Royal Caribbean Group has announced the signing of an agreement with Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku to order a fourth Icon Class ship, scheduled for delivery to Royal Caribbean International in 2027. The agreement also includes options to build a fifth and sixth Icon Class ship.
The first ship in the Icon Class launched in January 2024 and introduced an all-encompassing lineup of experiences. The next ship joining Icon of the Seas will be Star of the Seas (launching in 2025) followed by the yet-to-be-named third Icon Class ship (launching in 2026). The order also expands upon Royal Caribbean Group’s longstanding relationship with Meyer Turku. With this order, Meyer Turku will have built 21 ships for Royal Caribbean Group over 28 years.
The anticipation for Royal Caribbean Group’s newbuild pipeline continues to grow, with seven new ships on order and two shipyard options. This year alone, the company welcomed four new ships, including Royal Caribbean International’s Icon of the Seas and Utopia of the Seas, Silversea’s Silver Ray and TUI Cruises’ Mein Schiff 7. This order also comes on the heels of the company’s announcement for a seventh Oasis Class ship, set to debut for Royal Caribbean International in 2028.
“Icon of the Seas is unlike anything the world has seen before, and we’re just getting started,” added Michael Bayley, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean International. “We are leading the vacation industry in developing new experiences for our guests to create lifelong memories, and we continue dreaming and evolving to deliver more ways to chill and thrill.”
This agreement is contingent upon customary conditions, including financing.
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