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Megaship Icon of the Seas christened in Miami

CRUISE SHIP

The new cruise ship Icon of the Seas began her maiden voyage on 27 January from Miamihas a crew of 2,350, and, at 248,663gt, is the largest cruise ship ever built. She was completed by Meyer Turku in November 2023.

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