The largest cruise ship in the world, the “Icon of the Seas”, has set sail on its maiden voyage.01/28/2024 | 0:21 minutes
More than 5,600 passengers, 2,350 crew members: the world‘s longest cruise ship, measuring 365 meters, set sail on its maiden voyage in Miami. The Icon of the Seas will spend a week in the Caribbean before returning to Miami. Royal Caribbean said the demand was “unprecedented”.
The ship is divided into eight different areas and features seven swimming pools, nine whirlpools and a 17 meter high waterfall. Guests can choose between 40 different restaurants and bars. Entertainment will be provided by 50 musicians and comedians as well as a 16-piece orchestra.
Cruise ship Icon of the sea leaves port of Miami, Florida
What: Reuters
The $2 billion ship, which is five times larger than the Titanic, runs on liquefied natural gas (LNG). Environmentalists like this Nabu However, they criticize that the cruise industry is still “far away” from being climate-neutral and environmentally friendly. Even though emissions need to be drastically reduced, they continue to rise. The increase in methane emissions in connection with the use of LNG is “worrying”. The cruise industry association Clia, on the other hand, sees the shipping companies already on an ambitious path, speaks of enormous investments and the goal of wanting to be climate-neutral by 2050. Royal Caribbean said every kilowatt used on the Icon of the Seas is tested for energy efficiency and emissions reduction.
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Source: AFP, dpa