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Royal Caribbean International’s Independence of the Seas has arrived back into Southampton following an extensive refurbishment at the Grand Bahama shipyard in Freeport Bahama.
The 2008 built cruise ship spent around a month in dry-dock whilst the refreshment work was carried out. During this time many changes took place on board, including the addition of new staterooms and suites as well as exciting new passenger venues. Some existing passenger venues will also be relocated or removed to make way for new features. 
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Royal Caribbean International’s 3,634-passenger cruise ship, Independence of the Seas arrived at the Grand Bahama shipyard in Freeport, Bahama on 04 April 2018 to being its refurbishment.
The ship will spend around a month in dry-dock whilst the refurbishment work is carried out. During this time many changes will take place on board, including the addition of new staterooms and suites as well as exciting new passenger venues. Some existing passenger venues will also be relocated or removed to make way for new features. 
Royal Caribbean International have officially taken delivery of its newest and largest cruise ship yet, the 228,081 gross tonne Symphony of the Seas.
The delivery ceremony took place on 23 March 2018 on board Symphony of the Seas in the Royal Theatre, whilst the ship was berthed at the STX shipyard in St Nazaire, France where it was constructed. 
Royal Caribbean International has announced that it is to build a huge new waterpark at CocoCay in the Bahamas, the cruise line’s very own private island. Completion is scheduled for late 2019.
The new waterpark will feature the largest freshwater pool in the Caribbean, the tallest waterslide in North America and a helium balloon ride. 
Royal Caribbean International’s newest and largest cruise ship yet, Symphony of the Seas returned to the STX shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France on 18 February 2018, after three days of sea trials.
The sea trials were originally scheduled to take place on 19 January but were postponed due to bad weather. Further sea trials are expected to take place in early March. 
Royal Caribbean International’s newest and largest ship yet, Symphony of the Seas has started its sea trails. The ship which is around 94% complete left the STX shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France on 15 February 2018.
The sea trials are expected to last for three days. They were originally scheduled to take place on 19 January but were postponed due to bad weather. 
Royal Caribbean International has announced further details about some of the new features that will be added to Independence of the Seas during the ship’s upcoming refurbishment.
Independence of the Seas will return to Southampton in May 2018 following her refurbishment. The ship will be the first in the fleet to feature virtual reality trampolines. 
Pop singer, Bonnie Tyler will sing her hit song ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ on board Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas, during the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse.
The singer will be a special guest, on board for a few days of the seven-night cruise. Her performance will be in addition to performances by pop-rock band DNCE, who will also be on Oasis of the Seas. 
The steel cutting for Royal Caribbean International’s new Quantum Ultra cruise ship took place at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany on 15 August 2017. The name of the new ship was also announced as Spectrum of the Seas.
The cutting of the first piece of steel marks the official start of construction for the first Quantum Ultra class cruise ship for Royal Caribbean International. 
Royal Caribbean International’s 6,400–passenger cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas will be in optimum position to witness the Total Solar Eclipse on 21 August 2017.
Oasis of the Seas will be at sea on route to Philipsburg, St. Maarten in the Caribbean when the Total Solar Eclipse will take place. 
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