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| Genesis class[1] | |
| Ordered: | 2006-02-06 and 2007-04-02 |
| Laid down: | 2007-12-12 |
| Delivery: | Autumn 2009/2010 (Target Dates) |
| Christened: | (TBA) |
| Maiden Voyage: | (Baltic repositioning, TBA) |
| Status: | Being designed |
| Built by: | Aker Finnyards, Turku, Finland |
| General characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Tonnage: | 220,000 gross |
| Displacement: | app. 100,000 tons |
| Length: | 1,181 feet (360 m) |
| Beam: | 154 feet (47 m) |
| Draft: | 30 feet (9+ m) |
| Height: | 213 feet (65 m) above water line |
| Power: | 8 Wärtsilä V12 Engine @ 17,500 hp each |
| Propulsion: | (4) 18 MW Asea Brown Boveri Azipod - 2 fixed and 2 azimuthing |
| Speed: | 20.2 Knots |
| Complement: | 8,400 passengers,officers,and crew |
| Cost: | USD 1.2 billion (EUR 900 million) |
The Genesis class is a class of Royal Caribbean cruise ships, the first of which was ordered in February 2006. The first ship is scheduled to be delivered in Fall of 2009 and has not yet been named. The naming of the two ships ordered so far is to take place in May 2008 but neither is to be named "Genesis of the Seas" [1][2]. The Genesis class will surpass the earlier Freedom Class as the world's largest passenger ships. They will be 23 meters (69 feet) longer, 8.5 meters (29 feet) wider, have a slightly deeper draft than the Freedom Class ships, and a gross tonnage that is expected to be 43% greater. Like the Freedom class, the Genesis class ships will be built by Aker Finnyards in Turku, Finland. They will be 1,180 feet (360 meters) long, with a gross tonnage of 220,000, and will be able to carry 5,400 passengers. The first of the Genesis class, priced at US$1.2 billion (€ 900 million) reportedly will be the most expensive commercial ship ever built. It will be 118.1 feet (36 m) longer than the height of the Eiffel Tower and weighing 12 times more than the tower.[3] The ship is projected to have new features, rumored to be the addition of a bowling alley complex, an outdoor trapeze area, a billiards lounge similar to those found on the Radiance Class Ships, a larger dining room, and a much longer Royal Promenade shopping and recreation area. Much larger staterooms and balcony areas are reported to be on the ship, as well as a much larger variety of dining, bar, and lounge options. Also, it is expected to have a "Central Park" area at the rear of the ship with real trees and other foliage. The option for a second ship of the class was exercised by Royal Caribbean on April 2, 2007. The second ship is to be delivered by Aker Yards, Turku in August 2010.[4] On December 11th 2007, the keel of the first vessel of the class was laid down in Turku.
External links
- Aker Yards official website.
- Royal Caribbean official website.
References
- ^ Cruise Critic, Genesis Milestone Reached: Keel Laid in Turku, retrieved 2007-12-14.
- ^ Travel Mole, Work starts on world's largest cruise ship, 2007-12-12.
- ^ The Boston Globe, Royal Caribbean orders $1.24B cruise ship, 2006-02-06.
- ^ Aker Yards press release, Royal Caribbean orders another giant cruise vessel from Aker Yards, 2007-04-02.
