Press Release - Symphony of the Seas
ROYAL CARIBBEAN’S NEWEST AND WORLD’S LARGEST CRUISE SHIP SYMPHONY OF THE SEAS HEADLINES 2018-2019 DEPLOYMENT
The new ship will debut in Spring 2018, based out of Barcelona for her inaugural season
MIAMI, March 8, 2017 – The cruise company Royal Caribbean International has announced the name of their newest ship Symphony of the Seas, the fourth in the Oasis Class and the 26th ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet, Symphony of the Seas, will be delivered in April 2018 and spend her inaugural summer season exploring the awe-inspiring destinations of the Mediterranean calling on ports in Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Spain; Provence, France; Florence/Pisa, Rome and Naples, Italy.
Symphony of the Seas will claim the title of the world’s largest – and most adventure filled -- cruise ship, offering 28 more staterooms than her newest sister ship Harmony of the Seas and encompassing 230,000 gross registered tons. Touting new features and amenities for guests, she also will boast all the groundbreaking innovations and thrilling experiences that have garnered world-wide recognition for Harmony of the Seas. Among the award-winning and acclaimed favorites are the distinct seven-neighborhood concept, imaginative and sophisticated dining, Bionic Bar robot bartenders powered by Makr Shakr, Broadway-caliber entertainment, the iconic waterfront AquaTheater, the Perfect Storm trio of waterslides, and Ultimate Abyss – the tallest slide at sea.
In November 2018, after her inaugural season sailing in the Mediterranean, Symphony of the Seas will sail transatlantic to Miami’s new state of the art Terminal A, dubbed the ‘Crown of Miami’ to begin seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries . The ‘Crown of Miami,’ terminal, scheduled for completion for the arrival of Symphony and Allure, will be the most innovative cruise facility in the U.S. with an expected $500 million in revenue and the addition of 4,000 jobs to Miami-Dade County. It is anticipated that Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. will generate at least 1.8 million passenger moves at PortMiami, representing 30 percent of the port’s projected passenger traffic.
Royal Caribbean International is an award-winning global cruise brand with a 47-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 24 of the world’s most innovative cruise ships to the most popular destinations in 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 11 consecutive years in the Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards.