Whether its entirely Disney-themed voyages, exclusive luxury suite-only vessels or Picasso-lined dining rooms, cruise ships seem to be getting increasingly more grand, offering guests more and more activities and entertainment options in the process. It seems as though the Royal Caribbean cruise line might be able to outdo all competitors though, as the company’s highly anticipated new ship, the Harmony of the Seas is finally ready for passengers.
The vessel, under construction since 2013, is the largest cruise ship in the world, measured at 1,187 feet (or over a fifth of a mile) in length. The boat took its maiden voyage earlier this week, departing from a French shipyard for a port in Southampton, England.
The Harmony of the Seas will begin carrying a full passenger load starting next week, leaving from Southampton for a number of other European destinations, such as Rotterdam, Netherlands, Cherbourg, France and Barcelona, Spain.