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Royal Caribbean has started work on a new Oasis Class cruise ship Will launch in 2028.
The new ship will be the seventh Oasis class ship following the launch of utopia of the sea Last year.
It is being built at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, where a steel-cutting ceremony was held last week to mark the beginning of construction.
The ship has not been named yet Royal Caribbean It is said to offer unique experiences including “thrill and cool, ways to eat, drink and celebrate; show-stopping entertainment.” “There is much more to come.”
The first Oasis class ship, Oasis of the Seas , was launched in 2009, and has followed The charm of the sea, the harmony of the sea, Symphony of the Sea, Wonder of the SeaSand Utopia of the sea.
The ships are known for their open-air Central Park area with tropical gardens, restaurants, shops, and carousels.
Guests can enjoy the Aquatheatre’s high-diving shows as well as the Ultimate Abyss, described as the longest dry slide at sea.
The ships are regularly updated with new bars and modern decor. Allure of the Seas It was redesigned earlier this year.
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The Oasis-class ships are one level below Royal Caribbean’s megaships sea sign And sea starBut there is space for more than 5,000 passengers in both classes.
There is a difference in gross tonnage, with the Oasis class fleet just below the 248,663 Ikon ships.
The largest Oasis ship, wonder of the sea, Its gross tonnage is approximately 235,600.
Passengers can currently visit a number of destinations with Royal Caribbean’s Oasis class of ships. Caribbean sailings depart from Fort Lauderdale and Miami during the winter, and next summer there will be Mediterranean sailings around Spain and France.
Royal Caribbean is also currently preparing for the launch of the next Icon class ship, story of the sea In July 2026.
The cruise line already has a fourth Icon class ship in development at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland and has signed an agreement for the fifth in the series.
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