Delray Beach, Florida and Miami, Sept. 29, 2014 – Marking one of many Quantum-class firsts, iCruise.com joined Royal Caribbean International for an exclusive onboard preview of Quantum of the Seas, the most highly anticipated cruise ship in the industry to launch in November 2014. In an exclusive group of U.S. and Canadian travel partners and news media, Don Walker and Uf Tukel, Co-Presidents of iCruise.com, joined Royal Caribbean’s Senior Vice President of Sales, Trade Support and Service Vicki Freed to inspect the progress of the ship’s construction at Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. Don Walker and Uf Tukel of iCruise.com were also among the audience for the globally telecasted Quantum Technology Reveal, when Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.’s Chairman and CEO Richard Fain and technology expert David Pogue announced that Quantum of the Seas will be the first Smart Ship in the world.
“Having an opportunity to witness the engineering marvel of a cruise ship under construction at Meyer Werft shipyard is a breathtaking experience, but being presented with an opportunity for an exclusive preview of the groundbreaking Quantum of the Seas, a highly-anticipated new class of ship and ultimate multi-generational venue for family travel, was priceless.” said Walker. “As the Quantum of the Seas is only available in the U.S. market for a limited time, we strongly encourage cruisers to make reservations as early as possible in order to enjoy this spectacular ship during her four-month season cruising to the Caribbean for 7- to 12-nights from Bayonne, N.J,” he added.
Aboard Quantum of the Seas, Don Walker and Uf Tukel had a chance to view some of the ship’s never-before-seen-at-sea amenities, such as RipCord by iFLY, the first skydiving simulator on a cruise ship. The exclusive travel partners group also visited the perch where NorthStar, a jewel capsule that takes guests 300 feet above the ocean for breathtaking views, will be installed within a few week’s time. Walker and Tukel also surveyed Quantum of the Seas’ cutting-edge transformative venues, including SeaPlex, the largest indoor sports and entertainment complex at sea featuring bumper cars, roller skating and more, and Two70º, a great room which will offer entertainment never seen before on land or sea, and where they took in a demonstration of the venue’s six Roboscreens, each measuring more than seven feet high and controlled by powerful robotic arms.
“We are so glad to have iCruise.com with us on this very special shipyard preview of Quantum of the Seas,” said Freed. “Some of Quantum of the Seas’ new experiences are so innovative that you have to see them in order to believe it. While the ship is only launching in late October, it’s important that we offer our valued travel agent partners a chance to personally examine what they are selling in order to best help guide their clients on an unforgettable vacation with Royal Caribbean.”
The Quantum Class spans 18 decks, encompasses 167,800 gross registered tons, carries 4,180 guests at double occupancy and features 2,090 staterooms. Quantum of the Seas launch in November 2014 at her New York Harbor homeport of Cape Liberty in Bayonne, N.J. More information on the Quantum class is available at www.QuantumoftheSeas.com. Images are also available for viewing on Vicki Freed’s Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/VickiLovesTravelAgents.
More information and high-resolution deck plans on the Quantum of the Seas are also available at https://www.icruise.com/QuantumoftheSeas.
About iCruise.com
iCruise® is a division of WMPH Vacations, an award-winning global cruise and travel company headquartered in Delray Beach, Florida. WMPH Vacations represents all major cruise lines and tour operators on more than 310 ships to over 25,000 itineraries around the world. Highly-trained cruise specialists are available to provide dedicated expertise on all destinations including Alaska, Bermuda, the Caribbean, Europe, Hawaii and the Panama Canal. For further information on iCruise.com, visit www.icruise.com or download the free cruise vacation-planning Cruise Finder™ App from iCruise.com available on iTunes, Google Play or Amazon.com.
About Royal Caribbean International
Royal Caribbean International is an award-winning global cruise brand with a 45-year legacy of innovation and introducing industry “firsts” never before seen at sea. The cruise line features an expansive and unmatched array of features and amenities only found on Royal Caribbean including, jaw-dropping, Broadway-style entertainment and industry-acclaimed programming that appeals to families and adventurous vacationers alike. Owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., the cruise line sails 21 of the world’s most innovative cruise ships to the most popular destinations in Bermuda and the Caribbean, Europe, Alaska, South America, the Far East, and Australia and New Zealand. World renowned for its friendly and engaging Gold Anchor Service, delivered by every staff and crew member, Royal Caribbean has been voted “Best Cruise Line Overall” for 11 consecutive years in the Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards.
