Royal Caribbean is holding back from disclosing further details on the Discovery Class ships ordered from Chantiers de l’Atlantique for 2029 and 2032 deliveries with options for more.
President and chief executive Michael Bayley described the class as “a game changer” similar to Icon with innovation and creativity. He refuted social media rumours that they would be smaller with lower capacity as inaccurate.
The company expressed excitement about the product but plans to reveal more later. The announcement followed agreements signed on 29 January. Bayley indicated marketplace details will follow after an initial quiet period.
On Thursday Royal Caribbean Group confirmed agreements with Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint Nazaire France for the construction of its new Discovery Class ships. The deal includes two firm orders with options for four additional vessels. The first ship enters service in 2029 and the second in 2032.
The Discovery Class focuses on innovative design to deliver unique guest experiences and visits to destinations worldwide. Chantiers de l’Atlantique has built twenty-one ships for the group over four decades and currently constructs Oasis 7 and Celebrity Xcite. The partnership leverages advanced shipbuilding technology for future ocean vacations.
Michael Bayley shared “from the business perspective, we are really excited with the innovation, creativity, and the kind of product that we’ve now created with Discovery. It really is going to be a game changer. Michael Bayley shared Just as Icon was introduced, and kind of changed the game, Discovery is going to do exactly the same thing. We are really looking forward to sharing more details about Discovery with the marketplace, but we’re not planning on saying much about it today or in the next couple of months.”
Jason Liberty shared The Discovery Class represents our continued commitment to shaping the future of vacations. These ships will be a showcase of what’s possible when design meets purpose, ultimately bringing the world closer to our guests.
Michael Bayley shared The Discovery Class introduces a bold new concept that puts our guests at the center of it all. It will deliver extraordinary, one-of-a-kind experiences, from cutting edge design to immersive moments, every detail crafted to surprise and delight guests in ways they’ve never imagined, all while visiting truly breathtaking destinations around the world.
