Royal Caribbean places order for fourth Icon class ship
Royal Caribbean Group has signed an agreement with Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku to order a fourth Icon class ship for its namesake brand
The agreement also includes options to build a fifth and sixth Icon class ship for Royal Caribbean International, after the line debuted the first vessel in the new class in January 2024.
The next ship in the lineup, slated for delivery in 2027, will join Icon of the Seas; Star of the Seas, launching in 2025; and the yet-to-be-named third ship, which will launch in 2026.
“Building on the incredible momentum and market response to the launch of Icon of the Seas and the excitement for its sister ship, Star of the Seas, coming in 2025, we’re thrilled to join with Meyer Turku once again to expand our roster of Icon class ships and continue our future growth plans,” said Jason Liberty, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group.
“Since its debut, Icon has changed the game in vacation experiences and exceeded our expectations in both guest satisfaction and financial performance.”
Prime minister of Finland, Petteri Oreo, said the cruise line’s long-term partnership with Meyer Turku will “continue to have a positive impact” on the country’s employment and economy.
“Their commitment and investment in Finland speaks volumes about the strength of our maritime cluster and our world class shipyards,” he added.
Royal Caribbean Group’s newbuild pipeline reaches seven
The addition brings Royal Caribbean Group’s newbuild pipeline to seven and two shipyard options. So far this year, the company has welcomed Icon of the Seas and Utopia of the Seas, Silversea’s Silver Ray and TUI Cruises’ Mein Schiff 7.
The new order comes on the heels of the company’s announcement for a seventh Oasis class ship, set to debut for Royal Caribbean in 2028.
