- Quantum of the Seas homeporting at Singapore for six-months from November 2019 to April 2020
- A Frank talk on Bliss
Details appeared in the April 10 edition of Cruise News Daily.
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Tuesday, April 10, 2018
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Friday, September 30, 2016
The Show behind the Show
The show backstage in the Two70 lounge and showroom aboard Royal Caribbean's Quantum-class ships may be as fascinating as the one on stage. That's because technically there is no BACKstage with this stage. “Backstage” in Two70 is below the stage and above the stage.
It's part of a new format of entertainment created for this class of ship that includes live action from a cast of 18 performers, a 12K 115-foot by 23-foot high video screen and six robotic video screens.
The complete story appeared in the September 30 edition of Cruise News Daily.
Video courtesy of Royal Caribbean International. All rights reserved.
It's part of a new format of entertainment created for this class of ship that includes live action from a cast of 18 performers, a 12K 115-foot by 23-foot high video screen and six robotic video screens.
The complete story appeared in the September 30 edition of Cruise News Daily.
Video courtesy of Royal Caribbean International. All rights reserved.
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Quantum/Anthem Charges Clarified
Last week we told you that it appeared Royal Caribbean was getting ready to charge for the North Star and Ripcord by iFly attractions on Quantum of the Seas and probably on Anthem of the Seas, because the line had posted pricing and the reservation mechanism was set up for Quantum sailings from China.
We couldn’t tell you exactly where things were going because nobody from Royal Caribbean seemed to want to talk to us about it. Now we can tell you what Royal Caribbean is thinking because Vicki Freed, Royal Caribbean’s SVP of Sales and Trade Support & Service, talked with CND yesterday.
The complete story appeared in the January 6 edition of Cruise News Daily.
We couldn’t tell you exactly where things were going because nobody from Royal Caribbean seemed to want to talk to us about it. Now we can tell you what Royal Caribbean is thinking because Vicki Freed, Royal Caribbean’s SVP of Sales and Trade Support & Service, talked with CND yesterday.
The complete story appeared in the January 6 edition of Cruise News Daily.
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
North Star Isn’t the Only Thing on Quantum That Goes Up - So Do Prices
It’s not like it hasn’t happened to Royal Caribbean before. They design a new ship, and they add some new features, and they turn out to be so popular demand far outstrips availability. While it’s nice to have a runaway hit, it also creates disappointed customers.
So what do they do? They add a charge to limit demand (and “enhance revenue” along the way). They did it with Johnny Rockets. Now apparently they are doing it with the North Star and Ripcord by iFly aboard Quantum of the Seas.
The complete story appeared in the December 29 edition of Cruise News Daily.
So what do they do? They add a charge to limit demand (and “enhance revenue” along the way). They did it with Johnny Rockets. Now apparently they are doing it with the North Star and Ripcord by iFly aboard Quantum of the Seas.
The complete story appeared in the December 29 edition of Cruise News Daily.
Thursday, July 16, 2015
Old Meets New
Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas crossed paths with one of the line's first ships, the former Sun Viking, in China this week.
The 18,455-ton former Sun Viking is now operated by Island Ship Management as Oriental Dragon. It left the Royal Caribbean fleet in 1998 after sailing with them for 26 years.
Photo courtesy of Royal Caribbean International. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without permission.
The 18,455-ton former Sun Viking is now operated by Island Ship Management as Oriental Dragon. It left the Royal Caribbean fleet in 1998 after sailing with them for 26 years.
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| Quantum of the Seas passes the former Sun Viking |
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Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Finally at Home in China
Quantum of the Seas arrived at Shanghai this morning opening a new era for Royal Caribbean in Asia. Shanghai will be the new year round home port for Quantum where it will sail three- to eight-night itineraries for the China-sourced market, the largest market in the world.
The complete story appeared in the June 24 edition of Cruise News Daily.
Photo courtesy of Royal Caribbean International. All rights reserved. May not be used or copied without permission.
The complete story appeared in the June 24 edition of Cruise News Daily.
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| Quantum of the Seas' maiden arrival at Hong Kong earlier in the week en route to Shanghai. |
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Friday, April 24, 2015
Pleading Guilty
The Royal Caribbean crew member who holds the distinction of being charged with the first sexual assault aboard Quantum of the Seas (with only a month in service) has entered a guilty plea in the case, and will be sentenced in August. He was also the first crew member from the new ship to be arrested.
Details appeared in the April 24 edition of Cruise News Daily.
Details appeared in the April 24 edition of Cruise News Daily.
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Cruise News Daily Headlines for December 2, 2014
* Things You’ll Want to Know
Today we have a collection of shorter, but interesting items our readers probably won’t want to miss.
+ Four more years
Norwegian inks an agreement in New Orleans
+ One in 500 RCCL is moved into the S&P 500
+ Schettino testifies
Costa Concordia's begins to testify under oath
+ A long way from home What cruise ships have to do with "lobster migration"
+ Three sheet cakes to the wind
NCL's master baker agrees with the police and loses his license
+ The secret feature
You’ve seen a lot written about Quantum of the Seas and its innovative new experiences available for passengers, but there’s one that never seems to be mentioned. Mention the SeaPlex multi-use sports complex, and again you always hear of the bumper cars, but something cool is getting overlooked. It's the circus school which is open to adults as well as kids. Here you can learn the flying trapeze, juggling or the Lyra hoop.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Photo courtesy of Royal Caribbean International. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without permission.
Today we have a collection of shorter, but interesting items our readers probably won’t want to miss.
+ Four more years
Norwegian inks an agreement in New Orleans
+ One in 500 RCCL is moved into the S&P 500
+ Schettino testifies
Costa Concordia's begins to testify under oath
+ A long way from home What cruise ships have to do with "lobster migration"
+ Three sheet cakes to the wind
NCL's master baker agrees with the police and loses his license
+ The secret feature
You’ve seen a lot written about Quantum of the Seas and its innovative new experiences available for passengers, but there’s one that never seems to be mentioned. Mention the SeaPlex multi-use sports complex, and again you always hear of the bumper cars, but something cool is getting overlooked. It's the circus school which is open to adults as well as kids. Here you can learn the flying trapeze, juggling or the Lyra hoop.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Photo courtesy of Royal Caribbean International. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without permission.
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
The Stars of the Show in Two70
Quantum of the Seas is filled with technology, and one of the coolest pieces is in the Two70 Lounge. We're speaking of the robotic screens created for Royal Caribbean by ABB Robotics.
This first video gives you an idea of what they can do and how they perform with the dancers, singers and acrobats.
This video, entitled "Dance in a Box" demonstrates what the screens can do.
This first video gives you an idea of what they can do and how they perform with the dancers, singers and acrobats.
This video, entitled "Dance in a Box" demonstrates what the screens can do.
Monday, November 17, 2014
Video: Quantum of the Seas in New York Harbor
And now for a brief musical interlude:
Just a nice video from Royal Caribbean International to start a Monday. No newsworthy quality at all. Have a good week.
Just a nice video from Royal Caribbean International to start a Monday. No newsworthy quality at all. Have a good week.
Friday, November 14, 2014
Cruise News Daily Headlines for November 14, 2014
We’re closing out the week with five smaller stories that you probably haven’t heard about, but we hope our subscribers will find them interesting:
+ Just in time for the holidays
Your shopping worries are over, at least for the Princess passengers on your gift list.
+ Keeping it British
When you’re naming a ship with the name of Britannia, it just wouldn’t do to use champagne, which must be from France, so P&O cruises has chosen a British sparkling wine with which to name the ship.
+ Cuba cruise surge continuing
The island nation of Cuba has been trying to rebuild their cruise industry (for port calls) since 2006, and this year they are experiencing a boom.
+ The perils of celebrity partnerships
Norwegian Cruise Line is learning the perils of having celebrity partnerships today as their “master baker” Buddy Valastro went to court in a first appearance on DWI charges in New York.
+ Quantum of the Seas named
Actress Kristin Chenoweth named Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas at Cape Liberty Cruiseport tonight in New York Harbor.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Photo courtesy of P&O Cruises. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without permission.
+ Just in time for the holidays
Your shopping worries are over, at least for the Princess passengers on your gift list.
+ Keeping it British
When you’re naming a ship with the name of Britannia, it just wouldn’t do to use champagne, which must be from France, so P&O cruises has chosen a British sparkling wine with which to name the ship.
+ Cuba cruise surge continuing
The island nation of Cuba has been trying to rebuild their cruise industry (for port calls) since 2006, and this year they are experiencing a boom.
+ The perils of celebrity partnerships
Norwegian Cruise Line is learning the perils of having celebrity partnerships today as their “master baker” Buddy Valastro went to court in a first appearance on DWI charges in New York.
+ Quantum of the Seas named
Actress Kristin Chenoweth named Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas at Cape Liberty Cruiseport tonight in New York Harbor.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
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| Olly Smith with a glass of Brut NV |
Quantum of the Seas Officially Named
Royal Caribbean's new Quantum of the Seas was named in New York Harbor this evening by actress Kristin Chenoweth.
Photo courtesy of Royal Caribbean International. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without permission.
Photo courtesy of Royal Caribbean International. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without permission.
Monday, November 10, 2014
Cruise News Daily Headlines for November 10, 2014
* Quantum of the Seas Arrives at Home Port
Royal Caribbean’s new Quantum of the Seas arrived at her new homeport of Cape Liberty early this morning at the conclusion of her first revenue sailing.
* What Did Your Dog Find Today?
Celebrity passengers aboard Celebrity Equinox on November 21 will have a rare dining experience, thanks to Celebrity promoting the fine dining opportunities aboard their ships.
* Costa Diadema Opens New Savona Facility
Costa Diadema arrived for the first time at Savona (near Genoa) on Saturday. It was not only the ship’s maiden arrival at the port, but it also opened the new nine million euro cruise terminal (the second) at Costa’s Palacrociere.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Photo courtesy of Costa Crociere. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without permission.
Royal Caribbean’s new Quantum of the Seas arrived at her new homeport of Cape Liberty early this morning at the conclusion of her first revenue sailing.
* What Did Your Dog Find Today?
Celebrity passengers aboard Celebrity Equinox on November 21 will have a rare dining experience, thanks to Celebrity promoting the fine dining opportunities aboard their ships.
* Costa Diadema Opens New Savona Facility
Costa Diadema arrived for the first time at Savona (near Genoa) on Saturday. It was not only the ship’s maiden arrival at the port, but it also opened the new nine million euro cruise terminal (the second) at Costa’s Palacrociere.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
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| The new terminal at Palacrociere at Savona |
Quantum of the Seas Arrives New York
Royal Caribbean's newest,most technologically advanced ship, Quantum of the Seas, arrived at its home port of New York for the first time early this morning. We thought this was a different perspective.
Photos courtesy of Royal Caribbean International. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without permission.
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| Manhattan from the bridge of Quantum of the Seas |
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| Lady Liberty was awaiting Quantum at her home port. |
Photos courtesy of Royal Caribbean International. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without permission.
Friday, November 7, 2014
Cruise News Daily Headlines for November 7, 2014
* A New Queen Is Crowned
Tonight, Carnival has yet another major cruise ship in its fleet. Regal Princess was officially named on Wednesday in Ft. Lauderdale, and tonight, Costa Diadema was given its name in Genoa.
* Carnival Stocking Stuffers Everywhere
Carnival Cruise Lines has partnered with Blackhawk Network to distribute their gift card in more than 9,000 retail locations across the US.
* Surprise Maiden Call
Quantum of the Sea is on its inaugural sailing from Southampton to New York/Cape Liberty, and wasn’t supposed to be making any en route calls, but as things happen...
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Tonight, Carnival has yet another major cruise ship in its fleet. Regal Princess was officially named on Wednesday in Ft. Lauderdale, and tonight, Costa Diadema was given its name in Genoa.
* Carnival Stocking Stuffers Everywhere
Carnival Cruise Lines has partnered with Blackhawk Network to distribute their gift card in more than 9,000 retail locations across the US.
* Surprise Maiden Call
Quantum of the Sea is on its inaugural sailing from Southampton to New York/Cape Liberty, and wasn’t supposed to be making any en route calls, but as things happen...
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Saturday, November 1, 2014
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Quantum of the Seas Arrives at Southampton
Royal Caribbean made their first port call with Quantum of the Seas since assuming ownership of the newbuild when it arrived at Southampton yesterday evening (October 29, 2014). The ship will be engaged in promotional activities there until it departs on its first revenue cruise on November 4, a transatlantic crossing to New York.
Additional photos at http://www.pinterest.com/cruisenewsdaily/quantum-of-the-seas/
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| Quantum received a traditional welcome as seen from Quantum's bridge |
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| Quantum approaching Southampton with North Star deployed |
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| Note that the Ripcord skydiving simulator is already in use |
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| Quantum is really excited to be at Southampton. The North Star has been fully deployed. |
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Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Meyer Werft Delivers Quantum of the Seas - First Quick Look Around
Meyer Werft delivered Quantum of the Seas to Royal Caribbean yesterday (October 28, 2014) at Bremerhaven.
Additional photos at http://www.pinterest.com/cruisenewsdaily/quantum-of-the-seas/
Photos courtesy of Meyer Werft and Royal Caribbean International. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without permission.
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| Bernard Meyer, the managing partner of Meyer Werft, and Royal Caribbean chairman Richard Fain signed the documents aboard the ship at Bremerhaven. |
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| Bernard Meyer speaking at the handover ceremony under one of the ship's signature features, the North Star observation platform |
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| Quantum's Navigational Bridge |
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| The innovative aft lounge, Two70 |
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| The American Icon Grill |
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| Wonderland Restaurant |
Photos courtesy of Meyer Werft and Royal Caribbean International. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without permission.
Friday, October 24, 2014
Building a Bionic Bartender
A look at how the folks at Makr Shakr created the bionic bartender aboard Quantum of the Seas.
Monday, October 20, 2014
Showing Off North Star
Quantum of the Seas came out of the yard with the North Star observation module still to be attached. It's connected now, and the the ship has been to sea trials in the North Sea. This is the first chance to really look over North Star - from all the angles
Photos courtesy of Royal Caribbean International. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without permission.
Photos courtesy of Royal Caribbean International. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without permission.
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