Giant cruise ship with 300ft-high viewing pod
Massive: Royal Caribbean International's Quantum of the Seas has sailed into port in Bremerhaven, Germany for its final touches
Crown jewel: North Star, a glass observation capsule suspended from a giant arm, will lift passengers 300ft above sea level
What's your poison? Quantum of the Seas boasts robot bartenders, the first of their kind anywhere in the world
Indoor fun: The first bumper cars on a cruise ship are found in a venue called SeaPlex, the largest sports and entertainment complex at sea
But its crown jewel is the unique North Star, a glass observation capsule suspended from a giant arm which will lift passengers 300ft above sea level.
The passenger pod, similar to the capsules on the London Eye, offers 360-degree panoramic views of the ocean.
When passengers aren't being lifted over the water, they can partake in a number of firsts at sea, including a skydiving simulator and bumper cars, dine at one of 18, restaurants, including an Italian franchise from Jamie Oliver, or retire to the largest guest rooms of any Royal Caribbean International vessel.
In addition to a skydiving simulator, there is a surf simulator, rock climbing wall and venues for live performances, including the musical Mamma Mia! and tribute bands.
Catch some rays: Quantum of the Seas has plenty of common areas where guests can unwind, including a solarium
Relaxing: By day, a venue called Two70 is a place where passengers can chill out and take in 270-degree views of the sea
Shooting hoops: SeaPlex boasts a basketball court, flying trapeze and three firsts for a cruise ship – bumper cars, roller skating and a food truck
The massive ship is currently docked in Bremerhaven, Germany, where Eric Serakas snapped an aerial photo using a GoPro camera attached to a drone.
The 26-year-old from Florida, who has dual German and American citizenship, said he had spent time on Allure of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship, last year and was excited to try the new one.
He said: 'When I first saw the ship I thought to myself, 'Oh my, Royal Caribbean has done it again'. When I took the photo the North Star was being added to the ship by crane.
He added: "It is one of the last major pieces to be added to the ship before it is ready to go to sea trials.
'It's Royal Caribbean's newest ship in their fleet and the North Star is the signature attraction of this newest ship and first ever smart ship.'
Coming to America: Quantum of the Seas' maiden voyage will take guests from Southampton, England to a port near New York City
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