Is Royal Caribbean launching a new ship?

Royal Caribbean has announced the name of the second ship in its yet-to-be-launched Icon class — Star of the Seas — which is anticipated to debut in summer 2025. For now, details are scant about the giant ship.



Yes, Royal Caribbean is in the midst of a massive expansion phase as of 2026. Following the monumental launch of Icon of the Seas and Utopia of the Seas in previous years, the cruise line is preparing for the debut of Star of the Seas, the second ship in the groundbreaking Icon Class, which is scheduled to begin sailing from Port Canaveral in 2025/2026. Additionally, Royal Caribbean has officially announced a third Icon Class ship (yet to be named) for a 2026 delivery, as well as a seventh Oasis Class ship slated for 2028. These new vessels continue the trend of "neighborhood" concepts, massive water parks, and advanced LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) propulsion systems. In 2026, the focus has also shifted toward land-based expansions like the Royal Beach Club Cozumel, which is set to open in late 2026 to complement their ship launches. For travelers, these new ships represent the pinnacle of "at-sea" entertainment, featuring record-breaking slides and multi-generational suites. Royal Caribbean’s strategy in 2026 is clear: they are aggressively building a fleet of "destination ships" that are designed to be as much of a draw as the tropical ports they visit.

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Try watching this video on www.youtube.com, or enable JavaScript if it is disabled in your browser. June 2021 - A new, revolutionary era of cruising is setting sail in fall 2023 with the debut of Royal Caribbean International's first Icon Class ship, Icon of the Seas.

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Watch: World's Biggest Cruise Ships In 2023
  1. Wonder of the Seas. The Wonder of the Seas, owned by Royal Caribbean International, holds the world's largest cruise ship title at 236,857 Gross tonnes. ...
  2. Symphony Of the Seas. ...
  3. Harmony of the Seas. ...
  4. Allure of the Seas. ...
  5. Oasis of the Seas.


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