Royal Caribbean orders 4th Giant Icon-Class ship from Meyer Turku

Royal Caribbean Group said that it has signed a deal with Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku to order a fourth Icon Class ship for delivery to Royal Caribbean International in 2027.

The agreement also includes options to build a fifth and sixth Icon Class ship.

Icon of the Seas was just one ship in the impressive lineup of new builds from RCG. The ship Icon sailed for the first time on January 27, 2024.

Now RCG says that the next ship in the lineup will continue to deliver “revolutionary experiences” as it joins Icon, Star of the Seas (launching in 2025) and the yet-to-be-named third Icon Class ship (launching in 2026).

Meyer Turku has a 28-year relationship with Royal Caribbean Group. With this order, Meyer Turku will have built 21 ships for the company.

“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.

The anticipation for Royal Caribbean Group’s newbuild pipeline continues to grow, with seven new ships on order, and two shipyard options.

This year alone, the company welcomed four new industry-leading ships, including Royal Caribbean International’s Icon of the Seas and Utopia of the Seas, Silversea’s Silver Ray and TUI Cruises’ Mein Schiff 7.

This order also comes on the heels of the company’s announcement for a seventh Oasis Class ship, set to debut for Royal Caribbean International in 2028. 

Prime Minister of Finland, Petteri Orpo, noted that Royal Caribbean Group’s long-term partnership will continue to have a positive impact on the country’s employment and economy.

“This order is an important milestone for the future of shipbuilding in the maritime network in Finland,” said Tim Meyer, chief executive officer of Meyer Turku.

“With Icon of the Seas, our team, consisting of the shipyard and partners, have built an extraordinary ship in respect of naval architecture, energy efficiency and customer experience,” Meyer concluded.