The Cruise Ship and Cruise Line Discussion Thread!

[jray21]

It still amazes me that they were able to turn it upright and float it away.

[jedimaster1227]

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.

[TPDave]

^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!

[Mr Stratosphere]

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/

[Guy T. Koepp]

So beautiful!

[Midgetman82]

^^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!

[Mr Stratosphere]

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.

[Mr Stratosphere]

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

[Mr Stratosphere]

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.

[Guy T. Koepp]

WOW! That is a big a$$ boat!

 

Guy "We're going to need a bigger shark." Koepp

[PalmTree55]

Two70° looks awesome!

Cannot wait to sail on this awesome ship.

[rcjp]

^Yeah, that picture looks awesome.

Guy "We're going to need a bigger shark." Koepp

[Mr Stratosphere]

 

This photo is just hilarious! My favorite out of the bunch!

[SharkTums]

My favorite thing about Quantum so far is all of the cruise enthusiasts freaking out over the big magenta polar bear on the ship!

[COASTER FREAK 11]

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.

 

[Midgetman82]

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!

[DoinItForTheFame]

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!

[Mr Stratosphere]

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!

[Mr Stratosphere]

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"

 

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[SharkTums]

Best part of the announcement...WowBands!!!!

 

 

Can't wait to see more RFID tech!

[Mr Stratosphere]

^ 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.

[SharkTums]

^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!

[Mr Stratosphere]

HAHA! I remember that! I'm actually glad that idea didn't pan out, I think it looks hideous!

[Mr Stratosphere]

Speaking of Oasis of the Seas, did you hear that when the ship comes out of refurbishment, it will have Dynamic Dining?

[SharkTums]

^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.