Royal Caribbean's fourth LNG-powered cruise ship readied for European debut.
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Royal Caribbean's fourth LNG-powered cruise ship readied for European debut. 11 Jun 2026 by John Snyder Meyer Turku hands over 5,610-passenger cruise ship to Royal Caribbean, the group's fourth powered by natural gas Royal Caribbean's third Icon-class cruise ship, the 5,610-passenger Legend of the Seas, was handed over in a ceremony at Meyer Turku, Finland, in time to make its debut this summer in Europe. "Today's delivery of Legend of the Seas marks another important milestone in our ambition to continuously redefine the vacation experience," said Royal Caribbean Group chairman and chief executive Jason Liberty. "This new ship reflects the strength of the vacation ecosystem we are building - combining industry-leading ships, innovative technology, and exceptional experiences for our guests." Mr Liberty credited Meyer Turku with helping Royal Caribbean "design the future of vacations." 18 of the massive ships are packed with passenger amenities. At 248,663 gross tonnes, the cruise ship is one of the world's largest, with an overall length of 364 m, beam of 66 m, draught of 9 m, and service speed of 22 knots. Diesel-electric propulsion Equipped with diesel-electric propulsion, Legend of the Seas has six Wärtsilä 46TS-DF LNG dual-fuel engines, making it Royal Caribbean's fourth ship powered by natural gas. For improved efficiency and high-power density, the...
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