FOUR DECADES OF INNOVATION
Having started his career building ships already in 1986 , Jantunen has had a front row seat into the evolution of the industry for a long time . He comments that the two “ E ’ s ” have only gained more momentum over the decades : entertainment and environment are big priorities in all the modern cruise ships .
“ Over the years , we ’ ve been pushing the envelope on what kind of exciting features you can put on a ship , that ’ s for sure . Also , environmental issues have climbed higher and higher on the agenda over the last , say , 20 years – and are now more important than ever .”
Furthermore , Jantunen perceives a fundamental shift in the mindset of the business itself : “ It used to be that we build ships that take vacationers to their holi-
AQUADOME : AN INSTANT HIT
A tranquil oasis by day and vibrant hot spot at night , this new neighborhood is filled with wraparound ocean views , new and returning restaurants and bars , a 55-foot-tall water curtain , and the next-level AquaTheater , debuting the first cast of robots , skateboarders , divers and more .
There ’ s also Royal Caribbean ’ s first food hall , AquaDome Market ; new Overlook bar and pods ; as well as the cruise line ’ s marquee aqua shows .
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We had a tight schedule to keep , but we did it .
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