Symphony of the Seas Completes Sea Trials

   February 19, 2018 ,   Cruise Industry

STX France shipyard announced that the first sea trials of Symphony of the Seas had been successful.

The sea trials took place from February 15 through February 18, where almost every system onboard was tested. The ship is currently in its "completion phase", meaning it is getting prepared for delivery to Royal Caribbean in late March.

Symphony of the Seas cruise ship

Symphony of the Seas' sea trials included more than 80 hours of sailing which covered 1,000 nautical miles off Belle Isle.  During the trials, the full range of ship’s systems were activated at sea, with most being already adjusted and presented for commissioning to Royal Caribbean and the classification society.

STX France reported each and every performance goal had been reached.

Another short sea trial will need to be scheduled before delivery.