Royal Caribbean Blog checks in on Harmony of the Seas

If you haven't seen them yet, do check out Royal Caribbean Blog's series of construction photos on the Harmony of the Seas. The new ship is coming along and the new photos give a glimpse into some of the interiors as well as many of the Royal Caribbean standards.

Harmony of Seas to have kids waterpark

We already knew that Royal Caribbean's new Harmony of the Seas would have some of the biggest water slides at sea. Now we know it won't be all about the big thrills. Royal Caribbean announced that the Harmony will also include an aquatic park just for kids. This is great news for families and gives them one more choice for their cruise vacations.

Royal Caribbean announces 10-story waterslide

Royal Caribbean already announced the planned waterslides for the Harmony of the Seas, but no one knew they would be this big. Cruise Fever has all the details on the ship's 10-story waterslide. When it debuts, the Harmony will be the biggest ship at seas, so it makes sense to have the biggest slide.

In addition to the 10-story "Abyss," the Harmony of the Seas will also have three other twisting slides.

For a company that eschewed slides for so long, it is nice to see Royal Caribbean go all in on the attractions. We think it will pay off as a slide is something that will attract more guests that a rock wall or wave rider ever will.

Royal Caribbean Blog shares Harmony of the Seas photos

Photo from Royal Caribbean via RoyalCaribbeanblog.com

The Royal Caribbean Blog posted a series of photos of the Harmony of the Seas floating. The ship is the latest in the new and already popular Oasis class of ships. The first scheduled sailings are still planned for 2016.

Royal Caribbean adding water slides

In an interview with TTG Digital Royal Caribbean CEO Michael Bayley announced his hopes to add water slides to Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas. Royal Caribbean's Harmoney of the Seas -- which debuts next year -- already has water slides in its plans.

Royal Carribean's been one of the innovators in unique cruise ship experiences, so it is somewhat surprising that water slides are not common place on all their ships already. Other lines have already proven how popular the slides can be. For Royal Caribbean this offers a crowd pleasing experience and likely can handle many more passengers (of all ages) than a wave rider.

All these features certainly make for memorable cruises. This couple just got married in Royal Caribbean's North Star. Maybe they can renew their vows on a Royal Caribbean water slide in 2016.