new rci ship in 2009 ?

[air man]

recently off the AOS and loved it. while onboard, the captain mentioned that rci is now building a new ship that holds 6000 passengers?

does anyone have any further information on this?

[love2fish]

All I know is that the CD on the Enchantment las week mentioned that the new ship would be three times the size of the Enchantment. Can you imagine THAT?!:eek:

[Cruising89143]

The new ship is named Project Genesis and will be 220,000 tons and hold up to 6400 passengers with all berths filled.

[FitzLA]

This was announced last year? Where have you been?:D ;)

 

There are actually 2 of them ordered.

 

Here is the link

 

http://www.akeryards.com/?page=117&techinfo=333

[Mysticks1]

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/ourCompany/pressCenter/pressReleases/info.do;jsessionid=0000WpeG0w6mDwLNtNTct5rl4eS:10ktmf25f?prDate=02-06-2006&prCode=A

 

This is the official press release. They have also ordered the 2nd of this class to be built.

[Gonzo70]

Will they have tenders to take you from one end of the ship to the other? Man would it suck to go all the way across the ship for dinner and realize you left your dentures in your stateroom.

[cot427]

I would hate to leave something in my stateroom, and be at the other end of the ship.

[Gonzo70]

I would hate to leave something in my stateroom, and be at the other end of the ship.

 

Good point :D

[FitzLA]

Will they have tenders to take you from one end of the ship to the other? Man would it suck to go all the way across the ship for dinner and realize you left your dentures in your stateroom.

 

Why? She will only be 68 feet longer than Freedom Class ships.

[Gonzo70]

Why? She will only be 68 feet longer than Freedom Class ships.

 

No, I read that it was more like 816 inches longer.

[prc]

As FitzLA said, 68' longer.

[cruise182]

No, I read that it was more like 204 feet longer.

 

I haven't heard it will be any longer?? Where did you all read about the length?

[Maxiecat3]

I haven't heard it will be any longer?? Where did you all read about the length?

 

The press release from above post #5 states it will be 1180' long. We were on the Liberty OTS and I bought a T-shirt and it lists the length at 1112'.

Gregg

[FitzLA]

No, I read that it was more like 816 inches longer.

 

Your just a smart ass. Beginning to like you more.

[Gonzo70]

Your just a smart ass. Beginning to like you more.

 

If we're ever on a cruise together we will have to hook up for some gatorade in our really nice jeans.

[FitzLA]

If we're ever on a cruise together we will have to hook up for some gatorade in our really nice jeans.

 

Only if your's are D&G, and the gatorade is powdered lime.

[cruise182]

The press release from above post #5 states it will be 1180' long. We were on the Liberty OTS and I bought a T-shirt and it lists the length at 1112'.

Gregg

Thanks Gregg........pays to read!!

[negc]

I would hate to leave something in my stateroom, and be at the other end of the ship.

 

No problem. Among the many new and innovative features that will be introduced on this ship is the ability to teleport from one part of the ship to another. If they can strengthen the beam they may be able to eliminate tendering in those ports that currently require it.:D

[TravlGrl]

Will they at least have moving walkways like on The Jetsons? I'm lazy.

[daisysheridan]

Will they have tenders to take you from one end of the ship to the other? Man would it suck to go all the way across the ship for dinner and realize you left your dentures in your stateroom.

 

Gonzo, you are too funny!!

[piercetc4]

just wanted to say thanks to the witty people- you are 2 funny- :)

keep it up guys, keep it up!

[KMagz]

Here is a long running thead on the size of the Genesis ships. Quite funny. I was additcted to the thread for a while there.

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=509938

 

- Ken

[Silvery Seas Cruiser]

This is the way Genesis is going to work. It will dock in Miami and you will be able to walk all the way to Nassau without ever leaving the ship!!!:eek: