Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas to Begin Using Shore Power in Miami

Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas will connect to PortMiami’s new shore power system in early November, marking a significant environmental milestone. This initiative is part of Royal Caribbean’s broader sustainability efforts, which also include the methanol-capable Celebrity Xcel launching next year and the Utopia of the Seas using bio-LNG on its trans-Atlantic crossing.

Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas to Utilize Shore Power in Miami This November

Royal Caribbean Group’s Icon of the Seas will make history next week when it connects to PortMiami’s new shore power system.

“Icon will start utilizing shore power at Port of Miami next week,” announced Jason Liberty, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group.

PortMiami has recently introduced an ambitious shore power program, allowing ships to plug into the grid while docked. This move, starting with the world’s largest cruise ship in early November, represents a key environmental initiative by Royal Caribbean.

In addition to this milestone, Liberty highlighted other eco-friendly advancements. The Celebrity Xcel, launching late next year, will be the company’s first methanol-capable ship, marking a significant step in its energy transition.

He also noted the recent trans-Atlantic voyage of the Utopia of the Seas, which successfully operated using bio-LNG, further underscoring Royal Caribbean’s commitment to sustainable cruising.