THE world’s largest cruise ship is taking shape in France and getting ready for a bon voyage during its initial trip from Barcelona to Rome in April of 2016 after construction is complete.

    Harmony of the Seas, Royal Caribbean’s third Oasis-class cruise ship, is being built at the STX France shipyards near St. Nazaire.

    The 16-deck ship, which will have seven distinct neighborhoods and carry 5,479 passengers along with 2,394 crewmembers, received the last of its construction blocks last week.

    In addition to sailing from Spain and Italy, the boat will also make stops in London and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in the United States, according to Cruise Critic.

    With a gross tonnage of 226,000, a length of 1,187 feet (361 meters) and maximum cruising speed of 23 knots, the Harmony will be the third in Royal Caribbean’s Oasis class of ships.

    It will be slightly larger and more fuel-efficient than its sister ships the Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas.

    Once the massive vessel is complete, it will have three multi-story waterslides, which will spiral over the Central Park area of the ship 10 decks below.

    Central Park will have living trees and real grass, the Orlando Sentinel reported.

    Josh Martin, the president of an engineering firm that worked with designers on the water park, said, “These are the first water slides Royal Caribbean has put on a ship.

    “So it was very significant, very challenging to just think through integrating those in to what was an existing class of ship and make them feel like they were always meant to be there.”

    The Harmony will have the “fastest Internet connection at sea” and contain the Bionic Bar.

    At the onboard drinking establishment, robot bartenders will “serve up one-of-a-kind crafted cocktails while dancing to a fluid beat.”

    Michael Bayley, the president and CEO of Royal Caribbean International, said, “We are orchestrating a medley of new exciting concepts with the best Royal Caribbean innovations to strike the perfect chord for adventurous vacationers.

    “That is why we are calling our third Oasis-class ship Harmony of the Seas.”

    In addition to 2,747 staterooms and 20 dining options, the Harmony will have two rock-climbing walls, zip lines, an ice-skating rink, a full-size basketball court and a miniature golf course.

    A fourth Oasis-class vessel is being constructed in France and is due to launch in 2018. It has yet to be named.(SD-Agencies)