Did Royal Caribbean make the Guinness Book of Records for having the most attractions at sea? For hosting the highest number of passengers on a single sailing? Or for aligning its brand with the most celebrities?
The cruise line famous for having the largest passenger ships in the world, propelled its way into the Guinness World Record book this month, but not for any of the above.
Royal Caribbean broke the record for the highest viewing deck on a cruise ship thanks to the North Star found on Quantum of the Seas, Anthem of the Seas and Ovation of the Seas (which arrives in Perth tomorrow).
In case you don’t know what the North Star is, it’s a jewel-shaped capsule attached to a mechanical arm that ascends 300-feet above sea level and spins around to give cruisers 360-degree views of the sea and the destination.
Adam Armstrong, Royal Caribbean’s local boss, said while cruise ship views are “spectacular they only go so far”, the North Star takes it one step further.
“On Ovation of the Seas, guests can experience the North Star, a viewing capsule that gently rises 90 metres above the sea, giving spectacular 360 degree views.”
Adam Armstrong, Royal Caribbean Australia & NZ Managing Director
“Royal Caribbean has a reputation for doing things bigger and better in the cruise industry, and we’re thrilled to add a new Guinness World Record to our resume.”
Launched in only April this year, the 4,905 guest Ovation of the Seas is the fourth largest cruise ship in the world, and is the newest, biggest and most technologically advanced to ever sail in Australia.
As well as the record breaking North Star, the US$1 billion ship will also introduce an array of experiences found only on Royal Caribbean including sky diving and surfing experiences, bumper cars and a trapeze school in SeaPlex – the largest indoor activity space at sea, views in every stateroom thanks to virtual balconies, Broadway style entertainment, and much more.
Guests onboard Ovation of the Seas will have 18 different dining venues to choose from, including Jamie Oliver’s first Australian restaurant at sea, Jamie’s Italian, as well as Michael’s Genuine Pub, the enchanting Wonderland, Chops Grille steakhouse and Izumi Japanese.
Ovation of the Seas will make her historic arrival to her new Sydney home on 15 December after calling to Perth on 6 December, Adelaide on 11 December and Hobart on 13 December.