PortMiami’s New Cutting Edge Terminal A To Welcome World’s Two Oasis–class Ships

Dublin, March 8, 2017 – Royal Caribbean today breaks ground on the dramatic new PortMiami Terminal A, which will herald the arrival of what will be the world’s largest cruise ship and the global cruise line’s newest addition, Symphony of the Seas.

She and Oasis–class sister ship Allure of the Seas, each with a bold and unexpected line–up of thrilling experiences that have revolutionised the cruise industry, will unite in November 2018 to offer island–hopping adventures through the Caribbean from the Magic City and add Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis to other marquee Oasis–class ports of call.  Symphony’s inaugural year of Europe and Caribbean itineraries are now available to book; Allure of the Seas‘ 2018–2019 itineraries will open for sale later in the month.

The 26th ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet, Symphony of the Seas, will be delivered in April 2018 and spend her inaugural summer season exploring the awe–inspiring destinations of the Mediterranean calling on ports in Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Spain; Provence, France; Florence/Pisa, Rome and Naples, Italy.  She will then arrive to Miami in early November to begin seven–night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries on Saturday, November 17 from the state–of–the–art Terminal A, dubbed the ‘Crown of Miami’. 

Symphony of the Seas will claim the title of the world’s largest – and most adventure filled – cruise ship, offering 28 more staterooms than her newest sister ship, Harmony of the Seas, and encompassing 230,000 gross registered tons.  Touting new features and amenities for guests, she also will boast many of the ground–breaking innovations and thrilling experiences that have garnered world–wide recognition for Harmony of the Seas. 

Among the award–winning and acclaimed favourites are the distinct seven neighbourhood concept, imaginative and sophisticated dining, Bionic Bar robot bartenders powered by Makr Shakr, Broadway–calibre entertainment, the iconic waterfront Aquatheatre, the Perfect Storm trio of waterslides, and Ultimate Abyss – the tallest slide at sea. 

The ‘Crown of Miami,’ a 170,000–square–foot terminal, scheduled for completion for the arrival of Symphony and Allure, will be the most innovative cruise facility in the U.S. with an expected $500 million in revenue and the addition of 4,000 jobs to Miami–Dade County.  It is anticipated that Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. will generate at least 1.8 million passenger moves at PortMiami, representing 30 percent of the port’s projected passenger traffic.

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About Royal Caribbean:

At Royal Caribbean, our aim is to take the ordinary and make it extraordinary. We are the pioneers of many firsts at sea, offering a playground of incredible experiences both off and onboard. With a fleet of 25 innovative and spectacular ships that visit 250 destinations over 77 countries and 6 continents, we truly have a holiday to suit everyone.

We are revolutionising the cruise industry to make sure that every holiday with Royal Caribbean is like no other. Whether that’s wowing guests with our robotic bartenders, exhilarating them with our skydiving and surfing simulators, or thrilling them with breathtaking destinations, we want to help them create unforgettable stories that they can tell over and over again.

What’s more, Royal Caribbean was recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2016 – a distinction granted to only 130 companies – highlighting our continued commitment and dedication to putting sustainability into the heart of our business.

Even better, Irish consumers and travel agents think we’re doing great things too – in 2016, Royal Caribbean was awarded “Best General Cruise Line” at the Irish Travel Trade Awards and more recently awarded “Best General Cruise Company” at the 2017 Irish Travel Industry Awards, as well as being named “Ireland’s Favourite Cruise Line” by readers of the Irish Independent.

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For additional information or to make reservations, guests can visit http://www.royalcaribbean.ie  or call 0844 493 4005, or call their travel agent.