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CONSTRUCTION ON ROYAL CARIBBEAN’S THIRD ICON CLASS VACATION BEGINS

The keel-laying milestone kicks off physical construction for the next ship in the record-setting lineup, which is set for a 2026 debut

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October 2024 – Royal Caribbean International kicked off the start of physical construction on the third Icon Class vacation that debuts in 2026. A keel-laying celebration took place at Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku, where the first block of the soon-to-be-named ship was lifted and placed onto a layer of freshly minted coins.
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October 2024 – Royal Caribbean International kicked off the start of physical construction on the third Icon Class vacation that debuts in 2026. A keel-laying celebration took place at Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku, where the first block of the soon-to-be-named ship was lifted and placed onto a layer of freshly minted coins.
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October 2024 – Royal Caribbean International kicked off the start of physical construction on the third Icon Class vacation that debuts in 2026. A keel-laying celebration took place at Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku, where the first block of the soon-to-be-named ship was lifted and placed onto a layer of freshly minted coins.
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October 2024 – Royal Caribbean International kicked off the start of physical construction on the third Icon Class vacation that debuts in 2026. A keel-laying celebration took place at Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku, where the first block of the soon-to-be-named ship was lifted and placed onto a layer of freshly minted coins.
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October 2024 – Royal Caribbean International kicked off the start of physical construction on the third Icon Class vacation that debuts in 2026. A keel-laying celebration took place at Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku, where the first block of the soon-to-be-named ship was lifted and placed onto a layer of freshly minted coins.
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October 2024 – Royal Caribbean International kicked off the start of physical construction on the third Icon Class vacation that debuts in 2026. A keel-laying celebration took place at Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku, where the first block of the soon-to-be-named ship was lifted and placed onto a layer of freshly minted coins.

MIAMI, Oct. 11, 2024 – Three cheers for vacations: This week, Royal Caribbean International marked the next milestone for the third revolutionary combination of the best of every vacation. The physical construction of the soon-to-be-named Icon Class vacation* is officially underway, and the moment was marked at a keel-laying celebration at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland. The upcoming ship is well on its way to making its debut in 2026, and more will be revealed in the coming months.

At the celebration, the first building block was placed in the dry dock where the next up in the record-setting Icon Class will take shape. The keel, known as the backbone of a ship, is what lies at the bottom and center of its hull. The Royal Caribbean and Meyer Turku teams that will bring the new vacation to life witnessed the milestone and sealed the deal – and good fortune – by placing a layer of freshly minted coins before the massive steel block was lifted and placed.

Building on the new era of vacations that made headlines with the introduction of Icon of the Seas, the next bold adventure in the lineup will follow the summer 2025 debut of Star of the Seas in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida. The vacation that is still to be revealed will deliver more of the unmatched combination of experiences that defines the game-changing Icon Class roster, which will continue with a fourth ship in 2027 and options for a fifth and sixth in the future.

Each bold adventure in the lineup is an all-encompassing combination of the best of every vacation – from the beach retreat to the resort escape and the theme park adventure. There are ways for every type of family and vacationer to make memories together and on their own adventures, without compromise, from diving into adrenaline-pumping thrills and unrivaled ways to chill, like six of the fastest and tallest waterslides at sea and seven pools, to enjoying more than 40 ways to dine, drink and be entertained.

More details about what’s in store for the third Icon Class vacation are to come.

*NOTE TO EDITOR:
Media can find videos and photos of Icon and Star of the Seas at www.RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com/Icon and www.RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com/Star.

About Royal Caribbean International
Royal Caribbean International, part of Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL), has delivered memorable vacations for more than 50 years. The cruise line’s game-changing ships and private destinations revolutionize vacations with innovations and an all-encompassing combination of experiences, from thrills to dining and entertainment, for every type of family and vacationer. Voted “Best Cruise Line Overall” for 21 consecutive years in the Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards, Royal Caribbean makes memories with adventurers across more than 300 destinations in 80 countries on all seven continents, including the line’s top-rated private destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas.

Media can stay up to date by following @RoyalCaribPR on X and visiting www.RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com. For additional information or to book, vacationers can visit www.RoyalCaribbean.com, call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN or contact their travel advisor.

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October 2024 – Royal Caribbean International kicked off the start of physical construction on the third Icon Class vacation that debuts in 2026. A keel-laying celebration took place at Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku, where the first block of the soon-to-be-named ship was lifted and placed onto a layer of freshly minted coins.
October 2024 – Royal Caribbean International kicked off the start of physical construction on the third Icon Class vacation that debuts in 2026. A keel-laying celebration took place at Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku, where the first block of the soon-to-be-named ship was lifted and placed onto a layer of freshly minted coins.
October 2024 – Royal Caribbean International kicked off the start of physical construction on the third Icon Class vacation that debuts in 2026. A keel-laying celebration took place at Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku, where the first block of the soon-to-be-named ship was lifted and placed onto a layer of freshly minted coins.
October 2024 – Royal Caribbean International kicked off the start of physical construction on the third Icon Class vacation that debuts in 2026. A keel-laying celebration took place at Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku, where the first block of the soon-to-be-named ship was lifted and placed onto a layer of freshly minted coins.
October 2024 – Royal Caribbean International kicked off the start of physical construction on the third Icon Class vacation that debuts in 2026. A keel-laying celebration took place at Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku, where the first block of the soon-to-be-named ship was lifted and placed onto a layer of freshly minted coins.
October 2024 – Royal Caribbean International kicked off the start of physical construction on the third Icon Class vacation that debuts in 2026. A keel-laying celebration took place at Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku, where the first block of the soon-to-be-named ship was lifted and placed onto a layer of freshly minted coins.
October 2024 – Royal Caribbean International kicked off the start of physical construction on the third Icon Class vacation that debuts in 2026. A keel-laying celebration took place at Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku, where the first block of the soon-to-be-named ship was lifted and placed onto a layer of freshly minted coins.
October 2024 – Royal Caribbean International kicked off the start of physical construction on the third Icon Class vacation that debuts in 2026. A keel-laying celebration took place at Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku, where the first block of the soon-to-be-named ship was lifted and placed onto a layer of freshly minted coins.
October 2024 – Royal Caribbean International kicked off the start of physical construction on the third Icon Class vacation that debuts in 2026. A keel-laying celebration took place at Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku, where the first block of the soon-to-be-named ship was lifted and placed onto a layer of freshly minted coins.
October 2024 – Royal Caribbean International kicked off the start of physical construction on the third Icon Class vacation that debuts in 2026. A keel-laying celebration took place at Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku, where the first block of the soon-to-be-named ship was lifted and placed onto a layer of freshly minted coins.
October 2024 – Royal Caribbean International kicked off the start of physical construction on the third Icon Class vacation that debuts in 2026. A keel-laying celebration took place at Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku, where the first block of the soon-to-be-named ship was lifted and placed onto a layer of freshly minted coins.
October 2024 – Royal Caribbean International kicked off the start of physical construction on the third Icon Class vacation that debuts in 2026. A keel-laying celebration took place at Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku, where the first block of the soon-to-be-named ship was lifted and placed onto a layer of freshly minted coins.
October 2024 – Royal Caribbean International kicked off the start of physical construction on the third Icon Class vacation that debuts in 2026. A keel-laying celebration took place at Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku, where the first block of the soon-to-be-named ship was lifted and placed onto a layer of freshly minted coins.
October 2024 – Royal Caribbean International kicked off the start of physical construction on the third Icon Class vacation that debuts in 2026. A keel-laying celebration took place at Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku, where the first block of the soon-to-be-named ship was lifted and placed onto a layer of freshly minted coins.
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