MS Harmony of the Seas

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MS Harmony of the Seas
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Harmony of the Seas in Rotterdam.
History
Name: Harmony of the Seas
Owner: Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd
Operator: Royal Caribbean International
Port of registry: Nassau,  Bahamas
Route: Western Mediterranean, Caribbean
Ordered: 27 December 2012[1]
Builder: STX France SA[1]
Yard number: A34[2]
Launched: 19 June 2015 (float-out)[3]
Completed: 15 May 2016
Maiden voyage: 29 May 2016[4]
In service: 15 May 2016[5]
Identification:
Status: In service
General characteristics
Class & type: Oasis-class cruise ship
Tonnage: 226,963 GT[2]
Length: 362.12 metres (1,188.1 ft)[2]
Beam:
  • 66 metres (217 ft) (max)[6]
  • 47.42 metres (155.6 ft) (waterline)[2]
Height: 70m (210 feet)
Draught: 9.322 metres (30.58 ft) (waterline)[2]
Depth: 22.6 metres (74 ft) [7]
Decks: 18; 16 passenger decks
Installed power:
Propulsion:
Capacity: 5,479 at double occupancy; 6,410 total capacity[8]
Crew: 2,100[9]

MS Harmony of the Seas is an Oasis-class cruise ship built by STX France at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France[10] for Royal Caribbean International. With a gross tonnage of 227,700 GT, she is the largest passenger ship in the world, surpassing her older sisters MS Oasis of the Seas and MS Allure of the Seas by some 2,000 gross tons, as well as 2.15 metres (7.1 ft) in length.[11]

History

Harmony of the Seas under construction at STX France

The success of the first two Oasis-class ships led Royal Caribbean Cruises to order a third ship of the type in December 2012.[1] Harmony of the Seas was floated out on 19 June 2015, began her first sea trials on 10 March 2016,[12] and was delivered to Royal Caribbean on 12 May 2016.[13][14] After a build time of 32 months, the ship first set sail on 15 May 2016 from the STX France docks in Saint-Nazaire, viewed by some 70,000 people.[15] Her first destination is Southampton, England, although the home port will be Barcelona until 23 October when she crosses the Atlantic.[16]

Routing

For the inaugural season, Harmony of the Seas will offer seven-night western Mediterranean cruises originating from Barcelona and Rome (Civitavecchia).[17] In late October 2016, the ship will cross the Atlantic to the United States, where she will offer seven-night eastern and western Caribbean cruises originating from Port Everglades, Florida [18] starting in November.

Accommodations

Harmony of the Seas has 2,747 staterooms, with a wide variety of types, to accommodate (at double occupancy) 5,479 guests[19] ranging from small interior rooms through larger rooms to suites, some of which are fitted with wall-mounted 80-inch screens, covering nearly the floor to ceiling,[20] that show the ship's environment as if through a window, named 'virtual balconies'. These screens were first fitted on the Quantum class of cruise ships.[21] A full 43 categories of stateroom types are offered, starting at a size of 180 square feet; several types of suites are available, including the new Royal Class.[22]

Amenities

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The aft of Harmony of the Seas, with the Aqua Theater and "Ultimate Abyss" slides visible

The ship is divided into seven neighborhoods, including Central Park and Boardwalk, like its Oasis class sisters.[23] Amenities include:[24]

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  • "Vitality" Spa and fitness center
  • "Splashaway Bay" water play area
  • "Perfect Storm" water slide complex, featuring three slides
  • "Ultimate Abyss" dry slide comples, with two ten-story tall enclosed slides.[25]
  • 4 swimming pools and 10 hot tubs, including two hot tubs cantilevered over the edge of the ship[26]
  • 2 Flowrider surf simulators[27]
  • "Casino Royale" casino
  • "Puzzle Break: Escape the Rubicon" escape room game designed by Seattle-based Puzzle Break and ShowFX[28]
  • 20 dining venues,[29] including the Wonderland molecular gastronomy restaurant[30]
  • 11,252 works of art[31]
  • Studio B Ice Rink
  • The Aqua Theatre, which hosts for diving and acrobatics shows
  • The Bionic Bar where drinks will be made solely by two robotic arms.[32]
  • 1400 seat Royal Theatre for Broadway-style shows such as Grease and 3D movies[33]
  • DreamWorks Experience with characters from Shrek, Kung Fu Panda, etc.
  • Two rock climbing walls
  • Full size basketball court[34]
  • Zip line
  • Adventure Ocean programs for children and youth; also Royal Babies and Royal Tots programs[35]
  • "Voom" high-speed Internet
  • Optional RFID enabled wristbands (WOWbands) which will provide the same functions as the SeaPass cards.[36]

References

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