Icon of the Seas in dry dock in Cadiz?

20 decks, 7,600 passengers, 250,800 tons. The Icon of the Seas launched for Royal Caribbean on 27th January 2024. But as I was filming sailing in to Cadiz whilst on the Celebrity Infinity I saw this through the bad weather across the dock. Could it be...

[@BillRicker]

Good catch, nice theory. Maybe NOT using Greek mythology for naming the new SS Greatest Hubris of the Seas (vice Titanic, Poseidon) is a good choice. Still looks as boxy and overtall as those roro car-carriers that are want to go turtle.

[@themaltedmuse]

I must say it is not on my must do list.

[@BillRicker]

@@themaltedmuse imagine how long it would take to film, edit, or even just view a tour of "seven swimming pools, six waterslides, and more than 40 restaurants, bars and lounges." It looks like they landed a star trek starship on top and then camouflaged it an Swarovski crystals. I'd prefer a canal boat, thank you!

[@themaltedmuse]

I agree. I keep imagining saying to someone “I will catch you later”... I often travel with a friend who, despite being on a ship before and a week into a cruise, still asks me where the gents are - he would be totally lost on here. I also think about how the ports need to adapt. The local trade needing flexible working contracts etc and then the impact of the ship not coming.