Odyssey of the Seas was delivered today to Royal Caribbean, and we have our first look at some areas around the ship.
The 25th ship in the fleet, Odyssey was handed over today during a virtual ceremony.
Royal Caribbean Group Chairman and CEO Richard D. Fain, President and CEO of Royal Caribbean International Michael Bayley, and Master of Odyssey of the Seas Captain Per Kristoffersen received the new ship from Meyer Werft Yard’s Managing Partner Bernard Meyer and Managing Director Jan Meyer in the customary handover ceremony with a virtual twist.
The new ship weighs 169,000 gross tons and measures 1,138 feet (347 meters) long and 135 feet (41 meters).
Sneak peek around Odyssey
Royal Caribbean will celebrate the delivery a bit later today, but the excitement has already started with new photos from onboard.
Royal Caribbean and Meyer Werft shipyard shared a sneak peek at a few areas of the ship.
First up is North Star, the observational pod on Odyssey of the Seas that lifts guests 300-feet above the ocean.
Guests board an all-glass observation capsule that takes them for a short ride up in the air to enjoy some incredible views.
One noticeable difference on Odyssey of the Seas compared to other ships is the color of North Star's Arm. On Odyssey it is white and lime green, whereas other ships have a white and navy blue motif.
North Star on Quantum of the Seas
North Star is a complimentary activity, and can be booked onboard the ship or prior to the cruise via the Cruise Planner.
Your best bet is to book North Star before your cruise, because reservations go quickly due to high demand.
Next, is a look at Royal Caribbean’s first Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar.
Royal Caribbean has reimagined its classic Italian specialty restaurant, which will debut on Odyssey of the Seas. The photo shared has a look at the pizza menu.
According to Royal Caribbean, the new restaurant will serve up " rustic Italian dishes and a contemporary flair."
No Royal Caribbean cruise ship is complete without a rock-climbing wall.
Ever since rock-climbing walls first debuted on Voyager of the Seas in 1999, all ships have featured this signature activity.
Guests can choose to climb up different paths based on their difficulty, with the goal of reaching the top and ringing a bell.
Last, but not least, we have a look at the Sky Pad.
Another complimentary activity, the Sky Pad is a virtual reality, bungee trampoline adventure. Guests put on a VR headset, and then get strapped into a bungee harness that allow them to easily jump on trampolines while traversing a virtual world only they can see.
Another signature venue of any Royal Caribbean ship is the Schooner Bar.
Featuring a nautical theme, the Schooner Bar is where you can go to enjoy live music, cocktails, and many events throughout the day
Delivery today
Royal Caribbean will celebrate the delivery of Odyssey of the Seas with a special online event for cruise fans on March 31, 2021.
Meyer Werft Executive Director Jan Meyer celebrated the launch of the last Quantum class ship, "We have now successfully delivered the third cruise ship from Papenburg to our customers during the pandemic. This is an important sign of the strength of our yard and the entire industry."
You can tune into the live feed via Royal Caribbean's Facebook page beginning at 5:00 p.m. EDT.
The event will feature Odyssey of the Seas' ship's blessing, and a performance from onboard the show in Two70.
