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ROYAL CARIBBEAN GROUP EXPANDS VACATION PORTFOLIO WITH NEW DISCOVERY CLASS TO BE BUILT AT THE CHANTIERS DE L'ATLANTIQUE SHIPYARD IN FRANCE

  • On Thursday, Royal Caribbean Group announced agreements with Chantiers de l'Atlantique to build a new Discovery class, confirming two firm ship orders with options for four more.
  • Jason Liberty, chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group, said the Discovery Class reflects a continued commitment to shaping the future of vacations, while Michael Bayley, CEO of Royal Caribbean Group, said it will put guests `at the center of it all`.
  • The first Discovery-class ship is scheduled to debut in 2029, with a second in 2032, and Jay Schneider said the new ships will be smaller than the Icon class as Celebrity Cruises cuts steel for Celebrity Compass.
  • Celebrity River Cruises committed to 10 new ships, expanding its European river fleet to 20 vessels by 2031, with the 2028 season now open for booking and offering more than 160 sailings to 50 destinations.
  • Investors reacted with a 15% stock jump on Thursday as Royal Caribbean Group reported its highest seven booking weeks and a sold-out 2027 Celebrity river season in six minutes.
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Royal Caribbean entrusts the Buildings of the Atlantic with the construction of a new class of ships, with a first delivery expected in 2029 and options for four additional units...

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Royal Caribbean will launch the all-new Discovery Class, with new ships promising unique passenger experiences, reinforcing its long-standing collaboration with Chantiers de l’Atlantique. The Royal Caribbean Group announced agreements with the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, for the construction of the new Discovery class of ships, designed to transform the passenger experience. The contracts include two orders, with…

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royalcaribbeanblog.com broke the news in on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
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