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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, but if it is like most ships, first in class, it might be named 'Genesis of the Seas'. A second ship is due for delivery in 2010. This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... 2009 (MMIX) will be a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2010 (MMX) will be a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Aker Yards (OSE: AKY) is an international shipbuilding company with 18 shipyards in Norway, Finland, Germany, Romania, Brazil, France,Ukraine and Vietnam. ... Turku (IPA:  , Swedish:  ), founded in the 13th century, is the oldest and fifth largest city in Finland, with a population of 174,868 (as of 2005). ... Tonnage is a measure of the size or cargo capacity of a ship. ... Wärtsilä is a Finnish manufacturer of large (diesel) engines and power plants. ... ABB, formerly Asea Brown Boveri, is a multinational corporation headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, operating mainly in the power and automation technology areas. ... Azipods on the United States Coast Guard icebreaker USCGC Mackinaw Closeup of one of USCGC Mackinacs Azipods Contra Rotating Propeller CRP Azipods used in ShinNihonkai ferries Azipod is the registered brand name of the Asea Brown Boveri company for their azimuth thruster. ... Royal Caribbean cruise ships Ultra-Voyager class, includes Freedom of the Seas, currently in construction with a scheduled delivery of May 2006. ... Legend of the Seas moored at San Diego, California A cruise ship, or less commonly cruise liner, is a passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, where the voyage itself and the amenities of the ship are considered an essential part of the experience. ...

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. Freedom Class is a group of three cruise ships for Royal Caribbean International. ...

Like the Freedom class, the Genesis class ships will be built by Aker Yards 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 6,400 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.[1] Aker Yards (OSE: AKY) is an international shipbuilding company with 18 shipyards in Norway, Finland, Germany, Romania, Brazil, France,Ukraine and Vietnam. ... Turku (IPA:  , Swedish:  ), founded in the 13th century, is the oldest and fifth largest city in Finland, with a population of 174,868 (as of 2005). ...

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. A Royal Caribbean cruise ship class that sits between the vision and voyager class ships. ...

The option for a second ship of the class was exercised by Royal Caribbean on April 2, 2007. The next ship is to be delivered by Aker Yards, Turku in August 2010.[2] Royal Caribbean cruise ships Ultra-Voyager class, includes Freedom of the Seas, currently in construction with a scheduled delivery of May 2006. ...

Creation of the Seas

There is no official name for any of the ships in the Genesis class, but several speculations report that the first sister ship of the Genesis of the Seas is to be named Creation of the Seas, following RCL's ever-popular naming scheme.

External links

• Aker Yards home page
• Royal Caribbean Home page