CRUISE line giant Royal Caribbean has revealed a new ship with a twist launching next summer.
Pinned as one of the world’s biggest cruise ships, the vessel boasts the biggest on-site waterpark at sea ever.
The Royal Caribbean cruise ship is set to launch next year[/caption]
With a passenger capacity of 7,000 it’s one of the biggest liners available[/caption]
The Legend of the Seas offers the largest waterpark seen at sea[/caption]
Some 7,000 passengers will get the chance to enjoy a range of slides, a theatre, and an ice rink – all within walking distance of their bedroom.
Royal Caribbean’s third Icon Class cruise ship will be named Legend of the Seas, after a previous liner, and is ready to set sail in August 2026.
The new Legend of the Seas can weigh up to a phenomenal 250,800 gross tons in size, an upgrade compared to the previous weight which was 70,000, and is a whopping 1198ft long.
Royal Caribbean‘s chief marketing officer Kara Wallace told Royal Caribbean Blog that they’re focussing on hospitality for the new liner.
She said: “The Icon Class as a name really sets a really high bar…so we needed a third name that really fit with that.
“Legend is, not only fitting of the class, but an homage to everything that came before it.
“This ship truly has lived up to all of the hype and then some.”
The highly anticipated cruise ship will first set sail around the Mediterranean, and then head to Florida, and Royal Caribbean fans are already queuing up to book their spots.
Travel agencies have been inundated with date requests and price quotes, with holidaymakers keen to splash their cash on the unique cruise.
The colossal waterpark, named Thrill Island, will feature a skywalk, ropes course and thrill ride.
Royal Caribbean describes the category six waterpark as having “record-breaking slides” and a freefall waterslide at sea.
With a range of rides including Storm Chasers, Hurricane Hunters and Storm Surge raft slides, the entertainment has certainly ramped up from its previous models.
However, not all new additions are adventure-oriented, with a swim-up bar named Swim & Tonic available for those keen for something a little more relaxed.
Adults who want some alone time can check out the Hideaway, where there is also a swanky infinity pool overlooking the ocean.
Kara continued: “It’s delivering at the highest levels of guest satisfaction that we’ve ever seen across our brands, across the industry, and across all of hospitality.
“And that’s really by far and wide margin.”
The Legend of the Seas won’t be an exact replica of its predecessor, according the Royal Caribbean.
The dining room will have a Hollywood film and the series of entertainment will adapt each month.
If you’ve worked up an appetite from the aerial challenge you can also saunter over to grab some Japanese street food and end the night at the supper club.
Travelgoers are already impressed with the services already offered at Caribbean Cruises but it appears the new, bigger, vessel is taking it up a notch.
Thrilled customers have taken to Facebook to share their excitement.
One holidaymaker wrote: “I love the huge ships, so much to do.
“There are so many quiet spots to get away from it all, a great mixture for everyone.
Another cruise fan commented: “Very cool!
“Legend looks a lot different than the old Legend!”
A third enthusiastic customer responded: “We did Icon of the Seas in October and loved it so much that we’re going again in April.
“We also have Star of the Seas booked for December and are ready to book Legend next.”
