The Harmony of the Seas is the largest cruise ship in the world. It cost $1 billion (£700 million) and is larger than the Eiffel Tower.
It is 1,187 feet long (362 meters) and is operated by Royal Caribbean Cruises. Its 16 decks contain over 2,500 staterooms, 20 dining venues, robot bartenders, 23 swimming pools and a park.
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Weighing 227,000 tonnes, the vessel also boasts:
- 24 lifts for guests
- The Ultimate Abyss – the tallest slide at sea, plunging visitors 10 stories from deck 16 to deck 6
- The deepest pool at sea
- A double-story Wonderland specialty restaurant
- 11,252 works of art
- Virtual balconies with real-time views of the destination for interior rooms
- 2,100 crew members from 77 different nationalities
According to Richard Fain, Chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd, said: “Harmony of the Seas is the product of our zealous spirit of continuous improvement, where we have combined revolutionary ship design with the technological strides that have defined the Royal Caribbean brand.”
The ship will set sail for its first trip, a four-night cruise from Southampton to Rotterdam, on 22 May.
