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Engineering the Experience Short – How is a Cruise Ship Built?

Have you ever wondered how a cruise ship comes to life? In the first episode of Engineering the Experience, Royal Caribbean dives into one of the most-asked questions to showcase the engineering and innovation that go into building revolutionary ships designed to deliver unforgettable vacations. From the initial ideation and design to months of construction at the shipyard, the vacation brand's naval experts, architects and more go behind the scenes on how it all unfolds.

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