Spectrum of the Seas Construction Update: Mega-Block Journey Down the River Ems

Spectrum of the Seas is one step closer to completion. Having undergone a unique construction process, Spectrum’s FERU (Floating Engine Room Unit) mega-block which was built in Rostock, Germany travelled 296 nautical miles down the River Ems to the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany to be joined with the rest of the ship, which is scheduled for delivery in 2019.

One Step Closer: Spectrum of the Seas’ Mega-Block Float Out

Spectrum of the Seas is taking shape block by block. With a unique construction process underway, mega-blocks of Royal Caribbean’s Quantum Class ship are built in Neptun Werft (Rostock, Germany) and transferred via hydraulics onto a pontoon, which will travel down the Ems River to the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. Watch the ship’s FERU (Floating Engine Room Unit) make the roughly eight-hour move in preparation for its journey. Designed specifically for the Chinese market, Spectrum is scheduled for delivery in 2019.

Royal Caribbean’s Spectrum of the Seas Celebrates Keel Laying

Royal Caribbean’s newest ship, Spectrum of the Seas, keel laying ceremony took place at the Neptun Werft shipyard in Rostock, Germany today. During the ceremony, newly minted coins were placed under the keel and will stay in place there until the end of the ship’s construction. Once the ship is near to completion, the coins are retrieved and presented to the ship’s Captain and crew to be placed onboard the ship. According to maritime tradition, the coins are said to bring luck to the ship during its construction process and then to its Captain and crew when she is sailing out at sea.

Spectrum of the Seas Float Out

Spectrum of the Seas is getting closer to completion as she was floated out of the dry dock on February 25, 2019 to begin the next phase of her construction at Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. Designed specifically for the Chinese market, Spectrum is scheduled for delivery in April 2019.

Spectrum of the Seas Propeller Installation

Spectrum of the Seas is entering her final phases of construction. See what it takes to install the ships massive propellers for its azipod propulsion system. Designed specifically for the Chinese market, Spectrum of the Seas will be the largest and most expensive ship in Asia when she sails from Shanghai, China starting in June 2019.

Creating Next-Level Adventures: Royal Caribbean Delivers Firsts and Favorites on Navigator of the Seas

A $115 million modernization gives way to off-the-charts adventure on Royal Caribbean’s reimagined Navigator of the Seas, where friends and families will make the most of their short getaways with a variety of new experiences for all ages. Go behind the scenes for a look at the construction process as a team of 4,000 experts build The Blaster, longest aqua coaster at sea; Riptide, the industry’s only head-first mat racer; a Caribbean, resort-style poolscape; To Dry For, the first standalone blow dry bar at sea, plus vibrant, new restaurants and bars. In addition to sailing 3-night weekend and 4-night weekday itineraries, the amplified ship will be the first to visit Perfect Day at CocoCay – the cruise line’s highly anticipated private island in The Bahamas – come May 2019.

Navigator of the Seas Royal Amplified Construction B-Roll

B-Roll reel of Navigator of the Seas under construction as part of the Royal Amplified program.

Odyssey of the Seas Steel Cutting at Meyer Werft (Short)

Royal Caribbean International marked the official start of construction by cutting the first piece of steel for its new Quantum Ultra ship, Odyssey of the Seas. Royal Caribbean’s next engineering marvel will sail fall 2020.

Royal Caribbean Reveals Next-Level Adventures on Navigator of the Seas

Short getaways are in for a double dose of adventure.

Royal Caribbean International

is amping things up on 3- to 4-night Caribbean cruises with new, record-breaking experiences coming to a reimagined

Navigator of the Seas

. With a $115 million modernization,

Navigator

will offer vacationers a lineup of firsts and Royal Caribbean favorites, including an awe-inspiring Caribbean poolscape, two daring waterslides, the first blow dry bar at sea, Insta-worthy nightlife and dining, and thrilling activities for the whole family.

Spectrum of the Seas Azipod Installation

Spectrum of the Seas is taking shape. Take a closer look at this engineering marvel as her Azipods are installed at Meyer Werft Shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. Designed specifically for the Chinese market, Spectrum of the Seas will be the largest and most expensive ship in Asia when she sails from Shanghai, China starting in June 2019.

Independence of the Seas Sky Pad Installation

The first virtual reality bungee trampoline experience at sea, Sky Pad is installed on board Independence of the Seas as part of Royal Caribbean’s bold, new adventures.

From Construction To Delivery: Symphony of the Seas Milestone Mashup

Royal Caribbean International has orchestrated a new vacation experience that is set to redefine family and adventure travel in 2018. Symphony of the Seas, the cruise line’s newest ship, brings together the award-winning and acclaimed features only found on Royal Caribbean, with distinct new experiences that will continue to inspire adventure among guests of all ages. New dining concepts and family activities, awe-inspiring theater, aerial, ice and aqua entertainment, and the most dynamic suite in family travel will join the lineup of Royal Caribbean exclusives for a thrilling crescendo of diverse experiences, all set in the unique seven-neighborhood concept of the Oasis Class ships.

The Best Cruise Ship of 2018

Royal Caribbean’s newest ship, Symphony of the Seas, is set to redefine the family vacation. From the jaw-dropping Ultimate Family Suite and a glow-in-the-dark laser tag experience to a trio of waterslides, there’s adventure at every corner for all ages on board the world’s largest cruise ship.

Symphony of the Seas Construction B-roll Reel

B-roll footage of construction process on Symphony of the Seas.