World's largest cruise ship delivered to Royal Caribbean

by Q Radio news

The world's largest cruise ship has been officially delivered to Royal Caribbean at a shipyard in France.

Symphony of the Seas has 18 decks and took three years to build.

It is almost 12 hundred feet long, 238 feet high and has its very on Central park with 12,000 trees and exotic plants.

Michael Bayley, President and CEO of Royal Caribbean International, Richard Fain,
Chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., and Laurent Castaing, General Manager of STX France, led
the traditional flag-changing ceremony.

This 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 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 25 th 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:

The cruise line sails 25 of the world’s most innovative cruise ships to the most popular destinations in
Bermuda and the Caribbean, Europe, Canada and New England, Alaska, South America, Asia, and Australia and
New Zealand. Media can stay up-to- date by following @RoyalCaribPR on Twitter, and visiting
RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com. For additional information or to make reservations, vacationers should call
their travel agent.