Royal Caribbean Group has confirmed with Meyer Turku the order for a sixth and seventh Icon-class ship, scheduled for delivery in 2029 and 2030, respectively.
The order is part of the company's long-term framework agreement with Meyer Turku, which guarantees the group access to shipbuilding capacity until 2036 and includes the previously announced Icon 5, scheduled for delivery in 2028. Meyer Turku has been a key partner in the development of the award-winning Icon class, helping to bring to life some of the most innovative ships ever built and advancing the next generation of vacation experiences. The Icon 7 order is subject to customary terms and conditions, including financing.
“The Icon Class concept reflects our bold creativity and engineering excellence, which continue to define what a vacation can be,” said Jason Liberty, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group. “Through our long-standing collaboration with Meyer Turku, the Finnish government, and Finland’s robust maritime cluster, we are reinventing the industry for decades to come, while also generating a significant economic impact for the country.”
This push underscores both companies' shared commitment to pushing the boundaries of cruise design and innovation, enabling the expansion of Royal Caribbean's Icon fleet.
“The order for the sixth and seventh Icon-class ships is a significant recognition of the talent and expertise of Meyer Turku and the Finnish maritime industry. This milestone represents an important step in our collaboration with Royal Caribbean Group to develop the shipbuilding sector over the next decade and beyond,” said Casimir Lindholm, CEO of Meyer Turku.
The collaboration between Royal Caribbean Group and Meyer Turku spans more than three decades, during which the shipyard has built 25 ships for the company. Meyer Turku and its network of suppliers employ approximately 13,000 people, contributing more than one billion euros annually to the Finnish economy. Each Icon-class vessel represents one of Finland's largest industrial projects.
To date, Meyer Turku has built two Icon-class ships for Royal Caribbean Group, including Icon of the Seas (January 2024) and Star of the Seas (August 2025). The third ship in the class, Legend of the Seas, will debut in July 2026 in the Western Mediterranean, featuring eight onboard "neighborhoods" and an unprecedented array of experiences, including attractions, relaxation areas, the largest dining experience at sea with 28 options, and new nightlife and entertainment concepts. The fourth ship in the class, Hero of the Seas, will arrive in 2027.
The Icon class is central to Royal Caribbean Group's strategy to continue transforming the tourism industry through innovative design, cutting-edge technologies, and immersive vacation experiences. Through ongoing investments in next-generation ships and an expanding portfolio of land-based destinations—from three to eight by 2028—the company continues to broaden the ways guests enjoy their vacations on oceans, rivers, and land.
New orders will be subject to the signing of the corresponding construction contracts by Royal Caribbean Group.
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