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ROYAL CARIBBEAN MARKS CONSTRUCTION MILESTONE FOR SECOND QUANTUM ULTRA CLASS SHIP

World’s Most Innovative Cruise Line Celebrates Steel Cutting of Odyssey of the Seas

MIAMI, Feb. 1, 2019* – Royal Caribbean International marked an important milestone today as the first piece of steel was cut for its second Quantum Ultra Class ship at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. The 27th ship in the global cruise line’s fleet will be named Odyssey of the Seas.

Set to debut in April 2021, Odyssey will sail from Rome. Additional details on Odyssey will be revealed later this year.

About Royal Caribbean International
Royal Caribbean International is the world’s largest global cruise line, delivering innovation at sea for more than 50 years. Each successive class of ships is an architectural marvel featuring the latest technology and guest experiences for today’s adventurous traveler. The cruise line continues to revolutionize vacations with itineraries to the more than 260 destinations in 72 countires on six continents, including Royal Caribbean’s highly anticipated Perfect Day Island Collection including the first private island in The Bahamas, Perfect Day at CocoCay.  

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*June 2021 Update: Odyssey of the Seas will now debut in July when it sets sail as the first Quantum Ultra Class ship to cruise from the U.S. The brand-new ship will cruise roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale, Florida on a series of 6- and 8-night Caribbean itineraries. For more details, visit www.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-ships/itinerary-updates.

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February 1, 2019* – Royal Caribbean International marked the official start of construction today by cutting the first piece of steel for its second Quantum Ultra Class ship. The next engineering marvel in the innovative cruise line’s lineup will officially be named Odyssey of the Seas, and is set to debut in 2021.*Updated June 2021
February 1, 2019* – Royal Caribbean International marked the official start of construction today by cutting the first piece of steel for its second Quantum Ultra Class ship. The next engineering marvel in the innovative cruise line’s lineup will officially be named Odyssey of the Seas, and is set to debut in 2021.
*Updated June 2021
February 1, 2019 – Royal Caribbean International marked the official start of construction today by cutting the first piece of steel for its second Quantum Ultra Class ship. Richard Fain, Chairman and CEO, Royal Caribbean Group and Michael Bayley, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean International were on hand to announce that the ship will be named Odyssey of the Seas and will debut 2021.*Updated June 2021
February 1, 2019 – Royal Caribbean International marked the official start of construction today by cutting the first piece of steel for its second Quantum Ultra Class ship. Richard Fain, Chairman and CEO, Royal Caribbean Group and Michael Bayley, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean International were on hand to announce that the ship will be named Odyssey of the Seas and will debut 2021.
*Updated June 2021
February 1, 2019 – Royal Caribbean International marked the official start of construction today by cutting the first piece of steel for its second Quantum Ultra Class ship. Richard Fain, Chairman and CEO, Royal Caribbean Group and Michael Bayley, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean International were on hand to announce that the ship will be named Odyssey of the Seas and will debut 2021.*Updated June 2021
February 1, 2019 – Royal Caribbean International marked the official start of construction today by cutting the first piece of steel for its second Quantum Ultra Class ship. Richard Fain, Chairman and CEO, Royal Caribbean Group and Michael Bayley, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean International were on hand to announce that the ship will be named Odyssey of the Seas and will debut 2021.
*Updated June 2021
February 1, 2019* – Royal Caribbean International marked the official start of construction today by cutting the first piece of steel for its second Quantum Ultra Class ship. The next engineering marvel in the innovative cruise line’s lineup will officially be named Odyssey of the Seas, and is set to debut in 2021.*Updated June 2021
February 1, 2019* – Royal Caribbean International marked the official start of construction today by cutting the first piece of steel for its second Quantum Ultra Class ship. The next engineering marvel in the innovative cruise line’s lineup will officially be named Odyssey of the Seas, and is set to debut in 2021.
*Updated June 2021
February 1, 2019* – Royal Caribbean International marked the official start of construction today by cutting the first piece of steel for its second Quantum Ultra Class ship. The next engineering marvel in the innovative cruise line’s lineup will officially be named Odyssey of the Seas, and is set to debut in 2021.*Updated June 2021
February 1, 2019* – Royal Caribbean International marked the official start of construction today by cutting the first piece of steel for its second Quantum Ultra Class ship. The next engineering marvel in the innovative cruise line’s lineup will officially be named Odyssey of the Seas, and is set to debut in 2021.
*Updated June 2021
February 1, 2019* – Royal Caribbean International marked the official start of construction today by cutting the first piece of steel for its second Quantum Ultra Class ship. The next engineering marvel in the innovative cruise line’s lineup will officially be named Odyssey of the Seas, and is set to debut in 2021.*Updated June 2021
February 1, 2019* – Royal Caribbean International marked the official start of construction today by cutting the first piece of steel for its second Quantum Ultra Class ship. The next engineering marvel in the innovative cruise line’s lineup will officially be named Odyssey of the Seas, and is set to debut in 2021.
*Updated June 2021
February 1, 2019* – Royal Caribbean International marked the official start of construction today by cutting the first piece of steel for its second Quantum Ultra Class ship. The next engineering marvel in the innovative cruise line’s lineup will officially be named Odyssey of the Seas, and is set to debut in 2021.*Updated June 2021
February 1, 2019* – Royal Caribbean International marked the official start of construction today by cutting the first piece of steel for its second Quantum Ultra Class ship. The next engineering marvel in the innovative cruise line’s lineup will officially be named Odyssey of the Seas, and is set to debut in 2021.
*Updated June 2021
February 1, 2019* – Royal Caribbean International marked the official start of construction today by cutting the first piece of steel for its second Quantum Ultra Class ship. The next engineering marvel in the innovative cruise line’s lineup will officially be named Odyssey of the Seas, and is set to debut in 2021.*Updated June 2021
February 1, 2019* – Royal Caribbean International marked the official start of construction today by cutting the first piece of steel for its second Quantum Ultra Class ship. The next engineering marvel in the innovative cruise line’s lineup will officially be named Odyssey of the Seas, and is set to debut in 2021.
*Updated June 2021
February 1, 2019* – Royal Caribbean International marked the official start of construction today by cutting the first piece of steel for its second Quantum Ultra Class ship. The next engineering marvel in the innovative cruise line’s lineup will officially be named Odyssey of the Seas, and is set to debut in 2021.*Updated June 2021
February 1, 2019* – Royal Caribbean International marked the official start of construction today by cutting the first piece of steel for its second Quantum Ultra Class ship. The next engineering marvel in the innovative cruise line’s lineup will officially be named Odyssey of the Seas, and is set to debut in 2021.
*Updated June 2021
February 1, 2019* – Royal Caribbean International marked the official start of construction today by cutting the first piece of steel for its second Quantum Ultra Class ship. The next engineering marvel in the innovative cruise line’s lineup will officially be named Odyssey of the Seas, and is set to debut in 2021.*Updated June 2021
February 1, 2019* – Royal Caribbean International marked the official start of construction today by cutting the first piece of steel for its second Quantum Ultra Class ship. The next engineering marvel in the innovative cruise line’s lineup will officially be named Odyssey of the Seas, and is set to debut in 2021.
*Updated June 2021
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