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ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL CELEBRATES SPECTRUM OF THE SEAS KEEL-LAYING

MIAMI, November 9, 2017 – Today marked an important milestone in the development of Royal Caribbean’s newest ship, Spectrum of the Seas, when her keel was lowered into place at the Neptun Werft shipyard in Rostock, Germany.

The keel-laying signifies the beginning of the ship's physical construction. During the ceremony, a 620-ton block measuring 59 feet by 121 feet (18 x 37 meters) was lifted into the building dock with an 800-ton crane.

Set to debut in 2019, Spectrum will be the next evolution of the cruise line’s groundbreaking and high-tech Quantum class of ships placing the ship in a new class of her own called the Quantum Ultra. The revolutionary ship will specifically be designed for guests in China and the Asia-Pacific region, and will feature cutting-edge and unprecedented experiences and amenities.

Royal Caribbean International is an award-winning global cruise brand with a 48-year legacy of innovation and introducing industry “firsts” never before seen at sea. The cruise line features an expansive and unmatched array of features and amenities only found on Royal Caribbean including, jaw-dropping, Broadway-style entertainment and industry-acclaimed programming that appeals to families and adventurous vacationers alike. On board, guests are catered to with the cruise line’s world-renowned friendly and engaging service by every staff and crew member. Royal Caribbean has been voted “Best Cruise Line Overall” for 14 consecutive years in the Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards.

The cruise line sails 24 of the world’s most innovative cruise ships to the most popular destinations in Bermuda and the Caribbean, Europe, Canada and New England, Alaska, South America, Asia, and Australia and New Zealand. Media can stay up-to-date by following @RoyalCaribPR on Twitter, and visiting RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com. For additional information or to make reservations, vacationers should call their travel agent; visit RoyalCaribbean.com; or call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN. 

 

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November 2017 – Today marked an important milestone in the development of Royal Caribbean’s newest ship, Spectrum of the Seas, when her keel was lowered into place at the Neptun Werft shipyard in Rostock, Germany. Present at the event were Thomas Murken of DNV GL, Thomas Weigend of Meyer Werft, Carsten Pengel of Meyer Werft, Mathias Kopitzki of Neptun Yard, Stephan Schnees  of Meyer Werft, Raimon Strunk of Neptun Yard, Kevin Douglas of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., and Sebastian Brunel of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
November 2017 – Today marked an important milestone in the development of Royal Caribbean’s newest ship, Spectrum of the Seas, when her keel was lowered into place at the Neptun Werft shipyard in Rostock, Germany. Present at the event were Thomas Murken of DNV GL, Thomas Weigend of Meyer Werft, Carsten Pengel of Meyer Werft, Mathias Kopitzki of Neptun Yard, Stephan Schnees  of Meyer Werft, Raimon Strunk of Neptun Yard, Kevin Douglas of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., and Sebastian Brunel of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
November 2017 – Today marked an important milestone in the development of Royal Caribbean’s newest ship, Spectrum of the Seas, when her keel was lowered into place at the Neptun Werft shipyard in Rostock, Germany. Present at the event were Thomas Murken of DNV GL, Thomas Weigend of Meyer Werft, Carsten Pengel of Meyer Werft, Mathias Kopitzki of Neptun Yard, Stephan Schnees  of Meyer Werft, Raimon Strunk of Neptun Yard, Kevin Douglas of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., and Sebastian Brunel of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
November 2017 – Today marked an important milestone in the development of Royal Caribbean’s newest ship, Spectrum of the Seas, when her keel was lowered into place at the Neptun Werft shipyard in Rostock, Germany. Present at the event were Thomas Murken of DNV GL, Thomas Weigend of Meyer Werft, Carsten Pengel of Meyer Werft, Mathias Kopitzki of Neptun Yard, Stephan Schnees  of Meyer Werft, Raimon Strunk of Neptun Yard, Kevin Douglas of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., and Sebastian Brunel of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
November 2017 – Today marked an important milestone in the development of Royal Caribbean’s newest ship, Spectrum of the Seas, when her keel was lowered into place at the Neptun Werft shipyard in Rostock, Germany.
November 2017 – Today marked an important milestone in the development of Royal Caribbean’s newest ship, Spectrum of the Seas, when her keel was lowered into place at the Neptun Werft shipyard in Rostock, Germany.
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