Star Of The Seas Celebrates Incredible Year

Royal Caribbean International has reached an exciting milestone as Star of the Seas officially completes over 365 days of service. Delivered from the renowned Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland, this remarkable 250,800-ton vessel represents the second magnificent entry in the Read More …

Meyer Turku Celebrates Fifth Icon Keel Laying

The remarkable expansion of modern fleet innovation reached another major milestone as Meyer Turku officially hosted the keel-laying ceremony for Royal Caribbean’s fifth Icon-class vessel. Held at the renowned Finnish shipyard, the traditional ceremony marked the official start of physical Read More …

Gigantic Hero Of The Seas Floats Out Smoothly

The future of modern ocean vacationing marked a major maritime achievement as Royal Caribbean’s fourth Icon-class mega-ship, Hero of the Seas, floated on water for the first time at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland. Following time-honored maritime tradition Read More …

Contemporary Cruise Market Embraces Ultra Large Ships

The contemporary cruise market is experiencing a massive wave of growth as leading global cruise lines lean heavily into ultra-large vessel architecture. Shipyards across Europe are witnessing an unprecedented shift in their production books, driven by a industry-wide desire to Read More …

Royal Caribbean Expands Fleet With New Icon Ships

Royal Caribbean Group has officially solidified its long-term growth strategy by announcing a confirmed agreement with Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku to construct the sixth and seventh vessels in the groundbreaking Icon Class. These new ships are scheduled for delivery in Read More …

Royal Caribbean Orders Two More Icon Ships

Royal Caribbean Group has officially solidified its long-term growth strategy by announcing an agreement with Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku to construct the sixth and seventh vessels in the groundbreaking Icon Class. These new ships are scheduled for delivery in 2028 Read More …

Legend Of The Seas Begins Final Trials

Royal Caribbean is reaching a major milestone as its newest ship, Legend of the Seas, begins its rigorous sea trials in preparation for a July 2026 debut. As the third vessel in the revolutionary Icon Class, this ship recently departed Read More …

Royal Caribbean Legend Reaches Sea Trial Milestone

Royal Caribbean is setting a new standard for maritime excellence as its latest marvel, the Legend of the Seas, successfully transitions into its sea trial phase. This nearly complete Icon-class vessel has officially moved from the Meyer Turku shipyard in Read More …

Cruise Lines Invest Billions In New Ships

The global cruise industry is experiencing remarkable growth, with major cruise lines committing an impressive $80 billion toward new ship construction over the next decade. According to the latest global cruise ship orderbook update, a total of 79 innovative newbuilds Read More …