The holidays are here and if you haven’t begun planning your vacation time by now, you should definitely consider embarking the brand new cruise ship of the Royal Caribbean fleet, The Oasis Of The Sea. At 1,181 ft long, 236 ft high (above the water line), and 225,282 gross tons, the ship is several times larger than the Titanic and currently the worlds largest passenger vessel. Considering all the amenities inside, it’s as overwhelming as it sounds, but definitely worth it. It truly is a city on water.
Some of the floors, or “decks,” are themed, while others strictly hold rooms for guests. Every floor displays a touch screen guide and map that not only gives you directions from Point A to Point B, but gives you a schedule of happenings around the boat, and makes restaurant recommendations.
At the 16th floor, you can enter the Solarium, an outdoor haven of relaxation that offers a Bistro cafe, focusing on delicious but healthy food, 2 whirlpools suspended 136 feet above the ocean, and draped cabanas facing outwards toward the sea. The Sky Walk takes you around the perimeter of the entire ship, where you can view almost all of the 21 pools(!) aboard, including the first ever at-sea Beach Pool (with a sandy slope and saltwater). The Sports Zone gives you the opportunity to practice your surfing skills on a stationary Flowrider, go miniature golfing, play basketball and ping pong, or test your risk-taking limits by hanging on to the first at-sea Zip Line.
Not pictured are the wedding chapel and reception area, gym and spa, library, card room, ice rink theater, main dining room, child and infant-care wing, and several bars (there’s more than enough!)
The 15th floor, the Teen Zone, is the go-to spot for all adolescents. Here, they’ll find their very own club Fuel, complete with an ice cream bar and lounge seating, as well as the “Living Room,” where a flat-screen TV hangs off the wall, Rock Band, Wii consoles and Foozball tables are at their disposal, and a studio is available to create, practice, and play music.
On Deck 8, you’ll see the ships very own replica of New York’s own Central Park, complete with an art gallery, the first ever at-sea park, as well as Coach store, crystal canopies, and tons of real flora and fauna.
Deck 6 is the “Boardwalk,” its centerpeice a Carousel – each piece took 6 – 8 weeks to carve, sand and paint all by hand. There is also a donut shop, ice cream parlor, Johnny Rockets, Seafood Shack and an amazing view of the Rock Climbing Wall and Aqua Theatre where water shows take place and performers do flips and dismounts of off dive platforms and suspended trampolines.
Deck 5 presents the “Promenade.” And it is as glamorous as it sounds, with the Rising Tide Bar that slowly elevates and descends between the 5th and 8th floor as you enjoy a drink or two, as well as a Champagne Bar.
At Deck 4, “Entertainment Place,” you’ll find the Opal Theater (which seats 1,380 and could rival any venue on Broadway), Jazz on 4 – a club reminiscent of a prohibition-era Chicago, the dungeon-themed club Blaze, Comedy Live, and the Casino Royale, complete with 460 slot machines and 27 tables for games.
There are 24 dining options ranging from an authentic New York Pizzeria and Izumi Asian Cuisine to a Cupcake Cupboard and burger & fries joint.
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