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Alex Smith |
Meyer Turku has delivered Star of the Sea, the second Icon-class ship, to Royal Caribbean International in a handover ceremony at the Finnish shipyard.
Star of the Seas will leave the yard in the coming days and sail to Port Canaveral, Florida. It is set to depart on its maiden voyage from the port on 31 August.
"Star of the Seas is already the second cruise ship of the world's most advanced Icon class to be built at our shipyard,” said Casimir Lindholm, CEO of Meyer Turku. “In good cooperation with the customer and our network companies, we were able to draw on the lessons learned during the prototype ship building process and Star was completed in record time and with high quality.”
Lindholm continued: “Star of the Seas is the largest single industrial product ever built in Finland. At the same time, the ship is another important step towards the green transition, which is the shipyard's main competitive advantage. Such a demanding project is made possible by the high level of expertise and quality project management of Meyer Turku and the companies of the entire maritime cluster."
Jason Liberty (mid-left) and Casimir Lindholm (mid-right) signed for the delivery of Star of the Seas onboard the ship
The ship features eight different ‘neighbourhoods’, with features including the largest water park at sea, the Central Park and the AquaTheatre. There are over 40 different places to eat and drink while onboard. In total, the ship can accommodate 7,600 passengers and 2,350 crew.
“The delivery of Star of the Seas marks another bold step forward in Royal Caribbean Group’s journey to reimagine the future of vacations,” said Jason Liberty, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group. “Star and the Icon Class are a symbol of what’s possible when innovation, imagination and our relentless focus on delivering exceptional experiences come together, ultimately creating unforgettable memories for millions of families and vacationers. We’re proud to bring this next-generation vacation experience to life with our valued partners at Meyer Turku.”
The third ship in the Icon class, Legend of the Seas, will be floated out from dry dock to the outfitting pier at Meyer Turku in autumn 2025.