10 things to know about world's largest cruise ship | AP
The world's largest cruise ship has set sail from Port of Miami, Florida.
It was officially christened Tuesday in the presence of football legend Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates. | AP
The Bahamas-registered ship was built at a shipyard in Turku, Finland. | AP
Royal Caribbean's 'Icon of the Seas' runs nearly 1,200 feet (365 meters) from bow to stern. | AP
In other words, the size of almost four city blocks! | AP
The ship can carry up to 7,600 passengers at maximum capacity, along with 2,350 crew members. | AP
The 'Icon of the Seas' is divided into eight neighborhoods across 20 decks. | AP
The ship includes six waterslides, seven swimming pools, an ice skating rink, a theater and more than 40 restaurants, bars and lounges. | AFP
It is powered by six dual-fuel engines, which can be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), a fuel alternative that is claimed to reduce sulfur and greenhouse gas emissions. | AFP
According to the BBC, Royal Caribbean says the Icon of the Seas is 24% more energy efficient than required by the International Maritime Organization for modern ships. | AFP