Harmony Of The Seas

I am so excited to be going on Harmony Of The Seas this weekend for 2 nights, Looking forward to see what she has to offer not sure will love the size of her as much prefer a smaller ship, so watch this space for pictures and videos of her, will be posting on face book,

Harmony is in the Oasis class ship, she hold 6780 guests and crew of 2100, to build she has cost 770 million and has taken over 2 years to build, At 1187 feet long the 16 deck ship is bigger than the Eiffel tower tall and holds the record the widest Cruise ship ever built,

It has been compared to a floating city – with more than 2,500 staterooms, 20 dining venues, 23 swimming pools and a park with more than 10,000 plants and 50 trees

Other facilities on board the “seven neighbourhood” ship including the deepest pool at sea, which will feature diving performances. The ship also boasts a production of the musical Grease.

It has its own park, which contains 10,587 plants, 48 vine plants and 52 trees, while a total of 11,252 works of art are showcased across the vessel

227,000 gross tons

The weight of Harmony – 1,718 GT heavier than the current record-holder.

10 million

The number of hours it took 2,500 workers to build and fit Harmony in the STX shipyard in St Nazaire, France.

£770 million

The cost to build the ship

1,188 feet

The distance from bow to stern, 125 feet longer than the height of the Eiffel Tower – and one foot longer than the previous record-breaking cruise ships Allure of the Seas and Oasis of the Seas.

2,747

Total number of cabins, with room for 5,479 guests at double occupancy – also a record. Options range from Interior Staterooms (with “Virtual Balconies”, which stream real-time footage from the deck to your TV screen) to Royal Suites (complete with inclusive food and drinks, spa access and “Royal Genies” – aka butlers).

18

Number of decks in total – 16 of which are for passengers, and two for staff

7

The number of “neighbourhoods” on board – each with their own style and attractions. Take a twirl on the Boardwalk’s hand-made carousel, shop in the designer boutiques of the Royal Promenade, or stroll the leafy avenues of Central Park – complete with coffee shops, bars, and three waterslides twisting overhead.

10 storeys

Or 100 feet – the drop of the Ultimate Abyss water slide, a looping chute which hangs from the back of Harmony. Terrifying.

23

Take your pick from 23 swimming pools – with three white-knuckle water slides, dubbed “The Perfect Storm”. Harmony has 2,150 tons of water in its pools, waterparks, slides, surf simulators and whirlpools.

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Love rock climbing? There are two purpose-built walls on board – plus zip lines, an ice skating rink, a full-size basketball court and mini golf course

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There is no single supplement for solo travellers in selected cabins – a big change for the cruising industry. Traditionally, lone sailors have had to pay for the privilege of having their own cabin, but Harmony’s “Studio Staterooms” boast standard-sized beds and bathrooms for no extra cost.

22 knots

The average cruising speed of Harmony of the Seas. After calling at Southampton on May 17, she will ply the waters of the Western Mediterranean – sailing to Barcelona, Marseille, Florence, Rome, and Naples.

7,500 horse power

The power of each of Harmony’s bow thrusters – the propulsion devices which help to steer the ship. She has four thrusters, with a combined power of 30,000HP.

2,100

The number of international crew members on board

Look out over the next few days for my pictures and videos