The Oasis of the Seas is 4.8 times larger than the Titanic.
Royal Caribbean International has launched its cruise ship Oasis
of the Seas, the largest cruise ship in the world.
The ship spans 16 decks, encompasses 2,20,000 gross registered
tonnes, can carry 5,400 guests and features 2,700 staterooms. At 361 metres
(1,187 feet) in length, it is almost 23 metres (75 feet) longer
than the current largest passenger ship, the Independence of the Seas.
It will also be nine metres (29 feet) wider, with a 43 per cent greater
gross tonnage of 2,20,000.
It arrived in Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale,
USA on November 13th, and this is now the new homeport of the Oasis of the Seas. It will begin her
inaugural season with 19 consecutive seven-night sailings to the
Eastern Caribbean, with ports of call at Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas;
Philipsburg, St. Maarten and Nassau, Bahamas. Starting May 1, 2010,
Oasis of the Seas will alternate its Eastern Caribbean itinerary with
the Western Caribbean itinerary, which will call at Labadee, Royal
Caribbeans private beach destination in Haiti; Costa Maya and Cozumel,
Mexico. In 2010, Oasis of the Seas will be joined by a sister ship,
Allure of the Seas.
Oasis of the Seas will be the first ship
to tout the cruise lines unique neighbourhood concept of seven themed
areas, which are: Central Park; Board Walk; Royal Promenade; Pool and
Sports Zone; Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Centre; Entertainment
Place and Youth Zone. Other additional features include: Rising Tide
Bar; Zip Line; Promenade Bridge; Carousel and Loft Suites.
From
the beginning of her sailing life, travelers on Oasis of the Seas will
be able book tickets for the onboard shows in advance so as long as
they know what they want to do from day to day, they can guarantee
getting a dinner and show seating that works for them.
The
shows are always free, but 5,400 passengers onboard, it can be
important to ensure you've got the show sitting that works best for you.
Currently planned shows include Hairspray; an aerial acrobatic
performance; the classic ice-rink show and a comedy show in the Aqua
Theatre that will feature Olympic divers and aquatic clowns.
