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NEW SPECTRUM OF THE SEAS TO DEBUT IN 2019

A private enclave for suite guests, new stateroom categories, innovative In addition to a range of exclusive amenities, guests will have access to
dining concepts and stunning features and experiences are some of the The Balcony – a private outdoor space for sunbathing and relaxing.
headline features of Royal Caribbean International’s new Spectrum of For families that want to experience more quality time together,
the Seas cruise ship.
the ship has a two-level, Ultimate Family Suite accommodating up
Due to debut in April next year, Spectrum of the Seas will feature bold to 11 guests. The three-bedroom suite has a spectacular master
and unexpected experiences including the iconic Sky Pad, a virtual- bedroom with a bathroom that extends over the side of the ship to
reality bungee-trampoline experience located on the aft of the ship. provide unparalleled ocean views, along with two additional suites for
Additional on-board innovations include the North Star, a glass capsule grandparents and other family members.
that takes guests more than 300 feet above the ocean for incomparable
panoramic views; RipCord by iFly, a heart-pounding skydiving simulator Kids have their own kid-friendly space on the upper level,
experience, and the FlowRider surfing simulator. Travellers also will complete with a slide that will whiz them to the living area below.
be dazzled by Spectrum’s cutting-edge venues, such as Two70 with its Everyone in the family can enjoy time together in the recreation
expansive floor-to-ceiling windows offering breathtaking 270-degree room featuring surround-sound equipment for a night of karaoke,
views of the ocean. movies or video games.
When Spectrum of the Seas debuts in April 2019, she will sail on a
The suites-only area will feature the exquisite Golden and Silver Suite
accommodations in a private enclave at the forward end of the ship on 51-night global odyssey from Barcelona to Shanghai, taking guests to
13 countries. Guests with limited time also can choose to sail on one or
decks 13 to 16. Guests booked in these luxury suites will have special key
card access, a private elevator and a dedicated restaurant and lounge. more of five segments of the global odyssey voyage.

PONANT ANNOUNCES ITS LATEST INNOVATION: PONANT ICEBREAKER

Renowned expedition company Ponant is expanding its leading
role in clean, environmentally-friendly polar ship expeditions by
announcing the addition, from 2021, of the first hybrid-powered
icebreaker cruise ship to its fleet.
Propelled by electricity and liquid natural gas, the luxurious world-
class cruise ship is specially designed to explore the polar regions.
Fitted with the latest environmental protection technology and
clean-ship certification, the 135-stateroom vessel offers panoramic
suites, spa services, gastronomic cuisine, a helicopter and Zodiac
dinghies that let passengers experience the best of the ice.
Wild Earth Travel, which represents over 120 small-ship cruises
worldwide, is a proud partner of Ponant small-cruise expeditions.
With the order for the first Ponant Icebreaker finalised, passengers
can look forward to packing their bags and experiencing a world-
first in cruise ship history in 2021.

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