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Icon of the Seas Construction Update: A Sphere of Activity is Underway

May 2022 – Construction on Royal Caribbean International’s Icon of the Seas is underway in Turku, Finland, and one of the revolutionary ship’s state-of-the-art elements is on the move again. Watch as the unnamed, 175-metric-ton sphere – first seen in December 2021 – is lifted onto the ship after four days of preparation and a day-long transfer by barge. Currently 46 feet (14 metres) tall and 50 feet (15.3 metres) in diameter, the structure is now wrapped in protective material and ready for its next phase of construction. The cruise line’s next highly anticipated ship, Icon is set to debut in fall 2023 with a lineup of firsts and signature favorites that will set a new standard for vacations.

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Icon of the Seas Construction Update: Royal Caribbean Celebrates Keel-Laying Milestone

April 2022 – Royal Caribbean International's highly anticipated Icon of the Seas reached a construction milestone ahead of its fall 2023 debut. A keel-laying ceremony took place in Turku, Finland, to mark the start of the ship’s physical construction. Icon will set sail with the latest innovations and signature features, including a shift toward cleaner energy. The cruise line’s first to be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) – the cleanest fossil fuel available to cruise ships today – the Icon Class ship represents the next important step in Royal Caribbean’s journey toward a clean-energy future.

The Next Era of Cruising is on the Horizon: Construction Starts on Icon of the Seas at Meyer Turku

June 2021 – Royal Caribbean marked the official start of construction on its first Icon Class ship at a steel-cutting ceremony in Turku, Finland on Monday, June 14. Debuting in fall 2023, the cruise line’s first of three LNG-powered (liquefied natural gas) ships will be named Icon of the Seas. With game-changing experiences and features as well as a lineup of other advanced environmental technologies, all to be revealed at a future date, the state-of-the-art ship is set to introduce a new era of cruising.

Icon of the Seas Sets Sail Fall 2023

June 2021 - A new, revolutionary era of cruising is setting sail in fall 2023 with the debut of Royal Caribbean International’s first Icon Class ship, Icon of the Seas. Construction is now underway on the cruise line’s first LNG-powered ship, which will include a lineup of other advanced environmental technologies and game-changing experiences and features for guests and crew. More details about the first of three Icon Class ships will be revealed at a future date.

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.

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.

Making an Icon Episode 11 Teaser

July 2023 – *Episode 11 Teaser* Memorable vacations start with memorable first impressions, and Royal Caribbean International delivers that from the very first step onto Icon of the Seas. In “Making an Icon: Creating Royal Promenade,” the experts show and tell how the heartbeat of the ship has transformed in 25 years since its introduction in 1999. The next generation of Royal Promenade comes together with revolutionary feats in engineering, architecture and design to create a place with experiences for everyone day and night. From the neighborhood’s first ocean views to the seamless connection between two floors of 15-plus new and returning restaurants, bars and lounges, alongside dedicated areas for kids and teens, shows, activities like ice skating, and more, it’s the place to be and be seen.

Royal Caribbean’s Making an Icon: Creating Royal Promenade

July 2023 – Memorable vacations start with memorable first impressions, and Royal Caribbean International delivers that from the very first step onto Icon of the Seas. In “Making an Icon: Creating Royal Promenade,” the experts show and tell how the heartbeat of the ship has transformed in 25 years since its introduction in 1999. The next generation of Royal Promenade comes together with revolutionary feats in engineering, architecture and design to create a place with experiences for everyone day and night. From the neighborhood’s first ocean views to the seamless connection between two floors of 15-plus new and returning restaurants, bars and lounges, alongside dedicated areas for kids and teens, shows, activities like ice skating, and more, it’s the place to be and be seen.

Making an Icon Episode 10 Teaser

June 2023 – *Episode 10 Teaser* Behind Icon of the Seas is the heart and soul of every Royal Caribbean vacation: the dedicated crew. In “Making an Icon: Creating the Crew’s Neighborhood,” get the first look at the new home away from home designed for the 2,350 crew who will bring the world’s best vacation to life. The experts, captain and crew members walk through how they started with a blank slate and designed the evolution of their public spaces and rooms with the help of the crew themselves. From the cruise line’s first room patent to more ways to get together, kick back and celebrate in dedicated spaces across four decks, the neighborhood sets a new standard of home and community for Royal Caribbean’s world-class crew.

Icon of the Seas Construction Update: First Sea Trials Complete

June 2023 – The highly anticipated vacation, Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, is one step closer to its debut in January 2024. The all-new ship successfully sailed the open ocean for the first time after completing its first, crucial sea trials in Turku, Finland, where it is under construction at the Meyer Turku shipyard. During the key milestone, more than 450 specialists ran four days of preliminary tests on the first Icon Class ship’s technical areas, like the main engines, bow and propellers, and even noise and vibration levels – all in preparation for the second sea trials that will push Icon to its limits later this year.

Sneak Peek: Icon of the Seas Construction Tour

May 2023 – Construction on Royal Caribbean International’s Icon of the Seas is progressing ahead of its highly anticipated debut in January 2024. On an exclusive construction tour, the world’s best family vacation takes shape from bow to stern across eight neighborhoods, including the home to the largest waterpark at sea - Thrill Island - and Surfside, the first neighborhood designed for young families from end to end.

Icon of the Seas Construction B-roll

B-roll of Icon of the Seas under construction

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