Harmony of the Seas now accessible to Indians

Tirun, the India representative of Royal Caribbean International, announced on Friday the maiden voyage of the award-winning cruise line's new Oasis-class ship Harmony of the Seas. And Indian cruise enthusiasts can get on board too.

Harmony of the Seas which will span 16 decks, carry 5,479 guests at double occupancy, and feature 2,747 staterooms departs for its inaugural cruise on May 22 from Southampton, England, before homeporting in Barcelona, Spain and eventually at Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Besides its enormous size, the ship is also the first to feature a Splashway Bay, an interactive aqua park for children. The Ultimate Abyss, the tallest slide at sea touting a 100-feet dramatic plunge and The Perfect Storm water slides are the latest in a thrilling collection of activities that will make Harmony of the Seas the ultimate family vacation experience.

The DreamWorks Experience, the FlowRider surf simulator and the 43-feet tall rock climbing wall and the signature zip line will all add to the adrenaline rush in store aboard the ship.

For those seeking fabulous wine and dine experiences, there is the dazzling bionic bar with robot-bartenders who whip up lip-smacking, premium-crafted cocktails.

Royal Caribbean's Dynamic Dining will give Harmony of the Seas' guests a culinary experience as vast and varied as dining in the world's most cosmopolitan cities with more choice and flexibility.

Prepare yourself for a Disney-styled feast as Royal Caribbean chefs twist their culinary kaleidoscopes in a whimsical setting that challenges the imagination with never-before-seen fare.

Ratna Chadha, chief executive, Tirun Travel Marketing, said in a statement: "We are delighted to introduce Harmony of the Seas to Indian cruise enthusiasts, the third in the widely-celebrated category of Oasis-class cruise ships led by Royal Caribbean Cruises.

"Harmony is designed with the sole motto of offering the perfect mix of tranquillity, adventure and pure pampering to guests and the ship is truly the epitome of the wow factor associated with Royal Caribbean's Oasis class.

"It's the absolute, unparalleled best that the line has to offer and no other ship in the world comes close. With best-in-line services, impeccable amenities on board and sheer grandeur for visual appeal, Harmony will really make for the ultimate holiday experience as far as discerning Indian guests are concerned."

--IANS

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