The Harmony of the Seas recently completed its tenth year of service for Royal Caribbean International after being delivered on May 12, 2016.
As the third ship in the company’s Oasis class, the 227,625-ton ship was built at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard, which was then known as STX France.
Slightly larger than the first two ships in the series, the Harmony introduced a series of new features, including the Ultimate Abyss, then the tallest slide at sea with a ten-deck drop.
The vessel was also the first to be built for Royal Caribbean with waterslides, introducing The Perfect Storm, a trio of slides that was later added to other ships in the fleet.
The Harmony of the Seas was also the first Oasis-class ship to spend its inaugural season in Europe, offering itineraries in the Western Mediterranean starting in June 2016.
Sailing from Barcelona and Civitavecchia, the vessel offered a series of seven-night cruises to destinations in Spain, France and Italy.
Later, in November 2016, the 5,558-passenger ship repositioned to North America, starting year-round service from Port Everglades.
Earlier this year, the Harmony of the Seas returned to Europe following a five-year hiatus for a spring season in the Western Mediterranean.
The deployment runs through late July, when the ship is scheduled to kick off a repositioning voyage to Port Canaveral.
The vessel will then kick off year-round service from its homeport in Central Florida, offering two- to nine-night cruises to the Caribbean and the Bahamas.
As part of the Royal Amplified refit program, the Harmony of the Seas also underwent a significant refurbishment before kicking off its European season.
The drydock took place at the Navantia shipyard in Spain and included enhancements to existing public areas and the creation of new venues, as well as the addition of over 100 staterooms.
