“Icon of the Seas”: Final checks, then the giant cruise ship sets sail for the first time

The “Icon of the Seas” puts all other luxury ships in the shadows. The world's largest cruise ship is scheduled to set sail for the first time on January 27. Before that, it will be carefully checked again.

The yacht is 365 meters long, 20 storeys high, and seats up to 10,000 people: the “icon of the seas” is every cruise lover’s dream – and likely to give environmentalists nightmares.

After a long wait, the largest cruise ship in the world is scheduled to depart on its maiden voyage from Miami on January 27. Before that, the huge steamer must be carefully inspected again. This takes place in Ponce Harbor on the US Caribbean island of Puerto Rico.

Everything is checked again

Michael Bailey, CEO of owner Royal Caribbean International, wrote on Facebook that several routine inspections will be conducted in the next few days. “Loading and unloading of cargo, workers going home and other crew members arriving – along with a very special crew member.”

Who the CEO meant by this remained unclear. Maybe Lionel Messi? The Argentine football star has been appointed as the Supership's leading sponsor. According to the CEO, the check is going according to plan so far. Bayley also posted some videos filmed during a tour inside the floating giant.

An insight into what a huge ship looks like

The Icon of the Seas took more than 900 days to build and cost more than US$1 billion. The ship is scheduled to dock in Miami on January 9, where it will then embark on a week-long cruise through the Caribbean. The route passes through Mexico, St. Thomas, and the private island of Cocokay in the Bahamas, which is owned by the shipping company Royal Caribbean, according to what was reported by the American CNN news channel. mentioned.

Liquefied gas instead of heavy oil

It goes without saying that such a luxury ship is not only met with love, but critics describe it as “monstrosity” and the fruit of decadence, CNN reported. Photos of the luxurious on-deck entertainment, which also includes a water park, show there's plenty of fun to be had on board the Icon of the Seas.

Environmentalists repeatedly criticize cruise ships for throwing dirt, and the latest super steamer is also making a loud noise a report For Der Spiegel, a news magazine about liquefied natural gas. Its production produces harmful methane, a greenhouse gas, which is why LNG is so controversial. But on the other hand, it produces much lower emissions of sulfur, soot and nitrogen than heavy oil, which is used in ships.

Floating Giant: At 365 meters long, the “Icon of the Seas” is the largest cruise ship in the world.

The luxury steamer has 20 decks and offers space for up to 7,500 passengers and approximately 2,500 crew members.

Passengers should not miss anything on board: even the entire water park is part of the entertainment offer.

Argentine football star Lionel Messi has been appointed as the luxury ship's top sponsor.

Environmentalists have long criticized the poor environmental performance of floating giant ships. The new Colossal Titan will likely be one of them.

“Icons of the Seas”: the largest cruise ship in the world

Floating Giant: At 365 meters long, the “Icon of the Seas” is the largest cruise ship in the world.

The luxury steamer has 20 decks and offers space for up to 7,500 passengers and approximately 2,500 crew members.

Passengers should not miss anything on board: even the entire water park is part of the entertainment offer.

Argentine football star Lionel Messi has been appointed as the luxury ship's top sponsor.

Environmentalists have long criticized the poor environmental performance of floating giant ships. The new Colossal Titan will likely be one of them.