There has never been anything like it. Oasis of the Seas is the biggest cruise ship ever built, and it is also referred to as a floating five-star hotel.
The maiden voyage is usually called part New York and part Las Vegas. It is five times bigger than the Titanic, with 21 swimming pools, 24 restaurants, its version of New York Central Park, and a Boardwalk.
The Oasis of the Seas is the first of her class, and its ships are the largest passenger ships in the world.
Its haul was laid down in November 2007, completed, and delivered to Royal Caribbean in October 2009.
This cruise ship can accommodate 5,400 passengers at double occupancy. Due to the many eateries and shops selling designer goods and other important features, the ship appears to be more of a mall than a cruise ship.
Features
Oasis of the Seas has a Gross Registered Tonnage of 225,000 and can carry 5,400 guests in double occupancy and about 6,296 passengers when full.
The ship has a crew 2,200 from more than 70 different countries and tribes. It is a 30-foot craft that towers about 213 feet above the water level, is 1,184 feet long, and is 208 feet wide.
Other major features are;
Central Park
The first living Park at Sea, a replica of New York Central Park, is on the Oasis of the Seas.
Situated on deck 8 of the cruise ship, the Park has 12,175 plants, 62 vine plants, 56 trees, and some bamboo over 24 feet high.
The lush green, natural appearance, and shade from the sun make it a suitable spot to sit, drink, and engage in meaningful conversations.
Six restaurants and bars are in Central Park, including 150 Central Park, the ship’s most fancy restaurant, and the Royal Caribbean passenger favorite chops grille.
Other restaurants in Central Park include The Casual Italian Trattoria, Giovanni’s Table, the Indoor/Outdoor Gourmet Market, and Park Cafe.
Pool and Sports Zone
Located on decks 15 and 16, this zone stretches the length of the cruise ship. It is an outdoor playground.
Four distinctly different pools and whirlpools provide plenty of space for water fun. Sun lounges surround the main pool, also bounded by two whirlpools.
The sports pool is limited to top swimmers in the morning and team water sports in the afternoon.
The jogging track measures 2.4 laps to the mile. The pool and Sports Zone have about 10 restaurants and bars.
Entertainment Place
This is the hub for nightlife on the maiden voyage. Dancing and other nightlife activities take place here.
The entertainment Place features the Opal Theatre and the Aqua Theatre Pool, which is 5 meters deep and holds up to five million liters of water. The Aqua Theatre Pool is used for water shows.
Also in the entertainment Place are the Casino Royale, Studio B, Comedy Place, Jazz on 4, and the Blaze Night Club.
Boardwalk
The boardwalk on a cruise ship feels like a traditional seaside pier and is a fun family vicinity.
Located on deck 6, it is bounded on one end by Dazzles bar and on the other by the Aqua.
Theatre, rock climbing walls, and sea cabins lined both sides of the boardwalk.
Aside from the Aqua Theatre, the most striking feature of the boardwalk is the large, handcrafted carousel.
The serene music playing in the background and the animals spiraling around the carousel gives the boardwalk a good feel.
Vitality and Fitness Center
Located on deck 6 of the Oasis, the Vitality and Fitness Centre features a thermal suite with heated tile lounges, 29 treatment rooms, steam rooms, and soothing relaxation rooms.
This part of the maiden voyage has 158 fitness machines, including cardio and resistance equipment.
Cabins and Suites
This first-of-its-kind cruise ship has 2,706 cabins and Suites. Almost 2,000 suites have balconies overlooking the ocean to catch the breeze, Central Park, or the boardwalk.
There are different categories of cabins and Suites, and the most popular are the Aqua Theatre suites, which have broad balconies overlooking the beautiful Aqua Theatre, the boardwalk, and the blue sea.
