The possible option seventh Oasis-class (B35) delivered in 2027???

[DanielMallorca85]

Hello everyone!!!

 

Negotiations about a seventh vessel, to be built as B35 to be delivered in 2026 o 2027, were stopped in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic.

 

 

https://www.cruisecritic.co.uk/news/6941/?stay=1&posfrom=1

 

Royal Caribbean Hints At 7th Oasis-Class Cruise Ship

 

May 05, 2022

 

(1 p.m. EDT) -- Royal Caribbean Cruise Line has not ruled out the possibility of a 7th Oasis-class cruise ship, following the delivery of Utopia of the Seas in 2024.

 

Speaking at a trade and media event on the cruise line's newest -- and biggest -- ship, Wonder of the Seas, the incoming head of hotel operations Sean Treacy said: "Stay tuned."

 

When pressed, he added: "We are always evaluating. It's not a no, but it's not a yes."

 

Treacy was joined by outgoing head of hotel operations, Mark Tamis, as well as Vice President of Europe, Middle East and Africa Ben Bouldin.

 

"Right now, Oasis Class is the halo that we have, and they are all great," Bouldin said. "But then you bring out Icon of the Seas.

 

"When Icon gets launched people will say: 'Oh my god.' It will be like when you first saw an Oasis Class [ship]. It will be that different again."

 

Wonder of the Seas carries almost 7,000 passengers at full capacity and is the sixth in the line's hugely popular Oasis Class of ships -- each of which have at one time been the biggest in the world.

 

Wonder of the Seas launched in March to great acclaim, and it made its European debut yesterday in Barcelona.

 

It will operate in the Mediterranean throughout the summer, before returning to Fort Lauderdale, where it will be based permanently.

 

It has a number of new-to-the-line features including the Mason Jar restaurant, a new play area for families and new entertainment including a new ice show and a new show at the AquaTheater, with the line's first all-female divers.

 

Utopia of the Seas launches in March 2024 and will become the world's biggest cruise ship. It will also be the first ship in the class powered by Liquefied Natural Gas.

 

[smokeybandit]

If they do another Oasis class, I would think they'd go the LNG route.

[DanielMallorca85]

23 minutes ago, smokeybandit said:

If they do another Oasis class, I would think they'd go the LNG route.

Yes. The sister ship Utopia of the Seas.

[JasonOasis]

Before the pandemic was Royal considering homeporting 2 Oasis Class ships in China? Is that why they the option exist for a 7th Oasis Class ship? 

 

[Plumlee2028]

I think it would depend a bit on pricing.  Meyer Turku has no more publicly announced ships after Icon 3 in 2026, so their order book may be open.  If Oasis 7 is substantially cheaper to build (hundreds of millions) then they may go that route.  Otherwise, I would think they would be talking with Meyer group about Icon 4.  May depend on other factors as well, such as if they decide to start negotiating for a replacement for Vision class (not a 1 for 1, but non-icon sized ships where the tonnage replaces vision class).  

The other factor is the yard building Oasis at this point also builds Celebrity Edge class so the group could make decisions as well and not exercise that option, but build another Edge class.  Jason Liberty has mentioned potential orders are in the backs of their minds so its possible we learn some details this year.  

That said, From 2021-2026 Royal is adding/added 1 Quantum class (Odyssey), 2 Oasis (Wonder/Utopia), and 3 Icon class.  That is a lot of new capacity to add in a 6 year span with so far only Majesty and Empress departing the fleet.  

[mpoole3]

I'd love to have one in Long Beach, CA!

[Vancity Cruiser]

On 3/12/2023 at 3:54 PM, mpoole3 said:

I'd love to have one in Long Beach, CA!

That would be awesome! Unfortunately I don't see that happening.