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Royal Caribbean International: Oasis of the Seas
The massive 220,000-ton Oasis of the Seas will enter service in late 2009, and will operate seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries. The inaugural voyage is scheduled for Dec. 12, 2009 from its homeport at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Royal Caribbean has been working closely with the ports to ensure a fantastic cruise experience. Ports like St. Maarten, Cozumel, St. Thomas, Nassau, Haiti (Labadee's Dragon's Breath Flight Line has proven to be one of the destination's most popular attractions) and Jamaica. In Jamaica, they are working to complete the new Falmouth Cruise Pier by March 2010. A historically important 18th century settlement, Falmouth was a colonial center of Jamaica's sugar and rum industry. The town's history and Georgian architecture has most recently drawn the attention of Prince Charles, a long-time supporter of restoring historic buildings. The ship will be docked in all of its ports.

When launched in late 2009, Oasis of the Seas will be the largest cruise ship in the world with 16 decks and 2,700 staterooms which will accommodate approximately 5,400 guests. Oasis of the Seas will feature a neighborhood concept of seven themed areas, including Central Park, Boardwalk and the Royal Promenade.

Central Park: Nature meets nautical.
Introducing the first neighborhood concept onboard a ship—Central Park^SM. Elegant and lively, Central Park’s piazza is the ship’s town square, which evolves from a tranquil atmosphere by day to a gathering space by night with dining, entertainment, and street performances.
There are several alfresco dining options and more than 300 staterooms, which rise up six decks to overlook the park. Quiet reading corners, specimen gardens, and other hidden surprises await you among the winding paths. At the center of the ship, the park opens to the sky and features lush tropical grounds spanning more than the length of a football field.

Boardwalk: Family fun meets nostalgia.
Dedicated to family fun and nostalgia, the new groundbreaking Boardwalk^SM neighborhood is a slice of old-world charm with a modern twist. Introducing the one-of-a-kind AquaTheater and the first ever Carousel at sea, and a zipline suspended nine decks above where riders will speed diagonally across the open air atrium. Boardwalk^SM offers enough games, amusement and attractions to keep everyone entertained. Surrounded by casual restaurants, including Johnny Rockets^® and the Seafood Shack, a coffee and donut shop, bars, candy shop and more—it’s the place to be for the entire family.

Royal Promenade: excitement meets the heart of the ship.
The Royal Promenade^SM neighborhood is the most expansive promenade at sea. It’s the heart of the ship, and now, it’s better than ever. For the first time, it will have a mezzanine level that overlooks the space below and will feature Rising Tide: a levitating bar that ascends and descends over three decks. And enough shops and restaurants to entertain even the most traveled of travelers. In the morning, enjoy a relaxed atmosphere over coffee, and people watch. The afternoon ambiance becomes more energetic and vibrant with shopping, lunch, or drinks in the pub. In the evening, the energy rises with parades, nightlife, and entertainment for everyone. It’s a destination unto itself.