Just Announced: Royal Caribbean’s Discovery Class is Officially Locked In! 

Just Announced Royal Caribbean’s all-new Discovery Class is officially locked in with the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in France. The first ship in the class is set to debut in 2029, and the second ship is scheduled to be delivered in 2032. 

Discovery Class ships will “bring the world closer to our guests” from cutting-edge design to immersive experiences, all while visiting some of the world’s most bucket-list-worthy destinations.  

Jason Liberty, Chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group  said “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, through our partnership with Chantiers de l’Atlantique, we are leveraging France’s worldclass shipbuilding ecosystem and new technology to, once again, reimagine the industry for decades to come.” 

Michael Bayley, President and CEO, Royal Caribbean added “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,”  

The Discovery Class represents a key growth pillar for Royal Caribbean’s future fleet, complementing the line’s other major classes like Icon and Oasis. As older ships are retired or redeployed, new builds like Discovery help the cruise line stay competitive and innovate its vacation offerings across markets. 

With the option to build up to six ships in total, Royal Caribbean is positioning itself to lead the industry toward fresh experiences while maintaining flexibility in a changing travel landscape 

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