Royal Caribbean Welcomes Spectrum to the Family

Royal Caribbean International has taken delivery of the 26th ship in its fleet, Spectrum of the Seas.

The first in the Quantum Ultra class of ships, Spectrum will homeport from Shanghai starting in June.

“We are excited to welcome Spectrum of the Seas, our first Quantum Ultra Class ship to the Royal Caribbean family,” said Michael Bayley, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean International. “We have once again combined revolutionary ship design with the latest technology to deliver a ship that will redefine the China cruise market. We are excited for our guests to make amazing family memories.”

Spectrum will debut the global cruise line’s first private enclave for suite guests, new stateroom categories and innovative dining concepts.

Highlights include:

Royal Caribbean’s first exclusive suites-only area, which features Golden and Silver suite accommodations in a private enclave at the forward end of the ship on decks 13 through 16. Travellers booked in these luxury suites will have special keycard access, a private elevator and a dedicated restaurant and lounge. In addition to a range of exclusive amenities, guests will have access to The Balcony – a private outdoor space for sunbathing and relaxing – that offers the best views on board; and The Boutique, a shopping area where travellers can book private shopping experiences.

A two-level, 2,809-square-foot Ultimate Family Suite accommodates up to 11 guests. The three-bedroom suite includes a master bedroom and two additional bedrooms for grandparents and other family members. Kids have their own kid-friendly space on the upper level, complete with an in-suite slide that will transport them to the living area below.

Innovative dining concepts include Sichuan Red – with authentic cuisine from the Sichuan province of China, Wonderland’s Dadong – a new outpost of Chinese chef Dong Zhenxiang, renowned for his much-coveted roast duck; and the Leaf and Bean traditional tea room and café parlour offering a range of authentic Chinese teas, classic coffee drinks as well as freshly baked Chinese and western desserts and pastries.

Debuting on Spectrum, a new karaoke venue, Star Moment, where family and friends can belt out and sing like stars.

Another feature is an enhanced SeaPlex, the largest indoor sports and entertainment complex at sea, where families can enjoy bumper cars, roller skating, basketball, and new augmented reality walls and floors.

There’s also the iconic Sky Pad, a virtual reality, bungee trampoline experience located on the aft of the ship, as well as Quantum Class favourites: the North Star, a glass capsule that takes guests more than 300 feet above the ocean; RipCord by iFly, a skydiving simulator experience; and the FlowRider surfing simulator.

Accommodating 4,246 guests at double occupancy and 1,551 international crew members, Spectrum will be the largest and most expensive ship in Asia.