American City Business Journals
Royal Caribbean to build the world’s largest ship
Royal Caribbean (RCL) is unveiling its next ship, Icon of the Seas, in 2024, which will be the largest cruise ship in the world. Why this matters: With a cruise port in Central Florida, new ships will generate new people coming to the region. It will add over 2,300 jobs for the cruise industry and can have over 5,000 guests each sailing, with a maximum occupancy of 7,600.