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Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas Completes Successful Sea Trials
27 Jun 2023
Royal Caribbean International’s new ship, the Icon of the Seas, has successfully completed its initial round of sea trials and sailed the open ocean for the very first time. After four days of preliminary tests, Icon returned to the Meyer Turku shipyard where she is currently under construction. Hundreds of…
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Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas to Debut With Weekend Breaks
20 Jun 2023
The newest Royal Caribbean ship, Utopia of the Seas, will embark on three- and four-night getaways from Port Canaveral when she launches in July 2024. With over 40 dining and drinking options, numerous pools, and exciting activities to thrill and chill, Utopia of the Seas promises to make lasting memories…
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Royal Caribbean Returns to Australia in 2024-25
05 May 2023
Royal Caribbean is preparing for a season of cruising in Australia, as itineraries for 2024-25 are released. Quantum of the Seas and Ovation of the Seas will be based in the region, sailing to destinations across New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific. Quantum of the Seas will cruise from…
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Icon of the Seas to Debut New Bars and Nightlife
30 Mar 2023
The newest Royal Caribbean ship, Icon of the Seas, is set to feature a variety of new bars and nightlife when she debuts in January 2024. Among the highlights will be Lou’s Jazz ‘n Blues, located in the open-air Central Park with live performances of soulful classics and jazz-pop tunes….
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Construction Underway on Royal Caribbean’s Second Icon Class Ship
15 Feb 2023
Construction has officially begun on the second Icon Class ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet. A steel-cutting ceremony was held at Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland, on the soon-to-be-named ship due to launch in 2025. The first Icon Class ship, aptly named Icon of the Seas, will set sail…
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Royal Caribbean Reveals First Look at Icon of the Seas
20 Oct 2022
Details of the next Royal Caribbean ship Icon of the Seas have emerged, ahead of its launch in January 2024. The ship promises guests ‘the best of every vacation’, with features including theme park adventures, beach retreats and everything in between. Passengers will be able to choose from 28 different…
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Icon of the Seas Construction Officially Begins
05 Apr 2022
Icon of the Seas, the newest ship to join Royal Caribbean International, has reached a significant construction milestone with its keel-laying ceremony. Ahead of her debut in autumn 2023, the ship underwent the age-old maritime tradition that involves a massive steel block being lowered on top of freshly minted coins….
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Wonder of the Seas: 5 of the Most Impressive Features
08 Mar 2022
Wonder of the Seas is the biggest ship ever to hit the ocean waves. The 1,188-foot, 6,998-passenger addition to the Royal Caribbean International fleet recently set sail for the first time, promising guests more thrills, spills and features than they could possibly ever imagine. Here are just some of the…
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Wonder of the Seas Arrives in Fort Lauderdale
21 Feb 2022
Royal Caribbean International’s newest ship, Wonder of the Seas, has arrived at Fort Lauderdale in the US ahead of her debut next month. Billed as the world’s biggest cruise ship, the vessel is due to make her official debut on 4 March with a series of Eastern and Western Caribbean…
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How Does the Royal Caribbean Drinks Package Work, and How Can I Buy It?
25 Jan 2022
A Royal Caribbean drinks package can be a good way to save money on your next cruise. If you’re a fan of premium coffees, fine wines and stellar soft drinks, this can be a cost-effective way of making sure you get your fix while out on the ocean waves! The…
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