Quantum of the Seas Construction Officially Begins, Germany

The official keel-laying of the cruise ship Quantum of the Seas was celebrated, August 2, at MEYER WERFT in Papenburg by putting a 430-ts block in place in the yard’s covered building dock. Prior to this the first steel-cutting for her sister ship Anthem of the Seas took place at MEYER WERFT ‘s laser centre.

Harri Kulovaara, Executive Vice President Maritime of Royal Caribbean International, put down the lucky penny in the dock before the block of the new ship was lowered by the 800-ts crane.

The first of a total of 74 blocks of the new cruise liner weighs 430 tons. This keel-laying marks the official start of construction of the Quantum of the Seas. For the time being the 167,800-gt Quantum of the Seas is the biggest ship the shipyard has built so far.

Quantum class will debut in fall 2014 with Quantum of the Seas, followed by her sister-ship Anthem of the Seas in spring 2015. Quantum ships span 18 decks, encompass 167,800 gross registered tons, carry 4,180 guests at double occupancy and feature 2,090 staterooms.

The Quantum class of ships will take a dramatic leap forward, introducing more game-changing “firsts at sea” such as a skydiving experience, a thrilling adventure that transports guests more than 300 feet in the air on a breathtaking journey; cutting-edge transformative venues including the largest indoor sports and entertainment complex at sea with bumper cars, roller skating and more; and the cruise line’s largest and most advanced staterooms ever.

Each ship can accommodate 4,180 guests at double occupancy and feature 2,090 staterooms.

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Press Release, August 5, 2013