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Finnish Shipyard Nears Completion of World’s Largest Cruise Ship
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The world’s largest cruise ship, named “Icon of the Seas,” is getting ready to set sail as the cruise industry rebounds from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
This largest cruise ship is being built by a Finnish shipyard and is expected to have its maiden voyage in January 2024. It’s even bigger than the famous Titanic, with a weight five times greater.
The ship is being created by Royal Caribbean and will have cool features like waterparks, many decks, and space for almost 10,000 people.
One unique thing about this ship is a huge glass dome covering part of its front. The cruise industry faced many problems because of the pandemic, with many ships unable to sail.
But now, more people are booking cruises again, and the Cruise Lines International Association predicts that over 31 million people will go on cruises in 2023.
The new “Icon of the Seas” ship is incredibly big, with a weight of 250,800. It’s even bigger than the Titanic! This ship will replace Royal Caribbean’s current biggest ship, “Wonder of the Seas.“
It’s not just about size; these bigger ships can be more profitable because they can have more things on board for people to spend money on.
However, some experts think that cruise ships might be getting too big. There are concerns about the environment, as larger ships can have a bigger impact on the climate.
Even though some big ships use cleaner fuel like liquified natural gas (LNG), there are worries about methane leaks, which can be bad for the environment.
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Also, as ships get bigger, there can be challenges with things like finding ports that can handle these massive vessels and handling emergencies.
The new Royal cruise ship “Icon of the Seas” is a buzz for the cruise industry and travelers. But there are also concerns about how big cruise ships should really be and how much they can impact the environment of the Earth.
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