Royal Caribbean Confirms Odyssey of the Seas Delay

Royal Caribbean International has confirmed that the launch of new ship, Odyssey of the Seas, will now be postponed until April 2021. 

The first Quantum Ultra Class ship, Odyssey of the Seas had been scheduled for debut in November, however a combination of cruise suspensions and supply chain issues at the Meyer Werft shipyards have delayed construction and left the cruise line with no option but to delay its arrival and subsequent inaugural season. Royal Caribbean confirmed that all voyages between its planned 5 November 20201 launch and 17 April 2020 would be cancelled. 

“We are saddened to have to share this news,” a Royal Caribbean International spokesperson said. “There’s nothing we wanted more than to launch this revolutionary ship this autumn – but trust us when we say that Odyssey of the Seas will be well worth the wait!”

The family cruise line also confirmed that it would be making changes to some features aboard the new ship. The Trapeze School will no longer feature in the SeaPlex, while age restrictions will be introduced to the SkyPad. Passengers must be at least 7 years of age to jump and at least 13 years old to use the attraction with a virtual reality headset. 

Odyssey of the Seas will sail the Mediterranean in spring 2021, before relocating to its second homeport of Fort Lauderdale. 

Emma

Recent Posts

P&O Cruises Peninsular Club: The Ultimate Guide

If you're a frequent cruiser with P&O Cruises, the Peninsular Club is your gateway to…

1 day ago

Viking Sky Review

Discover why our cruise experts rave about Viking Sky. From serene, adults-only spaces to immersive…

2 weeks ago

AmaWaterways Launches Ship on Colombia’s Magdalena River

AmaWaterways has officially launched the AmaMagdalena, a pioneering luxury river cruise ship based on Colombia’s…

2 weeks ago

Your April 2025 Update from Michael Wilson

Spring is certainly in the air! I hope you've been enjoying the glorious sunshine as…

2 weeks ago

Fred. Olsen Announces 98-Night World Cruise for 2027

Fred. Olsen has announced an exciting 98-day world cruise on board Borealis in 2027.

2 weeks ago

Viking Plans First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship

Viking has revealed plans for the first cruise ship in the world to be powered…

2 weeks ago

This website uses cookies.