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Royal Caribbean’s New Ship Will Be Largest in the World
- Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas to launch in January 2024
- Ship to feature six water slides, the largest waterpark at sea
The cruise industry may still be struggling to recover from the pandemic, but Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. will soon begin taking reservations for its newest vessel, set to be the largest in the world.
The Icon of the Seas will accommodate 5,610 passengers and 2,350 crew. At 250,800 gross tons, it will be the largest by that industry measure, according to Jay Schneider, chief product innovation officer for the company’s Royal Caribbean line. The company’s Wonder of the Seas is the current record holder.