Tuesday, August 27, 2024 Royal Caribbean Group partners with Meyer Turku for a fourth Icon Class ship, set for 2027 delivery, with options for two more vessels in the future. Royal Caribbean Group has signed 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 provides 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.” “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 first ship in the Icon Class, launched in January 2024, introduced a groundbreaking vacation experience that combines the best of every type of getaway—from beach retreats to resort escapes and.