When Quantum heads East

By Arnie Weissmann

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Apr 21, 2015

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As the ship steams to China in June, concept names, menus and a few walls will change, with an eye to pleasing the Asian market. Royal Caribbean International CEO Michael Bayley details the metamorphosis in an interview with Travel Weekly Editor in Chief Arnie Weissmann.

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