Royal Caribbean’s First Discovery Class Ship Will Debut in 2029

Royal Caribbean has announced that their first Discovery class cruise ship will debut in 2029, with a second one entering service in 2032.

The Discovery class is a brand new class of cruise ships from Royal Caribbean. The ships will be built at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint Nazaire, France.

This partnership builds on a legacy that began in 1985, when Chantiers de l’Atlantique constructed Royal Caribbean Group’s original Sovereign Class ships: Sovereign of the Seas, Monarch of the Seas and Majesty of the Seas.

The shipyard has continued to build ships for Royal Caribbean Group including Oasis Class, from game changing Harmony of the Seas, as well as Celebrity Cruises’ Edge Series, and now, Royal Caribbean’s new Discovery Class.

The Discovery class is a brand new concept for Royal Caribbean that will blend cutting-edge technology with immersive experiences in a way the travel industry hasn’t seen before.

Jason Liberty, Chairman and CEO, Royal Caribbean Group, gave the following statement:

“The Discovery Class represents our continued commitment to shaping the future of vacations. These ships will be a showcase of what’s possible when design meets purpose, ultimately bringing the world closer to our guests.

“Through our partnership with Chantiers de l’Atlantique, we are leveraging France’s world‑class shipbuilding ecosystem and new technology to, once again, reimagine the industry for decades to come.”

Michael Bayley, President and CEO, Royal Caribbean, added:

“The Discovery Class introduces a bold new concept that puts our guests at the center of it all. It will deliver extraordinary, one-of-a-kind experiences — from cutting edge design to immersive moments — every detail crafted to surprise and delight guests in ways they’ve never imagined, all while visiting truly breathtaking destinations around the world.”

Royal Caribbean has not yet released any more details on this new class of ships. Cruise Fever will have all details as they are announced by the cruise line.