Royal Caribbean Announces Fourth Icon Class Ship, Launching in 2027
Royal Caribbean Group is expanding its Icon Class fleet with a fourth ship, scheduled to join Royal Caribbean International in 2027. The agreement with Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku also provides options for two additional Icon Class vessels.
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“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, 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.”
“This is great news for Finland. Royal Caribbean Group’s long-term partnership will continue to have a positive impact on our employment and economy,” said Petteri Orpo, Prime Minister of Finland. “Their commitment and investment in Finland speaks volumes about the strength of our maritime cluster and our world class shipyards.”
Royal Caribbean Group is expanding its Icon Class fleet with a fourth ship, joining the already impressive lineup that includes Icon, Star of the Seas (launching in 2025), and the unnamed third Icon Class ship (launching in 2026). The Icon Class, renowned for its innovative experiences and unique blend of vacation styles, launched its first ship in January 2024. With this latest announcement, Royal Caribbean Group continues to prioritize moderate growth and deliver exceptional vacation experiences.
“This order is an important milestone for the future of shipbuilding in the maritime network in Finland,” added 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.”
Royal Caribbean Group’s longstanding partnership with Meyer Turku continues to strengthen as the company orders a fourth Icon Class ship. This marks the 21st vessel built by Meyer Turku for Royal Caribbean Group in 28 years.
The anticipation for Royal Caribbean Group’s newbuild pipeline remains high, with seven new ships on order and two shipyard options. This year alone, the company has introduced four industry-leading 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 latest order follows the recent announcement of 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.”
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