August 16, 2023
‘Icon of the Seas’, a cruise ship with a capacity of 7,600 passengers, is expected to launch in January 2024. The ship belongs to Royal Caribbean International and was constructed at Meyer Turku Shipyard in Turku, Finland. It is approximately 1,200ft in length and will have 20 decks. Guests will be able to avail of numerous amenities including restaurants, a sports court, a rock-climbing wall and an arcade. Additionally, the vessel will have the world’s largest waterpark at sea featuring six water slides, nine whirlpools, seven pools and a 55ft high waterfall. The vessel will have 28 different kinds of accommodation and will cruise to islands located around the Caribbean from Miami, USA, right through the year.
Did You Know
Launched in 1900, a German passenger ship named SS Prinzessin Victoria Luise built for the Hamburg-America Line is believed to be the first purpose-built cruise ship.
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ACTIVITY: Design Time
If you were asked to design a cruise liner, list 10 features you would like to have on board.
