TradeWinds first reported talk about a thirdpotential Oasis order in early October after reports appeared in the Finnish press.

TheUS-listed cruise company, which declined to name the yard involved, said the newbuildingwould be delivered in middle to late 2016.

“Whilethe company has not entered into any agreement at this time, it hopes to do sobefore year’s end,” it said.

RoyalCaribbean said it expects the new ship to cost less on a per berth basis thaneither of the first two Oasis-class vessels.

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