Royal Caribbean Orders Another Cruise Ship

Monday, April 02, 2007

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. orders another Genesis class cruise vessel from Aker Yards. The contract price is approximately $1.2b. The contract is subject to final confirmation of buyers financing. The second 220,000 GT Project Genesis vessel will be delivered from Aker Yards, Finland in August 2010. The order means 5,800 man years of work for the yard.

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