Royal Caribbean cut the first piece of steel for its second Quantum Ultra Class ship and announced the name will be Odyssey of the Seas.

The steel-cutting ceremony was held at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. Odyssey of the Seas will be the 27th ship in Royal Caribbean's fleet. Steel-cutting is the traditional beginning of formal cruise ship construction.

On all our ships, it is customary to offer tips to staff members for their good service and personal attention. You can pre-pay your service charge as part of your booking and this will be shared among Dining Services Staff, Stateroom Attendants and Other Housekeeping Services Personnel. If you have opted not to pre-pay your Service Charge before your cruise, for your convenience we will automatically add a $14.50 per guest per day service charge to each guest's SeaPass account on a daily basis. For guests in a Grand Suite or above, the amount is $17.50.

An 18% service charge is also automatically added to beverages and beverage packages, mini-bar items, spa & salon purchases as well as specialty dining products, including packages, classes and brunches.

Many of our guests choose to reward exceptional service during their cruise by providing additional gratuities. You may do so by providing an additional gratuity to your SeaPass onboard account or a cash gratuity at your discretion.

All of our spectacular cruise ships have a wide range of staterooms, from cosy interiors to luxury suites. You’ll also get a dedicated, 24 hour room attendant who will deliver you world class room service.

You’ll find a fabulous choice of mouth-watering food in our superb cafes, bars and restaurants, whether you prefer dining in style or going with the flow. From exotic global flavours to familiar favourites, there’s something for all tastes.

Enrichment programs, or ‘Explorer Academy’ classes cover a wide range of topics, from wine tasting to casino tuition.

Classes include:

Wine tasting - learn about wines from around the world

Casino tuition - from poker to blackjack, learn how to play some of the casino's most popular games

Dance and fitness - including yoga, pilates, ice skating and dance

Language

Cookery - try your hand at cupcake decoration

Catch a comedy gig, listen to live jazz or watch award-winning West-End-style shows. From the jaw-dropping AquaTheatre to amazing ice-skating productions you’ll be blown away by the spectacular entertainment onboard Royal Caribbean.

Relax in a whirlpool, go rock climbing, ice-skating or surfing, work out in the gym, get pampered in the spa, savour a cocktail on deck or take the plunge on the tallest slide at sea. Whatever holiday activities you adore they’re on Royal Caribbean.

Our fully equipped state-of-the-art gym has got everything you need to keep fit throughout your holiday. 

It’s all about fun onboard Royal Caribbean. Families will be wow’ed by the Adventure Ocean programme, the amazing kids’ and teen zones and thrills such as ice-skating, surfing and zip-lining. If the kids are having a ball, mums and dads will too.

Leave your little ones for a whole lot of fun with our complimentary Adventure Ocean Youth & Teen Programme. With a host of thrilling, creative and educational activities, you can take the time out to relax whilst they have fun.