Built at Turku, Finland, it boasts an array of extreme activities such as rock climbing walls, ice skating rinks and minigolf courses.
It has more than 40 restaurants, bars and lounges and features seven swimming pools and six water slides.
The Icon of Seas is a prime example of how big and luxurious modern cruises have become.
The Icon of Seas is going on a seven-day island hopping voyage in the Caribbean and environmentalists have raised concerns about its methane emissions.
The ship also has spa services available to passengers who want to relax during their vacation. The cruise industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in tourism with young people being particularly interested in cruise holidays according to Cruise Lines International Association. In 2021, the industry contributed £59bn (€75bn) to the global economy.
The ship's naming ceremony was attended by Lionel Messi of Inter Miami CF who placed a football on a specially built stand to trigger the traditional 'good luck' breaking of a champagne bottle against the vessel's bow. The cruise line has named Messi as the official icon for the ship.
The world's largest cruise ship, the Icon of the Seas, has set sail from Miami on its maiden voyage. The vessel is owned by Royal Caribbean Group and cost $2bn (£1.6bn) to build.
The world's largest cruise ship, the Icon of the Seas, has set sail from Miami on its maiden voyage. The vessel is owned by Royal Caribbean Group and cost $2bn (£1.6bn) to build. It has more than 40 restaurants, bars and lounges and features seven swimming pools and six water slides.
The ship's naming ceremony was attended by Lionel Messi of Inter Miami CF who placed a football on a specially built stand to trigger the traditional "good luck" breaking of a champagne bottle against the vessel's bow. The cruise line has named Messi as the official icon for the ship.
The Icon of Seas is going on a seven-day island hopping voyage in the Caribbean and environmentalists have raised concerns about its methane emissions. Built at Turku, Finland, it boasts an array of extreme activities such as rock climbing walls, ice skating rinks and minigolf courses.
The ship also has spa services available to passengers who want to relax during their vacation. The cruise industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in tourism with young people being particularly interested in cruise holidays according to Cruise Lines International Association. In 2021, the industry contributed $75bn (£59bn) to the global economy.
The Icon of Seas is a prime example of how big and luxurious modern cruises have become. With its array of amenities and activities, it's no wonder that people are drawn to these massive vessels for their vacations.
, The vessel has seven swimming pools and six water slides.
, It cost $2bn (£1.6bn) to build and also has more than 40 restaurants, bars and lounges.
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The Icon of the Seas is a cruise ship owned by Royal Caribbean Group.
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I found one example of deception in this article. The author asserts that the Icon of the Seas is a step in the wrong direction due to its methane emissions but fails to disclose that LNG burns more cleanly than traditional marine fuels such as fuel oil and there is a risk some gas escapes causing methane leaks.
It's a step in the wrong direction, Bryan Comer, director of the Marine Programme at the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), was quoted as saying by Reuters news agency.
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The article contains several fallacies. The first is an appeal to authority when it quotes Bryan Comer of the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) without providing any context or information about his credentials. This makes it difficult for readers to determine whether he is a reliable source or not. Additionally, the article uses inflammatory rhetoric by stating that methane emissions from LNG-fuelled ships are higher than current regulations assumed and that using LNG as a marine fuel emits over 120% more life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions than marine gas oil. This is misleading because it implies that all LNG fuels emit harmful amounts of methane, which is not the case. The article also uses dichotomous depiction by stating that using LNG as a marine fuel emits over 120% more life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions than marine gas oil and yet Royal Caribbean claims that the Icon of the Seas is 24% more energy efficient than required by the International Maritime Organization for modern ships. This creates a false dilemma between using LNG as a fuel or not, when in reality there are other options available to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from cruise ships.
The article quotes Bryan Comer of the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) without providing any context or information about his credentials. This makes it difficult for readers to determine whether he is a reliable source or not.
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The article is biased towards the environmental concerns surrounding the Icon of the Seas' methane emissions. The author mentions that LNG burns more cleanly than traditional marine fuels but then goes on to say there is a risk that some gas escapes and causes methane to leak into the atmosphere, which can be harmful. This implies that LNG is not entirely clean and contradicts the initial statement made about its environmental benefits. The author also quotes Bryan Comer from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) who argues against using LNG as a marine fuel due to higher life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions than marine gas oil, which further supports this bias.
The world's largest cruise ship has 20 decks and can house a maximum of 7,600 passengers. It is owned by Royal Caribbean Group.
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The article discusses the launch of a new cruise ship called 'Icon of the Seas', which is owned by Royal Caribbean Group. The company has been criticized in the past for its methane emissions and environmental impact. Additionally, some topics discussed in the article are related to Liquefied natural gas (LNG) and Lionel Messi's involvement with Inter Miami.
The article mentions Royal Caribbean Group as the owner of 'Icon of the Seas'.
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The article discusses the launch of a new cruise ship called 'Icon of the Seas', which is owned by Royal Caribbean Group. The ship was launched from Miami and will sail to various destinations in the Caribbean. The article also mentions that Liquefied natural gas (LNG) will be used as fuel for this ship, which could potentially reduce methane emissions compared to traditional fossil fuels.
Royal Caribbean Group has a financial stake in the cruise industry as they own this new ship.
The new cruise ship 'Icon of the Seas' was launched from Miami and is owned by Royal Caribbean Group.
Lionel Messi has formed a partnership with Royal Caribbean International.
Inter Miami CF and Lionel Messi have celebrated their partnership by naming the new cruise ship Icon of the Seas, which is owned by Royal Caribbean Group. The ship was christened on January 23rd in Miami.
The MLS soccer team Inter Miami CF has a black kit for the 2024 season that features a Royal Caribbean logo across the chest.
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that Messi has been named the official icon of the Icon of the Seas ship. This implies that he is endorsed and approved by Royal Caribbean International without providing any evidence or context for this decision.
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The article is about a partnership between Inter Miami CF and Royal Caribbean International. The author mentions Lionel Messi as the official icon of the Icon of the Seas ship. This implies that there may be some bias towards Messi or his team in this partnership.
]Inter Miami soccer player Lionel Messi, right, shakes hands with Jason Liberty, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group,
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The author has a conflict of interest with Royal Caribbean International as they are partners with Inter Miami CF and the Icon of the Seas cruise ship. The article also mentions MLS soccer team partnerships with cruise lines.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topics of Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF as they are partners with Royal Caribbean International. The article also mentions Cristiano Ronaldo who is also associated with the cruise line.
The Icon of the Seas is set to sail on January 27.
It weighs as much as five Titanics and has a climbing wall, an ice-skating rink, a minigolf course, a karaoke bar, a casino, an escape room and obstacle course.
Passengers have 40 ways to dine across eight distinct neighborhoods and 28 ways to sleep.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that the Icon of the Seas sets sail on January 27th but does not mention where it will be going or how long its maiden voyage will last. This information is important for passengers to make informed decisions about their travel plans and should have been included in the article.
The article mentions 'the world’s largest kinetic sculpture' in reference to the multimedia sphere called The Pearl, but does not provide any information about its size or what makes it unique. This statement is misleading and could potentially deceive readers into thinking that this feature of the ship is something special without providing any evidence.
The article mentions that 'the Icon of the Seas might seem like the dream holiday' but fails to provide any context as to why it might be considered a dream holiday or what makes it unique. This statement is misleading and could potentially deceive readers into thinking that this cruise ship is something special without providing any evidence.
The article states that 'the Icon of the Seas sets sail on January 27'. However, it does not mention where it will be going or how long its maiden voyage will last. This information is important for passengers to make informed decisions about their travel plans and should have been included in the article.
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the Icon of the Seas is a first-of-its-kind combination of the best of every vacation and that it has set passenger records. However, this statement does not provide any evidence or data to support these claims.
The "first-of-its-kind combination of the best of every vacation," as Royal Caribbean describes it
it has set passenger records
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The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses language that depicts the cruise ship as a symbol of indulgence and luxury, which may be seen as promoting materialism or consumer culture.
> Weighing as much as five Titanics, the ship is a floating ziggurat of fun and indulgence.
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The article by Henry Wismayer titled 'Icon of the Seas: Why Americans are obsessed with big cruise ships' contains multiple examples of conflicts of interest. The author is an employee and contributor to Business Insider which has a financial stake in the cruise industry.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of big cruise ships as they are employed by Royal Caribbean International. The article also mentions Icon of the Seas which is owned and operated by Royal Caribbean.
The Icon of the Seas is a cruise ship owned by Royal Caribbean Group.
It cost $2bn (£1.6bn) to build and also has more than 40 restaurants, bars and lounges.
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Lionel Messi has formed a partnership with Royal Caribbean International.
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The article is misleading in several ways. Firstly, it states that the Icon of the Seas owes its title to its nearly 1200 foot length and nearly 248700 gross tons but fails to mention that these numbers are not accurate as they include water weight which makes them inflated.
The article claims that the Icon of the Seas is over 1,200 feet long. However, this number includes water weight and is therefore inaccurate.
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The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by mentioning that the ship has been built and is owned by Royal Caribbean, a well-known company in the cruise industry. They also use inflammatory rhetoric when they describe some of the extreme activities onboard as 'crazy'. Additionally, there are several examples of dichotomous depictions throughout the article.
The Icon of the Seas owes its title to its nearly 1,200-foot length and nearly 248,700 gross tons. It also has 20 decks.
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The article contains several examples of bias. The author uses sensationalist language such as 'crazy takeaways' and 'extreme activities'. They also use quotes from people who are not experts in the field to provide opinions on the ship. Additionally, there is a clear monetary bias present as Royal Caribbean is mentioned multiple times throughout the article.
massive ship has six water slides and a surf simulator that Royal Caribbean also has on other ships
some crazy things to do onboard if you're really into living life to the extreme
the Crown’s Edge involves a skywalk, ropes course and zipline high above the water
The world’s largest cruise liner
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The author of the article has multiple conflicts of interest on several topics. The site is owned by a company that owns and operates cruise liners, including the one featured in the article. Additionally, there are personal relationships between the author and individuals involved with Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., which may affect their objectivity.
The article mentions that Icon of the Seas was built by Turku Meyer AG, a company owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
