jray21 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 It still amazes me that they were able to turn it upright and float it away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster1227 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 It is hard to believe that the ship was there for so long. They were extremely lucky that the potential complications that could have come up along the way did not happen... It'll be especially interesting to see the photos from the scrapping process once it begins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPDave Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 ^I'd put it more down to careful planning and precise execution than luck but yes, especially on the final voyage to the scrapyard it could have gone very badly wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stratosphere Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 http://www.meyerwerft.de/en/meyerwerft_de/medien/presseticker/pressemitteilung_detail_17856.jsp Quantum of the Seas looks great! Saturday, August 9, 2014 Quantum of the Seas will be floated-out!!! It will be broadcast via webcam on http://www.meyerwerft.com Exciting times coming up!! Quantum of the Seas to leave building dock II On Saturday, 09. August 2014 the 167.800-gt cruise ship Quantum of the Seas , the third largest cruise ship in the world, will leave MEYER WERFT’s covered building dock II. The float-out of the ship, built for US cruise operator Royal Caribbean International , will commence around 07:30 a.m. Following the float-out, the Quantum of the Seas will be berthed alongside the yard's pier for one night, before being turned on 10 August for the thruster and stabiliser tests. With the ship berthed at the yard's pier, the remaining works as well as tests and trials will be carried out on board until the ship’s conveyance down the river Ems to the North Sea, which is scheduled for the middle of September. The float-out will be broadcast via webcam on http://www.meyerwerft.com Photo from http://www.meyerwerft.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 So beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetman82 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 ^^Very pretty! I had totally forgotten about the Concordia ship, and was surprised to see that they're still dealing with it to this day! It'd totally make a good location for a SyFy haunt show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stratosphere Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 From Royal Caribbean Blog... www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2014/08/08/quantum-of-the-seas-float-out-delayed-few-days Quantum of the Seas float out delayed for a few days. Royal Caribbean's brand new Quantum of the Seas will have to wait a few days more for its float out from its Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany. Quantum of the Seas will now be floated out on August 12, 2014 at 4pm local time. It had previously been scheduled to float out on August 9 but a poor weather forecast forced Meyer Werft to delay. If all goes well, she will begin her thruster and stabilizer tests following the float out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stratosphere Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 (edited) From www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-2723879/Quantum-Seas-jewel-shaped-observation-pod-sky-diving-simulator-bumper-cars.html Quantum of the Seas has been Floated Out, and she looks incredible!!! Images below. Edited August 15, 2014 by Mr Stratosphere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stratosphere Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 And to not forget about Quantum's sister... Anthem of the Seas as of Today from www.meyerwerft.de/en/meyerwerft_de/werft/das_unternehmen/webcam/webcam.jsp Anthem of the Seas Construction Quantum Outfitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 WOW! That is a big a$$ boat! Guy "We're going to need a bigger shark." Koepp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PalmTree55 Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Two70° looks awesome! Cannot wait to sail on this awesome ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 ^Yeah, that picture looks awesome. Guy "We're going to need a bigger shark." Koepp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stratosphere Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 This photo is just hilarious! My favorite out of the bunch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 My favorite thing about Quantum so far is all of the cruise enthusiasts freaking out over the big magenta polar bear on the ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COASTER FREAK 11 Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 LOL, really? Are they offended by the bear?!? Do the have an aversion to the color Magenta? BAHAHAHA EDIT: In case anyone is curious, this is the bear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetman82 Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 I think the bear looks pretty cool. Definitely contrasts against the ship's white and catches plenty of attention on its own from off ship. The ship itself looks amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Quantum looks simply amazing!!! I love how much the front and sides of the ship resembles the Oasis class! Looks like its going to be a great addition to the fleet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stratosphere Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I am interested to see the North Star getting installed and it operating. There's a new cutaway that Royal Caribbean posted, but I am interested to what the rest of the "More to Come" blocks on the deck plans pan out to me. I am actually really excited for this ship class! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stratosphere Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Royal Caribbean announced a lot of new technology to be on board of Quantum of the Seas, they are marketing it as "The World's First Smartship" [youtu_be] [/youtu_be] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Best part of the announcement...WowBands!!!! Can't wait to see more RFID tech! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stratosphere Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 ^ I am super excited about them, will be so great to use this for charging at the pool! Has anyone seen any photos of the actual North Star? I haven't seen any actual photos of the attraction itself yet. I have been keeping an eye on the webcam, but no luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 ^Yeah, there were pictures of it being welded and put together somewhere in Poland right now. Should be on the ship in a couple of weeks for sea trials. Hopefully it goes better than the Oasis Blimp did during sea trials! Broke off and was found a few weeks later! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stratosphere Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 HAHA! I remember that! I'm actually glad that idea didn't pan out, I think it looks hideous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stratosphere Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Speaking of Oasis of the Seas, did you hear that when the ship comes out of refurbishment, it will have Dynamic Dining? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 ^I believe Royal Caribbean said it would be 'setup' for Dynamic Dining during the refurb but it wouldn't go into effect until March. My parents are on the transatlantic now so I'm hoping they'll hear some actual confirmations on all the drydock stuff happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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