The company will bring the world's largest and most innovative ship, the Allure of the Seas, which will be based in Barcelona and will make stops in Palma de Mallorca and Malaga.
The Quantum of the Seas, for its part, will undertake the “Quantum Global Odyssey”, a 57-night voyage around the world in which it will visit, among other ports, Barcelona and Palma de Mallorca.
And in April the Anthem of the Seas will be inaugurated, which will call at numerous cities in the north and south of Spain.
2015 will be Royal Caribbean's year in Spain. Starting this spring, the most revolutionary and innovative ships in their fleet will visit our country.
On May 1st, the world's largest and most innovative cruise ship, the Allure of the Seas, belonging to Royal Caribbean's Oasis class, will arrive in Barcelona, where it will be based, to begin its Mediterranean season. From there, it will offer seven-night cruises, calling at ports such as Palma de Mallorca, Marseille, La Spezia (Florence), Civitavecchia (Rome), and Naples. The ship will also make two stops in Málaga: one upon its arrival in Spain and the second when it sets sail for the Caribbean in October 2015.
Just a few months away from this event, both Barcelona and Palma de Mallorca are preparing to welcome the world's largest ship.
The Allure of the Seas, launched in late 2010, is itself a "new destination" featuring seven themed neighborhoods, an impressive and innovative onboard entertainment and dining experience for all ages, including the Aquatheater (the deepest acrobatic diving pool at sea), Central Park (the first park on a ship with more than 12,000 live plants), a zip line, two surf pools, a handcrafted carousel, the Broadway musical Mamma Mia (starting in June), a wide range of dining options, and 28 modern loft suites.
This marks the first time a ship of this kind has operated continuously in Europe, having previously operated in the Caribbean. This development represents not only a significant economic impact but also a boost to tourism for the city of Barcelona and the entire country, as passengers from all over the world will travel to the Catalan capital to board the world's largest and most revolutionary ship.
Two new milestones for the Quantum Class in 2015
But Royal Caribbean also has two other major events planned featuring its Quantum-class ships. First, the Quantum of the Seas will embark on the “Quantum Global Odyssey,” a 57-night world cruise visiting some of the world's most cosmopolitan cities. Barcelona (May 13) and Palma de Mallorca (May 12) will be among the Spanish ports visited by Royal Caribbean's newest ship on its voyage from New York to Shanghai in 2015.
On the other hand, the Anthem of the Seas, sister ship to the Quantum of the Seas, will arrive in Spain from Southampton. Following its inauguration in Great Britain, it will make stops in Vigo (April 24), Gijón (April 25), and Bilbao (April 26), among other ports, next April. Starting in May, the ship will also visit Barcelona, Málaga, Cádiz, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, and Lanzarote.
Both ships, belonging to the Quantum Class and considered the most technologically advanced in the world, boast groundbreaking features such as: robot bartenders in the Bionic Bar; RipCord by iFLY (a skydiving simulator); the North Star, a tower crane that transports passengers over 90 meters high for breathtaking views; Dynamic Dining, a revolutionary culinary program; and state-of-the-art entertainment areas, including the largest indoor sports and entertainment complexes at sea with bumper cars, ice skating, and much more. They also feature the largest and most modern staterooms in Royal Caribbean history, including the first virtual balconies.
