Key Aspects: Hero of the Seas was floated out at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland on Friday, September 4, 2026. Both Meyer Turku and Royal Caribbean have shared behind-the-scenes looks at the milestone with photos and video. The fourth Icon-class ship is now at the outfitting pier at the shipyard where her construction continues. Cruises are getting a little more heroic as the upcoming fourth Icon-class ship, Hero of the Seas, has floated out at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland, where the vessel is currently under construction. The ship was floated out on Friday, Sept...
Hero of the Seas Hits Water in Major Construction Milestone
HALO Newsroom
Sep 8, 2026 • 12 hours ago
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