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While her size is making headlines, it is her sustainability efforts that should be applauded.
Royal Caribbean International's latest addition, Icon of the Seas, made her inaugural splash last week during preliminary open-water sea trials off the coast of Finland. With an anticipated delivery date in October, the ship is gearing up for her first voyage from Miami in January 2024. From there, Icon of the Seas will conduct seven-night sails of the Caribbean until April.
The vessel will boast a capacity of approximately 5,610 passengers and 2,350 crew members. Stretching 1,200 feet in length, Icon of the Seas is expected to tip the scales at 250,800 tonnes, solidifying her position as the largest cruise ship ever built (by gross tonnage).
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