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The World’s Largest Cruise Ship Sets Sail

Royal Caribbean has finally taken delivery of Symphony of the Seas – which is officially now the world’s largest cruise ship.

According to the Caribbean Journal, the 25th ship in Royal Caribbean’s fleet weighs 228,000 tons, is 362 meters long and has the capacity for 5,518 guests at double occupancy in a total of 2,759 staterooms along with another 28 balcony rooms.

“Symphony of the Seas is the latest example of how our people work to push the envelope of innovation with each new ship,” the Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Chairman and CEO Richard D. Fain said.

“The Oasis Class has been a trend-setting design, but the team has evolved the design to build on that success to provide even more incredible family adventures. We’re thankful to have a partner in STX France that is every bit as ambitious as we are about building technologically advanced ships,” he said.

The ship will have features ranging from the tallest waterslide on a cruise ship to its own boardwalk as well as the “Ultimate Family Suite,” a two-level, 125 square meter suite with amenities like an in-room slide, a private cinema and even a LEGO wall and balcony.

Other amenities range from a surf simulator to a full-fledged ice skating rink.

Symphony of the Seas is beginning its life in Europe before heading to Port Miami in November. It will be the centerpiece of a new terminal that first broke ground last year and will be what the company is calling the most innovative cruise facility in the United States.

Symphony of the Seas will operate seven-night eastern and Western Caribbean cruises that will include the company’s transformed Perfect Day destination in the Bahamas.

The World’s Largest Cruise Ship Sets Sail

The Symphony of the Seas is the latest example of innovation and technically advanced cruise ships.

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Royal Caribbean has finally taken delivery of Symphony of the Seas – which is officially now the world’s largest cruise ship.

According to the Caribbean Journal, the 25th ship in Royal Caribbean’s fleet weighs 228,000 tons, is 362 meters long and has the capacity for 5,518 guests at double occupancy in a total of 2,759 staterooms along with another 28 balcony rooms.

“Symphony of the Seas is the latest example of how our people work to push the envelope of innovation with each new ship,” the Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Chairman and CEO Richard D. Fain said.

“The Oasis Class has been a trend-setting design, but the team has evolved the design to build on that success to provide even more incredible family adventures. We’re thankful to have a partner in STX France that is every bit as ambitious as we are about building technologically advanced ships,” he said.

The ship will have features ranging from the tallest waterslide on a cruise ship to its own boardwalk as well as the “Ultimate Family Suite,” a two-level, 125 square meter suite with amenities like an in-room slide, a private cinema and even a LEGO wall and balcony.

Other amenities range from a surf simulator to a full-fledged ice skating rink.

Symphony of the Seas is beginning its life in Europe before heading to Port Miami in November. It will be the centerpiece of a new terminal that first broke ground last year and will be what the company is calling the most innovative cruise facility in the United States.

Symphony of the Seas will operate seven-night eastern and Western Caribbean cruises that will include the company’s transformed Perfect Day destination in the Bahamas.

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