Royal Caribbean Group Signs Agreement with Chantiers de l’Atlantique for Seventh Ship in its Oasis Class
MIAMI – February X, 2024 – 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 202X.
“While we 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 popular Oasis Class,” said Jason Liberty, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean Group. “Across our three leading brands, we are focused on creating exciting new vacation industry products and continuously challenging ourselves to deliver the ultimate vacation experience responsibly.”
Since the launch of the original game-changing Oasis of the Seas in 2009, Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis Class ships have carried millions of guests and continue to be some of the most popular ships among its guests. With their revolutionary design, including the innovative neighborhood concept, Royal Caribbean continues to evolve its fleet, and the next iteration of the Oasis Class will continue to push the boundaries of cruising for years to come.
“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 in the second or third quarter of this year.