I've lost track...

[RCCLNYMETS41]

...of all of the ships.

When did the Harmony & the 3 Quantum class ships start sailing?

Also, how many of what class of ships are currently on order ,& in what order are they scheduled to be built? Do any of them have official names, yet?

[Clarea]

Harmony just started revenue cruises. Ovation started last month. I believe there are two more Quantum class ships ordered, to arrive in 2019 and 2020; plus Oasis 4 to come in 2018. Don't think any of these names have been publicly released.

[RCCLNYMETS41]

So has construction started on Oasis 4?

[Clarea]

So has construction started on Oasis 4?

Yes, last October.

[island lady]

Yes, last October.

 

I wonder where they are going to put all of them?

 

Please...please...give us a third ship in PC!! :D

[Clarea]

I wonder where they are going to put all of them?

 

Please...please...give us a third ship in PC!! :D

I suspect China/Asia will get some, and some of the older ships will leave the fleet.

[island lady]

I suspect China/Asia will get some, and some of the older ships will leave the fleet.

 

Sigh...I suspect you are right. :(

[cruisenfever]

...of all of the ships.

When did the Harmony & the 3 Quantum class ships start sailing?

Also, how many of what class of ships are currently on order ,& in what order are they scheduled to be built? Do any of them have official names, yet?

Harmony went into service May 22, 2016

 

Quantum went into service October 31, 2014

Anthem went into service April 20, 2015

Ovation went into service April 8, 2016

 

This email we received might interest you...........

 

News Release Issued: May 25, 2016 (4:41pm EDT)

 

Royal Caribbean Cruises Expands Oasis and Edge-Class

 

MIAMI, May 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL) today announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with French Shipbuilder STX France to build a fifth Oasis-class ship for delivery in the Spring of 2021, and two additional Edge-class ships scheduled for delivery in the Fall of each of 2021 and 2022.

 

"The response to the arrival of Harmony of the Seas is staggering, eliciting excitement from eager cruisers from markets on both sides of the Atlantic," said Richard D. Fain, Chairman and CEO, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. "And Edge-class is one of the most highly anticipated new projects, following the high bar of Modern Luxury design set by its predecessor, the Solstice-class."

 

"The Oasis-class ships have delivered beyond expectations each time," said Michael Bayley, President and CEO, Royal Caribbean International. "Harmony of the Seas' warm reception is evidence that growing this class of ship will continue to drive exceptional performance for the brand."

 

"Although our first Edge-class vessel is still over two years away from delivery, there has been a tremendous amount of interest around the new standard of style Edge-class will introduce," said Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, President and CEO, Celebrity Cruises. "Solstice-class ushered in a new era of design for modern cruise ships, and Edge-class will not disappoint as the new generation of high style and design."

 

"We are extremely pleased with the recent success of Harmony of the Seas and take great pride in our partnership with Royal Caribbean," said Laurent Castaing, Managing Director of STX France. "It is especially exciting to collaborate on such diverse projects from Oasis to Edge, both marvels in their own space."

 

This order is contingent upon the completion of customary conditions, including documentation and financing. Final contracts, which include the definitive payment schedules, are expected to be completed within the quarter. Capacity increases for 2016 through 2020 remain unchanged.

 

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL) is a global cruise vacation company that owns Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Pullmantur, Azamara Club Cruises and CDF Croisières de France, as well as TUI Cruises through a 50 percent joint venture. Together, these six brands operate a combined total of 47 ships with an additional twelve on order. They operate diverse itineraries around the world that call on approximately 490 destinations on all seven continents. Additional information can be found on http://www.royalcaribbean.com, http://www.celebritycruises.com, http://www.pullmantur.es, http://www.azamaraclubcruises.com, http://www.cdfcroisieresdefrance.com, http://www.tuicruises.com or http://www.rclinvestor.com.

 

SOURCE Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

 

Edited May 26, 2016 by cruisenfever

[Ashland]

I suspect China/Asia will get some, and some of the older ships will leave the fleet.

 

We'll take one of those "older ships" here on the west coast ;)

[lovevacadays]

We'll take one of those "older ships" here on the west coast ;)

 

Wouldn't that be nice. :):):)

[hansolosmom]

I'm out of the loop - what is the Edge class?

[reedprincess]

I'm out of the loop - what is the Edge class?

A new class of ship for Celebrity, coming 2018, no information on it except bigger than Millennium class and smaller Than Solstice class (or at least at last info).

[Biker19]

With the above announcement it seems like RCI is less likely to have a smaller new ship. I thought by now some sort of new ship class would be announced to replace Vision and Radiance class ships, but it seems like Q and O class ships is the way forward for RCI. For a new small ship experience, you'll have to go over to Celebrity.

[Geeocacher]

Harmony just started revenue cruises. Ovation started last month. I believe there are two more Quantum class ships ordered, to arrive in 2019 and 2020; plus Oasis 4 to come in 2018. Don't think any of these names have been publicly released.

 

Since the recent hire one should be Boaty McBoatface of the Seas. lol

[Biker19]

Some details of Celebrity Edge revealed today:

 

http://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/tourism-cruises/article138181758.html

[Biker19]

[molsonschooner]

this looks pretty awesome

[Biker19]

For those who can't be bothered to read the article about Edge, here's the Cliff's Note: Infinite Verandas, where the balcony is part of the cabin and Magic Carpet, to satisfy the complainers at tender ports.