don Eye ferris wheel; placed at a height of
And then there is ‘SeaPlex‘: a mul-
As far as entertainment, engineering
90 metres, it is the only one of its kind in
tifunctional room in which passengers
and safety are concerned, the Anthem of
the world. The observation capsule is not
can pass the time with a wide choice of
the Seas will be of an equal standard as
only a highly spectacular attraction for pas-
activities, including riding bumper cars
the Quantum.
sengers, but it also represents a crowning
and playing basketball. There is also a
In addition, a third Quantum class
achievement for the shipbuilders.
‘RipCord by iFly‘ simulator, which prom-
ship has been ordered from the German
ises the “authentic” sensation of taking
shipyard and is scheduled for delivery in
part in an actual parachute jump.
2016. But the decision of RCCL to exer-
Another highlight is the large
‘Two70°‘ area located at the stern of the
cise this option was not such a big sur-
ship which is a lounge with bar and dance
floor by day, while serving as a perfor-
UP THE ANTHEM
prise, given the fact that the global cruise
mance venue in the evening. The name
The building of the Anthem of the Seas,
business in growing.
stands for ‘270 degrees‘, in reference
the sister vessel of the Quantum of the
To offer further proof of this, Royal
to the almost all-round view afforded to
Seas, is underway as well, with the keel
Caribbean International announced in
guests through the large window fronts.
laying taking place on 19th November
April that Quantum of the Seas will make
These are also used as projection surfaces
2013. Anthem is scheduled for delivery in
its home port in Shanghai (Baoshan),
during the evening shows.
the spring of 2015.
China. Beginning in late June 2015, the
FAST FACTS
QUANTUM OF THE SEAS &
ANTHEM OF THE SEAS
Tonnage
167,800 GT
Overall Length
348 m
Width
41.4 m
Decks
18
Engine Output
67,200 kW
Speed
2 094
Passengers
36
22 kts
Passenger Cabins
4 188
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