Royal Caribbean begins construction of fourth Icon Class ship

Royal Caribbean has begun construction of its fourth Icon Class ship with a keel-laying ceremony at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland.

 

The milestone marked the placement of the vessel’s first steel block in the dry dock, set atop a bed of newly minted coins in line with maritime tradition, which is believed to bring good fortune to the ship and its crew.

 

The ship, which is yet to be named, is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

 

While details of the design have not been disclosed, Royal Caribbean has confirmed it will continue the Icon Class concept, offering an extensive mix of dining, entertainment and adventure experiences.

 

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It will join sister ships Icon of the Seas, Star of the Seas and Legend of the Seas.

 

The newest in the class, Star of the Seas, entered service in August 2025 with seven-night itineraries in the eastern and western Caribbean, including visits to Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas. 

 

Icon of the Seas also currently sails in the Caribbean.

 

Meanwhile, construction of Legend of the Seas is progressing, also at Meyer Turku, where the ship recently floated out of dry dock as part of its build.

 

Valued at more than US$2 billion, Legend of the Seas is scheduled to debut in August 2026 with sailings from Barcelona.

 

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