TIM eMagazine Vol . 3 Issue 1
Left to right : Jean Yves Jaouen , COO and Laurent Castaing , General Manager , STX France ; Richard D . Fain , Chairman & CEO , Royal Caribbean Cruises . Ltd .; Michael Bayley , President & CEO , Royal Caribbean Cruises . Ltd
best , the crew whose hard work and meticulous collaboration came together to create the world ' s largest cruise ship .
" Symphony of the Seas is the latest example of how our people work to push the envelope of innovation with each new ship ," said Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd . Chairman and CEO Richard D . Fain . " 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 ."
" It is a proud and exhilarating moment to welcome a new member to the family . Thanks to our stellar crew and partners at STX France , we now are ready to embark on this new boundless adventure that comes to life on Symphony of the Seas ," said Michael Bayley , President and CEO , Royal Caribbean International . " Symphony will take family vacationing to an all new level with energy and options never before found in one place . This ship is the perfect blend of our greatest hits we know guests love and a lineup of vibrant , new restaurants , activities and unparalleled entertainment – all purposefully designed around vacationers ' preferences ."
" Today is a day of pride for me , all STX France and sub-contractor teams as we hand over Symphony of the Seas to her owner as the largest cruise ship ever built ," said Laurent Castaing , General Manager of STX France . " Symphony will leave Saint-Nazaire yard as the ultimate example of our progress-driven spirit and commitment to innovation , which are at the heart of our partnership with Royal Caribbean , who is always challenging us in this direction ."
The 25th ship in Royal Caribbean ' s fleet , Symphony of the Seas is 228,081 gross registered tons , measures 238 feet tall and spans 1,188 feet long . She will welcome 5,518 guests at double occupancy in 2,759 staterooms , including 28 additional balcony rooms that overlook the ocean or signature Boardwalk neighborhood . One Oasis Class ship , seven distinctive neighborhoods , the tallest slide at sea with the Ultimate Abyss and countless adventures for guests of all ages , the family adventure of a lifetime has surprises at every turn : New Culinary Adventures * Hooked Seafood : This upscale eatery atop of the world ' s largest cruise ship in the Solarium serves up the real taste of New England-inspired seafood and unparalleled ocean vistas to match . Approachable and unassuming , the menu offers classic coastal favorites , such as
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