Will RCCL ever build a bigger ship than an Oasis class ship?

[John&LaLa]

I think they will figure out a way to effectively tender the oasis class. That would be cheaper than building new docks. And less environmental impact

[novicetraveller]

This is largely what I was going to say, but I probably would have said, there has to be more ports available that can take the ship as the 3 that will be in service next year will have them covered. I've heard, but have no personal experience or knowledge that some of the China cruises are mainly centered around gambling, so I wouldn't be totally surprised is a ship like that ends there, or RC starts building a specific Casino of the Seas.

 

That maybe the case. Off topic slightly. Oasis class is designed for the Caribbean weather. So whilst it may be possible to base an Oasis class ship there, it may not be a long term thing, unless it is going to be warm / hot all year round. I can see more Quantum class ship being positioned in the Australasia locations / ports.

[rolloman]

While it is possible to build larger ships, I don't think the size inflation curve will continue as it has. It may be quite some time before a ship larger than Oasis is contemplated.

 

If another cruise line wants to build a ship 6 inches longer than the Harmony of the Seas.....I see nothing stopping them.

Edited November 14, 2015 by rolloman

[Pumbaamd]

Here is the next class to be built . . .

http://cruise-adviser.com/celebrity-orders-two-ships-project-edge/

[Big_G]

I thought a runner was where people stand on the side of the ship ready to run passengers to port. :D

 

Nah, runners are passengers who watch sail away from the pier. :D

Edited November 14, 2015 by Big_G

[John&LaLa]

Here is the next class to be built . . .

http://cruise-adviser.com/celebrity-orders-two-ships-project-edge/

 

For Celebrity, we were discussing Royal I thought

[novicetraveller]

Nah, runners are passengers who watch sail away from the pier. :D

 

I was going to say the runners are what you pack in your suitcase when smuggling booze on board. :o:D

[novicetraveller]

For Celebrity, we were discussing Royal I thought

 

I thought Celebrity was part of the same big happy family. Maybe the point the poster of the link was making was that RCCL was focusing on building new class of ships on their other cruise lines that they own, which would make sense.