Royal Caribbean Group has signed an agreement with Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku for a fourth Icon Class ship for delivery to Royal Caribbean International in 2027. The agreement also includes options to build a fifth and sixth Icon Class ship.
"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."
Icon of the Seas docked at Perfect Day at CocoCay next to Vision of the Seas (Photo Credit: Eric Bowman)
Icon of the Seas, the first ship in the Icon Class, launched in January 2024, introducing a lineup of experiences that RCI boasts combines the best of every vacation – from the beach retreat to the resort escape and the theme park adventure.
Icon will be followed next year by Star of the Seas, and in 2026 a third, yet to be named Icon class ship will make its debut.
"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."
The order expands upon Royal Caribbean Group's longstanding relationship with Meyer Turku. Including this vessel, Meyer Turku will have built 21 ships for Royal Caribbean Group over 28 years.
Icon of the Seas Royal Promenade features the Pearl (Photo Credit: Eric Bowman)
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 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.
The 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."
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