The Symphony of the Seas, owned and operated by Royal Caribbean International, is currently the world’s largest cruise ship. The behemoth vessel measures an incredible 1,188 feet long and 215 feet wide. It was launched in April 2018 and has a maximum capacity of nearly 9,000 passengers and 2,200 crew members. Its total gross tonnage clocks in at 228,081 GT—the highest among any other passenger ships.
Symphony of the Seas offers its guests a wide range of amenities to enjoy such as two-story dining areas, seven distinct neighborhoods featuring shopping arcades and recreational activities, 18 different decks to explore including pool decks with slides and whirlpools big enough for everyone on board to enjoy simultaneously, an Ultimate Abyss dry slide that plunges 10 stories and more than 20 dining venues like the Jamie Oliver restaurant. The ship is also outfitted with a Bionic Bar, complete with robot bartenders to serve drinks, and even a state-of-the-art theatre featuring Broadway performances.
The Symphony of the Seas is currently sailing around the Caribbean Islands on 7-night voyages, taking guests to breath-taking destinations including St. Thomas in the United States Virgin Islands; San Juan in Puerto Rico; Costa Maya in Mexico; Nassau in The Bahamas; Perfect Day at CocoCay private island exclusive to Royal Caribbean passengers; Cozumel and Roatan Island in Honduras.
To ensure its passengers are safe at all times, the ship is equipped with the latest technologies such as a shore-to-ship and ShipNet Wi-Fi connection for uninterrupted communication; advanced fire detection systems and emergency response plans; multiple pools and hot tubs filled with clean water along with an electro-chemical chlorination filtration system to prevent bacteria growth.
The Symphony of the Seas has undoubtedly set a new standard in cruising experience, providing guests with some of the most luxurious amenities imaginable and making sure they are safe every step of their journey. It has quickly become one of Royal Caribbean International’s flagship cruise liners, offering passengers unparalleled exploration opportunities in tropical paradises around the world. So if you’re looking for the ultimate vacation destination, look no further—the Symphony of the Seas is here to provide you with an unforgettable experience.
For those who wish to explore more, the symphony of the seas also offers excursions that take its guests beyond their vacation. These include helicopter rides over breathtaking landscapes such as St Thomas’s Mangrove Lagoon in the U.S Virgin Islands or snorkeling and scuba diving expeditions off the coast of Grand Cayman Island in The Caribbean. For a truly unique adventure, passengers can even embark on overnight trips to swim with dolphins or visit ancient Mayan ruins in Mexico. There’s no limit to what travelers can experience aboard this fabulous ship.
Whether it be dining, entertainment or exploration—the Symphony of the Seas offers passengers a unique and thrilling experience that is sure to make memories that will last a lifetime.
