4 3 “Our future is full of promise and innovation,” says Liberty. “This, combined with our amazing people and the communities we partner with around the world, fuels my excitement for each day. We’re also doubling down on efforts to significantly reduce our carbon footprint and improve its impact on the communities that support our BlueGreen Promise.” In May, Royal Caribbean confirmed that its Icon-class vessels would be bigger than those in its Oasis class, thereby making Icon of the Seas the largest passenger ship in the world when it arrives in 2023. Two additional Iconclass ships will join the fleet by 2030. Features on Icon of the Seas are yet to be revealed, but the brand has confirmed that it will offer the “latest innovations and signature features that Royal Caribbean’s teams have imagined and reimagined in bold, new ways”, as well as technologies that will enable a shift towards cleaner energy. The brand’s CEO Michael Bayley also set chins wagging when he posted a Facebook video of a large pearl-like sphere that is 46 feet tall and 50 feet in diameter being lifted onto the vessel at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland in May, writing: “Exciting construction update on Icon of the Seas! A top-secret piece of the revolutionary ship is on the move in Turku, Finland.” Liberty notes that the Royal Caribbean Group’s portfolio offers “something for every type of guest and at every budget”. This includes everything from ultra-luxury and expedition cruising with Silversea to multigenerational, “something-foreveryone” cruising on Royal Caribbean International ships, and the “modern luxury” product on Celebrity Cruises. “Over the coming years, we hope to evolve the brands and other areas of our business by continuing to be a leader in innovation and technology,” he says. “We want to bring the best vacations possible to all our guests. “Royal Caribbean Group has many exciting projects on the horizon that will help us continue to deliver great vacations responsibly to our guests. We are also committed to working with our destinations around the world to offer our guests exclusive experiences, including new offerings at Perfect Day at CocoCay, our private island experience for our Royal Caribbean International brand. “I look forward to bringing new ships online, delivering superior returns, and enhancing our portfolio to deliver on this mission every day. I’m excited about it all.” CFR Celebrity Beyond is the newest in Celebrity Cruises’ Edge class and will offer a modern luxury experience
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