Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas emerges from dry dock

Weighing in at 167,800 tons with a passenger capacity of 4,180 across 18 decks, the world’s third-largest cruise ship – Quantum of the Seas – has finally been floated out from dry dock at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany.

The ship was scheduled to be floated out over a week ago, but due to bad weather conditions and the threat of Hurricane Bertha, the operation was postponed. Quantum of the Seas will now undergo a series of thruster and stabiliser tests as well as sea trials over the coming weeks.

The vessel will boast a number of classic features found on other Royal Caribbean ships, alongside a range of new features and firsts-at-sea. Notable additions include the impressive North Star observation platform which protrudes from the top deck, as well as a sky-diving simulator, rock climbing wall and remarkable SeaPlex entertainment and activity area.

Quantum of the Seas will arrive in Southampton on 31^st October for one night, before crossing the Atlantic Ocean en route to Cape Liberty on the coast of New Jersey. She will then be based full-time in Shanghai from May 2015.

If you’d like to learn more about voyages aboard Quantum of the Seas or secure your place on-board this magnificent ship, simply call our dedicated Cruise Concierge team on 0808 1234 118.