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Two Shipbuilding Milestones for Quantum Class: Royal Caribbean Celebrates Keel Laying and Steel Cutting

Royal Caribbean International is proud to celebrate dual milestones for the Quantum class. Ceremonies rich in maritime tradition were held as Quantum of the Seas received her first block during the keel laying and sister ship, Anthem of the Seas had her first piece of steel cut.

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Designing for WOW: Royal Caribbean's Newbuild Process

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A Quantum Leap Forward in Cruising: Royal Caribbean Begins Construction on New Generation of Ships

Royal Caribbean is proud to announce both the naming and start of construction on its newest class of ships, formerly known as Project Sunshine. Quantum of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas are a leap forward in both innovation and design, and this newest class is sure to WOW guests with unexpected innovations.

Icon of the Seas Naming Celebration Electronic Press Kit

January 2024 – Royal Caribbean International and world-renowned sports icon Lionel Messi marked the start of a new era of vacations at the official naming celebration of the new Icon of the Seas in Miami. As The Icon of Icon, Messi bestowed safekeeping on the first-of-its-kind combination of every vacation, its crew and the millions of families who will make memories on Icon for years to come. The most decorated fútbol player in history’s Inter Miami CF teammates, Emmy Award-winning host Mario Lopez, Royal Caribbean Group President and CEO Jason Liberty, Royal Caribbean International President and CEO Michael Bayley, Captain Henrik Loy of Icon, and more joined in commemorating the milestone.

The Era of Icons Begins Now

Introducing the most groundbreaking partnership in sports. Royal Caribbean and Inter Miami CF have officially teamed up to change the game from ship to pitch. The Club and its new Main Partner unveiled the cruise line's crown and anchor will be front and center of every Inter Miami jersey. And the big reveal is just the first of countless memorable moments coming to fans around the world.

Royal Caribbean & Inter Miami CF Jersey Reveal Highlights

Royal Caribbean International and Inter Miami CF revealed the world’s largest cruise line will make its mark front and center on every Inter Miami jersey as the Official Jersey Partner, beginning with the upcoming 2024 campaign. The South Florida-based powerhouses celebrated the new era on Royal Caribbean’s highly anticipated vacation, Icon of the Seas, with four-time Emmy award-winning host Mario Lopez and Royal Caribbean and Inter Miami executives, ownership, players, staff and fans.

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Icon of the Seas Highlights

A new era of vacations is here: Royal Caribbean International’s Icon of the Seas, the first-of-its-kind combination of the best of every vacation, debuts its all-encompassing lineup of firsts and next-level favorites for every kind of family and vacationer. On 7-night vacations from Miami to the Caribbean, adventurers can experience highlights like six record-breaking waterslides, an adults-only retreat, seven pools, the first neighborhood designed for young families, 40-plus ways to dine, drink and be entertained; and more.

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December 2023 – Ahead of the debut of the highly anticipated Icon of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International has revealed Lionel Messi – the most decorated fútbol player in history – as the official Icon of Icon. The eight-time winner of the prestigious Ballon d’Or award and TIME’s 2023 Athlete of the Year will join the naming celebration of the first-of-its-kind combination of every vacation in January 2024 in Miami. Starting Jan. 27, 2024, vacationers can experience Icon’s lineup of six record-setting waterslides, seven pools, the first neighborhood designed for families with young kids, 40-plus ways to dine and drink, and more.

A First Look at Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas

December 2023 – The next bold combination of every vacation, Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas, is on the horizon. From the beach retreat to the resort escape and the theme park adventure, there are experiences for every type of family and adventurer across eight neighborhoods that are destinations in themselves. The latest in the best-selling Icon Class lineup is set to debut in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, in August 2025, with 7-night vacations to the Caribbean and the cruise line’s top-rated private island – Perfect Day at CocoCay, The Bahamas.

Making an Icon Episode 15 Teaser

November 2023 – *Episode 15 Teaser* One of eight neighborhoods on the record-breaking Icon of the Seas is Central Park, a real park and all that comes with it, including more than 33,500 plants. Go behind the scenes in “Making an Icon: Creating Central Park” as the experts share what it takes to bring to life a park in the middle of the ocean that’s lusher and livelier than ever before. With a new live music venue, windows with champagne and sushi, and even an all-new dining experience that pairs eight courses with music, wine and more, evolving what’s become an all-time favorite was anything but a walk in the park.

Royal Caribbean’s Making an Icon: Creating Central Park

November 2023 – One of eight neighborhoods on the record-breaking Icon of the Seas is Central Park, a real park and all that comes with it, including more than 33,500 plants. Go behind the scenes in “Making an Icon: Creating Central Park” as the experts share what it takes to bring to life a park in the middle of the ocean that’s lusher and livelier than ever before. With a new live music venue, windows with champagne and sushi, and even an all-new dining experience that pairs eight courses with music, wine and more, evolving what’s become an all-time favorite was anything but a walk in the park.

Icon of the Seas Construction Highlights and Feats

November 2023 – After more than seven years of dreaming, Royal Caribbean International’s highly anticipated Icon of the Seas has become a reality. The recently completed construction of the first-of-its-kind vacation took place over the course of 900 days in Turku, Finland, starting with the first cut of steel in June 2021. Thousands involved have since accomplished a series of milestones and never-before-seen feats, like the installation of the single largest glass and steel structure to be lifted onto a cruise ship and engineering more water on board than ever before across seven pools, six record-breaking waterslides and more. Watch the highlights of the two-plus years of Icon’s construction to see how it all came together.

Icon Extra: Behind Icon of the Seas and the AquaDome Lift Teaser

November 2023 – *Icon Extra Teaser* Royal Caribbean International's Icon of the Seas debuts the first-ever AquaDome, a tranquil oasis by day and vibrant hot spot by night with restaurants, bars, wraparound ocean views and entertainment in the next-level AquaTheater. A record-breaking milestone in constructing the new neighborhood was installing the single largest glass and steel structure onto the new ship in November 2022 – an 80-hour process from start to finish. Go behind the scenes with the specialists on the ground as it all came together in Turku, Finland.

Icon Extra: Behind Icon of the Seas and the AquaDome Lift

November 2023 – Royal Caribbean International's Icon of the Seas debuts the first-ever AquaDome, a tranquil oasis by day and vibrant hot spot by night with restaurants, bars, wraparound ocean views and entertainment in the next-level AquaTheater. A record-breaking milestone in constructing the new neighborhood was installing the single largest glass and steel structure onto the new ship in November 2022 – an 80-hour process from start to finish. Go behind the scenes with the specialists on the ground as it all came together in Turku, Finland.

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