10 Jun 2011
Royal Caribbean has secured the necessary funds for it's next class of ships, dubbed "Project Sunshine". According to cruise industry expert Stewart Chiron, Royal Caribbean has secured $779.35 million.
For the price, Royal Caribbean will receive a ship that will weigh in at 158,000 tons and accommodate 4,100 passengers.
The Project Sunshine ships will be built with German shipyard Meyer Werft, with whom Royal Caribbean has a formal agreement already. The first ship should be delivered in 2014. The agreement also allows for an option for a second ship for delivery in spring 2015.
