Harmony of the Seas by the numbers

YOU’LL never run out of things to do aboard Harmony of the Seas. You can party, try your luck at the Royal Casino, go shopping, hang out at cafés, watch a show at the Royal Theatre and so much more. And when you wake up, you’re all set for a new adventure in one of its land destinations.

Here are some fun facts about the world’s largest cruise ship:

1. There are 11, 252 artworks featured aboard the ship.
2. Harmony of the Seas was constructed out of 500,000 individual parts.
3. There are 4,700,000 pounds of water running in all 23 swimming pools, whirlpools, FlowRiders and water slides.
4. 110,000 ice cubes are made every day.
5. 4,000,000 pounds of fresh water are consumed every 24 hours.
6. The Central Park neighborhood has a total of 10,587 plants, 48 vine plants, 52 trees, some over 20 feet high.
7. The cast of “Grease” has more than 40 wigs on hand.
8. There are 42 bars and lounges, and approximately 127 distinct specialty cocktail options on the menus throughout the ship.
9. A total of 1,056 crew members make up the food and beverage team on board; 249 culinary staff; 532 restaurant staff; 184 beverage staff; and 91 gallery stewards. A good number of them are Filipinos.
10. On an average seven-night cruise, 5,000 dozen of fresh whole eggs, 100 gallons of chocolate ice cream, 2,100 pounds of lobster tail, and 2,500 of fresh salmon are used.
11. She has 18 lifeboats, each can hold up to 370 guests. Each also has two independent engine, stretcher locations, toilet capability and PA system.
12. On deck 4.5 is a hidden Aqua Theatre with performances. Anne A. Jambora