"Royal Caribbean Unveils World's Largest Cruise Ship for 2024 Sailing"

Royal Caribbean International's newest cruise ship, the Icon of the Seas, recently embarked on its maiden voyage in Finland and is set to become the largest cruise ship in the world when it enters service in January 2024. With a gross tonnage of 250,800, the ship is equivalent to about 2.5 aircraft carriers and will accommodate 5,600 passengers and a crew of 2,350. The Icon of the Seas represents the significant growth of the cruise industry compared to pre-Jet Age ocean liners, and it will introduce a new era of vacations with a wide range of amenities and activities for families and adventurers alike.