23 Royal Caribbean International officially inaugurated the world’s largest cruise ship, Icon of the Seas, in Miami, Florida, in January 2024. Argentina and Inter Miami footballer Lionel Messi named the ship and bestowed safekeeping onto the vessel by smashing a ceremonial bottle of champagne on the hull. The event was hosted by four-time Emmy award-winner Mario Lopez in AquaDome, one of the ship’s eight ‘neighbourhoods’. Royal Caribbean christens Icon of the Seas in Miami SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS 2,850 passengers 73,529gt | 268 metres length VOYAGER OF THE SEAS 4,000 137,276gt | 311 metres NAVIGATOR OF THE SEAS 4,000 139,999gt | 311 metres FREEDOM OF THE SEAS 4,375 156,271gt | 338 metres OASIS OF THE SEAS 6,699 226,838gt | 360 metres HARMONY OF THE SEAS 6,687 226,963gt | 362 metres WONDER OF THE SEAS 7,084 236,857gt | 362 metres ICON OF THE SEAS 7,600 250,800gt | 365 metres Royal Caribbean International’s Icon of the Seas has become the world’s largest passenger ship. It is one of many record-breaking ships the Miami-based brand has launched. Others include: Royal Caribbean’s record breakers 1988 1998 2002 2006 2009 2016 2022 2024 TVV Marine Lighting illuminates Icon TVV Marine Lighting provided various lighting products for Royal Caribbean International’s Icon of the Seas. The project was the biggest to date for the Finnish company, which designs and manufactures custom-made marine lighting solutions using sustainable materials. “We are honoured to be a part of this iconic creation,” said Aldona Mäkinen, CEO of TVV Marine Lighting. “The design work started a few years before the project itself and our commitment to sustainability, innovation and excellence has been appreciated throughout.” Photo: Royal Caribbean International
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy NzQ1NTk=