Financing secured for next Royal Caribbean ship

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10 Jun 2011

Royal Caribbean has secured the necessary funds for it's next class of ships, dubbed "Project Sunshine".  According to cruise industry expert Stewart Chiron, Royal Caribbean has secured $779.35 million.

For the price, Royal Caribbean will receive a ship that will weigh in at 158,000 tons and accommodate 4,100 passengers. 

The Project Sunshine ships will be built  with German shipyard Meyer Werft, with whom Royal Caribbean has a formal agreement already.  The first ship should be delivered in 2014. The agreement also allows for an option for a second ship for delivery in spring 2015.

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