Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas arrived among a throng of onlookers into Southampton, U.K. this morning.

“Harmony of the Seas is redefining vacations and intriguing a new generation of travellers with a bold and unexpected line-up of first at sea innovations, while enticing them to explore the world from a new perspective,” said Michael Bayley, President and CEO, Royal Caribbean International. “From thrilling onboard activities and experiences to visiting awe-inspiring destinations across the Mediterranean and the Caribbean, Harmony places guests at the forefront and encourages them to create their own adventures onboard and at every destination.”

Harmony of the Seas will sail from Southampton, U.K. on a series of short getaways to Northern Europe before embarking on her maiden cruise on May 29, arriving in Barcelona, Spain on June 5.

Harmony of the Seas will officially launch her inaugural summer season with the first of 34 seven-night western Mediterranean sailings on June 7.

In November 2016, Harmony will arrive at her homeport of Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., from where she will offer seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean sailings. 

The Carousel in the Boardwalk neighborhood of Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas is in place and there are new photos of what the final product looks like.

Carousel Works shared photos of their latest creation on the world's largest cruise ship.

Photos by Carousel Works

The carousel on Harmony of the Seas is hand-crafted and especially designed by Carousel Works for Royal Caribbean and is one-of-a-kind.

Carousel Works said the installation took about a week.  Its design is inspired by classic carousels found near many seaside destinations.

Royal Caribbean's Majesty of the Seas just wrapped up a ship-wide refurbishment and we have some photos to share of some of the changes.

Majesty of the Seas entered dry dock following her April 29, 2016 cruise, and has had some work done to her, including

• New poolside movie screen
• Renovated Vitality Spa
• Addition of Splashaway Bay aqua park
• Voom internet
• Renovated and enhanced casino and lounges

Splashaway Bay & Movie Screen

Renovated Grand Suite

Suites got new carpet, retiled bathrooms and new light fixtures.

Renovated Vitality Spa & Fitness Center

Updated Casino

Get a backstage pass to Royal Caribbean’s exclusive performance of the hit musical, Grease. The cast are in final rehearsals and guests are in for some toe-tapping entertainment when the hand jive hits the stage onboard Harmony of the Seas.

Happy Sunday! We hope you are having a great weekend and ready to talk a little Royal Caribbean.

Earlier this week, Royal Caribbean took delivery of its newest cruise ship, Harmony of the Seas.

Harmony of the Seas is now the world's largest cruise ship, following 32 months of construction.

The ship's arrival was marked with a traditional delivery and flag changing ceremony in Saint Nazaire, France.

There was also more Royal Caribbean news this week, so check out these posts too

Royal Caribbean News

• A new WOW sale begins this week.
• Royal Caribbean is offering double free upgrades on Anthem of the Seas. 
• A look at these secret staterooms on Oasis of the Seas with bigger balconies.
• Video of Harmony of the Seas' crew arrival.

Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast

The 145th episode of the Royal Caribbean Blog Podcast is now available, where we answer your Royal Caribbean emails this week.

In this episode, Matt reviews his recent cruise on Navigator of the Seas and talks about his experiences onboard, including dining, shore excursions and thoughts on the ship itself.

Please feel free to subscribe via iTunes or RSS, and head over to rate and review the podcast on iTunes if you can! We’d appreciate it.

Royal Caribbean Around the Internet

Travel By Terry looks at how a Royal Caribbean cruise offers liberation by sea.

Forbes has an interview with Royal Caribbean COO Adam Goldstein on a variety of topics.

Eat Sleep Cruise has a review of Dynamic Dining on Anthem of the Seas.

Harmony of the Seas is abuzz with excitement as Royal Caribbean takes delivery of the 25th ship in its fleet. The world's largest and most innovative ship is the new home to 2,100 crew from 77 nationalities after 32 months of construction in Saint Nazaire, France.