Royal Caribbean's New Cruise Ship Odyssey of the Seas Delivered
Royal Caribbean Group on Wednesday took delivery of its newest cruise ship Odyssey of the Seas, built at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany.The 169,000 GT, 347.1-meter vessel is the last of five Quantum Ultra class cruise ships started in January 2013 with the launch of Quantum of the Seas."Royal Caribbean Group commissioned us in 2011 to build the first two units of the Quantum class, which have been very popular with passengers since day one. We have continuously improved and developed these ships…
Spectrum of the Seas Delivered
Cruise line Royal Caribbean International officially took delivery of the 26th ship in its fleet, 169,000 grt Spectrum of the Seas, in a ceremony Thursday in Bremerhaven, Germany.The first ship in the Quantum-Ultra class, the Meyer Werft built Spectrum of the Seas measures 347.1 meters long and 41.4 meters wide. Altogether, the vessel has 18 decks with 2,137 cabins offering space for 4,246 passengers in double occupancy and 1,551 crew members.The Bahamas flagged Spectrum of the Seas will be the largest and most expensive ship in Asia when she arrives to her new home in Shanghai on June 3…
Meyer Werft Delivers First of Two to Norwegian Cruise Lines
Norwegian Star, the first of two cruise liners constructed by Meyer Werft for Norwegian Cruise Line (a subsidiary of Star Cruises) was delivered on October 31, 2001. The 92,000-gt liner, which incorporates the new "freestyle cruising concept," links luxurious outfitting and design with state-of-the-art technical demands. In addition to these new innovations, the vessel offers passengers more than 70 percent of outside cabins, serviced by more than 1,100 crew members. Star's diesel electric podded drive and an interactive communication systems, provide passengers with the utmost in cruising technology. Subsequent to its delivery, Star departed the Dutch port of Eemshaven for its homeport of Miami, Fla.
Latest Luxury Liner From Germany
The second of four cruise vessels to be constructed at the Meyer Werft Shipyard for Star Cruises, the Asian-based company recently accepted delivery of Superstar Virgo on August 2 - two weeks prior to its originally agreed delivery date. The 76,800-grt vessel, which combines Asian-inspired décor with sophisticated technology, offers cabins with private balconies and an array of first-rate entertainment and dining options. Virgo boasts a technically advanced diesel-electric propulsion plant, as well as the most up-to-date interactive communication systems and state-of-the-art stage equipment. After acceptance by Star Cruises' Eemshaven location in the Netherlands, the vessel will depart for Singapore, followed by a presentation in Alexandria/Egypt.
