Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelPlaymakers is the sports bar and arcade found on the Boardwalk on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas, the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelThere is a single Ultimate Family Suite on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas. The cost of the suite runs from $15,000-$18,000 per person for a seven-night cruise. It sleeps up to six and looks out over the Boardwalk at the aft of the ship. Symphony is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelHooked is a seafood restaurant on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelCentral Park is one of seven "neighborhoods" on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelEl Loco Fresh is a new dining venue on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas. It's a free, quick-service Mexican food option with burritos, tacso, quesadillas and salads.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelSugar Beach is a candy and ice cream venue on the Boardwalk of Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas. The ship is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelSugar Beach is a candy and ice cream venue on the Boardwalk of Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas. The ship is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelThere is a single Ultimate Family Suite on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas. The cost of the suite runs from $15,000-$18,000 per person for a seven-night cruise. It sleeps up to six and looks out over the Boardwalk at the aft of the ship. Symphony is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelEl Loco Fresh is a new dining venue on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas. It's a free, quick-service Mexican food option with burritos, tacso, quesadillas and salads.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelHooked is a seafood restaurant on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelWonderland is the fusion cuisine restaurant themed to Alice in Wonderland aboard Symphony of the Seas and other Royal Caribbean ships.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelThere is a single Ultimate Family Suite on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas. The cost of the suite runs from $15,000-$18,000 per person for a seven-night cruise. It sleeps up to six and looks out over the Boardwalk at the aft of the ship. Symphony is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of World's Largest Cruise Ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelCentral Park is one of seven "neighborhoods" on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of World's Largest Cruise Ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelPlaymakers is the sports bar and arcade found on the Boardwalk on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas, the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelPlaymakers is the sports bar and arcade found on the Boardwalk on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas, the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelHooked is a seafood restaurant on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas.
FRED TANNEAU / AFP/Getty ImagesRoyal Caribbean's new Oasis-class cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas, the largest passenger ship ever to be constructed by gross tonnage and built by French shipyard STX, is pictured on February 13, 2018 in the port of St. Nazaire, France. STX, whose origins date to 1861, has several cruise ships on order between now and 2026 for its two main clients, MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean. Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri announced on Februay 2, 2018 it had reached an agreement with France to buy 50 percent of the French shipyard STX. Symphony of the Seas is to be delivered to the Royal Caribbean by March, and will be able to accommodate 5,518 passengers at double occupancy up to a maximum capacity of 6,680 passengers, as well as a 2,200-person crew.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelThere is a single Ultimate Family Suite on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas. The cost of the suite runs from $15,000-$18,000 per person for a seven-night cruise. It sleeps up to six and looks out over the Boardwalk at the aft of the ship. Symphony is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelCentral Park is one of seven "neighborhoods" on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelWonderland is the fusion cuisine restaurant themed to Alice in Wonderland aboard Symphony of the Seas and other Royal Caribbean ships.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelThe Boardwalk is one of seven "neighborhoods" on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas, the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelThe Boardwalk is one of seven "neighborhoods" on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas, the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelSugar Beach is a candy and ice cream venue on the Boardwalk of Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas. The ship is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of World's Largest Cruise Ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
FRED TANNEAU / AFP/Getty ImagesRoyal Caribbean's new Oasis-class cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas, the largest passenger ship ever to be constructed by gross tonnage and built by French shipyard STX, is pictured on February 13, 2018 in the port of St. Nazaire, France. STX, whose origins date to 1861, has several cruise ships on order between now and 2026 for its two main clients, MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean. Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri announced on Februay 2, 2018 it had reached an agreement with France to buy 50 percent of the French shipyard STX. Symphony of the Seas is to be delivered to the Royal Caribbean by March, and will be able to accommodate 5,518 passengers at double occupancy up to a maximum capacity of 6,680 passengers, as well as a 2,200-person crew.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelCentral Park is one of seven "neighborhoods" on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelPlaymakers is the sports bar and arcade found on the Boardwalk on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas, the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelCentral Park is one of seven "neighborhoods" on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship.
FRED TANNEAU / AFP/Getty ImagesRoyal Caribbean's new Oasis-class cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas, the largest passenger ship ever to be constructed by gross tonnage and built by French shipyard STX, is pictured on February 13, 2018 in the port of St. Nazaire, France. STX, whose origins date to 1861, has several cruise ships on order between now and 2026 for its two main clients, MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean. Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri announced on Februay 2, 2018 it had reached an agreement with France to buy 50 percent of the French shipyard STX. Symphony of the Seas is to be delivered to the Royal Caribbean by March, and will be able to accommodate 5,518 passengers at double occupancy up to a maximum capacity of 6,680 passengers, as well as a 2,200-person crew.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelWonderland is the fusion cuisine restaurant themed to Alice in Wonderland aboard Symphony of the Seas and other Royal Caribbean ships.
FRED TANNEAU / AFP/Getty ImagesRoyal Caribbean's new Oasis-class cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas, the largest passenger ship ever to be constructed by gross tonnage and built by French shipyard STX, is pictured on February 13, 2018 in the port of St. Nazaire, France. STX, whose origins date to 1861, has several cruise ships on order between now and 2026 for its two main clients, MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean. Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri announced on Februay 2, 2018 it had reached an agreement with France to buy 50 percent of the French shipyard STX. Symphony of the Seas is to be delivered to the Royal Caribbean by March, and will be able to accommodate 5,518 passengers at double occupancy up to a maximum capacity of 6,680 passengers, as well as a 2,200-person crew.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelEl Loco Fresh is a new dining venue on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas. It's a free, quick-service Mexican food option with burritos, tacso, quesadillas and salads.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelCentral Park is one of seven "neighborhoods" on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelWonderland is the fusion cuisine restaurant themed to Alice in Wonderland aboard Symphony of the Seas and other Royal Caribbean ships.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
FRED TANNEAU / AFP/Getty ImagesRoyal Caribbean's new Oasis-class cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas, the largest passenger ship ever to be constructed by gross tonnage and built by French shipyard STX, is pictured on February 13, 2018 in the port of St. Nazaire, France. STX, whose origins date to 1861, has several cruise ships on order between now and 2026 for its two main clients, MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean. Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri announced on Februay 2, 2018 it had reached an agreement with France to buy 50 percent of the French shipyard STX. Symphony of the Seas is to be delivered to the Royal Caribbean by March, and will be able to accommodate 5,518 passengers at double occupancy up to a maximum capacity of 6,680 passengers, as well as a 2,200-person crew.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelCentral Park is one of seven "neighborhoods" on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelSugar Beach is a candy and ice cream venue on the Boardwalk of Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas. The ship is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of World's Largest Cruise Ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
FRED TANNEAU / AFP/Getty ImagesRoyal Caribbean's new Oasis-class cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas, the largest passenger ship ever to be constructed by gross tonnage and built by French shipyard STX, is pictured on February 13, 2018 in the port of St. Nazaire, France. STX, whose origins date to 1861, has several cruise ships on order between now and 2026 for its two main clients, MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean. Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri announced on Februay 2, 2018 it had reached an agreement with France to buy 50 percent of the French shipyard STX. Symphony of the Seas is to be delivered to the Royal Caribbean by March, and will be able to accommodate 5,518 passengers at double occupancy up to a maximum capacity of 6,680 passengers, as well as a 2,200-person crew.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelWonderland is the fusion cuisine restaurant themed to Alice in Wonderland aboard Symphony of the Seas and other Royal Caribbean ships.
FRED TANNEAU / AFP/Getty ImagesRoyal Caribbean's new Oasis-class cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas, the largest passenger ship ever to be constructed by gross tonnage and built by French shipyard STX, is pictured on February 13, 2018 in the port of St. Nazaire, France. STX, whose origins date to 1861, has several cruise ships on order between now and 2026 for its two main clients, MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean. Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri announced on Februay 2, 2018 it had reached an agreement with France to buy 50 percent of the French shipyard STX. Symphony of the Seas is to be delivered to the Royal Caribbean by March, and will be able to accommodate 5,518 passengers at double occupancy up to a maximum capacity of 6,680 passengers, as well as a 2,200-person crew.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelEl Loco Fresh is a new dining venue on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas. It's a free, quick-service Mexican food option with burritos, tacso, quesadillas and salads.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelEl Loco Fresh is a new dining venue on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas. It's a free, quick-service Mexican food option with burritos, tacso, quesadillas and salads.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelHooked is a seafood restaurant on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelWonderland is the fusion cuisine restaurant themed to Alice in Wonderland aboard Symphony of the Seas and other Royal Caribbean ships.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelThere is a single Ultimate Family Suite on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas. The cost of the suite runs from $15,000-$18,000 per person for a seven-night cruise. It sleeps up to six and looks out over the Boardwalk at the aft of the ship. Symphony is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
FRED TANNEAU / AFP/Getty ImagesRoyal Caribbean's new Oasis-class cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas, the largest passenger ship ever to be constructed by gross tonnage and built by French shipyard STX, is pictured on February 13, 2018 in the port of St. Nazaire, France. STX, whose origins date to 1861, has several cruise ships on order between now and 2026 for its two main clients, MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean. Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri announced on Februay 2, 2018 it had reached an agreement with France to buy 50 percent of the French shipyard STX. Symphony of the Seas is to be delivered to the Royal Caribbean by March, and will be able to accommodate 5,518 passengers at double occupancy up to a maximum capacity of 6,680 passengers, as well as a 2,200-person crew.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelWonderland is the fusion cuisine restaurant themed to Alice in Wonderland aboard Symphony of the Seas and other Royal Caribbean ships.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelHooked is a seafood restaurant on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
FRED TANNEAU / AFP/Getty ImagesRoyal Caribbean's new Oasis-class cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas, the largest passenger ship ever to be constructed by gross tonnage and built by French shipyard STX, is pictured on February 13, 2018 in the port of St. Nazaire, France. STX, whose origins date to 1861, has several cruise ships on order between now and 2026 for its two main clients, MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean. Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri announced on Februay 2, 2018 it had reached an agreement with France to buy 50 percent of the French shipyard STX. Symphony of the Seas is to be delivered to the Royal Caribbean by March, and will be able to accommodate 5,518 passengers at double occupancy up to a maximum capacity of 6,680 passengers, as well as a 2,200-person crew.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
FRED TANNEAU / AFP/Getty ImagesRoyal Caribbean's new Oasis-class cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas, the largest passenger ship ever to be constructed by gross tonnage and built by French shipyard STX, is pictured on February 13, 2018 in the port of St. Nazaire, France. STX, whose origins date to 1861, has several cruise ships on order between now and 2026 for its two main clients, MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean. Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri announced on Februay 2, 2018 it had reached an agreement with France to buy 50 percent of the French shipyard STX. Symphony of the Seas is to be delivered to the Royal Caribbean by March, and will be able to accommodate 5,518 passengers at double occupancy up to a maximum capacity of 6,680 passengers, as well as a 2,200-person crew.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelThe Boardwalk is one of seven "neighborhoods" on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas, the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelWonderland is the fusion cuisine restaurant themed to Alice in Wonderland aboard Symphony of the Seas and other Royal Caribbean ships.
FRED TANNEAU / AFP/Getty ImagesRoyal Caribbean's new Oasis-class cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas, the largest passenger ship ever to be constructed by gross tonnage and built by French shipyard STX, is pictured on February 13, 2018 in the port of St. Nazaire, France. STX, whose origins date to 1861, has several cruise ships on order between now and 2026 for its two main clients, MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean. Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri announced on Februay 2, 2018 it had reached an agreement with France to buy 50 percent of the French shipyard STX. Symphony of the Seas is to be delivered to the Royal Caribbean by March, and will be able to accommodate 5,518 passengers at double occupancy up to a maximum capacity of 6,680 passengers, as well as a 2,200-person crew.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelThe Boardwalk is one of seven "neighborhoods" on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas, the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelWonderland is the fusion cuisine restaurant themed to Alice in Wonderland aboard Symphony of the Seas and other Royal Caribbean ships.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelHooked is a seafood restaurant on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelWonderland is the fusion cuisine restaurant themed to Alice in Wonderland aboard Symphony of the Seas and other Royal Caribbean ships.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of World's Largest Cruise Ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of World's Largest Cruise Ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelEl Loco Fresh is a new dining venue on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas. It's a free, quick-service Mexican food option with burritos, tacso, quesadillas and salads.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelSugar Beach is a candy and ice cream venue on the Boardwalk of Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas. The ship is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of World's Largest Cruise Ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelWonderland is the fusion cuisine restaurant themed to Alice in Wonderland aboard Symphony of the Seas and other Royal Caribbean ships.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelWonderland is the fusion cuisine restaurant themed to Alice in Wonderland aboard Symphony of the Seas and other Royal Caribbean ships.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelThe Boardwalk is one of seven "neighborhoods" on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas, the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and world's largest cruise ship.
FRED TANNEAU / AFP/Getty ImagesRoyal Caribbean's new Oasis-class cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas, the largest passenger ship ever to be constructed by gross tonnage and built by French shipyard STX, is pictured on February 13, 2018 in the port of St. Nazaire, France. STX, whose origins date to 1861, has several cruise ships on order between now and 2026 for its two main clients, MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean. Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri announced on Februay 2, 2018 it had reached an agreement with France to buy 50 percent of the French shipyard STX. Symphony of the Seas is to be delivered to the Royal Caribbean by March, and will be able to accommodate 5,518 passengers at double occupancy up to a maximum capacity of 6,680 passengers, as well as a 2,200-person crew.
Richard Tribou, Orlando SentinelRoyal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
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Royal Caribbean has cut steel on the fifth Oasis-class cruise ship that will take the title of world’s largest cruise ship when it debuts in 2021.
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The yet-to-be-named ship will be a sister ship to the current title holder, Symphony of the Seas, which debuted in 2018.
That one comes in at 228,081 gross tons, 1,188 feet long and has a maximum capacity of 6,680 guests with 2,200 crew. At double capacity, though, the guest count is 5,518 from 2,759 staterooms.
Each Oasis-class ship is slightly larger than the previous. Symphony of the Seas nudged out 2016’s Harmony of the Seas for world’s largest. Harmony took the title from 2009’s Allure of the Seas, and Allure took it from original Oasis of the Seas, which debuted in 2008.
Royal Caribbean International CEO Michael Bayley said previously that this fifth ship in the family would continue to follow suit, being a little bit larger than its four existing sisters.
The steel cutting ceremony, marking the official beginning of ship construction, took place Wednesday at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France.
This will be the third Oasis-class ship built at the shipyard, previously known as STX France. The first two ships were built at what was then STX Finland.
A sixth Oasis-class ship is slated to be built by Chantiers de l’Atlantique as well for a debut in 2023.
Just like the other Oasis-class ships, this new one will feature the seven distinct neighborhoods such as the Central Park, the open-air green space in the middle of the ship. The latest two Oasis-class ships feature the 10-deck dry slide, The Ultimate Abyss, as well as the Perfect Storm water park.
A press release for the steel cutting said the new ship “will combine the iconic seven-neighborhood concept that her sister ships feature with a bold and unexpected lineup of thrilling experiences, imaginative dining, unparalleled entertainment and the latest technology.”
The cruise line currently sails 26 ships including the new Quantum Ultra-class Spectrum of the Seas that debuted earlier this month. It has three ships on order with one more Quantum Ultra and two Oasis ships. The oldest is 48,563-gross-ton Empress of the Seas which debuted in 1990.
The Oasis-class ships have a limited number of home ports, but the line has since last fall sailed two ships out of its new terminal at PortMiami, one out of Port Everglades and one in Port Canaveral.
Next month, Symphony of the Seas will remain in Miami, Allure of the Seas in Fort Lauderdale while Harmony of the Seas will make its new home at Port Canaveral as Oasis of the Seas travels to Europe. Both Symphony of the Seas and Harmony of the Seas will be among the six ships to begin calling on the line’s upgraded private Bahamas island dubbed Perfect Day at CocoCay.
Allure of the Seas will begin visits to CocoCay this November from Port Everglades while Oasis of the Seas will begin visits when it migrates to Cape Liberty in Bayonne, New Jersey in 2020.