The ship, officially named Spectrum of the Seas, is set to debut in 2019 and will be specifically designed for guests in China and the Asia-Pacific region, featuring “cutting edge and unprecedented experiences and amenities”.

Michael Bayley, chief executive and president of Royal Caribbean International, said: “Today is a very special day in the development of our new Quantum Ultra ship.

“We are now one step closer to delighting our guests in Asia Pacific with this remarkable ship. Spectrum will be a leap forward in vessel design and guest experiences that will provide travellers with ample opportunities to create unforgettable memories.”                                                       

Spectrum will be the next generation of the Quantum-class, and will join sister ships Quantum of the Seas and Ovation of the Seas, which currently operate from Shanghai and Tianjin.
 
The positioning of the third vessel in the region comes almost a decade after Royal Caribbean’s first cruise in China.