 20-deck ship.

The twisting slides hang overhead like bright tree vines while children rapidly zig-zag around the course like their afternoon fun depends on it (it does).

The largest pool has in-water loungers, while another has a swim-up bar — perfect for posting poolside photos with a mai tai in hand.

On the drier half of the deck, travelers posed with their friends on the bright hammock-like nests.

The adult-only suspended infinity pool has beds, in-water loungers, and unobstructed ocean views — perfect for your obligatory "hot dogs or legs" photo.

Even I couldn't resist sneaking a shot of the beach club-like alcove.

The peaceful open-air retreat is glowing with plants and the gentle hum of strolling guests. It felt like I was breathing in the freshest air at sea. Ironically, I was on a mega-ship that would likely damage the environment.

But imagine the perfect shot: You, posing by one of the orchids, holding a glass of Champagne from the adjacent walk-up bubbly bar.

Your young children might get FOMO after seeing pictures of the open-air neighborhood.

The colorful space — decorated with bright murals and candy-shaped decals — could be a visual feast for travelers curating a colorful Instagram feed.

Icon of the Seas' most expensive restaurant, the $200-per-person Empire Supper Club, has every food influencer's three favorite categories: small plates, decadent cocktails, and a luxurious ambiance.

The adrenaline rush of the nighttime performance, which flexed a waterfall and giant robotic arms, humbled my cruise show-hating ego.

More importantly, the semi-circle theater's lighting was perfect for photos and videos.

If you're lucky enough to catch the right elevator, you'll find yourself in the middle of a delightful but cramped performance.

Unfortunately, the show will last as long as your elevator ride, which sounds more fleeting than the annoyance your social media followers will feel when you post way too many Instagram stories and photo dumps from your Icon of the Seas vacation.