The world’s largest cruise ship, Icon of the Seas, is scheduled to make its maiden voyage in January 2026, marking a new milestone in modern shipbuilding.
Built in Finland by Royal Caribbean International, the vessel is designed to redefine luxury travel at sea. It will accommodate 5,610 passengers and an additional 2,350 crew members, making it one of the most ambitious projects ever undertaken in the cruise industry.
Weighing 250,800 tons, the Icon of the Seas is five times larger and heavier than the Titanic, which weighed 50,210 tons at the time of its launch in 1912.
Beyond its sheer size, the ship is expected to feature state-of-the-art entertainment facilities, advanced safety systems, and eco-friendly technologies that set it apart from earlier generations of cruise liners.
Thousands of eager travelers have already booked tickets, hoping to be part of the historic first voyage. Industry analysts predict the ship will not only transform cruise tourism but also set a new global benchmark for maritime engineering.
With excitement building worldwide, the Icon of the Seas is already being hailed as a floating city — and a bold symbol of the future of ocean travel.
