MIAMI, Feb. 25, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean
International's new generation Oasis-class ship, Harmony of the
Seas, is set to launch in April
2016. The third in the Oasis class of ships –
currently the largest cruise ships in the world – will continue the
award-winning cruise line's philosophy of innovation and
imagination to offer a unique vacation adventure for guests.
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"We are orchestrating a medley of new exciting concepts with the
best Royal Caribbean innovations to strike the perfect chord for
adventurous vacationers. That is why we are calling our third
Oasis-class ship Harmony of the Seas," said Michael Bayley, President and CEO, Royal
Caribbean International.
Harmony of the Seas, featuring the cruise line's design
of seven distinct neighborhoods for which Oasis class is known,
will offer the most amazing collection of experiences, amenities
and activities at sea. Guests can test their mettle on the ship's
three multi-story waterslides, all of which twist and turn
over Central Park 10 decks below. One of the slides also will
feature a champagne bowl that swirls guests around as they make
their approach to the end of the
ride.
"The Oasis class ships continue to astound and delight both new
and experienced cruisers. They shatter preconceived notions of what
cruising can be and continue to stand in a category by themselves,"
said Richard D. Fain, Chairman and
CEO, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. "With Harmony of the Seas,
we are making the most exciting experience at sea even better."
Harmony of the Seas also will feature a new Bionic Bar on
the Royal Promenade. The Bionic Bar was first introduced
aboard Quantum of the Seas, and feature robot bartenders
serving up one-of-a-kind crafted cocktails while dancing to a fluid
beat. Additionally, guests onboard Harmony of the Seas will
enjoy RFID technology with Royal WOWBands that provide them
access to their staterooms as well as make onboard purchases and
reservations. Like her sisters, Harmony also will
feature the fastest Internet connection at sea where guests can
stream video; Skype with family and friends back at home; and share
their vacation memories through social media instantly while at
sea.
While Oasis and Allure offered some of the largest
staterooms in the fleet, on Harmony of the Seas the company
has made some stateroom categories even larger. Interior
accommodations also will be outfitted with Royal Caribbean's
exclusive Virtual Balconies which offer a view in every stateroom,
while single travelers will have studio stateroom choices. Suite
guests also will have exclusive new areas to enjoy, from a
well-appointed suite lounge and a private suites-only restaurant
called Coastal Kitchen to an exclusive full-service Suite
Sun Zone sun deck.
Younger and young-at-heart guests can take a spin on the
handcrafted carousel or enjoy a new classic games arcade on
the ship's Boardwalk neighborhood. While parents enjoy the newly
relocated Starbucks cafe on the Boardwalk, kids can meet new
friends at a new climbing play area.
Royal Caribbean's Dynamic
Dining will give Harmony of the Seas' guests a culinary
experience as vast and varied as dining in the world's most
cosmopolitan cities with more choice and flexibility than ever
before. Those preferring a more traditional cruise dining style may
select the "Classic" option which will offer two set seating times.
Dynamic Dining's "Classic" option allows guests to rotate through
each of the main complimentary restaurants at an early- or a
late-seating time throughout their cruise with their dining group
and the same assigned waiter each evening.
New specialty restaurant concepts will provide even more variety
for guests including Izumi Hibachi & Sushi, with a new
teppanyaki menu, and the Sabor Modern Mexican restaurant.
The new Wonderland Imaginative Cuisine will give guests the
chance to experience a unique culinary adventure for the senses
when Royal Caribbean chefs twist their culinary kaleidoscopes in a
whimsical setting that challenges the imagination with
never-before-seen fare.
Harmony of the Seas will span 16 decks, encompass 227,000
gross registered tons, carry 5,479 guests at double occupancy, and
feature 2,747 staterooms. The Oasis class is an architectural
marvel touting Royal Caribbean's exclusive seven neighborhood
concept, including Central Park, Boardwalk, the Royal Promenade,
the Pool and Sports Zone, Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center,
Entertainment Place and Youth Zone. For more information about
Royal Caribbean's Oasis-class ships, please visit Royal Caribbean
Press Center.
With Quantum-class ships Anthem of the Seas (launching in
April 2015 in Southampton, U.K.) and Ovation of the
Seas (debuting in April 2016),
Harmony of the Seas will be Royal Caribbean's third new ship
to launch throughout the next 18 months. Itineraries for Ovation
of the Seas and Harmony of the Seas will be announced
this coming March.
Royal Caribbean International is an award-winning global cruise
brand with a 45-year legacy of innovation and introducing industry
"firsts" never before seen at sea. The cruise line features
an expansive and unmatched array of features and amenities only
found on Royal Caribbean including, jaw-dropping, Broadway-style
entertainment and industry-acclaimed programming that appeals to
families and adventurous vacationers alike.
Owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE/OSE: RCL), the
cruise line sails 22 of the world's most innovative cruise ships to
the most popular destinations in Bermuda and the Caribbean, Europe, Alaska, South
America, the Far East, and Australia and New
Zealand. World renowned for its friendly and engaging Gold
Anchor Service, delivered by every staff and crew member, Royal
Caribbean has been voted "Best Cruise Line Overall" for 12
consecutive years in the Travel Weekly Readers Choice
Awards.
Media can stay up-to-date by following @RoyalCaribPR on
Twitter, and visiting RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com. Travel
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327-2056; and follow Facebook.com/VickiLovesTravelAgents. For
additional information or to make reservations,
vacationers should call their travel agent; visit
RoyalCaribbean.com; or call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN. Follow us on Facebook at
Facebook.com/RoyalCaribbean or on Twitter @RoyalCaribbean.
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