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World’s largest cruise ship to dock in STT during maiden voyage

Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, the world’s newest and largest cruise ship, is scheduled to make its inaugural call to Charlotte Amalie on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at the Austin Monsanto Marine Terminal in Crown Bay, St Thomas, which is operated by the [US] VI Port Authority. Photo: VIC
Icon of the Seas embarked from the port of Miami on Saturday after receiving her official christening by famed footballer Lionel Messi. Photo: Facebook
Icon of the Seas embarked from the port of Miami on Saturday after receiving her official christening by famed footballer Lionel Messi. Photo: Facebook
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CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, the world’s newest and largest cruise ship, is scheduled to make its inaugural call to Charlotte Amalie on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at the Austin Monsanto Marine Terminal in Crown Bay, St Thomas, which is operated by the [US] VI Port Authority.

The ship embarked from the port of Miami on Saturday after receiving her official christening by famed footballer Lionel Messi.

St Thomians will have the opportunity to witness this mega ship during its 7-day Caribbean tour. The Icon of the Seas boasts an impressive maximum capacity of 7,600 passengers and features seven pools, six waterslides, and approximately 40 places to eat and drink.

As the first vessel in Royal Caribbean’s Icon Class, the ship represents “the celebration of the culmination of more than 50 years of innovation and dreaming at Royal Caribbean,” according to CEO Jason Liberty. He added that this ship offers “the ultimate vacation experience.”

Spanning 20 decks, the ship is divided into various neighborhoods, such as Thrill Island, which houses the largest waterpark at sea, and Chill Island, home to most of the ship’s pools.

Reflecting a commitment to sustainability, Icon of the Seas is powered by 6 Wärtsilä main engines that can run on either diesel or liquefied natural gas (LNG).

Royal Caribbean intends to use LNG for this vessel, as it is a less polluting alternative fuel compared to diesel.

7 Responses to “World’s largest cruise ship to dock in STT during maiden voyage”

  • asura (28/01/2024, 14:31) Like (6) Dislike (3) Reply
    Hope the bvi is up next
    • Azura. Never. (28/01/2024, 17:58) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
      Only 3 ports in the region can accommodate this ship. St. Thomas. St Marten. St. Kitts
      • @Azura. Never (28/01/2024, 21:38) Like (4) Dislike (6) Reply
        So correct, only the above 3 ports in the region can accommodate that ship. One of st.Kitts biggest tourist attraction is the little friendly monkeys in diapers. tourist love things like that. In key West Florida, the chickens and Roosters run around and mingle with the tourist.
    • *Hmm (28/01/2024, 21:25) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      @asura....To dock up where I might ask? You fully well know better than that. Before Icon there was Oasis & that never set foot here it going be this one that's even bigger? We could only wish
  • So sad. (28/01/2024, 14:41) Like (55) Dislike (4) Reply
    When SK was pushing sugar cane we were pushing tourism. We are stuck in neutral, Why SK drop Sugar and gone way ahead. Why? . SK has 2 massive cruise Pier that can hold 4 any size ship..Why? God bless NDP. Say what you want. They steal but they gave us something to be proud of . RT was such a failure. What VIP ever gave us.?
  • TOO MANY MOO MOOS (29/01/2024, 08:57) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    WE NEED POLITICIANS WITH HIND-SIGHT


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