Royal Caribbean Cruises - Oasis of the Seas

Royal Caribbean to launch new superliner class in 2009 spear-headed by
Oasis of the Seas.

Formally named ‘Project Genesis', Royal Caribbean have officially announced the name of their new class of cruise ship. The Oasis Class of ship will launch in late 2009 and will be headlined by Oasis of the Seas swiftly followed in 2010 by the elegantly named Allure of the Seas. Upon entering service Oasis of the Seas will be the largest and most revolutionary cruise ship in the world.

The architectural marvel will span 16 decks, weigh in at 220,000 gross tonnes, carry 5,400 guests and feature a staggering 2,700 staterooms. Oasis of the Seas will have its homeport in Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale.

Leading The Royal Caribbean Evolution

Royal Caribbean is known for setting trends, breaking boundaries and introducing many cruise industry firsts. For example Royal Caribbean's 'Freedom Family' class include, Liberty of the Seas, Freedom of the Seas and Independence of the Seas all of which have broken the mould with innovative features such as, Ice skating rinks, Rock climbing walls and of course wave machines. The latest Oasis class will feature more of the same forward thinking of which this brand has become famous

Oasis of the Seas: Move into a New Neighbourhood

The Oasis class will introduce an entirely new approach to cruise ship design and layout. Royal Caribbean will introduce several on board neighbourhoods. Each of the 7 areas will feature different atmospheres and themes making them unique from each other and allow passengers the opportunity to seek out relevant experiences based on their personal style, preference or mood.

One of these amazing neighbourhoods will be the aptly named ' Central Park '. Located on Deck 8, Central Park will encompass a revolutionary design in which the center of the ship opens up to the sky and features lush, tropical grounds spanning the length of a football pitch. The unique outdoor space will feature pathways and a chance to see rare fauna arranged in seasonally flowering gardens with canopy trees. During the day this will be the perfect location for a little Al Fresco dining and by night it will become the venue for guest to enjoy concerts and street performances. Several bars, restaurants and boutiques will be located around the park adding to that Town Square feel. You can feast on Italian cuisine from Giovanni's Table, sample fine wines from Vintages wine bar or treat yourself to a hearty steak at Royal Caribbean's signature restaurant Chops Grille Steakhouse. The Rising Tide Bar will also be on hand to offer those on cruise holidays a really ‘moving' experience. In a feat of mind boggling mechanics this bar, spanning 3 decks, will allow cruiser's to enjoy a cocktail as they gently ascend into Central Park and then descend back into the public spaces below. Wherever and whenever you choose to dine or enjoy a drink onboard the Oasis class it will be set within the most glorious and unique surroundings.

Oasis of the Seas Unique Views

Accommodation onboard the Oasis class will include the chance to appreciate the beauty of Central Park from a birds-eye perspective. There will be an amazing 334 ‘park view' staterooms overlooking Central Park , of which 254 will have balconies from which to passengers can admire the view. This novel approach will, for the first time, offer a real alternative to traditional and highly sought sea view cabins.

Of course with a ship of this scale you will also be able to enjoy a wealth of Royal Caribbean's brand of entertainment, relaxation and activity options that will be sure to cater for whatever mood you find yourself in.

The awe-inspiring Oasis class promises to be a testament to modern engineering, cutting edge design and in true Royal Caribbean style, an evolution in cruising.