Royal Caribbean announced that it has committed $900 million for upgrades to their cruise ships to take place over the next four years. The official project title or modernization is called “Royal Amplified,” and it is the hopes of Royal Caribbean that these updates will bring new innovations to every single deck on their ships.
A total of ten ships will undergo these upgrades over the next four years. These ships will be going in dry dock. Normally when ships go into dry dock they receive routine room maintenance and other cosmetic upgrades to public areas. Dry docking also allows cruise companies the chance to work on the inner parts of the ships under the water line. Not only will the ships be undergoing normal dry-docking procedures, but they will also be receiving these major upgrades as part of the $900 million project.
The schedule for dry dock enhancements is set as follows:
- Majesty of the Seas – January 2018
- Adventure of the Seas – February 2018
- Brilliance of the Seas and Independence of the Seas – April 2018
- Mariner of the Seas – May 2018
- Vision of the Seas – November 2018
The updates will include a number of innovative features and new experiences for passengers, such as specialized pools, experimental dining, nightlife fun and a Sky Pad. In addition, other updates include a bungee trampoline feature and virtual reality.
In May, the Mariner of the Seas will undergo a $90 million modernization which includes an addition of a Sky Pad, a glow-in-the-dark laser tag experience, addition of The Bamboo Room, which is a retro lounge decorated in Tiki-chic, and a Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade. After the updates are made, the Mariner of the Seas will take off on three and four-night cruises from Port Miami to the Bahamas.
In 2019, the Navigator of the Seas will receive a modernization before joining the Mariner of the Seas and offer similar short escapes. Royal Caribbean has a current fleet of 24 cruise ships. Later this month, that number will increase to 25 as the Symphony of the Seas is scheduled to make its debut.
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