A joyride on the seas: Aboard the world's largest, 'most instagrammable' cruise

Royal Caribbean Cruises' Symphony of the Seas, the world’s largest and newest cruise ship, embarked on its maiden voyage. “We have built Symphony of the Seas to be the jewel in our Instagram crown. Th

May 08, 2018, 18:00 IST2 min

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A view of the the main dining room and the Solarium Bistro, an upscale eatery atop the ship that serves up New England-inspired seafood, and Izumi’s Sushi, among others

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A spread from El Loco Fresh. Made-to-order tacos and burritos wrapped with fresh tortillas are among the Mexican ‘street food’ favourites for those looking to fuel up with minimal downtime

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The Perfect Storm trio of water slides offers exciting views as guests launch themselves from the deck through a series of swirling twists and turns and finally onto the pool

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Hi-tech projection capabilities and highly-skilled entertainers bring performances to life at the cruise line’s signature ice rink

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Meet the robotic bartenders. A marvel of modern technology, guests can watch in awe as their drinks are made to order with precision and flair at the Bionic Bar

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Brace yourself for a spine-tingling rush as you whizz across the Boardwalk, suspended on the zip-line nine decks above. For the game-crazy, there’s the first onboard glow-in-the-dark laser tag game, Battle for Planet, in a space-bound adventure that will see teams go head-to-head to lay claim on the last planet in the galaxy

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Brave the exhilarating Ultimate Abyss, the tallest slide at sea with a ten-storey drop. And reward yourself later at Sugar Beach, the signature candy and ice cream shop. There are even DIY activities for the aspiring culinary artist

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For those with a larger-than-life family and appetite, there’s the 1,346-square-foot Ultimate Family Suite that features an in-room slide, a private cinema with an 85-inch HD TV, a floor-to-ceiling lego wall and a 212-square-foot balcony, complete with a full-sized whirlpool and a Royal Genie, who caters to your every whim

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Enjoy the Tony-award winning broadway hit ‘Hairspray’ at the 1,401-seat Royal Theater on-board. Or step across the tropical park to the Casino Royale, the largest casino at sea

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