Royal Caribbean offers first look inside Symphony of the Seas

Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Playmakers is the sports bar and arcade found on the Boardwalk on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas, the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
There is a single Ultimate Family Suite on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas. The cost of the suite runs from $15,000-$18,000 per person for a seven-night cruise. It sleeps up to six and looks out over the Boardwalk at the aft of the ship. Symphony is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Hooked is a seafood restaurant on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Central Park is one of seven "neighborhoods" on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
El Loco Fresh is a new dining venue on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas. It's a free, quick-service Mexican food option with burritos, tacso, quesadillas and salads.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Sugar Beach is a candy and ice cream venue on the Boardwalk of Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas. The ship is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Sugar Beach is a candy and ice cream venue on the Boardwalk of Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas. The ship is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
There is a single Ultimate Family Suite on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas. The cost of the suite runs from $15,000-$18,000 per person for a seven-night cruise. It sleeps up to six and looks out over the Boardwalk at the aft of the ship. Symphony is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
El Loco Fresh is a new dining venue on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas. It's a free, quick-service Mexican food option with burritos, tacso, quesadillas and salads.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Hooked is a seafood restaurant on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Wonderland is the fusion cuisine restaurant themed to Alice in Wonderland aboard Symphony of the Seas and other Royal Caribbean ships.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
There is a single Ultimate Family Suite on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas. The cost of the suite runs from $15,000-$18,000 per person for a seven-night cruise. It sleeps up to six and looks out over the Boardwalk at the aft of the ship. Symphony is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of World's Largest Cruise Ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Central Park is one of seven "neighborhoods" on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of World's Largest Cruise Ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Playmakers is the sports bar and arcade found on the Boardwalk on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas, the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Playmakers is the sports bar and arcade found on the Boardwalk on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas, the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Hooked is a seafood restaurant on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas.
FRED TANNEAU / AFP/Getty Images
Royal Caribbean's new Oasis-class cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas, the largest passenger ship ever to be constructed by gross tonnage and built by French shipyard STX, is pictured on February 13, 2018 in the port of St. Nazaire, France. STX, whose origins date to 1861, has several cruise ships on order between now and 2026 for its two main clients, MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean. Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri announced on Februay 2, 2018 it had reached an agreement with France to buy 50 percent of the French shipyard STX. Symphony of the Seas is to be delivered to the Royal Caribbean by March, and will be able to accommodate 5,518 passengers at double occupancy up to a maximum capacity of 6,680 passengers, as well as a 2,200-person crew.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
There is a single Ultimate Family Suite on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas. The cost of the suite runs from $15,000-$18,000 per person for a seven-night cruise. It sleeps up to six and looks out over the Boardwalk at the aft of the ship. Symphony is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Central Park is one of seven "neighborhoods" on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Wonderland is the fusion cuisine restaurant themed to Alice in Wonderland aboard Symphony of the Seas and other Royal Caribbean ships.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
The Boardwalk is one of seven "neighborhoods" on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas, the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
The Boardwalk is one of seven "neighborhoods" on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas, the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Sugar Beach is a candy and ice cream venue on the Boardwalk of Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas. The ship is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of World's Largest Cruise Ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
FRED TANNEAU / AFP/Getty Images
Royal Caribbean's new Oasis-class cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas, the largest passenger ship ever to be constructed by gross tonnage and built by French shipyard STX, is pictured on February 13, 2018 in the port of St. Nazaire, France. STX, whose origins date to 1861, has several cruise ships on order between now and 2026 for its two main clients, MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean. Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri announced on Februay 2, 2018 it had reached an agreement with France to buy 50 percent of the French shipyard STX. Symphony of the Seas is to be delivered to the Royal Caribbean by March, and will be able to accommodate 5,518 passengers at double occupancy up to a maximum capacity of 6,680 passengers, as well as a 2,200-person crew.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Central Park is one of seven "neighborhoods" on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Playmakers is the sports bar and arcade found on the Boardwalk on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas, the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Central Park is one of seven "neighborhoods" on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship.
FRED TANNEAU / AFP/Getty Images
Royal Caribbean's new Oasis-class cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas, the largest passenger ship ever to be constructed by gross tonnage and built by French shipyard STX, is pictured on February 13, 2018 in the port of St. Nazaire, France. STX, whose origins date to 1861, has several cruise ships on order between now and 2026 for its two main clients, MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean. Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri announced on Februay 2, 2018 it had reached an agreement with France to buy 50 percent of the French shipyard STX. Symphony of the Seas is to be delivered to the Royal Caribbean by March, and will be able to accommodate 5,518 passengers at double occupancy up to a maximum capacity of 6,680 passengers, as well as a 2,200-person crew.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Wonderland is the fusion cuisine restaurant themed to Alice in Wonderland aboard Symphony of the Seas and other Royal Caribbean ships.
FRED TANNEAU / AFP/Getty Images
Royal Caribbean's new Oasis-class cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas, the largest passenger ship ever to be constructed by gross tonnage and built by French shipyard STX, is pictured on February 13, 2018 in the port of St. Nazaire, France. STX, whose origins date to 1861, has several cruise ships on order between now and 2026 for its two main clients, MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean. Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri announced on Februay 2, 2018 it had reached an agreement with France to buy 50 percent of the French shipyard STX. Symphony of the Seas is to be delivered to the Royal Caribbean by March, and will be able to accommodate 5,518 passengers at double occupancy up to a maximum capacity of 6,680 passengers, as well as a 2,200-person crew.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
El Loco Fresh is a new dining venue on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas. It's a free, quick-service Mexican food option with burritos, tacso, quesadillas and salads.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Central Park is one of seven "neighborhoods" on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Wonderland is the fusion cuisine restaurant themed to Alice in Wonderland aboard Symphony of the Seas and other Royal Caribbean ships.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
FRED TANNEAU / AFP/Getty Images
Royal Caribbean's new Oasis-class cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas, the largest passenger ship ever to be constructed by gross tonnage and built by French shipyard STX, is pictured on February 13, 2018 in the port of St. Nazaire, France. STX, whose origins date to 1861, has several cruise ships on order between now and 2026 for its two main clients, MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean. Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri announced on Februay 2, 2018 it had reached an agreement with France to buy 50 percent of the French shipyard STX. Symphony of the Seas is to be delivered to the Royal Caribbean by March, and will be able to accommodate 5,518 passengers at double occupancy up to a maximum capacity of 6,680 passengers, as well as a 2,200-person crew.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Central Park is one of seven "neighborhoods" on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Sugar Beach is a candy and ice cream venue on the Boardwalk of Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas. The ship is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of World's Largest Cruise Ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
FRED TANNEAU / AFP/Getty Images
Royal Caribbean's new Oasis-class cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas, the largest passenger ship ever to be constructed by gross tonnage and built by French shipyard STX, is pictured on February 13, 2018 in the port of St. Nazaire, France. STX, whose origins date to 1861, has several cruise ships on order between now and 2026 for its two main clients, MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean. Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri announced on Februay 2, 2018 it had reached an agreement with France to buy 50 percent of the French shipyard STX. Symphony of the Seas is to be delivered to the Royal Caribbean by March, and will be able to accommodate 5,518 passengers at double occupancy up to a maximum capacity of 6,680 passengers, as well as a 2,200-person crew.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Wonderland is the fusion cuisine restaurant themed to Alice in Wonderland aboard Symphony of the Seas and other Royal Caribbean ships.
FRED TANNEAU / AFP/Getty Images
Royal Caribbean's new Oasis-class cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas, the largest passenger ship ever to be constructed by gross tonnage and built by French shipyard STX, is pictured on February 13, 2018 in the port of St. Nazaire, France. STX, whose origins date to 1861, has several cruise ships on order between now and 2026 for its two main clients, MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean. Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri announced on Februay 2, 2018 it had reached an agreement with France to buy 50 percent of the French shipyard STX. Symphony of the Seas is to be delivered to the Royal Caribbean by March, and will be able to accommodate 5,518 passengers at double occupancy up to a maximum capacity of 6,680 passengers, as well as a 2,200-person crew.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
El Loco Fresh is a new dining venue on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas. It's a free, quick-service Mexican food option with burritos, tacso, quesadillas and salads.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
El Loco Fresh is a new dining venue on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas. It's a free, quick-service Mexican food option with burritos, tacso, quesadillas and salads.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Hooked is a seafood restaurant on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Wonderland is the fusion cuisine restaurant themed to Alice in Wonderland aboard Symphony of the Seas and other Royal Caribbean ships.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
There is a single Ultimate Family Suite on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas. The cost of the suite runs from $15,000-$18,000 per person for a seven-night cruise. It sleeps up to six and looks out over the Boardwalk at the aft of the ship. Symphony is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
FRED TANNEAU / AFP/Getty Images
Royal Caribbean's new Oasis-class cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas, the largest passenger ship ever to be constructed by gross tonnage and built by French shipyard STX, is pictured on February 13, 2018 in the port of St. Nazaire, France. STX, whose origins date to 1861, has several cruise ships on order between now and 2026 for its two main clients, MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean. Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri announced on Februay 2, 2018 it had reached an agreement with France to buy 50 percent of the French shipyard STX. Symphony of the Seas is to be delivered to the Royal Caribbean by March, and will be able to accommodate 5,518 passengers at double occupancy up to a maximum capacity of 6,680 passengers, as well as a 2,200-person crew.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Wonderland is the fusion cuisine restaurant themed to Alice in Wonderland aboard Symphony of the Seas and other Royal Caribbean ships.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Hooked is a seafood restaurant on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
FRED TANNEAU / AFP/Getty Images
Royal Caribbean's new Oasis-class cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas, the largest passenger ship ever to be constructed by gross tonnage and built by French shipyard STX, is pictured on February 13, 2018 in the port of St. Nazaire, France. STX, whose origins date to 1861, has several cruise ships on order between now and 2026 for its two main clients, MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean. Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri announced on Februay 2, 2018 it had reached an agreement with France to buy 50 percent of the French shipyard STX. Symphony of the Seas is to be delivered to the Royal Caribbean by March, and will be able to accommodate 5,518 passengers at double occupancy up to a maximum capacity of 6,680 passengers, as well as a 2,200-person crew.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
FRED TANNEAU / AFP/Getty Images
Royal Caribbean's new Oasis-class cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas, the largest passenger ship ever to be constructed by gross tonnage and built by French shipyard STX, is pictured on February 13, 2018 in the port of St. Nazaire, France. STX, whose origins date to 1861, has several cruise ships on order between now and 2026 for its two main clients, MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean. Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri announced on Februay 2, 2018 it had reached an agreement with France to buy 50 percent of the French shipyard STX. Symphony of the Seas is to be delivered to the Royal Caribbean by March, and will be able to accommodate 5,518 passengers at double occupancy up to a maximum capacity of 6,680 passengers, as well as a 2,200-person crew.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
The Boardwalk is one of seven "neighborhoods" on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas, the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Wonderland is the fusion cuisine restaurant themed to Alice in Wonderland aboard Symphony of the Seas and other Royal Caribbean ships.
FRED TANNEAU / AFP/Getty Images
Royal Caribbean's new Oasis-class cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas, the largest passenger ship ever to be constructed by gross tonnage and built by French shipyard STX, is pictured on February 13, 2018 in the port of St. Nazaire, France. STX, whose origins date to 1861, has several cruise ships on order between now and 2026 for its two main clients, MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean. Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri announced on Februay 2, 2018 it had reached an agreement with France to buy 50 percent of the French shipyard STX. Symphony of the Seas is to be delivered to the Royal Caribbean by March, and will be able to accommodate 5,518 passengers at double occupancy up to a maximum capacity of 6,680 passengers, as well as a 2,200-person crew.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
The Boardwalk is one of seven "neighborhoods" on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas, the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Wonderland is the fusion cuisine restaurant themed to Alice in Wonderland aboard Symphony of the Seas and other Royal Caribbean ships.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Hooked is a seafood restaurant on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Wonderland is the fusion cuisine restaurant themed to Alice in Wonderland aboard Symphony of the Seas and other Royal Caribbean ships.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of World's Largest Cruise Ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of World's Largest Cruise Ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
El Loco Fresh is a new dining venue on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas. It's a free, quick-service Mexican food option with burritos, tacso, quesadillas and salads.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Sugar Beach is a candy and ice cream venue on the Boardwalk of Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas. The ship is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of World's Largest Cruise Ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Wonderland is the fusion cuisine restaurant themed to Alice in Wonderland aboard Symphony of the Seas and other Royal Caribbean ships.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Wonderland is the fusion cuisine restaurant themed to Alice in Wonderland aboard Symphony of the Seas and other Royal Caribbean ships.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
The Boardwalk is one of seven "neighborhoods" on board Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas, the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and world's largest cruise ship.
FRED TANNEAU / AFP/Getty Images
Royal Caribbean's new Oasis-class cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas, the largest passenger ship ever to be constructed by gross tonnage and built by French shipyard STX, is pictured on February 13, 2018 in the port of St. Nazaire, France. STX, whose origins date to 1861, has several cruise ships on order between now and 2026 for its two main clients, MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean. Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri announced on Februay 2, 2018 it had reached an agreement with France to buy 50 percent of the French shipyard STX. Symphony of the Seas is to be delivered to the Royal Caribbean by March, and will be able to accommodate 5,518 passengers at double occupancy up to a maximum capacity of 6,680 passengers, as well as a 2,200-person crew.
Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis-class ship for the cruise line, and inherited the title of world's largest cruise ship.

PUBLISHED: June 23, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. | UPDATED: August 23, 2019 at 8:20 p.m.

Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas this month moved into the final phase of its construction when it was floated out into the water at the STX France shipyard.

It floats, and now the cruise line is focused on the interior construction to get what will become the world’s largest cruise ship ready for its 2018 debut.

“Well if you take a look at Symphony of the Seas in the yard, she looks like a cruise ship,” said Mark Tamis, senior vice president of hotel operations for Royal Caribbean International. “Now it comes down to the finishing, which is all about detail, and laborious work and really small, fine attributes need to be done correctly.”

The line released a video with some of the first images of work on the ship’s interior, although details have been scant about what features will be unique to the fourth Oasis-class ship.

Most of the images show work in two of the ship’s seven neighborhoods, Central Park and the Boardwalk as well as work around the top deck.

“Symphony is coming along beautifully,” said Kelly Gonzalez, vice president of architectural design for Royal Caribbean Cruises, LTD. “It’s absolutely on track, on schedule. It’s flowing like a dream. We have of course been flirting with a couple new ideas for Symphony even just recently that are on the drawing board so to speak right now.”

Symphony’s sister ship, Harmony of the Seas, was the first Oasis-class ship to introduce the 10-deck Ultimate Abyss dry slide, and also the Perfect Storm water park. Both features have been promised for Symphony as well as Royal Caribbean mainstay features like the FlowRider surf simulator and 40-foot rock climbing wall.

Expected still is the announcement of what would be Symphony’s signature experience, promised to “a new scale of daring. Adventure hits a high note with a whole new challenge.”

So while whatever that item may be, there may still be other features still being considered as work continues on the interior of the ship.

“We’re adding a few more elements to Symphony that will enhance the experience even more,” said Michael Bayley, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean International.

At this point, sea trials for the ship will be conducted in 2018, and the ship handover will happen in March or April.

“In fact we may actually receive the ship slightly earlier than originally scheduled which is great news so everything is proceeding well,” Bayley said.

Symphony of the Seas’ gross registered tons will be more than Harmony of the Seas, which comes in at 226,963 tons, but they will be the same length. Harmony of the Seas currently holds the title for world’s largest cruise ship, slightly larger than the original ships, 2009’s Oasis of the Seas and 2010’s Allure of the Seas.

Symphony will feature 28 more staterooms than Harmony of the Seas with a Royal Suite class, neighborhood balconies overlooking Central Park, virtual balconies on inside staterooms, and the highest number of ocean-view cabins at sea.

Other notable previously announced features include the Bionic Bar, ice skating rink, AquaTheater, celebrity chef Jamie Oliver’s Italian dining venue, Mexican offering Sabor, Japanese cuisine at Izumi, the Chops Grill steakhouse, Vintages wine bar and Solarium bistro. More than 20 dining options are promised, but details on any new venues have not been released yet.

The ship is set to debut April 21, 2018 with an inaugural sailing from Barcelona as it spends its first season of cruising in the Mediterranean. It then repositions to PortMiami on a 12-night transatlantic voyage that departs Oct. 28 and begins Caribbean sailings on Nov. 9.

More details can be found on www.royalcaribbean.com/symphony-of-the-seas or by calling 1-800-769-2522.

rtribou@orlandosentinel.com, 407-420-5134