Royal Caribbean announced yesterday that they have come to an agreement with STX France to build a third Oasis-class ship, set to be delivered mid-2016 with an option to order a fourth ship to be delivered by 2018.
The third Oasis-class vessel will be built at STX France's Saint-Nazaire shipyard, a change from the Oasis and Allure which were both built at the STX's shipyard in Turku, Finland.
"The Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas have fundamentally transformed the cruise experience for our guests," said Richard D. Fain , chairman and chief executive officer of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. "These ships have consistently generated outstanding guest satisfaction ratings and continue to produce superior financial results. We are thrilled to be adding a sister to this extraordinary class of vessels at a compelling price. Being back building in France just adds to the pleasure."
Sister ships Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas are the largest cruise ships in the world. Architectural marvels at sea, they span 16 decks, encompass 225,282 gross registered tons, carrying 5,400 guests at double occupancy, and feature 2,700 staterooms. The ships sail weekly from their home port of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
"As the cruise line that revolutionized the industry with the FlowRider surf simulator, ice-skating rinks, cantilevered whirlpools and rock climbing walls, we are eager to add this third award winning Oasis-class ship to our brand portfolio. This addition will allow us to showcase our legacy of innovation and imagination to even more guests around the world," said Adam Goldstein , president and chief executive officer of Royal Caribbean International.
Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas introduced a range of industry "firsts" and engineering marvels including a neighborhood concept seven themed areas providing guests with the opportunity to seek out relevant experiences based on their personal style, preference or mood. Within these seven neighborhoods Central Park, Boardwalk, the Royal Promenade, Pool and Sports Zone, Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center, Entertainment Place and Youth Zone are extraordinary elements such as the first park at sea, a thrilling zip line that races diagonally nine-decks above an open-air atrium, an original handcrafted carousel, 28 multilevel urban-style loft suites boasting floor-to-ceiling windows, an aquatic amphitheater called the AquaTheater that serves as a pool by day and a dazzling ocean front theater by night; and an array of epicurean innovations that allow for new culinary experiences each day of a guest's cruise vacation.
Royal Caribbean is currently undergoing a fleetwide revitalization program to bring the best features and innovations of the Oasis-class to their ships across the fleet.
Royal Caribbean Revitalization Schedule
