Quantum of the Seas

Quantum of the Seas on the Elbe River near Wedel in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
History
Bahamas
NameQuantum of the Seas
OwnerRoyal Caribbean Group
Operator Royal Caribbean International
Port of registryNassau,  Bahamas
Ordered11 February 2011[1]
BuilderMeyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany[1]
CostUS$935 million[2]
Yard numberS. 697[3]
Laid down2 August 2013[3]
Launched13 August 2014 (float-out)[4]
Christened30 October 2014
Completed28 October 2014
Maiden voyage2 November 2014
In service2014-present
Identification
StatusIn Service
General characteristics
Class and typeQuantum-class cruise ship
Tonnage168,666 GT[5]
Length347.7 m (1,141 ft)[5]
Beam
  • 49.47 m (162 ft) (max)[5]
  • 41.4 m (136 ft) (waterline)[5]
Draught8.8 m (29 ft)[5]
Decks16 (14 passenger-accessible)[6]
Installed power
  • 2 ×  Wärtsilä 12V46F (2 × 14,400 kW)[5]
  • 2 ×  Wärtsilä 16V46F (2 × 19,200 kW)[5]
  • 2 ×  Cat 3516C HD (2 × 2,500 kW)[5]
Propulsion
Speed22.0 knots (40.7 km/h; 25.3 mph)[8]
Capacity
  • 4,180 passengers (double occupancy)[6]
  • 4,905 passengers (maximum occupancy)[6]
  • 1,500 Crew[6]

Quantum of the Seas is a Quantum-class cruise ship currently operated by Royal Caribbean International and is the lead ship of her class. At her time of delivery in 2014, Quantum of the Seas was the third largest cruise ship in the world by gross tonnage. She is currently deployed to serve the Alaskan and Australian cruise markets.[9][10]

  1. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference intent was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Chan, Kelvin (September 11, 2014). "Global cruise lines set sail on high seas for China". The Washington Times. Associated Press. Retrieved September 25, 2014.
  3. ^ a b "Keel-laying of Quantum of the Seas". Meyer Werft. August 2, 2013. Retrieved September 25, 2014.
  4. ^ DNV: Quantum of the Seas, retrieved 11 May 2024.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Quantum of the Seas (32027)". Vessel Register for DNV. DNV. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
  6. ^ a b c d e "Quantum of the Seas Fact Sheet". Royal Caribbean Press Center. Royal Caribbean International. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
  7. ^ "Azipods ordered for two RCL cruise ships". The Motorship. April 17, 2013. Retrieved April 17, 2013.
  8. ^ Innovation & Technology: Shipbuilding in Papenburg (PDF). Papenburg, Germany: Meyer Werft. 2013. p. 26. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 5, 2013. Retrieved March 7, 2013.
  9. ^ "Quantum of the Seas to sail Alaska cruises: Travel Weekly". www.travelweekly.com. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
  10. ^ Marcus, Tallis Boerne (November 1, 2022). "Quantum of the Seas makes a royal return to Brisbane". Cruise Passenger. Retrieved January 1, 2023.