Royal Caribbean Unveils The Ultimate Abyss
Royal Caribbean International has unveiled the first look at the highly anticipated The Ultimate Abyss – the tallest slide at sea, which officials say will intimidate the bravest of guests and challenge them to prove their courage aboard Harmony of the Seas when it debuts in May.
Towering more than 150 feet above sea level, overlooking the AquaTheater at the aft of the ship, the pair of side-by-side slides will release adrenalin-seeking travellers into a chilling 100 foot drop that twists and turns in a serpentine-like movement as they slide nine miles an hour, approximately, from the Pool and Sports Zone on Deck 16 to the Boardwalk on Deck 6 below.
Launching on to the ride from a glass platform, guests can take one last look at the Boardwalk 10 decks below before climbing on to a customized mat and taking the plunge into the depths of the daunting slides. Spontaneous audio effects within each tunnel create a multi-sensory thrill for daring guests willing to test their mettle while traversing 216 feet through the one-of-a-kind slide duo.
