Cruise ships are about to take another leap in size stakes, as the latest Royal Caribbean International vessel nears completion. The gigantic ship will set a record with its size, taking the crown from its sister ship, Wonder of the Seas.
By comparison, the new Icon of the Seas will 14,000 tonnes heavier, weighing in at 250,800 tonnes when its final construction phase, which is currently taking place in Finland, is complete. It is due to launch at the start of 2024 and will be able to take 5,610 passengers.
And they won't be short of things to do or places to eat - with 40 ways to drink and dine on board, reports the Daily Star. The ship – the size of small town – will be laden with things to do.
