MIAMI, Aug. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal
Caribbean International will amp up the adventure when the cruise
line debuts Harmony of the Seas, the world's largest cruise
ship and the first to feature Splashaway Bay
an interactive aqua park for kids. The Ultimate
Abyss, the tallest slide at sea touting a 100 foot
dramatic plunge, The Perfect Storm trio of water slides and
Splashaway Bay are the latest in a thrilling collection of
activities that will make Harmony of the Seas the ultimate
family vacation experience starting next summer.
Harmony of the Seas will be the first in a new generation
of Oasis class ships where groundbreaking architectural innovations
are combined with breakthrough technologies of the Quantum class.
The ship will debut in May 2016 for
her inaugural summer season showcasing Europe's most popular cruise destinations on
seven-night Western Mediterranean itineraries calling on
Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Spain; Provence, France; Florence/Pisa, Rome
and Naples, Italy. In
November 2016, Harmony will
arrive to her homeport of Port Everglades in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. offering seven-night
Eastern and Western Caribbean
sailings.
Splashaway Bay will be a vibrant waterscape for kids and
toddlers with sea creature water cannons, winding slides, a
gigantic drench bucket and a multi-platform jungle-gym to keep
everyone entertained for hours. Guests of all ages will get the
ultimate heart-pounding thrill ride on the Ultimate Abyss, a
10 story slide that begins in the Pool and Sports Zone at the aft
of the ship down to the Boardwalk neighborhood below. Spiraling
five decks above the lushly landscaped, open-air Central Park in
the center of the ship, water slides Supercell,
Typhoon and Cyclone come together as The Perfect
Storm, inviting travelers to slide into an incredible adventure.
Thrill seekers can test their mettle in Supercell, featuring a
champagne bowl swirling guests around as they descend into their
approach towards a big splash finale.
Harmony of the Seas will be home to the seven distinct
neighborhoods for which Oasis class of ships is known and feature
technological advancements now synonymous with the award-winning
cruise line. Revolutionary features include the Bionic Bar
dancing robot bartenders on the Royal Promenade; Virtual
Balconies in many interior staterooms offering sea and port
views; the Royal WOWBands with RFID technology to simplify
the guest experience; and VOOM, the fastest internet at sea
found exclusively on Royal Caribbean ships. Catering to every
craving, Harmony will offer the most dining options at sea,
including new specialty restaurants Izumi Hibachi &
Sushi, Sabor Taqueria and
Tequila Bar, and Wonderland Imaginative Cuisine,
a whimsical setting where Royal Caribbean chefs twist their
culinary kaleidoscopes.
Harmony of the Seas will span 16 guest decks, encompass
227,000 gross registered tons, carry 5,497 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 Harmony of the Seas, please visit
RoyalCaribbean.com/HarmonyoftheSeas.
Royal Caribbean International is an award-winning global cruise
brand with a 46-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. Onboard, guests are
catered to with the cruise line's world-renowned friendly and
engaging Gold Anchor Service 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.
The cruise line sails 23 of the world's most innovative cruise
ships to the most popular destinations in Bermuda and the Caribbean, Europe, Canada and New England, Alaska, South
America, Asia, and
Australia and New Zealand. Media can stay up-to-date by
following @RoyalCaribPR on Twitter, and visiting
RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com. For additional information or to
make reservations, vacationers should call their travel agent;
visit RoyalCaribbean.com; or call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN.
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