Symphony of the Seas debuts at PortMiami

ROYAL Caribbean International’s Symphony of the Seas has made her highly anticipated debut to the cruise capital of the world, #Miami. Fresh from her inaugural Europe season, the world’s largest and most adventure-packed ship sailed into her permanent, year-round home at Royal Caribbean’s brand new, state-of-the-art Terminal A at PortMiami, the largest #cruise terminal in the U.S.

The ultimate family ship, Symphony of the Seas will sail year-round seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries from Miami beginning Nov. 17, and will add visits to the cruise line’s highly anticipated private island in The Bahamas, Perfect Day at CocoCay, when it launches in May 2019.

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Quantum of the Seas to home-port in Singapore

ROYAL Caribbean International today announced that Asia’s largest and most revolutionary ship, Quantum of the Seas, will be back in #Singapore for a six-month home-porting season in 2019 to 2020 – the cruise line’s longest ever Singapore deployment for a Quantum Class ship. 

The announcement with this ship which redefined cruising in Asia in terms of size and innovative amenities, reaffirms Royal Caribbean’s confidence in Singapore as the region’s leading cruising gateway, and its commitment to grow its cruise offerings in Singapore and the region. 

Over her 34 sailings during the six months from November 2019 to April 2020, Quantum of the Seas is expected to add some 150,000 guests to the Singapore cruising scene. With this 18-deck high, 168,666 gross registered ton ship which can carry 4,905 guests in total, Royal Caribbean will increase its capacity in Singapore by 30 percent.

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Cruise News . . .

THE world’s largest cruise line, Royal Caribbean International, has committed to a multi-year agreement with the island nation of The Bahamas that will help grow tourism to the destination, rapidly increase the cruise line’s employment of Bahamian nationals and invest in hospitality training to develop talent in the country.

“Royal Caribbean has been a long-standing partner of the islands of The Bahamas and their plans to significantly increase tourism to our country as well as to develop the talent of our youth and expand employment opportunities for Bahamians is commendable,” said Prime Minister Christie.

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Royal Caribbean makes it into the Guiness Book of World Records

ROYAL Caribbean cruise line’s unique North Star attraction has broken the record for being the “Highest Viewing Deck on a Cruise Ship".

The North Star is a glass observation capsule that rises 300 feet in the air and gently rotatesup and over the ship to provide an exhiirating 360 degree views. There are currently five views guests can see whilst travelling onboard Quantum-class ships.

Statue of Liberty – Statue of Liberty onboard Anthem of the Seas.
Paradise Island, Bahamas – tranquil views of paradise island onboard Anthem of the Seas.
Milford Sound – onboard Ovation of the Seas, you can immerse yourself in New Zealand’s dramatic landscape and take in the majestic Milford Sound fiord.
Hong Kong Skyline – Hong Kong’s captivating skyscrapers from the ultra-modern Kai Tak cruise terminal, onboard Quantum of the Seas.
Sydney Opera House, Australia – Sydney Opera House and stunning Sydney Harbour Bridge onboard Ovation of the Seas.

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Royal Caribbean welcomes world’s largest cruise ship

ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL has taken delivery of the world’s largest #cruise ship, Harmony of the Seas. The 227,000-gross tonne vessel becomes the latest addition to the company’s Oasis Class fleet. 

Built in France at a cost of US$1 billion, the ship has:

• 2,747 staterooms for a maximum of 6,410 passengers 

• 2,100 crew 

• 18 decks 

• 24 passenger elevators 

• 23 swimming pools 

• A water-park with a 100ft water slide, an aquarium, floating Jacuzzis, 20 dining venues, casino, and a mini-golf court 

After previews in Southampton, England, #HarmonyoftheSeas will initially homeport in Barcelona, offering seven-night sailings in the Mediterranean. In November, it will cross the Atlantic to Florida, from where it will run a season of seven-night Caribbean sailings.

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