Pioneer in advanced technologies

Pioneer in advanced technologies

Cruise ships are expected to offer increasingly immersive experiences, and sustainability objectives are changing industry requirements.

Addressing this change requires technological excellence. Meyer Turku’s research, development and innovation activities ensure that our company continues to have access to the required expertise and the ability to exceed our customers’ expectations.

Achievements of Turku Shipyard

1970

First ever purpose-built cruise ship

Song of Norway

1982

Modular cabin concept

Factory at Piikkiö

First advanced stability simulation in the industry

1990

First cruise ferries with an open 8-meter-wide promenade deck ​in the interior

Silja Serenade

First modern diesel-electric passenger ships

Fantasy Class

2013

First ever large LNG passenger ship

Viking Grace

2023

World’s largest shipboard free-standing glass dome, AquaDome – lifted on board in one piece

Dome diameter 55 m

World’s most sophisticated cruise ship

Icon of the Seas

Research, development and innovation are integral to our entire organisation

Research, development and innovation are integral to our  entire organisation 

RDI is an integrated, overarching approach within Meyer Turku, uniting expertise, sustainability and the development of future competitiveness.

Our R&D activities are built on several undertakings that complement each other. At the very core is GT Lab – our open innovation platform for developing sustainable shipbuilding in collaboration with academic partners and the industrial ecosystem. In projects such as the NEcOLEAP programme, new operating models and solutions are developed through extensive collaboration with a partner network. Research results from demic collaborations are translated into practical solutions in product development, technical development and production development.

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Improving production is about technology, efficiency and continuous improvement

Improving production is about technology, efficiency and continuous improvement

The production of the world’s most demanding cruise ships requires exceptional technical expertise and precise management of large complexities. Our production is built on the seamless integration of cutting-edge technology and human expertise. Our objective is to ensure high quality, safety and reliable delivery performance even in increasingly complex projects.

Our production is based on a digital and proactive approach. In hull production, steel plates are cut and assembled into panels and blocks. They are then welded together to form the hull in a dry dock. Modularity and prefabrication ensure smooth production, high quality and effortless schedule management. Outfitting begins during the prefabrication phase and continues while the ship is at the dock. Key systems are then installed in a controlled, step-by-step manner. The entire production process is guided by safe working methods, high quality requirements and collaboration between skilled professionals and our partner network.

Production capacity

250 kGT/year

Building dock dimensions

365 m x 80 m

Crane capacity

1200 t + 600 t

Innovation through customer partnerships

Innovation through customer partnerships

Our operations rely on long-term strategic partnerships with major cruise lines, most notably the Royal Caribbean Group. The framework agreement extending into 2036 secures an exciting future outlook and provides opportunities for further innovation.

Through close customer collaboration, Meyer Turku drives early concept development, aligning technical solutions with customer strategies in terms of sustainability, energy efficiency, passenger experience and lifecycle performance.

Our world-class ships

Carnival Celebration

Carnival Celebration

The sister ship of Mardi Gras set sail in 2022.
Costa Smeralda

Costa Smeralda

Costa Smeralda, the first LNG-powered ship constructed by Meyer Turku, was delivered to Costa Crociere in 2019.
Costa Toscana

Costa Toscana

Costa Toscana was delivered to Costa Crociere in 2021.
Hero of the Seas

Hero of the Seas

The fourth cruise ship in the Icon Class will be launched in 2026 with delivery to follow in 2027.
Icon of the Seas

Icon of the Seas

The lead ship in the Icon Class was delivered to Royal Caribbean International in 2023.
Legend of the Seas

Legend of the Seas

The third vessel in the Icon Class will be delivered for Royal Caribbean International in 2026.
Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras

The roller-coaster sends passengers whizzing around Mardi Gras at their very own rate of knots.
Megastar

Megastar

Megastar is a ro-ro ferry that MEYER TURKU delivered to Tallink Silja in 2017. The high-speed ferry features an LNG drive system.
Mein Schiff 1

Mein Schiff 1

The new Mein Schiff 1 was built by MEYER TURKU in 2018, replacing the old cruise ship of the same name.
Mein Schiff 2

Mein Schiff 2

Mein Schiff 2 was delivered to TUI Cruises in 2019. It’s the successor of Mein Schiff 2, which was launched in 1997 and is now known as “Mein Schiff Herz”.
Mein Schiff 3

Mein Schiff 3

Mein Schiff 3 was the first of four structurally identical cruise ships that Meyer Turku built for TUI Cruises in Finland.
Mein Schiff 4

Mein Schiff 4

Mein Schiff 4 was the second new ship in the Blue Motion series built for TUI Cruises. The 294-metre-long cruise liner was delivered by MEYER TURKU in 2015.
Mein Schiff 5

Mein Schiff 5

Mein Schiff 5 was christened in 2016. It was the third cruise ship that Meyer Turku built for TUI Cruises.
Mein Schiff 6

Mein Schiff 6

Mein Schiff 6 was the fourth ship commissioned by TUI Cruises. The 295-metre-long cruise liner was christened in 2017.
Mein Schiff 7

Mein Schiff 7

Meyer Turku delivered Mein Schiff 7 to TUI Cruises in 2024. It’s structurally identical to Mein Schiff 1 and Mein Schiff 2.
NB 1408 Icon 5

NB 1408 Icon 5

Icon 5 is the fifth Icon Class cruise ship currently under construction at the Meyer Turku shipyard. Icon 5 is scheduled for delivery in 2028.
Star of the Seas

Star of the Seas

Meyer Turku delivered the second Icon Class cruise ship to Royal Caribbean International in 2025.
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Sustainable shipbuilding

Sustainable shipbuilding

In 2025, Meyer Turku was featured in the international 50 SDG Leaders documentary series. The films showcase organisations that promote UN’s Sustainability Development Goals through their operations. Meyer Turku was selected for the series thanks to its systematic, long-term sustainability work.