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Icon of the Seas

Icon of the Seas

activeBuilt 2023
Royal Caribbean InternationalIconActive🇧🇸 Bahamas
GRT
248 655
Guests
5610
Crew
2350
Crew:Guest
1:2.4
Length
365m
Space Ratio
44.3
Current position
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History
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Icon of the Seas is the lead ship of the Icon-class and the largest cruise ship in the world, operated by Royal Caribbean International. Built by Meyer Turku in Finland, the ship entered service from the Port of Miami and features diesel-electric propulsion powered by liquefied natural gas and fuel cells. The vessel was christened by football player Lionel Messi.

Vessel Timeline
4 Apr 2022
Keel Laid
Meyer Werft
9 Dec 2022
Launched
Meyer Werft
31 Dec 2023
Icon of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International
At a Glance
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Godmother
Lionel Messi
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Christened
January 23, 2024
Maiden Voyage
January 27, 2024
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Built By
Meyer Werft
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Build Country
Finland
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Class Society
DNV
🌿 LNG Powered
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Identity
IMO Number9829930
MMSI311001178
Call SignC6FU5
Flag State🇧🇸 Bahamas
Port of RegistryNassau
Former NamesICON1, Mayer Turku NB-1400
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Construction
ShipyardMeyer Werft
Build Country🇫🇮 Finland
Keel LaidApril 4, 2022
Float OutDecember 9, 2022
DeliveredDecember 31, 2023
Yard NumberNB 1400
ClassificationDNV
GodmotherLionel Messi
ChristeningJanuary 23, 2024
Maiden VoyageJanuary 27, 2024
Est. price (CIN)$2000M
Price per berth$356 506
Price per GT$8043
In 2026 dollars$2140M
Per berth (2026$)$381 462
Per GT (2026$)$8606
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Dimensions
365m
Length
65m
Beam
9.1m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)248 655
Net Tonnage (NT)307 895
Length BP364.75 m
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Capacity
5610
Guests
2350
Crew
2805
Cabins
Guests (max)7600
Space Ratio44.3
Crew:Guest Ratio1:2.4
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Propulsion
22kts
Max Speed
84 000kW
Power
Engine TypeWartsila-LNG
Propulsion TypeDiesel-Electric Azipod
Fuel TypeLNG
Bow Thrusters5
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Onboard
19
Decks
Onboard Highlights
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Icon of the Seas has a gross tonnage of 248,655 and a lower berth passenger capacity of 5,610, supported by a crew of 2,350. The vessel is 365 metres in length with a beam of 65 metres and spans 19 decks containing 2,805 cabins. She is powered by Wartsila LNG engines and operates at a service speed of 22 knots.

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