MIAMI, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean
Group (NYSE: RCL) announced today that it has entered into an
agreement with French shipbuilder Chantiers de l'Atlantique to
order a seventh Oasis Class ship for delivery to its Royal
Caribbean International fleet in 2028.
"While we eagerly anticipate the debut of Royal Caribbean's
Utopia of the Seas this summer, we're already dreaming up
her sister ship and the next installation in the brand's extremely
popular Oasis Class," said Jason
Liberty, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean Group. "Across
our three brands, we are focused on continuously challenging
ourselves to deliver the ultimate vacation experience."
Today's announcement follows Royal Caribbean Group's recent
introduction of three new ships including Silver Nova,
Celebrity Ascent and Icon of the Seas.
"These are exciting times for Royal Caribbean, and we have an
incredible partner in Chantiers de l'Atlantique to bring to
life the lucky seventh Oasis Class vessel of what is a remarkable
class of ships," added Michael
Bayley, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean
International.
Since the 2009 introduction of the original gamechanger,
Oasis of the Seas, Royal Caribbean's Oasis Class have delivered
memorable vacations to millions of families and adventurers of all
ages. The renowned ships revolutionized cruising with innovations
from the debut of the neighborhood concept to the first-ever split
superstructure design and entertainment across air, ice, water and
stage, and the next in the lineup will continue that legacy with
the latest combination of bold revolutionary, evolutionary and
signature experiences.
"This order signals Royal Caribbean Group's continued confidence
in our partnership that has delivered some of the most innovative
ships at sea," said Laurent
Castaing, general manager, Chantiers de l'Atlantique. "We
look forward to building upon this relationship as we help bring
this ship to life."
This order is contingent upon financing, which is expected to be
completed later this year.
For more information on Royal Caribbean Group and its brands,
visit www.royalcaribbeangroup.com.
About Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group
(NYSE: RCL) is one of the leading cruise companies in the world
with a global fleet of 65 ships traveling to approximately 1,000
destinations around the world. Royal Caribbean Group is the owner
and operator of three award winning cruise brands: Royal Caribbean
International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises and it is
also a 50% owner of a joint venture that operates TUI Cruises and
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. Together, the brands have an additional 8
ships on order as of December 31,
2023. Learn more at www.royalcaribbeangroup.com or
www.rclinvestor.com.
Logo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1213007/RCG_Logo.jpg
View original
content:https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/royal-caribbean-group-signs-agreement-with-chantiers-de-latlantique-for-its-next-oasis-class-ship-302063001.html