MIAMI, April 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- There's a new
member of the Royal Caribbean family as the global cruise line
officially took delivery of its 24th ship, Ovation of
the Seas, in a ceremony held today in Bremerhaven, Germany. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.'s
Chairman and CEO Richard D. Fain
received the new ship from Meyer Werft
Yard's Managing Partner Bernard Meyer at the official
handover ceremony. Ovation of the Seas is the third
Quantum-class ship built at Meyer Werft and together with her
sister ships, Quantum of the Seas and Anthem of the
Seas, features unprecedented first-at-sea experiences and
amenities.
"Ovation of the Seas is magnificent," said Richard. "Our
thanks to the Meyer Werft team for their ongoing partnership in
designing and building awe-inspiring ships with us."
"It's wonderful to welcome Ovation of the Seas to the
Royal Caribbean family of ships," said Michael Bayley, President and CEO, Royal
Caribbean International. "We have once again introduced yet another
one of the most technologically advanced cruise ships and the very
first that has been built for the China market – a market we continue to
demonstrate our commitment to expanding. Quantum Class has
redefined the status quo, and we are excited for our guests in
China and Australia to enjoy their extraordinary
vacations onboard this stunner."
Ovation of the Seas will now sail to Southampton, U.K., where the ship will offer a
series of short getaways before she sets sail on her 52-night
"Global Odyssey" culminating in the arrival to her homeport in
Tianjin, China. She will begin her
first homeport sailing season in China from Tianjin in June 2016. Ovation,
together with Quantum of the Seas, Mariner of the
Seas, Voyager of the Seas and Legend of the
Seas, will make up the largest fleet of any cruise line
sailing in China.
Ovation and her sister ships, Quantum of the
Seas and Anthem of the Seas, belong to the
Quantum class of ships and are built with the most advanced
technology. They feature first-at-sea amenities including the North
Star, an observation capsule that gently rises more than 300 feet
in the air to treat guests to breathtaking panoramic views;
thrilling skydiving and surfing experiences; Two70, a daily social
space which transforms into a multifunctional entertainment place
in the evening; and SeaPlex, the largest indoor activity space at
sea, which includes basketball, roller-skating, bumper cars, and
more.
Each ship offers 18 restaurants onboard with a variety of
cuisines to choose from as well as the industry's most relaxing and
luxurious accommodations at sea with the unique Loft Suites and
groundbreaking Virtual Balcony staterooms, interior accommodations
that feature large digital screens displaying real-time views,
ensuring that every room has a view.
Ovation spans 18 decks, encompasses 168,666 gross
registered tons, carries 4,180 guests at double occupancy and
features 2,091 staterooms. Media can find more details, images
and videos at www.royalcaribbeanpresscenter.com/Ovation. To
learn more about Royal Caribbean International, visit
www.RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com.
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