Cruise News | Construction officially begins on Royal Caribbean's fourth Icon-class ship! 🛳️✨

On September 8th, the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland held a keel-laying ceremony, marking the official start of construction on Royal Caribbean International's fourth Icon-class ship (tentatively named Icon 4)! 🔧 Construction Milestone 🗓 Date and Location: September 8, 2025, Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland 🚢 Icon 4 Specifications Gross Tonnage: Approximately 250,000 tons Length: 365 meters | Beam: Nearly 50 meters Decks: 20 (18 passenger decks) States: 2,805 Capacity: Up to 7,600 passengers + 2,350 crew Power System: Primarily liquefied natural gas (LNG), equipped with fuel cells, an air lubrication system, shore power, a mechanical hull cleaner, and waste heat recovery. 🌱 Carbon emissions expected to be reduced by 30%! 📅 Delivery and Future Plans Delivery Time: Expected to be completed in 2027 🌊 Icon Series Updates Icon of the Seas: Maiden voyage 2023 Star of the Seas: Joining the fleet in August 2025 Legend of the Seas: Delivery summer 2026 🔮 Future Outlook: Royal Caribbean has signed an agreement and has options for Icon 5 and Icon 6. 🆕 Icon4 Name Speculations Possible names hotly discussed in the industry: Sovereign, Monarch, Splendour, Empress, Majesty If named "Sovereign of the Seas," it would pay homage to the first ship of the same name in 1988, continuing Royal Caribbean's legacy of large ships. 🌴 Guest Experience Icon The Icon 4 series, combining the elements of a beach getaway, a resort, and a theme park, continues to revolutionize cruise vacations. Imagine sailing on this all-new Icon 4 in 2027, enjoying sunrises, waterpark adventures, and international dining experiences. It's truly exciting! ⚓️Royal Caribbean's popular itineraries are now on sale, so come explore! 🔥🛳️ #RoyalCaribbean #SailDiary #RoyalCaribbeanCruise #CruiseTravel #StaroftheSeas #IconoftheSeas #LegendoftheSeas #CruiseNews #SpectrumoftheSeas