If you are a travel lover and would like to live a new experience soon, now on the high seas, we have great news for you, since it will be in 2024 when the so-called “largest cruise ship in the world” will debut.
The Royal Caribbean company plans to begin operations next year Icon Of The Seas, the largest cruise ship that currently exists, because it has 20 decks, 7 swimming pools, as well as a huge water park, casino, an ice rink, among other attractions.
The “largest cruise ship in the world” will be divided into 8 sectors, one of them will be for VIP travelers, who will be able to enjoy 8 super luxury suites, more than 40 restaurant proposals and cabins with capacity for up to 8 passengers.
It is known that practically all the places for this cruise are already reserved and as explained on their website, the trip is for 7 nights, with limited capacity.
The first voyage on this large cruise ship will be in February 2024 and there are few places to travel on it starting in August. The cost starts at $2,137 dollars, that is, about $305 per night. The great cruise will depart from the port of Miami, Florida, and depending on the date chosen, you would take a tour to the islands of St. Maarten, Basseterre, Virgin Islands or Roatán, as well as the Mexican beaches of Cozumel or Puerto Costa Maya and a day in The Bahamas.
The “largest cruise ship in the world” cannot be seen in its entirety
On this cruise, not counting the crew, more than 5,600 people can travel, who will only be found on deck 3, where more than 140 cabins are available. There are some, the simple ones, which are 14m2, while the luxury ones measure 164m2 and have a balcony and patio. Some even have a slide.
Precisely, these luxury suites can be priced at around $4,200, and even a little more, per person.
The project for this vessel was unveiled in 2022 and was promised to be ready in 2 years and according to The Business Insider, when reservations were first opened, the company broke its own sales record in the company’s history. The ship measures 365 meters in length and weighs more than 250,800 tons.
More than 2,000 specialists participated in its construction. Now that it is finished, what remains are the navigation tests. According to specialized portals, the first trip was a success, but there are still some technical issues to be resolved that seek to minimize vibrations in the areas close to the mechanics and reduce the noise of the machinery so as not to disturb the guests or staff on board. It is estimated that a second and final test will be carried out in the coming months.
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