MIAMI, May 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean
Cruises Ltd. (NYSE, OSE: RCL) today announced that it has entered
into an agreement with Meyer Werft in Germany to order a fourth Quantum-class ship
for delivery in 2019.
"Today's announcement is a reflection of the success of the
first two Quantum-class ships," said Richard D. Fain, Chairman and CEO, Royal
Caribbean Cruises Ltd. "We have received a remarkable response from
travel agent partners and travelers, and are thrilled that we'll be
able to deliver another revolutionary ship with our partners at
Meyer Werft."
"The fourth Quantum class vessel will be a trailblazer in
smart-ship design and vacation innovation," said Michael Bayley, President and CEO, Royal
Caribbean International. "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."
Based upon current ship orders, projected capital expenditures
for full year 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 are $1.6 billion, $2.3
billion, $0.4 billion,
$2.4 billion and $1.3 billion, respectively.
Capacity increases for 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 are
expected to be 5.5%, 6.3%, 3.1%, 3.9% and 6.5%, respectively.
These figures do not include potential ship sales or additions that
the company may elect to make in the future.
The order is contingent upon the completion of customary
conditions, including financing.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE, OSE: RCL) is a global cruise
vacation company that owns Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity
Cruises, Pullmantur, Azamara Club Cruises and CDF Croisieres de
France, as well as TUI Cruises
through a 50 percent joint venture. Together, these six brands
operate a combined total of 43 ships with an additional six under
construction contracts, and three under conditional agreement. They
operate diverse itineraries around the world that call on
approximately 480 destinations on all seven continents. Additional
information can be found at www.RCLcorporate.com.