Royal Caribbean International has laid the keel for its as-yet-unnamed fifth Icon-class ship at Meyer Turku in Finland ahead of its planned 2028 debut.
Royal Caribbean lays keel for 5th Icon-class ship ahead of 2028 debut
Royal Caribbean International marks Hero of the Seas floats out ahead of 2027 debut
Royal Caribbean’s Hero of the Seas has floated out for the first time at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland.
Liberty of the Seas completes catering, dining and accommodation upgrades
Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas has completed a modernisation refit and refurbishment project covering accommodation, dining, and public areas across the ship.
America’s Got Talent LIVE makes at-sea debut aboard Royal Caribbean’s Legend
America’s Got Talent LIVE on Stage has debuted aboard Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas, marking the television format’s first adaptation at sea.
Royal Caribbean CEO says impact of Middle East conflict akin to ‘stubbing toe’
Royal Caribbean Group expects cruise bookings to recover quickly following disruption caused by the recent Middle East conflict, with demand already showing signs of improvement.
Royal Caribbean starts construction of 7th Oasis-class cruise ship in France
Royal Caribbean has marked the start of construction of its seventh Oasis-class ship at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in France.
Royal Caribbean Group opens new cruise terminal at Seward Port in Alaska
Royal Caribbean Group has inaugurated a new cruise terminal in Seward, Alaska, replacing facilities that dated back to the 1960s.
Royal Caribbean takes delivery of new Icon-class cruise ship Legend of the Seas
Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of Legend of the Seas ahead of its Mediterranean debut next month.
Royal Caribbean orders 6th and 7th Icon Class ship for 2029 and 2030 delivery
Royal Caribbean International has confirmed orders for two additional Icon Class ships, extending its build programme at Meyer Turku into the next decade.
Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas begins sea trials ahead of debut
Royal Caribbean’s third Icon class vessel Legend of the Seas has commenced sea trials in Turku, Finland, marking a key milestone ahead of its scheduled entry into service in July 2026.
Harmony of the Seas enters Cádiz drydock for major refit and refurbishment
Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas has entered drydock in Cádiz for a major refit and refurbishment ahead of its return to service and subsequent redeployment to the Caribbean.
Hero of the Seas expands waterparks, dining, and family spaces in Icon evolution
Royal Caribbean International has outlined further details of the onboard experience planned for Hero of the Seas.
Royal Caribbean unveils 4th Icon ship Hero of the Seas, due August 2027
Royal Caribbean International has unveiled Hero of the Seas, the fourth vessel in its Icon Class, with the ship set to enter service from Miami in August 2027 as part of the […]
Royal Caribbean to debut America’s Got Talent live show aboard Legend of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International will introduce a live stage production based on the America’s Got Talent television franchise aboard its new ship Legend of the Seas, marking the first time the entertainment format […]
Legend of the Seas to debut early as Royal Caribbean moves forward 1st sailing
Royal Caribbean International has brought forward the entry into service of Legend of the Seas, with the ship’s maiden cruise now departing from Civitavecchia on July 4th, 2026, a week earlier than […]
Royal Caribbean orders new Discovery Class ships from Chantiers de l’Atlantique
Royal Caribbean Group has confirmed plans to introduce a new class of cruise ships, known as the Discovery Class, under a series of agreements signed between its subsidiary Royal Caribbean International and […]
Royal Caribbean begins construction of 5th Icon Class ship with planned 2028 debut
Royal Caribbean International has begun construction of its fifth Icon Class ship, marking the first steel-cutting during a ceremony at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland.
Royal Caribbean International opens Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in Bahamas
Royal Caribbean International has officially opened its new private destination, Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, in The Bahamas, welcoming the first guests this week.
Royal Caribbean and PortMiami mark groundbreaking of new cruise terminal
Royal Caribbean Group, PortMiami, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, and construction partner Lemartec-NV2A JV have marked the groundbreaking of the new Cruise Terminal G at the Port of Miami.
Year in Review: 10 new cruise ships that defined 2025
The ten cruise ships delivered in 2025 (with one bonus mention) indicate the industry’s priorities as it prepares for next phase of evolution.
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