Royal Caribbean Orders Fifth Quantum-Class Ship

Royal Caribbean International has ordered a fifth Quantum-class ship, set to be delivered in autumn 2020.

The line said the decision had been made following the success and “exceptional” performance of the Quantum class.

Royal Caribbean’s Quantum Class already consists of Anthem of the Seas and Quantum of the Seas, and new for 2016, Ovation of the Seas. The Forth and fifth ships, to be named, will be once again be at the top of the charts for innovation. Set to be launched 2019 & 2020.

No forgetting the brand new Oasis Class, Harmony of the Seas which again is set to be a sell-out and on her maiden voyage in 2016.

Richard Fain, chairman and chief executive of Royal Caribbean Cruises, said: “It is such a pleasure to announce the order of another Quantum-class ship as we are welcoming Anthem of the Seas to North America.

“These ships have been received with excitement, and performed exceptionally well, across the globe.  We fully expect that momentum to continue as we add to this innovative class of ships.”

Michael Bayley, president and chief executive of the line, said: “At Royal Caribbean we are focused on continuously improving efficiency and sustainability, and the fifth Quantum-class vessel will be clear evidence of this.

“Of equal importance is our ability to consistently surpass guest expectations, and we are harnessing the power of the latest technology to do so on this ship.”

Five years ago I was on the maiden voyage for Allure of the Seas, from Miami. Then it was the largest and best ship in the world with new innovative technology you could not imagine. That was five years ago and look what we have now with Anthem of the Seas, then think where will we be in five years to come. 

It is exciting times in the world of cruising and year on year, more and more passengers are cruising.

The line said that based on current ship orders, projected capital expenditures for full year 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 are $1.6 billion, $2.4 billion, $0.5 billion, $2.5 billion and $1.4 billion, respectively.

Capacity increases for 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 are expected to be 5.4%, 6.4%, 3.4%, 3.7% and 6.6%, respectively.

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