Independence of the Seas award for Livorno
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 The 7th of June the biggest cruise ship of the world for her maiden voyage docked at Port of Livorno. She is named Independence of the Seas and belongs to Royal Caribbean International, the second worldwide cruising Company also operating Celebrity Cruises and Azamara brands.When the ship arrived to Livorno, local Authorities gave her a hearty welcome. Before the departure of the cruise ship Porto di Livorno 2000, organized Suvereto’s musician and flag-waving exhibition to wish a warm “arrivederci” upon sailing from Livorno. The Independence of the Seas was built on Aker Yards shipyard in Finland, and the 17th of April she was delivered to Royal Caribbean. Royal Caribbean itineraries are not limited to the picturesque Caribbean Islands, the ship will dock to the port of Gibraltar, Barcelona, Nice, Livorno, Cagliari, Lisbona, Malaga and Vigo. She will leave from Ft. Lauderdale in the winter to Western and Eastern Caribbean Cruises. There have already been six calls in our port, the 20th of June, the 5th and 18th of July and the 2nd and 15th of August and another two stops are expected on the 12th and the 27th of September. On the 15th of August, the Independence of the Seas arrived in our port under harsh weather conditions due to strong winds, the help of the port pilots was fundamental. The Captain wrote: “Initially when the Independence of the Seas, being the largest and most innovative cruise ship at sea, first began to call Livorno there were many questions in regards to her handling capabilities and manoeuvring characteristics. But through direct and open communication with the pilots, port Authorities and Harbour Master an understanding has been met and her needs addressed. We feel confident in our calls to Livorno based on the superior service we receive on each turnaround, and for that we thank you”. Arnolf Remo "Master Independence of the Seas”
The Independence of the Seas is 338 meters long and 56 meters wide; on the inside the most impressive is the Royal Promenade, a walkway 140 meters long; the beautiful theatre with its 1.350 seats; the golf course; the climbing wall; the surfing simulator "Flew Rider"; the jogging path; the an ice-skating rink, two Jacuzzis hanging off the sides of the ship about 30 meters above the water; the beautiful Presidential Family suite that is 130 square meters with a 73 sq meter terrace and many other comforts that can be used once aboard, ready to leave for a beautiful and adventurous cruise. (ph: Marco Fulvi) |
