Completing the world's largest superyacht

Icon of the Seas, a cruise ship five times larger than the Titanic, is getting the final touches at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland.

The Icon of the Seas is 365 metres long and weighs 250,800 tonnes. Photo: Royal Caribbean

The new cruise ship was delivered to Royal Caribbean International in late November, nearly two months before its official January 2024 sailing date in Miami, USA, Interesting Engineering reported on December 4. This is the result of more than 7 years of planning, 900 days of design and construction with the participation of thousands of experts, according to Jason Liberty, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group.

Icon of the Seas will be the largest cruise ship ever built, with 18 passenger decks, seven swimming pools and an extensive selection of more than 40 restaurants and bars. With a capacity of 5,610 passengers, the ship will weigh 250,800 tonnes. The total length of the ship will be 365 m.

The luxury cruise ship has eight neighborhoods, each offering unique experiences, entertainment, and dining options, and boasts several world records. For example, the Thrill Island neighborhood features the largest water park on a cruise ship and the first outdoor free-fall slide at sea.

Icon of the Seas is the first cruise ship to run on liquefied natural gas (LNG). The ship's LNG fuel tank weighs 307 tons and is 27.4 meters long. Traditional cruise ships typically run on diesel. The advantage of LNG over diesel is reduced fuel consumption and emissions. "Our new Icon ships run primarily on LNG, which is 35 percent more energy efficient than diesel," said Michael Bayley, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean International. In addition, the ship is equipped with many energy-saving and environmental protection technologies, including an offshore waste-to-energy plant.

After sea trials in June and November 2023, Icon of the Seas is preparing for its first passenger voyage on January 27, 2024. The ship will sail year-round, offering seven-day cruises from Miami to the Caribbean and back.

An Khang (According to Interesting Engineering )

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