Royal Caribbean’s liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered Icon-class cruise ship, Legend of the Seas, has been floated out at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland.
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The launching ceremony took place on August 29, 2025. During the weekend following the ceremony, the ship was moved to the outfitting dock, where finishing work will continue for just under a year.
The completed ship is planned to be delivered to Royal Caribbean in the summer of 2026.
“Legend of the Seas continues the state-of-the-art Icon Class, which allows the Finnish maritime industry to showcase its unique expertise at its best. The shipyard, Royal Caribbean, and an extensive network of partners work together to develop the processes and concepts from ship to ship. Alongside its sister ships, Legend of the Seas will also mark an
