Royal Caribbean Group introduced right now that it has signed an settlement with shipbuilder Meyer Turku to order a fourth Icon-class ship. It’s scheduled for supply in 2027. The settlement additionally consists of choices to construct fifth and sixth Icon-class vessels.
There may be presently only one Icon-class ship crusing, and it’s the biggest cruise ship on the planet: Icon of the Seas. The second within the class, Star of the Seas, is ready to debut subsequent summer time. A 3rd, which isn’t but named, is scheduled for 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,” mentioned Jason Liberty, president and CEO, 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.”
Identified for its historical past of supply distinctive ships, this settlement expands upon Royal Caribbean’s longstanding relationship with Meyer Turku. With this order, Meyer Turku may have constructed 21 ships for Royal Caribbean Group over 28 years. Royal Caribbean Group’s cruise traces are Royal Caribbean Worldwide, Celeb Cruises, and Silversea Cruises. It additionally has curiosity in different traces together with TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises.
“This order is an important milestone for the future of shipbuilding in the maritime network in Finland,” mentioned Tim Meyer, CEO of Meyer Turku. “With Icon of the Seas, our team, consisting of the shipyard and partners, have built an extraordinary ship in respect of naval architecture, energy efficiency and customer experience. This is yet another recognition of the professionalism of our personnel and of our leadership in the maritime industry’s innovation and green transition. The options underline the strong outlook of our order book.”
The anticipation for Royal Caribbean Group’s newbuild pipeline continues to develop, with seven new ships on order and two shipyard choices. This 12 months alone, the corporate welcomed 4 new ships throughout three traces: Royal Caribbean Worldwide, Silversea Cruises, and TUI Cruises.
This order additionally comes on the heels of the corporate’s announcement for a seventh Oasis-class ship, which is ready to debut in 2028.
The settlement is contingent upon customary circumstances, together with financing.
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