Royal Caribbean has built the world’s largest cruise ship and it’s almost ready
Dubbed a “floating city,” Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas is vying for the title of the world’s largest cruise ship. On Tuesday, June 27, this colossal vessel embarked on its inaugural sail, marking the beginning of its highly anticipated debut in 2024. Following its European sea trial, the massive ship returned to Finland’s Meyer Turku shipyard, where it will undergo an additional four days of rigorous preliminary testing. Tests are in Preparation The Royal Caribbean announced that over 450 specialists have been tirelessly conducting tests on crucial components such as the main engines, bow, and propellers, as well as assessing noise and vibration levels. These tests are in preparation for the ship’s upcoming second set of sea trials scheduled for later this year. With a team of 2,000 specialists investing more than 350 hours of work, the Icon of the Seas is being meticulously prepared for its grand unveiling in Miami come January 2024. Travelers aboard the Icon of the Seas ...