Lucky Seven: Royal Caribbean Group Orders Another Oasis Class ...

Royal Caribbean Group 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."

The group is coming off the excitement generated by the launch of Icon of the Seas, the new titleholder as the world’s largest cruise ship. And in recent months, Royal Caribbean Group also launched Silver Nova for Silversea Cruises and Celebrity Ascent for its Celebrity Cruises brand.

"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 ships revolutionized cruising with innovations from the debut of the neighbourhood concept to the first-ever split superstructure design and entertainment across air, ice, water and stage.

"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."

The order is contingent upon financing, expected to be completed later this year.