Royal Caribbean Group Confirms Order With Meyer Turku For Icon 6 And 7

Royal Caribbean Group, a global vacation leader redefining the future of vacations, today announced it has confirmed with Meyer Turku the order of a sixth and seventh Icon Class ship to be delivered in 2029 and 2030, respectively.

New Orders Confirmed
- Royal Caribbean Group has confirmed orders with Meyer Turku shipyard for Icon 6 and Icon 7, scheduled for delivery in 2029 and 2030.
- These follow the previously announced Icon 5 (2028), securing shipbuilding capacity through 2036.

Strategic Partnership
- Meyer Turku has already built Icon of the Seas (2024) and Star of the Seas (2025), with Legend of the Seas debuting in July 2026 and Hero of the Seas in 2027.
- The collaboration spans over three decades, with Meyer Turku building 25 ships for Royal Caribbean.
- The shipyard and its supplier network employ about 13,000 workers, contributing over €1 billion annually to Finland’s economy.

Leadership Statements
- Jason Liberty, CEO of Royal Caribbean Group: “The Icon Class reflects our bold creativity and engineering excellence… reimagining the industry for decades to come while delivering meaningful economic impact for Finland.”
- Casimir Lindholm, CEO of Meyer Turku: “The order of sixth and seventh Icon Class vessels is a significant recognition of Meyer Turku and the Finnish maritime industry’s talent and expertise.”

Broader Strategy
- The Icon Class is central to Royal Caribbean’s plan to disrupt the travel sector with purposeful design, advanced technology, and immersive vacation experiences.
- By 2028, the Group will expand its portfolio of private destinations from 3 to 8, and in 2027 will enter river cruising with Celebrity River Cruises.

This confirms Royal Caribbean’s long-term commitment to innovation and expansion, ensuring its fleet remains at the forefront of cruise ship design and guest experience.