Royal Caribbean’s new Quantum Cruise Ships will begin with the Quantum of the Seas, which is set to sail with cruise guests for the first time in November of 2014. The ship features larger and more modern rooms, more flexible dining options, and family-oriented features like a nursery, a children’s program and a kids’ water park. The ship’s itineraries will include Caribbean and Bahamian destinations, and will feature cruises starting at 7 nights in length up to 12 nights. The Quantum will also introduce a number of first at-sea experiences that frequent cruise goers looking for something new will be happy to see. These first-at sea experience include the following highlights.
Registry: Nassau, Bahamas • Built at Meyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany
Quantum of the Seas sailing fall 2014 • Anthem of the Seas sailing spring 2015
Quantum of the Seas Godmother: Kristin Chenoweth
167,800 GRT • 1,141 feet (348 meters) long • 136 feet (41 meters) wide
28 feet (8.5 meters) draft • 22 knots cruising speed • 16 guest decks • 18 total decks • 16 guest elevators
4 bow thrusters with 4,694 horse power each
4,180 guests (double occupancy) • 4,905 guests total
STATEROOMS
Quantum-class ships will feature 2,090 of Royal Caribbean’s largest and most advanced staterooms ever, including 1,571 balcony, 148 outside, 375 virtual balconies and 34 wheelchair accessible. Stateroom highlights include:
- 375 Virtual Balcony staterooms— interior staterooms offering expansive real-time views of the ocean and exciting destinations through virtual balconies
- Up to 16 Family-Connected staterooms — perfect for multi-generational families or groups of friends, these staterooms provide separate bedrooms and bathrooms for all
- 12 new Studio staterooms with balconies and 16 Studio Interior staterooms, both for single travelers
TRANSFORMATIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND ACTIVITY VENUES
Cutting-edge transformative venues are a signature of the Quantum class, including:
- Two70°— a revolutionary multi-level great room with capacity for 540 guests, named for its magnificent 270-degree panoramic sea views through vast, floor-to-ceiling glass walls spanning almost three decks, and seamlessly fusing entertainment and technology to create a transformative journey for guests from morning to night
- SeaPlex — the largest indoor active space at sea that offers more first experiences for Royal Caribbean guests, such as bumper cars, a circus school with flying trapeze and roller skating
- Music Hall — the hottest live music venue on the Quantum class for guests to enjoy intimate and exclusive access to live performances, DJs, theme events, billiards and more. Capacity 559 guests
- Royal Theater — the main theater onboard Quantum class, the Royal Theater, is a spectacular, state-of-the-art space that takes advantage of the latest technology to create a performance venue that raises the bar once again. Seats 1,300 guests
FIRST AT SEA ACTIVITIES
Royal Caribbean will continue the tradition of delivering a groundbreaking lineup of onboard experiences never before imagined at sea, including:
- RipCord by iFly — the first skydiving experience at sea which allows everyone from first-time flyers to seasoned skydivers — to enjoy the sheer thrill and exhilaration of skydiving in a safe, controlled environment
- North Star — an engineering marvel that takes guests to new heights in a jewel-shaped glass capsule that gently rises more than 300 feet in the air, taking guests on a spectacular journey and delivering awe-inspiring, 360-degree views
DYNAMIC DINING
The Quantum class introduces the next era of dining at sea with Dynamic Dining, a completely new approach to shipboard dining where guests have total control of their own culinary journey. A landscape of 18 distinctive restaurants includes:
- Main Dining Reimagined: The most groundbreaking part of Dynamic Dining is its new take on the main dining room, which has been reimagined as five complimentary main restaurants, each with its own distinctive menu and ambiance
| FreeRestaurant | Capacity | Dress Code | Serves | Fee |
| American Icon Grill | 430 | Smart Casual | B, L, D | Free |
| Chic | 434 | Smart Casual | Dinner | Free |
| Silk | 434 | Smart Casual | Dinner | Free |
| The Grande | 432 | Formal | Dinner | Free |
| Coastal Kitchen | 128 | Smart Casual | B, L, D | Free |
- Next Level Signature Restaurants: Quantum class gives savvy foodists an unexpected foray into new territory with multi-sensory surprises and gastro-innovations, as well as partnerships with award-winning, world-renowned chefs Jamie Oliver, Michael Schwartz and Devin Alexander
| Restaurant | Capacity | Dress Code | Serves | Fee |
| Wonderland | 62 | Smart Casual | Dinner | $$$ |
| Jamie’s Italian | 132 | Smart Casual | L, D | $$ |
| Michael’s Genuine Pub | 130 | Casual | L, D | $ (a la carte) |
| Solarium Bistro | 110 | Smart Casual | B, L, D | $$ (B = no charge) |
| Chops Grille | 108 | Smart Casual | Dinner | $$ |
| Izumi | 40 | Smart Casual | L, D | $$ (a la carte) |
| Chef’s Table | 16 | Formal | Dinner | $$$$ |
- Laid Back Options Around-the-Clock: Royal Caribbean is providing an even broader choice of casual dining options on Quantum class
| Restaurant | Capacity | Dress Code | Serves | Fee |
| Windjammer Marketplace | 860 | Casual | B, L, D | Free |
| The Café @ Two70° | N/A | Casual | B, L, D | Free |
| SeaPlex Dog House | N/A | Casual | L, D | Free |
| Sorrento’s | 108 | Casual | L, D | Free |
| Café Promenade | N/A | Casual | B, L, D | Free |
| Johnny Rockets | 50 | Casual | L, D | $ (a la carte) |
Skydiving. What thrill have your cruise experiences so far been missing? If your answer is skydiving, then the Quantum of the Seas is definitely the ship for you. For the first time, you’ll be able to experience the exhilaration of skydiving while out on the open sea, thanks to the new ship’s skydiving simulator. The attraction known as RipCord, created by iFly, offers the feel of skydiving without the need for a plane. Instead, you’ll be in a glass chamber that uses wind tunnel technology. You’ll take a training course, suit up in skydiving gear, and receive coaching from trained instructors before you take your flight.
360° Aerial Views of the Sea. Part of the appeal of a cruise is the gorgeous views of the ocean, but sometimes you just can’t get the views you want from the deck. If you want to get a full view of the water all around you, then the Quantum of the Seas has created the answer for you. The ship features the North Star, which is an observation bubble crafted out of glass and steel that can lift passengers up to a height of 300 feet above sea level. Up to 13 passengers will be able to go up in the North Star at once (pictured above.)
Indoor Action and Entertainment. Indoor active spaces aren’t new, but the SeaPlex on the Quantum of the Seas promises to be the largest indoor active space at sea, an impressive accomplishment. The activities that will take place within the SeaPlex are varied, so there’s something for everyone inside. Some activities that are new to cruise ships include bumper cars, roller skating, and a circus school complete with flying trapeze. There will also be a basketball court and a dance floor with music orchestrated by a DJ in a floating DJ booth. Lots to do both day and night, and no need to worry about the weather.
The innovations that characterize the Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas might prove to be game-changers for cruise goers, who will certainly be experiencing a quantum leap forward in cruise ship activity and entertainment. The new ship is highly anticipated, and the interest will only grow as people begin raving about their experiences!
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*All images of Quantum of the SeasSM are computer generated and reflect proposed design. Designs, features and itineraries are subject to change.
