Royal Caribbean has added a brand new ground-breaking ship to its fleet, as Star of the Seas has been delivered to the cruise line, in an official “handing-over-of-the-keys” ceremony.
In-built Meyer Turku in Finland, that is the second Icon-class ship to be ordered by Royal Caribbean, with not less than three extra coming within the subsequent few years.
Royal Caribbean Group President and CEO Jason Liberty and Royal Caribbean Worldwide President and CEO Michael Bayley formally accepted Star of the Seas on the supply ceremony within the Finnish shipyard.
The ship is scheduled for departure from the yard in mid-July. It can then start year-round cruises from its Port Canaveral, Florida, homeport in August 2025, with Diana Ross set to christen the vessel later that month.
“The supply of Star of the Seas marks one other daring step in Royal Caribbean Group’s journey to reimagine the way forward for holidays,” acknowledged Jason Liberty. “We’re proud to convey this next-generation trip expertise to life with our valued companions at Meyer Turku.”
Casimir Lindholm, CEO of Meyer Turku, identified the success of the construct and the good relationship the 2 corporations have shared:
“Star of the Seas is already the second cruise ship of the world’s most superior Icon class to be constructed at our shipyard. In good cooperation with the client and our community corporations, we have been in a position to attract on the teachings realized in the course of the prototype ship constructing course of, and Star was accomplished in file time and with top quality.”
(See full record of Royal Caribbean cruise ships from latest to oldest)
The ship is about 250,800 gross tons and with a capability for five,610 passengers (and a most of seven,600 company). And apparently sufficient, based on the Meyer Turku CEO, “Star of the Seas is the most important single industrial product ever inbuilt Finland”.
Like its sister ship, Icon of the Seas, the Star of the Seas is primarily powered by Liquefied Pure Gasoline (LNG), a cleaner-burning gas. The ship has onboard waste-to-energy methods, and AI instruments to reduce meals waste, all serving to the corporate to achieve the purpose of net-zero emissions by 2050.
A Few Highlights of Star of the Seas
- Class 6 Waterpark: The most important waterpark at sea, that includes six record-breaking slides together with the Horrifying Bolt (tallest waterslide at sea) and the Stress Drop (first open free-fall slide).
- Surfside Neighborhood: A devoted stay-all-day neighborhood for households, providing a sprawling aquapark, a pool for adults, and a wide range of family-friendly eating choices.
- Seven Swimming pools: From the most important pool at sea, Royal Bay, to the adults-only Cloud 17 and Swim & Tonic swim-up bar, there’s a pool for each temper and choice.
- Crown’s Edge: A novel fusion of a skywalk, ropes course, and thrill experience that dangles company excessive above the ocean.
- AquaDome: A surprising architectural marvel housing a vibrant leisure venue with awe-inspiring reveals.
- Over 40 Eating and Beverage Choices: A various culinary panorama catering to each palate, from informal bites to elevated specialty eating places.
- Revolutionary Staterooms: Providing spacious lodging, together with Surfside household suites and panoramic ocean-view balconies, offering consolation and gorgeous views.
- The Star of the Seas additionally incorporates fashionable Royal Caribbean sights just like the FlowRider surf simulator.
The third ship within the Icon class, Legend of the Seas, is already below development and anticipated to be floated out later this summer season.
Learn extra: 10 Greatest Variations Between Icon of the Seas and Star of the Seas
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