Royal Caribbean made worldwide cruising news back in December 2012 when they confirmed an order for a third "Oasis Class" ship. Moreover the worlds second largest group went onto confirm orders for no less than 3 Quantum-class cruise ships.
Now it transpires that Royal Caribbean may even be in the market for ordering yet another new cruise ship. According to financial analyst Robin Farley of UBS Investment Research, Royal Caribbean currently has an option for a 4th "Oasis-Class" order which if it becomes a reality would be delivered in 2018 (around June). the rational of Farley is that the drop in demand leading to lower prices for build new ships may be too tempting for Royal Caribbean and sway their decision.
Subsequently, Royal Caribbean must decide in the short term, as the option expires in December 2013. if they do plan to go ahead, Royal Caribbean with further consolidate itself as the worlds largest Cruise Line.
