The initial agreement is for two firm ship orders with options for four additional vessels. The first ship in the class is set to debut in 2029, while the second ship is scheduled to be delivered in 2032.
“The Discovery Class represents our continued commitment to shaping the future of vacations,” said Jason Liberty, Chairman and CEO, Royal Caribbean Group.
“These ships will be a showcase of what’s possible when design meets purpose, ultimately bringing the world closer to our guests,”
“Through our partnership with Chantiers de l’Atlantique, we are leveraging France’s world-class shipbuilding ecosystem and new technology to, once again, reimagine the industry for decades to come.”
This partnership builds on a legacy that began in 1985, when Chantiers de l’Atlantique constructed Royal Caribbean Group’s original Sovereign Class ships – Sovereign of the Seas, Monarch of the Seas and Majesty of the Seas.
“The Discovery Class introduces a bold new concept that puts our guests at the centre of it all,” said Michael Bayley, President and CEO, Royal Caribbean.
Over the past four decades, the French yard has built a total of 21 ships for Royal Caribbean Group and is currently constructing two more with Oasis 7 and Celebrity Xcite.
“Royal Caribbean Group has been keenly focused on disrupting the vacation industry with their innovative and bold vacation offerings,” said Laurent Castaing, Chief Executive Officer, Chantiers de l’Atlantique.
“Partnering with Jason and Michael to bring the Discovery Class to life is an opportunity to showcase the future of shipbuilding. Together, we are shaping a new generation of ocean vacations that will lead the industry toward a more innovative future,”
