Royal Caribbean’s Deal For A Fourth Quantum-Class Ship

An order for a fourth ‘trailblazing’ Quantum-class ship was agreed overnight by Royal Caribbean Cruises.

Royal Caribbean already has Quantum of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas in operation and Ovation of the Seas under construction.

The fourth 4,180-passenger vessel, to be built at the Meyer Werft yard in Germany, is due to be delivered in 2019, three years after Ovation of the Seas joins the Royal Caribbean International fleet.

Royal Caribbean Cruises chairman and chief executive, Richard Fain, said: “Today’s announcement is a reflection of the success of the first two Quantum-class ships.

“We have received a remarkable response from travel agent partners and travellers, and are thrilled that we’ll be able to deliver another revolutionary ship with our partners at Meyer Werft.”

Anthem of the Seas was launched last month and will depart from Southampton for the summer of 2015, before heading to New York.

No details were given about where the new ship will be deployed, although Quantum and Ovation will sail from China.

No price tag was put on the new ship, but Quantum of the Seas cost $1 billion.

Royal Caribbean International president and chief executive, Michael Bayley, said: “The fourth Quantum class vessel will be a trailblazer in smart-ship design and vacation innovation.

“Royal Caribbean International is synonymous with adventure, and the icons and amenities on this ship will continue to challenge and expand guests’ expectations of the cruise experience.”

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