Royal Caribbean International has entered into an agreement with Meyer Werft Shipyards for the construction of a fifth Quantum Class ship. The fifth and unnamed Quantum Class ship is expected to be completed in the fall of 2020, following a number of additional Royal Caribbean Oasis and Quantum Class debuts. The Quantum Class ships lead […]
Quantum of the Seas, the industry’s first “Smart Ship,” is unlike any other ship I’ve ever sailed aboard. As a new ship, Quantum of the Seas introduces a number of new innovations and features for the cruise industry and the Royal Caribbean experience. Click the next button to discover what I loved about this new breed […]
Royal Caribbean’s new Quantum of the Seas will introduce a number of new technologies currently not offered at sea. For a full rundown of the new advances in onboard technology, check out our recent article. For a glimpse into these new technologies, click through the slideshow.
Earlier today, Royal Caribbean announced a slew of new technologies for its newest ship, Quantum of the Seas. The new technological features are designed to simplify and modernize the cruising experience. These new advances in cruising technology have created the industry’s first “smart ship.” Check in is moving away from the terminal and to your […]
The Governor of Puerto Rico recently announced plans to extend one of the main pier’s located in Old San Juan to accommodate newer, larger cruise ships. Currently, the piers located in Old San Juan are unable to handle ships with passenger numbers around 6,000 and up. Pier 3 will be expanded by 182 feet, allowing […]
Royal Caribbean has announced that the Navigator of the Seas will be the first ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet to sport the newly unveiled virtual balconies aboard the Quantum of the Seas. On Tuesday, Royal Caribbean unveiled the innovative virtual balcony for interior cabins. Basically, each interior cabin will have a 80″ monitor against the innermost wall […]
When the Quantum of the Seas sets sail from Bayonne, New Jersey in 2014, she will setting sail on a variety of Bahamian and Caribbean itineraries ranging from 7 to 12 nights in length. The Quantum of the Seas will replace the Explorer of the Seas in Bayonne in the fall of 2014. The Quantum’s itineraries are […]
Earlier this morning in New York City, Royal Caribbean officially unveiled their newest ship, Quantum of the Seas. The Quantum of the Seas will feature many new amenities, never before seen or possibly imagined on a cruise ship. She will feature North Star, a glass enclosed observation pod that will allow guests to stand 300 […]
Beginning at 10 am EST, Royal Caribbean will begin live broadcasting a special event revealing the new Quantum of the Seas. Royal Caribbean has described the new ship as “an innovative ship with incredible destinations and unlimited WOWs.” Beginning at 10 am, you can tune into the live event by clicking on the Quantum of the […]
Tomorrow morning at 10 am, Royal Caribbean will make their most important announcement yet about their soon to be newest ship, the Quantum of the Seas. Since the announcement of the new ships over a year ago, Royal Caribbean has been very secretive and sly when discussing the details of their new class of ships. […]
Earlier this week, Royal Caribbean commenced construction of their newest ship, Quantum of the Seas. The ship’s first steel section was cut earlier this week in a special ceremony attended by executives from Meyer Weft and executives from Royal Caribbean (via telecast). The Quantum of the Seas will be built by Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany with […]
Royal Caribbean International took a major step this week in the development of the cruise line’s next generation of cruise ships when the first piece of steel was cut for the first of two Project Sunshine ships. The steel cutting took place at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, where the two ships will […]