Royal Caribbean Names Project Sunshine Ships

Paul Motter · #1 (**permalink**) February 5th, 2013, 12:46 PM

Royal Caribbean Names Project Sunshine Ships
by Paul Motter

The new ships coming in 2014 and 2015 will be named Quantum of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas

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Project Sunshine rendered

Royal Caribbean just came forth with the new names for the next generation of Royal Caribbean ships; up to now code-named "Project Sunshine." But as of today the line has chosen names for these new ships and here they are:

Quantum of the Seas
Anthem of the Seas

In addition to naming the ships, Royal Caribbean also took a major step in beginning the construction of this next generation of ships for the cruise line; the first piece of steel was cut for the ship number one; Quantum of the Seas. This occurred in the shipyard where the ships will be built, the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany.

Read more:http://www.cruisemates.com/articles/feature/Project-Sunshine-Ships-Named-130205.cfm

Trip · #2 (**permalink**) February 5th, 2013, 01:12 PM

I do like Quantum, but, Anthem, not so much..they could have done better with that one...and, still of the seas...???

Pootersdad · #3 (**permalink**) February 5th, 2013, 01:40 PM

Not especially thrilled with the names. More interested in what features the ships will have.

Paul Motter · #4 (**permalink**) February 5th, 2013, 01:51 PM

I disagree with you on this one - these are the first ship names I have liked in a long time.

They should have named Oasis "Quantum" - it is far more fitting for such a revolutionary ship.

I also like "Anthem" - which signifies some type of signature song.

I am also very tired of the "of the Seas" business. I suspect it has a lot to do with trademark, etc, but the problem is that it means we have to use the full name most of the time.

beachbum13 · #5 (**permalink**) February 5th, 2013, 02:32 PM

I think that naming all the ships "... Of The Seas" is smart. Everybody knows right away you're talking about a Royal Caribbean ship. Looks very similar to Oasis & Allure I hope they have changes and that it's not too much like the other ships.

Paul Motter · #6 (**permalink**) February 5th, 2013, 02:33 PM

Actually, I need to clarify that the graphic is Oasis, someone had labeled is "Project Sunshine" online.

The question is whether or not Sunshine will look like a mini-Oasis, I would like to know.

Dave Beers · #7 (**permalink**) February 5th, 2013, 04:26 PM

They have an image of a silhouette of the Quantum with executive signatures all over it. Not sure how accurate it is but it doesn't look exactly like the Oasis.

Donna · #8 (**permalink**) February 5th, 2013, 07:08 PM

I hope in the near future we will learn more about this project ship, should be a winner....There is usually something new and exciting with their new builds, time will tell.

zac_df1 · #9 (**permalink**) February 6th, 2013, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Beers

They have an image of a silhouette of the Quantum with executive signatures all over it. Not sure how accurate it is but it doesn't look exactly like the Oasis.

Where did you find that if I may ask ? Is there even more maybe ?

Dave Beers · #10 (**permalink**) February 6th, 2013, 10:53 AM

The silhouette image is provided on the RCI press site. There are no other images beyond this one and the one of the steel cutting.

Trip · #11 (**permalink**) February 6th, 2013, 12:01 PM

This is all I was able to find! lol

Donna · #12 (**permalink**) February 6th, 2013, 12:21 PM

Nice one Trip, ....

Surfguyxxx1 · #13 (**permalink**) February 9th, 2013, 07:08 AM

I love the names and can't wait to see all of the new innoventions that will be incorporated into her. Something to look forward to..............

seadog2 · #14 (**permalink**) February 12th, 2013, 05:33 PM

Love both names. Can't wait to sail on them. Already planning my cruise for 2014. Bring it!!!