Quantum of the Seas: a “Slow Boat to China”

After a North American debut in November 2014 and a series of maiden season cruises from Cape Liberty in Bayonne, New Jersey, Royal Caribbean International’s Quantum of the Seas will offer a unique “Quantum Global Odyssey” halfway around the world.

The 53-night journey, departing May 2, 2015, from the New York-metropolitan area will reposition the ship its new home in Shanghai (Baoshan), China. Guests sailing the entire Quantum Global Odyssey to the other side of the globe will be a part of Royal Caribbean’s history as the arrival of Quantum of the Seas is celebrated at some of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities along the way.

Quantum of the Seas will sail its nearly two-month, epic journey around the world via the Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Arabian Gulf, and Indian Ocean. Guests aboard the Quantum Global Odyssey will have the opportunity to enjoy all the Quantum-class innovations, while visiting a collection of fascinating ports of call for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Alternatively, vacationers can choose among five sailings, ranging from three to 16 nights, which comprise the Quantum Global Odyssey:

-- An 11-night Ocean Voyage: Cape Liberty to Spain cruise, departing May 2, 2015, from Cape Liberty Cruise Port in Bayonne, N.J., to Barcelona, Spain, with calls at Ponta Delgada, Azores; and Cartagena and Palma De Mallorca, Spain,
-- A 16-night Suez Canal Barcelona to Dubai itinerary: Departing May 13, with calls at Rome (Civitavecchia) and Naples/Capri, Italy; Athens (Piraeus), Greece; and Aqaba, Jordan,
-- A 14-night India & Southeast Asia itinerary: Departing May 29, which features overnights in Dubai, UAE; Cochin, India; and Singapore, as well as calls at Muscat, Oman; and Penang, Malaysia,
-- A 3-night Short Malaysia itinerary: Departing roundtrip from Singapore on June 12 , calling at Kuala Lumpur (Port Klang), Malaysia,
-- And a 9-night Exotic Asia itinerary: Departs June 15 from Singapore to Shanghai (Baoshan), China, with calls at Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My), Vietnam; Xiamen, China; and an overnight in Hong Kong.

The Quantum-class ships, Quantum of the Seas and sister-ship Anthem of the Seas (debuting in Southampton, U.K. in Apr. 2015), will introduce a new set of first-at-sea onboard experiences, such as Ripcord by iFLY, an exhilarating skydiving experience; North Star, an adventure that transports guests more than 300 feet in the air on a breathtaking journey; cutting-edge venues including SeaPlex, the largest indoor sports and entertainment complex at sea with bumper cars, roller skating, and more; and the cruise line’s largest staterooms ever. Guests also will enjoy the new Quantum-class “Dynamic Dining,” a new culinary experience that offers a landscape of 18 restaurant concepts as varied as dining in the world’s most cosmopolitan cities, including specialty restaurants created with partner-chefs Jamie Oliver, Devin Alexander, and Michael Schwartz. The Quantum Class ships span 18 decks, encompass 167,800 gross registered tons, carry 4,180 guests at double occupancy, and feature 2,090 staterooms.

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