Royal Caribbean signs agreement with Meyer Turku for fourth Icon Class ship
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- Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE:RCL) Tuesday said that it has signed an agreement with Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku to order a fourth Icon Class ship for delivery to Royal Caribbean International in 2027.
- The agreement also includes options to build a fifth and sixth Icon Class ship, Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) said in a statement.
- “Building on the incredible momentum and market response to the launch of Icon of the Seas and the excitement for its sister ship, Star of the Seas, coming in 2025, we’re thrilled to join with Meyer Turku once again to expand our roster of Icon Class ships and continue our future growth plans,” said Jason Liberty, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean Group.
- “This order is an important milestone for the future of shipbuilding in the maritime network in Finland,” added Tim Meyer, CEO of Meyer Turku.
- This agreement is contingent upon customary conditions, including financing, the company said.
- Source: Press Release