New ships, private islands from Royal Caribbean cruises

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Royal Caribbean's new Oasis-class cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas, the largest passenger ship ever to be constructed by gross tonnage and built by French shipyard STX, is pictured on February 13, 2018 in the port of St. Nazaire, France. STX, whose origins date to 1861, has several cruise ships on order between now and 2026 for its two main clients, MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean. Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri announced on Februay 2, 2018 it had reached an agreement with France to buy 50 percent of the French shipyard STX. Symphony of the Seas is to be delivered to the Royal Caribbean by March, and will be able to accommodate 5,518 passengers at double occupancy up to a maximum capacity of 6,680 passengers, as well as a 2,200-person crew.
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Royal Caribbean's new Oasis-class cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas, the largest passenger ship ever to be constructed by gross tonnage and built by French shipyard STX, is pictured on February 13, 2018 in the port of St. Nazaire, France. STX, whose origins date to 1861, has several cruise ships on order between now and 2026 for its two main clients, MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean. Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri announced on Februay 2, 2018 it had reached an agreement with France to buy 50 percent of the French shipyard STX. Symphony of the Seas is to be delivered to the Royal Caribbean by March, and will be able to accommodate 5,518 passengers at double occupancy up to a maximum capacity of 6,680 passengers, as well as a 2,200-person crew.
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Royal Caribbean's new Oasis-class cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas, the largest passenger ship ever to be constructed by gross tonnage and built by French shipyard STX, is pictured on February 13, 2018 in the port of St. Nazaire, France. STX, whose origins date to 1861, has several cruise ships on order between now and 2026 for its two main clients, MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean. Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri announced on Februay 2, 2018 it had reached an agreement with France to buy 50 percent of the French shipyard STX. Symphony of the Seas is to be delivered to the Royal Caribbean by March, and will be able to accommodate 5,518 passengers at double occupancy up to a maximum capacity of 6,680 passengers, as well as a 2,200-person crew.
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Royal Caribbean's new Oasis-class cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas, the largest passenger ship ever to be constructed by gross tonnage and built by French shipyard STX, is pictured on February 13, 2018 in the port of St. Nazaire, France. STX, whose origins date to 1861, has several cruise ships on order between now and 2026 for its two main clients, MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean. Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri announced on Februay 2, 2018 it had reached an agreement with France to buy 50 percent of the French shipyard STX. Symphony of the Seas is to be delivered to the Royal Caribbean by March, and will be able to accommodate 5,518 passengers at double occupancy up to a maximum capacity of 6,680 passengers, as well as a 2,200-person crew.
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Royal Caribbean's new Oasis-class cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas, the largest passenger ship ever to be constructed by gross tonnage and built by French shipyard STX, is pictured on February 13, 2018 in the port of St. Nazaire, France. STX, whose origins date to 1861, has several cruise ships on order between now and 2026 for its two main clients, MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean. Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri announced on Februay 2, 2018 it had reached an agreement with France to buy 50 percent of the French shipyard STX. Symphony of the Seas is to be delivered to the Royal Caribbean by March, and will be able to accommodate 5,518 passengers at double occupancy up to a maximum capacity of 6,680 passengers, as well as a 2,200-person crew.
FRED TANNEAU / AFP/Getty Images
Royal Caribbean's new Oasis-class cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas, the largest passenger ship ever to be constructed by gross tonnage and built by French shipyard STX, is pictured on February 13, 2018 in the port of St. Nazaire, France. STX, whose origins date to 1861, has several cruise ships on order between now and 2026 for its two main clients, MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean. Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri announced on Februay 2, 2018 it had reached an agreement with France to buy 50 percent of the French shipyard STX. Symphony of the Seas is to be delivered to the Royal Caribbean by March, and will be able to accommodate 5,518 passengers at double occupancy up to a maximum capacity of 6,680 passengers, as well as a 2,200-person crew.
FRED TANNEAU / AFP/Getty Images
Royal Caribbean's new Oasis-class cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas, the largest passenger ship ever to be constructed by gross tonnage and built by French shipyard STX, is pictured on February 13, 2018 in the port of St. Nazaire, France. STX, whose origins date to 1861, has several cruise ships on order between now and 2026 for its two main clients, MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean. Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri announced on Februay 2, 2018 it had reached an agreement with France to buy 50 percent of the French shipyard STX. Symphony of the Seas is to be delivered to the Royal Caribbean by March, and will be able to accommodate 5,518 passengers at double occupancy up to a maximum capacity of 6,680 passengers, as well as a 2,200-person crew.
FRED TANNEAU / AFP/Getty Images
Royal Caribbean's new Oasis-class cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas, the largest passenger ship ever to be constructed by gross tonnage and built by French shipyard STX, is pictured on February 13, 2018 in the port of St. Nazaire, France. STX, whose origins date to 1861, has several cruise ships on order between now and 2026 for its two main clients, MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean. Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri announced on Februay 2, 2018 it had reached an agreement with France to buy 50 percent of the French shipyard STX. Symphony of the Seas is to be delivered to the Royal Caribbean by March, and will be able to accommodate 5,518 passengers at double occupancy up to a maximum capacity of 6,680 passengers, as well as a 2,200-person crew.
FRED TANNEAU / AFP/Getty Images
Royal Caribbean's new Oasis-class cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas, the largest passenger ship ever to be constructed by gross tonnage and built by French shipyard STX, is pictured on February 13, 2018 in the port of St. Nazaire, France. STX, whose origins date to 1861, has several cruise ships on order between now and 2026 for its two main clients, MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean. Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri announced on Februay 2, 2018 it had reached an agreement with France to buy 50 percent of the French shipyard STX. Symphony of the Seas is to be delivered to the Royal Caribbean by March, and will be able to accommodate 5,518 passengers at double occupancy up to a maximum capacity of 6,680 passengers, as well as a 2,200-person crew.
FRED TANNEAU / AFP/Getty Images
Royal Caribbean's new Oasis-class cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas, the largest passenger ship ever to be constructed by gross tonnage and built by French shipyard STX, is pictured on February 13, 2018 in the port of St. Nazaire, France. STX, whose origins date to 1861, has several cruise ships on order between now and 2026 for its two main clients, MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean. Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri announced on Februay 2, 2018 it had reached an agreement with France to buy 50 percent of the French shipyard STX. Symphony of the Seas is to be delivered to the Royal Caribbean by March, and will be able to accommodate 5,518 passengers at double occupancy up to a maximum capacity of 6,680 passengers, as well as a 2,200-person crew.
FRED TANNEAU / AFP/Getty Images
Royal Caribbean's new Oasis-class cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas, the largest passenger ship ever to be constructed by gross tonnage and built by French shipyard STX, is pictured on February 13, 2018 in the port of St. Nazaire, France. STX, whose origins date to 1861, has several cruise ships on order between now and 2026 for its two main clients, MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean. Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri announced on Februay 2, 2018 it had reached an agreement with France to buy 50 percent of the French shipyard STX. Symphony of the Seas is to be delivered to the Royal Caribbean by March, and will be able to accommodate 5,518 passengers at double occupancy up to a maximum capacity of 6,680 passengers, as well as a 2,200-person crew.
FRED TANNEAU / AFP/Getty Images
Royal Caribbean's new Oasis-class cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas, the largest passenger ship ever to be constructed by gross tonnage and built by French shipyard STX, is pictured on February 13, 2018 in the port of St. Nazaire, France. STX, whose origins date to 1861, has several cruise ships on order between now and 2026 for its two main clients, MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean. Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri announced on Februay 2, 2018 it had reached an agreement with France to buy 50 percent of the French shipyard STX. Symphony of the Seas is to be delivered to the Royal Caribbean by March, and will be able to accommodate 5,518 passengers at double occupancy up to a maximum capacity of 6,680 passengers, as well as a 2,200-person crew.
FRED TANNEAU / AFP/Getty Images
Royal Caribbean's new Oasis-class cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas, the largest passenger ship ever to be constructed by gross tonnage and built by French shipyard STX, is pictured on February 13, 2018 in the port of St. Nazaire, France. STX, whose origins date to 1861, has several cruise ships on order between now and 2026 for its two main clients, MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean. Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri announced on Februay 2, 2018 it had reached an agreement with France to buy 50 percent of the French shipyard STX. Symphony of the Seas is to be delivered to the Royal Caribbean by March, and will be able to accommodate 5,518 passengers at double occupancy up to a maximum capacity of 6,680 passengers, as well as a 2,200-person crew.

PUBLISHED: March 19, 2018 at 3:05 p.m. | UPDATED: August 23, 2019 at 9:08 p.m.

The cruise line Royal Caribbean International this week announced a slate of improvements: more private island experiences, modernization of existing ships and five new ships.

The brand’s new Perfect Day Island Collection kicks off at its private CocoCay island in the Bahamas in 2019. New attractions there include overwater cabanas, zip line and water park. Other private destinations are planned for Asia, Australia and elsewhere in the Caribbean.

Royal Caribbean’s newest ship Symphony of the Seas debuts this month. Five more Royal Caribbean ships will launch between 2019 and 2024.

Also planned: a $900 million modernization of 10 existing ships over four years, adding experiential dining, nightlife and attractions like virtual reality.

Finally, three- and four-night trips from Miami will launch as quick getaways designed to appeal to younger cruisers.

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