Royal Caribbean Orders 6th and 7th Icon-Class Ships, World's Largest Cruise Vessels
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Royal Caribbean Group has confirmed orders for the 6th and 7th Icon-class ships from Meyer Turku shipyard, scheduled for 2029 and 2030. These world-record vessels merge water park thrills and resort luxury. The deal secures shipbuilding capacity through 2036 and strengthens a 30-year partnership that contributes over 1 billion euros annually to Finland's economy, supporting 13,000 jobs across the maritime sector.