TIM eMagazine Volume 3 Issue 1 | Page 20

Maritime Symphony of the Seas A New Adventure Begins - Royal Caribbean Welcomes The World's Largest Cruise Ship T hirty-six months, 4,700 shipbuilders and crew, and one common goal: to deliver the ultimate family adventure. Royal Caribbean International honored the instrumental project team of Sym- phony of the Seas during the highly anticipated delivery event at STX France shipyard in Saint- Nazaire, France today. Michael Bayley, President and CEO of Royal Caribbean International, Richard Fain, Chairman and CEO of Royal Ca- ribbean Cruises Ltd., and Laurent Castaing, General Manager of STX France, led the traditional flag-changing ceremony, which symbolizes the ship's official delivery from the ship builder to Royal Caribbean. The maritime ritual was followed by a celebration of the industry's 20