She’s just too big. That seems to the simple truth which means shipping channels would need to be dredged if Bermuda was to host Royal Caribbean’s new mega-liner Quantum of the Seas in 2015. Simulation tests conducted last month in the US revealed the existing North and South Channels were not big enough to safely accommodate …
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Nov 21
Royal Caribbean International Reveals New Home For Anthem Of The Seas
LONDON, Nov. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The second ship in the new, highly innovative Quantum class of ships from Royal Caribbean International will become the most technologically advanced cruise ship ever to be based in Europe when it is launched in spring 2015. Anthem of the Seas will call Southampton, UK, home in April 2015 and offer cruises to the Mediterranean before being based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., …
Nov 20
ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL CELEBRATES ANTHEM OF THE SEAS KEEL-LAYING
MIAMI, November 19, 2013 – Today marked an important milestone in the development of Royal Caribbean’s newest class of ships, Quantum class, with Anthem of the Seas receiving its first block as the keel was lowered into place. The keel-laying signifies the beginning of the ship’s physical construction. During the ceremony, a 620-ton block measuring …
Nov 16
NORWEGIAN GETAWAY BEGINS HER CONVEYANCE ALONG THE EMS RIVER
Papenburg, Germany – Nov 15, 2013 — Norwegian Getaway, Miami’s Ultimate Ship, departed MEYER WERFT in Papenburg, Germany late last night, for her approximately 24-hour long conveyance along the Ems River. Norwegian Getaway’s river conveyance marks another key milestone in the ship’s highly anticipated delivery. Sailing backwards, Norwegian Getaway left MEYER WERFT at …
Oct 31
DHANI JONES TEAMS UP WITH ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL ASQUANTUM EXPERIENCE ADVISOR FOR SPORTS AND FITNESS
Former NFL Linebacker and Avid Traveler to Tackle the Active Lifestyle Onboard Quantum of the Seas MIAMI, October 7, 2013 – Royal Caribbean International – the cruise line known for pushing the limits of what’s possible at sea with industry-leading ship design, amenities, programming and activities – has teamed up with athlete and adventurer Dhani Jones to create …
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