1/18/2024 0 Comments How to get world of warship news'Icon of the Seas' boasts colourful waterparks, more than 20 decks and can carry nearly 10,000 people © Jonathan NACKSTRAND / AFP The pandemic dealt a heavy blow to the industry, raising questions about whether it would ever recover.Ĭruise companies are now seeing customers return. Resembling a village more than a ship, the mammoth vessel boasts colourful waterparks, more than 20 decks and can carry nearly 10,000 people.Ī distinct feature of the new ship, which went into construction in 2021 and entered sea trials in June, is a gigantic glass dome that covers part of its front section. While some have labelled the colossal structure a "monstrosity", citing its vast climate footprint, others are in awe of the sophisticated engineering integrated into this floating holiday destination and flocking to buy tickets. "This ship is as of today, as far as we are aware of, the biggest cruise ship in the world," said Tim Meyer, CEO of shipbuilder Meyer Turku tasked with the construction. Royal Caribbean's luxurious new vessel Icon of the Seas is nearing completion in the Turku shipyard on Finland's southwestern coast, its maiden voyage scheduled for January 2024.
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