Royal Caribbean’s Hero of the Seas Floats Out in Finland
The fourth Icon-class ship is scheduled to arrive in Miami in August 2027 before beginning weeklong Caribbean cruises.
Royal Caribbean’s Hero of the Seas has floated out for the first time at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland, marking the next phase of construction for the cruise line’s fourth Icon-class vessel.
Scheduled to arrive in Miami in August 2027, Hero of the Seas will feature eight neighborhoods, nine pools and 28 dining options, according to Royal Caribbean. The lineup will include the new Orleans Parrish Supper Club.
From Miami, the ship is planned to operate seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries. Sailings will include visits to Perfect Day CocoCay, Royal Caribbean’s private island destination in The Bahamas.
Bookings for Hero of the Seas vacations are available through Royal Caribbean’s website.