99 days of Quantum: Starwater

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15 Sep 2014

With Royal Caribbean's newest cruise ship, Quantum of the Seas, launching very soon, we're counting down each day with a brand new blog post all about this amazing cruise ship.

Starwater

A brand new production show by Royal Caribbean will be Starwater, which is located in Two70°, and will be among one of many new shows to grace Quantum of the Seas

Starwater features, "A beautiful and highly visual production featuring Dancers and Singers all under the spell of our Muse who transports the audience as she orchestrates an eternal fusion the universe and sea to her will."

Royal Caribbean is making Starwater into a highly visual production that combines video mapping, groundbreaking robotic technology and live performance artistry. Human emotions are explored as our muse brings together the magic of the stars and the mysteries of the seas for this awe-inspiring theatrical experience.

Like the other tech-heavy shows in Two70°, Starwater will take advantage of the innovations found only in Two70°.

Stay tuned for tomorrow's post as we celebrate 99 days of Quantum!

99 days of Quantum: Two70°

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14 Sep 2014

To celebrate the launch of Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas in less than 100 days, we're counting down each day with some really cool about the ship.  Check out our blog each day for a brand new post all about Quantum of the Seas.

Two70°

Perhaps one of the most innovative places on Royal Caribbean's newest cruise ship is Two70°.  This unique spot on Quantum of the Seas will offer entertainment, technology and an experience never before seen at sea.

As its name implies, Two70° offers a two hundred and seventy degree view from the aft of the ship.  An expansive ocean view that is two decks high allows you to see an amazing view during the day.

At night, Two70° transforms to offer a seamless video projection, robotics and human artistry.

Inside Two70° you will find Vistarama, a floor-to-ceiling sea view that will take you anywhere in the world in seconds thanks to some amazing projection technology.  There's also ROBOSHOW, where six Roboscreens take the stage to offer surprise performances throughout your vacation.   And then there's Starwater, a brand new Royal Caribbean production that combines technology and actors.

Want more entertainment?  You will find Virtual Concert and Gatsby shows here as well.

Two70° will offer quite a variety of entertainment as this space was designed to always be a hub of activity.  Royal Caribbean designed Two70° to be a place that always has something going on and the ability of the entire room to transform in seconds is what makes Two70° really impressive.

Stay tuned for tomorrow's post as we celebrate 99 days of Quantum!

99 days of Quantum: The Grande Restaurant

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13 Sep 2014

Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas debuts in less than 100 days so we're counting down all the great things about Quantum of the Seas. Each day we will post something about Quantum of the Seas to share with you.

The Grande Restaurant

One of the new restaurants coming to Royal Caribbean's Dynamic Dining is a throwback to the golden era of cruising when dining was a social ritual and getting dressed up was a big part of the experience.

The Grande Restaurant encompasses all the glitz and glamour of classic cruise dining with great food too.

Every night at the Grande is formal night and Royal Caribbean is celebrating each evening like it's a special occasion. For fans of getting dressed up for dinner, the Grande is your restaurant and you can get dressed up as many nights as you want when you dine here.

There's more to the Grande than just what you wear, after all, you're going to the Grande to eat.  You'll find Beef Wellington, Chicken a l’Orange, Roasted Scallops, Sole Almondine and more.  The Grande will feature the world’s favorite classic dishes all at Quantum of the Seas’ most elegant restaurant.

Inside the restaurant you will find a beautiful, plush dining environment with crystal chandeliers, Venetian mirrors and over-scaled chairs printed with classic recipes.

The Grande is a complimentary restaurant and will be included in your cruise fare.  It will be open for dinner.

Stay tuned for tomorrow's post as we celebrate 99 days of Quantum!

Royal Caribbean launches Weekend WOW Deals cruise sale

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13 Sep 2014

Royal Caribbean is kicking off a Weekend WOW deal that offers a deal on cruises booked this weekend.

Royal Caribbean is offering

  • Book an Interior or Ocean View stateroom and receive $25 Onboard Credit
  • Book a Balcony or Suite and receive $50 Onboard Credit

The deal is valid on all sailings between September 14 – December 31, 2014, excluding Quantum of the Seas.  Bookings must be made on September 13-14.

Offer is combinable with current standard/full fare rates and restricted rates (for example, Seniors, Residents, Military, BOGO, Kids Sail Free). Offer is not combinable with any other offer or promotion, including, but not limited to, Interline, Travel Agent, Travel Agent Friends and Family, weekly Sales Events, Net Rates, Crown & Anchor Discounts, Shareholder Benefits or Next Cruise offers, promotions, or benefits.

99 days of Quantum: DreamWorks Experience

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12 Sep 2014

Royal Caribbean is counting down the days until its brand new Quantum of the Seas debuts and as of today, there are 99 days until that happens, so for the next 99 days we will be posting something every day about this amazing new ship.

Dreamworks Experience

Ever since Royal Caribbean partnered with DreamWorks to bring their characters onboard Royal Caribbean's cruise ships, it's been a big hit.  Not surprisingly, the DreamWorks Experience will be coming to Quantum of the Seas too.

Onboard Quantum of the Seas you will be able to meet DreamWorks characters such as Shrek, Fiona and the Penguins from Madagascar.  

In addition to character meets, you will find the DreamWorks characters in shows, 3D movies, parades, character meals and more.

Kids also get the chance to play with their favorite DreamWorks Animation characters at Adventure Ocean.

Of course, you will be abloe to watch DreamWorks films in your stateroom.

Stay tuned for tomorrow's post as we celebrate 99 days of Quantum!

Friday Photos

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12 Sep 2014

We love sharing Royal Caribbean photos that our readers send in because they are so much fun to look at.  We want your photos too, so send us your best Royal Caribbean photos to share with the world.

Let's begin this week's photos with a photo by Karen Green of a beautiful evening poolside last October on our Eastern Caribbean cruise on the Allure of the Seas. Looks perfect!

I love this photo's perspective by Crenn Tive of Monarch of the Seas while in Nassau.  Monarch may no longer be in Royal Caribbean's fleet but this is a great way to remember her.

It looks like another day in paradise with this photo by Paul Westbrook.  Great shot!

John Siegmund sent this photo of the sunset off the bow of Majesty of the Seas while sailing to CocoCay.  I feel like I should be seeing this right before heading into the ship to enjoy dinner.

We will wrap things up with this photo of Bryce Griffler's bar crawl.  Bryce says they gained some people along the way, and lost others, too. It was a BLAST. They visited another bar every 30-45 minutes, and were out until past 2am.

If we didn't include your photo this week, then that means you need to send it in to us for use on a future Friday Photos post.  We want to see your favorite Royal Caribbean cruise photos and you can use this form to send them to us.

99 days of Quantum: Video construction update

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11 Sep 2014

To countdown the launch of Royal Caribbean's newest cruise ship, Quantum of the Seas, we're blogging about one aspect of the ship each day for 99 days. Check back each day for something exciting to read about this new ship.

Video construction update

Royal Caribbean has released a brand new video showing how the final construction of Quantum of the Seas is going.  This is a great sneak peek behind the scenes at the final touches this new ship will receive.

The video also gives us a look at the robotic screens installed and getting tested on the ship as well as the state-of-the-art floating DJ booth installed in Seaplex.

Enjoy!

Stay tuned for tomorrow's post as we celebrate 99 days of Quantum!

Select Royal Caribbean travel agents offering free spa treatment with balcony or above booking

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11 Sep 2014

Royal Caribbean is giving its top travel agents a special deal for their customers.  Book a balcony or above stateroom before October 31, 2014 and recieve a complimentary spa treatment.

The complimentary spa treatment will be limited to one treatment per stateroom but it will be up to the guest who in the stateroom gets to use the treatment.

The guest redeeming the spa offer will choose among one of the following spa treatments

  • La Therapie Hydrolift Facial
  • Swedish Massage
  • Reflexology including Massage

The deal is for any 7-night or longer Caribbean sailings that depart January 1 - March 31, 2015 (excluding Quantum of the Seas).

The free spa treatment deal can be combined with most promotional offers.  It's only restriction is it cannot be combined with any offer(s) that will result in duplicate amenities (other dining offers). 

Royal Caribbean pulls Rhapsody of the Seas from Black Sea itinerary in 2015

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10 Sep 2014

Earlier this year Royal Caribbean announced Rhapsody of the Seas was to sail to the Black Sea in summer 2015 but Royal Caribbean is now changing those plans.

Royal Caribbean will instead be offering Rhapsody of the Seas sailing an Aegean Sea itinerary, calling on a variety of ports throughout Greece and Turkey.

Rhapsody of the Seas will now offer a 9-night Eastern Mediterannean cruises out of Istanbul along with a 7-night Greece and Turkey itinerary out of Rome.  In addition, there will be 7, 8, 9 and 10-night Greek isles cruises from Rome.

Sister ship Splendour of the Seas is also sailing a similar itinerary during the Summer 2015 season.

Previously the ship was to visit ports in Russia and the Ukraine along the Black Sea.  It's assumed the change in plans is a result of the political unrest in that area.

99 days of Quantum: Entertainment frequently asked questions

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10 Sep 2014

We're counting down to the 99 days until Royal Caribbean's newest cruise ship, Quantum of the Seas, launches with a brand new blog post every day. Be sure to check back for something new everyday here.

Entertainment frequently asked questions

Last year we ran across a list of Quantum of the Seas frequently asked questions that Royal Caribbean created and this list has since been updated to now include entertainment.

We know many of you, like us, can't get enough Quantum of the Seas information so here's some Q&A regarding the onboard entertainment.

Two70°

At night, will there always be screens projected with scenery?

VistaRama®, our spectacular digital scenery technology will be activated only during showtimes. Sea views are available at all other times. 

How many shows are there in Two70°?

We are proud to offer one amazing show in Two70° that will be performed over multiple nights.

What is the total guest capacity in Two70°?

Approximately 475 guests will fit comfortably in Two70°.

Music Hall

How many self-leveling billiard tables will be available in Music Hall?

2 or 3, the final number is yet to be determined. 

Is there an age limitation in Music Hall?

All ages are welcome in Music Hall.

Stay tuned for tomorrow's post as we celebrate 99 days of Quantum!

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