By
Laura Hyde |
Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku is to build a fourth Icon-class vessel for Royal Caribbean Group, scheduled for delivery to Royal Caribbean International in 2027.
“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.”
Royal Caribbean Group had a longstanding history with Meyer Turku, as the Finnish shipbuilder has constructed 21 ships for the cruise company in the past 28 years.
“This order is an important milestone for the future of shipbuilding in the maritime network in Finland,” said 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 agreement between Meyer Turku and Royal Caribbean Group also includes the option to build two more Icon-class ships.
Meyer Turku will build a fourth Icon-class ship for Royal Caribbean Group
The new Icon-class vessel will join Icon of the Seas, which launched in January 2024, Star of the Seas, due to make its debut in August 2025, and a third as yet unnamed Icon-class ship, due to be delivered in 2026.
“Icon of the Seas is unlike anything the world has seen before, and we’re just getting started,” said Michael Bayley, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean International.