New Photo for 2009 – Oasis of the Seas Sets Sail
I don’t normally post about ships that are still in construction, but I came across this cool (though not terribly high quality) footage of what looks to be a very cool ship, the MS Oasis of the Seas from Royal Caribbean.
The Oasis of the Seas will be launching in late 2009 and is currently under construction in Turku, Finland.
The ship will be 1,181 feet in length and 220,000 gross tonnes. It is estimated to cost 1.2 billion USD to build.
She will hold 5,400 passengers and have 2,700 staterooms.
The Oasis of the Seas is going to have a pretty innovative concept. It will be divided into “neighborhoods”:
- Boardwalk
- Royal Promenade
- Central Park (!)
- Spa and Fitness Center
- Pool and Sports Zone
- Entertainment Place
- Youth Zone
I am really interested to see how they will pull off the Central Park one.
I’ll definitely be watching out for this and updating once it sails in late 2009. Does anyone here already have bookings on her?
2010 Update: Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas is complete. It boasts an entire deck of pools, rock-climbing walls, and basketball courts. 28 ultra-modern loft suites and 2,700 spacious staterooms. 16 decks.
Amenities: Spa, gym, fitness classes, 4 pools, 10 whirlpools, onboard mini-golf and zip line. Casino, live entertainment, dining options. Family friendly, activities for teens.
Today, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line’s Oasis of the Seas sails for 5, 7, and 9 night cruises in both Eastern and Western Caribbean hot spots. Look for her ports of call in the tags below.
Click here for more information on Oasis of the Seas and to check out upcoming sailings.