iCruise Co-President Uf Tukel with Royal Caribbean VP Vicki Freed
By Alara Shannon, Marketing | April 01, 2013 ( Comments)
iCruise.com Co-President, Uf Tukel, was in New York City today attending a special Royal Caribbean presentation – ground-breaking innovations and new features of the Quantum of the Seas were finally revealed. Incredibly, brainstorming began on the Quantum Class just 9 weeks after the launch of the record-breaking Oasis of the Seas. For us, each exciting reveal was certainly worth the wait.
Back in February 2013, Royal Caribbean made the long-awaited announcement of the names of its newest ‘Quantum Class’ of ships scheduled to debut in the fall of 2014, and the spring of 2015, respectively. The Quantum of the Seas (2014) and the Anthem of the Seas (2015) were announced Feb. 5 as the first piece of steel was cut for the two ships at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, where both ships will be built.
“Throughout our history we have made huge strides in cruise ship design and innovation and the Quantum class will be no exception,” said Richard D. Fain, Chairman and CEO, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. “We look forward to introducing consumers to Quantum cruising.”
But first, why name their newest ship the Quantum of the Seas? Adam Goldstein, President and CEO of Royal Caribbean International says, “The new ship will be such a leap forward in terms of vessel design and guest experiences that we thought the name Quantum of the Seas was perfectly appropriate.”
Royal Caribbean has long been a pioneer of cruising ‘firsts’ from rock-climbing and surfing at sea to their two marvels of engineering, the Oasis and Allure of the Seas – the largest cruise ships in the world both with seven distinct neighborhoods.
The Quantum Class will make family, adventure and entertainment a priority. Broadway, T.V. and film star, Kristin Chenoweth, will serve as Quantum’s godmother, leading to speculation about the ship’s production offerings.
Adam Goldstein and Richard Fain made their grand entrance to the reveal today…in bumper cars – a creative and fun way to showcase this new activity on the Quantum of the Seas.
Other Quantum of the Seas firsts will include:
- SeaPlex: a multi-deck indoor sporting and entertainment venue with an arena that will accommodate bumper cars (first time at sea!) and roller skating, offer a circus school with flying trapeze, full-size basketball court and dance floor with DJ.
- Rip Cord by iFly: the first skydiving experience at sea in vertical wind tunnels that simulate the thrill of skydiving in a controlled, safe environment.
- North Star: inspired by the London Millennium Eye, this engineering marvel (of which Royal Caribbean is no stranger) will transport 14 passengers in a pod-shaped, glass capsules 300 feet over the ocean for unbelievable 360-degree views.
- Two70: this multi-deck venue at the back of the ship is a revolutionary concept with stunning 270-degree panoramic sea views through floor-to-ceiling glass windows by day, but at night changes to an unexpected evening entertainment space with live performers, aerialists and video scenery.
- Music Hall: a dedicated performance space, this rock-and-roll inspired two-story hall will offer live performances, dance classes, improv workshops, themed night parties, DJs and billiards.
Staterooms on Quantum will be larger than the Oasis of the Seas by nearly 10 percent, and feature a smart design concept for the best use of square footage and additional storage space. Inside staterooms on the Quantum of the Seas will boast 82” LED screens with real-time simulated views of the ocean creating Virtual Balconies! Family-connected staterooms use three different cabin categories to provide separate bedrooms and bathrooms – perfect for multigenerational families. Solo cruisers are also a priority on the Quantum of the Seas with the addition of studio staterooms, some with balconies.
Popular Royal Caribbean features like FlowRider and the adults-only Solarium will return, along with the Royal Tots Nursery and DreamWorks Character Experience.
More details on the Quantum of the Seas will be revealed throughout the year.
Quantum of the Seas will sail out of New York Harbor from its homeport of Cape Liberty in Bayonne, New Jersey. Quantum of the Seas will sail seven- to 12-night itineraries to destinations in the Caribbean and the Bahamas.
What new Quantum of the Seas feature are you most excited about?
