To countdown the launch of Royal Caribbean's newest cruise ship, Quantum of the Seas, we're blogging about one aspect of the ship each day for 99 days. Check back each day for something exciting to read about this new ship.

Chic

Part of the appeal of Royal Caribbean's new dining initiative with Dynamic Dining is to offer more choices to its cruise guests.  Chic is a restaurant that will offer guests the cutting edge of modern cooking.

When you walk into Chic, Royal Caribbean wants you see a spectacular entrance that sets the tone.  With a restaurant named Chic, you know it's going to be glamorous and sophisticated, both in menu and design.

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Chic offers a contemporary menu that includes a focus on protein.  Food like beef rib-eye, lamb chops and Mediterranean sea bass are freshly prepared with sauces that are made from scratch.

In addition, Chick will offer dry-aged steaks that have been aged for almost four weeks to give the food even more flavor than before along with tenderness and a great aroma.  

You will also find Maine lobster, veal Parmesan, and grilled branzino as options to entice you.

Chic is a complimentary restaurant and will be included in your cruise fare. It will be open for dinner.

Stay tuned for tomorrow's post as we celebrate 99 days of Quantum!

There's less than 99 days until Royal Caribbean's brand new Quantum of the Seas debuts and we're counting down each day with a brand new blog post all about this amazing cruise ship.  Check back every day for something new!

Family-connected staterooms

When you're traveling with a big family or group, it can be difficult to find the perfect stateroom set up but on Quantum of the Seas, Royal Caribbean is setting out to help with a brand new configuration of staterooms.

The family-connected staterooms will allow you connect three different staterooms to form one large shared space.  That also means three bathrooms for one space, which is always a plus because one can never have enough bathrooms on a cruise ship.

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This means that your entire group can stay connected while enjoying their privacy at the same time when staying in these family-connected staterooms.  Each layout is customizable and intuitive, combining soothing aesthetics, larger storage solutions, and a residential feel that will make you feel right at home on the high seas.

In addition, staterooms on Quantum of the Seas will be, on average, nine percent larger than on Oasis-class ships and feature USB outlets, more storage space and multifunctional furniture.

Family Connected Junior Suite with Balcony

With this category of staterooms, you will get 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a balcony for everyone to enjoy.  In total, you will get 575 square feet of space inside and 216 square feet of balcony.

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Kristin Chenoweth

Royal Caribbean selected Kristin Chenoweth to be godmother to Quantum of the Seas back on February 24, 2013 and she has already served in a few capacities to fill this role.

The role of the godmother for a ship is very special. Not only does a godmother christen or name the ship and serve as a guiding spirit, but she also plays a key role in the festivities of the naming ceremony and provides a blessing on the ship for the guests and crew and all who sail on her.

Kristin's selection highlights Royal Caribbean's emphasis on entertainment onboard Quantum.  As a Broadway and television star, Kristin embodies what Royal Caribbean wants to have on its newest cruise ship.

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Since being selected, Kristin has helped spread the word about the new ship. At the 2013 Macy's Thanksgiving Parade, she was on Royal Caribbean's float to help announce the new ship. In fact, during the parade Royal Caribbean made the announcement that Mammia Mia!, the Broadway show would be playing onboard Quantum.

Kristin also was named as the Quantum Experience Advisor for entertainment and joined Royal Caribbean Vice President Nick Weir to announce all the shows that will be available for guests to enjoy.

Of course, Kristin's biggest job is still yet to come as she performs her godmother duties when Quantum of the Seas debuts in November 2014.

Stay tuned for tomorrow's post as we celebrate 99 days of Quantum!

To celebrate the launch of Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas in less than 100 days, we're counting down each day with some really cool about the ship.  Check out our blog each day for a brand new post all about Quantum of the Seas.

Bionic Bar

One of the coolest technologies has always been robotics.  The idea of a machine being able to do every day tasks (sans taking over the world) has always been a dream and Royal Caribbean has seized this idea with the Bionic Bar.

The idea is simple: guests place orders via tablets and then can watch the robot bartenders start mixing the cocktails.  Bionic Bar combines two big trends, robotics and mixology.

"It actually looks like a robot ... (although) it's not a humanoid robot," Royal Caribbean chairman Richard Fain said.

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The single armed robot will get the ice, mints and lemon and then squeeze and shake them to make your drink.  Eventually, there wont be a limit on what the drinks the robots can make.  The customization is what Royal Caribbean is aiming for.

What about gratuity? There will still be gratuity on the drinks you order but instead of lining the pockets of these robots, they will go towards a tip pool for the crew members.

The idea is undeniably intriguing and it's going to be yet another "have to see it to believe it" moments on Quantum of the Seas.

Stay tuned for tomorrow's post as we celebrate 99 days of Quantum!

We're counting down the days until Quantum of the Seas debuts later this year with our 99 days of Quantum blog series. Each day we will post something about Quantum of the Seas to share with all of you!

Wink

Royal Caribbean prides itself on the world class entertainment it provides and on Quantum of the Seas, you will get a whole new show that is sure to live up that ideal.

Wink is an adults-only show that combines cabaret-style performance art with premium spirits and late-night club life into one big event.

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Held in the Music Hall, Wink will feature the cast of the Royal Theater and sounds like it will be very different than anything else we've seen before.

In addition, Wink is something for adults to enjoy and it adds to what there is to do at night.  Royal Caribbean is referring to it as a "late night party designed for mature audiences".

Stay tuned for tomorrow's post as we celebrate 99 days of Quantum!

There's less than 99 days until Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas debuts so we're counting down each day with a brand new blog post all about Quantum of the Seas. Read our blog each day for a new post all about this amazing cruise ship.

Single cabin staterooms

A big change in the cruising industry has been offering stateroom options to people cruising alone and on Royal Caribbean's newest cruise ship, Quantum of the Seas, there will be a new class of staterooms just for people that prefer to travel alone.

These new "studio" staterooms offer the single traveler accomodations without the hefty single supplement fee that was traditionally added to the cruise fare.

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On Quantum of the Seas, Royal Caribbean has even added some single studio cabins with balconies while others have virtual balconies. In total, there are 28 studio staterooms, 16 interior, and 12 with balconies.

Super Studio Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony

The first single stateroom offers a stateroom that is 199 square feet in size and a 55 square foot balcony.  

Inside you will find a single full size bed, full bathroom.  

Studio Interior Stateroom with Virtual View

The studio interior stateroom measures 101 square feet and offers virtual views via your flat-screen television.  

There's also a full size bed and full bathroom.

Stay tuned for tomorrow's post as we celebrate 99 days of Quantum!

There's less than 99 days until Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas debuts so we're counting down each day with a brand new blog post all about Quantum of the Seas. Read our blog each day for a new post all about this amazing cruise ship.

Quantum of the Seas construction photos

Friend of the blog Stewart Chiron, aka The Cruise Guy, is at Meyer Werft shipyard and shared with us photos of Quantum of the Seas that he took while on a hard-hat tour.  Enjoy!

Getting ready to go see Quantum of the Seas, first hand.

Nice view! Stewart & Royal Caribbean chairman in-front of upcoming Anthem of the Seas at cruise shipyard.

Two70 on Quantum of the Seas cost more money to build than Song of Norway.

Fun! Royal Caribbean chairman & Stewart driving bumper cars on Quantum of the Seas.

FlowRider surf simulator being installed.

iFly skydiving simulator

Inside virtual balcony view cabin with 80" TV monitor.

SeaPlex is amazing on Quantum of the Seas. 6 basketball hoops, bumper cars, cisco, roller skating & trapeze training.

Area where arm of North Star arm will rest.

View from North Star loading deck overlook Quantum of the Seas' pool.

Thanks again to Stewart for the photos and be sure to follow the Cruise Guy on his many cruise adventures on Twitter!

To countdown the launch of Royal Caribbean's newest cruise ship, Quantum of the Seas, we're blogging about one aspect of the ship each day for 99 days. Check back each day for something exciting to read about this new ship.

Cocktails aboard Quantum of the Seas

Who doesn't enjoy a good mixed drink aboard their Royal Caribbean cruise?  When Quantum of the Seas debuts, there will be a number of brand new cocktails that were created specifically for this ship and available at select restaurants and bars.

Mixology is emerging as a popular aspect to cruising and we have a list of the brand new special drinks to look for.

American Icon Grill

THE OLD FASHIONED

Sweet, sour, aromatic and depth, this American classic has everything. Not old fashioned at all.

PERFECT MANHATTAN

A perfect balance of sweet and dry vermouth allows the bourbon to shine in this iconic cocktail.

CALIFORNIA TWIST

Sweet and sour is given a new direction as cane sugar and vodka are introduced to a lemon emulsion.

Wonderland

CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE

Bitter cocoa powder and mascarpone cheese are churned together with dark crème de cocoa and vanilla vodka made super indulgent with the addition of a Guinness float and a rim of Synsepalum dulcificum.

GIANT LEAP

Mango purée and fresh cilantro pair up nicely with Bombay Sapphire gin in a grown-up trip down memory lane, and a sweet finish is delivered via a fleur du sel garnish.

RUTH’S BABY

Peanut vodka has a field day with team mates such as nougat cream liquour, white crème de cocoa and caramel syrup.

SALT WATER TAFFY MANHATTAN

Maker’s Mark bourbon, sweet vermouth and salt water taffy simple syrup deliver a different kind of grown-up trip down memory lane. A sweet finish arrives via a crown of fleur du sel.

Chic

U2Q

Crème de Cassis lends itself well to root ginger fresh apple juice and lengthened with vodka. This cocktail is no quitter.

COMING UP ROSES

A romantic blend of Champagne and rose water mingle well with rum and a raspberry emulsion.

CUCUMBER JIMMY

Gin and sweet and sour are blended with cucumber and a fresh lime emulsion, then adorned with raspberry caviar.

The Grande

J’ADORE

This cocktail has it all: a well balanced mix of fresh pear with a hint of raspberry vodka, apple liqueur and some bubbles to finish.

PRICEY PEAR

Fresh muddled pear and mint provide a solid base for the arrival of pear vodka, Cointreau and fresh lime which creates a pear explosion.

SPARKLING POM COCKTAIL

Vodka and fresh lime are joined by Champagne and jeweled with pomegranate seeds.

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Silk

LYCHEE COLLINS

The unique sweetness of Lychee beautifully compliments the botanicals found in gin, courtesy of this Asian twist on a British classic.

THAI BOXER

A flavor explosion happens when you thrust together fresh basil, coconut, vanilla extract and ginger beer, made grown up with the addition of rum.

YUZU BELLINI

The lip-smacking acidity delivered via Yuzu is counteracted with the sweet pop in the cherry caviar and given levity with some fizz.

Coastal Kitchen

BLACK ALMOND PUNCH

Exotic flavors of pineapple and passionfruit blend in beautifully with hints of almond to perfect this long rum-based cocktail.

APRICOT AND HERB

In this Mediterranean delight, fresh basil cuts through the sweetness of macerated apricots and is rounded off with the citrus zing of lemon juice.

SICILIAN

It’s orange all the way in this cocktail, combining orange vodka, blood orange juice and Cointreau, made tall with sweet and sour and lime soda.

Michael's Genuine Pub

CANDIDATE

Chivas 12yr Scotch, Canton Ginger, simple, lemon

CABARETE

Aperol, St. Germain, sparkling wine, soda, fresh watermelon, orange bitters

BULLETPROOF MANHATTAN

Wild Turkey 81, rosemary-infused Amarena cherries, lemon

SOMBRITA

Sombra Mezcal, fresh pineapple, fresh cucumber, agave, lime, jalapeno, cardamom

OLD PAL

Campari, Basil Hayden bourbon, Dolin Dry vermouth, Carpano Antica

THUNDERBALL

Blackwell Rum, orange, Cardamaro, pineapple foam, Fee Bros. old fashioned bitters

NICKNACK

Death’s Door Gin, Averell Damson, Ardbeg Scotch, basil, lime, cardamom

Stay tuned for tomorrow's post as we celebrate 99 days of Quantum!

We're counting down to the 99 days until Royal Caribbean's newest cruise ship, Quantum of the Seas, launches with a brand new blog post every day. Be sure to check back for something new everyday here.

Quantum of the Seas technology reveal photos

Earlier today Royal Caribbean made a big announcement with the technology coming to Quantum of the Seas and there's a lot to digest.  For today's post, we're going to showcase the images of the new technology to get an idea of what's coming our way. Enjoy!

Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas debuts in less than 100 days so we're counting down all the great things about Quantum of the Seas. Each day we will post something about Quantum of the Seas to share with you.

American Icon Grill

One of the new restaurants coming to Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas is the American Icon Grill, a take on classic American fare with a modern twist.

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Essentially, the American Icon Grill will be the place to go for classic American food.  Royal Caribbean touts American Icon Grill as a place that will serve regional favorites, comfort style.

You'll find New Orleans gumbo, New England clam chowder, Southern buttermilk fried chicken and more.

Inside the restaurant, the look of the place will include sweeping natural landscapes, iconic photography and décor accents emulating the classic American roadster.

American Icon Grill is a complimentary restaurant and will be included in your cruise fare.  It will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Stay tuned for tomorrow's post as we celebrate 99 days of Quantum!