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BIGGER. BOLDER. GAMECHANGER.

Oasis of the seas.

The original gamechanger is once again raising the stakes - packed with brand new adventures in the most extensive Royal Amplified transformation ever.

Beyond being the pioneer of its class, Oasis of the Seas® also spearheaded a holiday revolution. And now, this beloved vessel of the Oasis Class will unveil even more exhilarating experiences for couples and children of all ages, enhanced ways to bask in the sunshine or relax in the shade, an expanded array of delectable dining choices to elevate romantic evenings, and exciting new venues to brighten up every night.

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AN UNPRECEDENTED SIGHT AWAITS

Find new thrills on every deck, like The Perfect Storm℠ waterslides and the tallest slide at sea, Ultimate Abyss℠. Grab bold bites to go at El Loco Fresh® and the first Portside BBQ℠, or cheer on your favorite team at Playmakers℠ Sports Bar & Arcade. This is the Amplified Oasis of the Seas® — and the adventure has never been bolder.

PLAY IT UP BIG

This isn’t just about altering the game. It’s about transforming how you engage. From heart-pounding excitement on The Perfect Storm℠ waterslides to our most immersive Splashaway Bay℠ aquapark yet. Add to that a captivating new glow-in-the-dark laser tag showdown where you’ll compete for dominance over a mystical frozen city. A futuristic challenge in the newest Royal Escape Room. The tallest slide at sea, Ultimate Abyss℠. And completely revamped, interactive areas for babies, children, and teenagers of all ages.

Expanding the offerings even further

With options this exceptional, there's no such thing as too many. That's why we've introduced even more choices to our extensive array of top-notch restaurants — allowing you to elevate that family dinner or date night experience. Now you can enjoy delicious Mexican cuisine at El Loco Fresh® or indulge in game-day classics at Playmakers℠ Sports Bar & Arcade. Discover our unique take on a backyard favourite with expertly prepared barbecue delights at the new Portside BBQ℠. And satisfy your sweet cravings at Sugar Beach℠.

EXPERIENCE ADVENTURE AROUND THE CLOCK

Gather your significant other and enjoy endless fun from dawn till dusk at more than a dozen of our top bars, along with some exciting new additions. Immerse yourselves in Caribbean vibes with poolside cocktails for couples at the Lime and Coconut®, or share a pint at Playmakers℠ Sports Bar & Arcade. Dance the night away to the tunes of the best cover bands at Music Hall. And cap off the evening with a memorable duet at the new Spotlight℠ Karaoke.

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TWO WAYS TO PLAY

Rev up your summer on the biggest ship to sail Europe — Oasis of the Seas®. Be awestruck by the Colosseum in Rome one minute, then wander along the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona the next. Or, wander the white sand beaches in the Bahamas and take flight on a zip line over Labadee's coastline.

TROPIC LIKE ITS HOT

When the temperature drops, you can explore the vibrant shores of the Western Caribbean on a 7 night adventure onboard Oasis of the Seas®. Cruise to Perfect Day at Cococay to conquer the tallest waterslide in North America and grab a drink at the largest freshwater swim up bar in the Bahamas. Make it a romantic escape for two, or bring the whole family along for the thrills.

MED ABOUT YOU

Sail from Rome or Barcelona onboard the wow-worthy Oasis of the Seas® to Western Mediterranean shores. Soak up sun-filled days along Palma de Mallorca’s beautiful beaches. Admire the life-like details of Michelangelo’s David in Florence. And savor authentic Neapolitan pizza in Naples. Kickstart your weeklong adventure onboard Oasis of the Seas. If you’re a Crown & Anchor Society member, prepare to be swept away on an epic journey onboard our upcoming weeklong President's cruise.

ACTIVITIES & SHOWS

SPA & FITNESS CENTRE

Discover a full menu of five-sense fulfillment at VitalitySM Spa

Retail\s in reach with boutiques & your favorite brand names

GUEST ENTERTAINERS

Special guest performers of all walks join our onboard talent

Live Orchestra

You'll never hear a recording in the main theatre - a live orchestra accompanies every performance

Dancing queens, Unite! Mama Mia brings you Abba hits

High flying feats run deep at AquaTheatre's Oceanaria

It's all fun and board games in Ice Game, inspired by monopoly

BLUE PLANET

Blue Planet celebrates the brilliance of Mother Earth in one-of-its-kind show

H2O ZONE WATERPARK

Kids can get drenched, splashed and sprayed all day at H2O Waterpark

PUB PERFORMANCES

Sip and sing along during live musical performances at the pub

fitness classes

Cutting edge equipment, the latest classes and an ocean view

See the ship over nine decks above the Boardwalk on the zipline

Score prime waves all day overy day on the surf simulator Flowrider

Soak up the relaxation and the horizon

Got game? Prove it on one of our game shows

Pool Parties

Stay up late for this top deck party

Outdoor movie nights

The poolside screen is huge- and so is the fun

Sports Court

From Jazz trios to rock bands, club hop without leaving the ship

Play the classics and modern faves at the Royal Caribbean Arcade

Theme Nights

Go all out and step into another era

Family fun takes a nostalgic turn on the handcrafted carousel

Enjoy adults only ambiance a the Solarium

With onboard pools, you've got plenty of chances to make a splash

Enjoy Mini Golf with maximum fun

ART COLLECTION

Browse and buy original art from our curated collection

WINE TASTING

Our well stocked wine bar is the setting for a world full of discovery

CHEFS TABLE

This is the ultimate speciality dining experience for culinary connoisseurs

Dive into a world of delicious at the Windjammer

Say “konnichiwa” to Far East flavors and fresh-rolled sushi at Izumi.

JOHNNY ROCKETS®

Jitterbug to Johnny rockets for shakes, burgers and fries

CHOPS GRILLE

A classic American steakhous where everything is grilled to perfection.

ROOM SERVICE

Dial up delicious in-room dining day or night to enjoy paired with comfort and privacy.

Cafe promenade

Satisfy your cravings all day and night.

Giovanni's Table

Old world flavour in every bite.

Main Dining Room

In the Main Dining Room, every course is craveworthy.

BARS & LOUNGES

Schooner Bar

Come for a cocktail, stay for a song at this lively late night spot.

SOLARIUM BAR

Savor all your favorite cocktails at this tranquil poolside retreat.

viking crown lounge®

Come for the cocktails, stay for the views.

Pair your mojito with some live merangue at Boleros.

suite lounge

This lounge serves up serenity with a twist of lime

English Pub

Laughs, Libations and live music served here.

Enjoy all your favoirte drinks at one poolside spot.

CHAMPAGNE BAR

Pop a bottle, raise a glass, and elevateyour getaway at the champagne bar

AWARD WINNING &

AWE INSPIRING ACCOMODATIONS

Redefining the cruising experience one room at a time. Our staterooms are an alluring escape from the non-stop action our cruise ships are known for. From our spectacular views to our deluxe amenities, a stay with us is like nothing at sea.

EVERY DETAIL ACCOUNTED FOR

SERVICES & AMENITIES JUST FOR YOU

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Oasis Of The Seas

Cruise line Royal Caribbean

• Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades, Florida)
• Barcelona (Spain)
• Civitavecchia-Rome (Italy)
• Miami (Florida)

Oasis Of The Seas current position

Oasis Of The Seas current location is at West Mediterranean (coordinates 40.99440 N / 12.40419 E) cruising at speed of 21.7 kn (40 km/h | 25 mph) en route to NAPOLI. The AIS position was reported 21 seconds ago.

Current itinerary of Oasis Of The Seas

Oasis Of The Seas current cruise is 7 days, round-trip Western Mediterranean Cruise . The itinerary starts on 30 Jun, 2024 and ends on 07 Jul, 2024 .

Specifications of Oasis Of The Seas

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Oasis Of The Seas Itineraries

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The 2009-built Oasis of the Seas cruise ship is the 1st Oasis-class Royal Caribbean liner, with sisterships Allure OTS (2010) and the bigger ( currently world's largest passenger liners ) Harmony OTS (2016), Symphony OTS (2018), Wonder OTS (2022) and Utopia OTS (2024).

The vessel (IMO number 9383936) is currently Bahamas- flagged (MMSI 311020600) and registered in Nassau .

History - construction and ownership

Royal Caribbean International (RCI) is a US passenger shipping company, trademarked travel brand and subsidiary owned by Royal Caribbean Group (RCG/shipowner). RCI was established in 1968 and currently has over 1/5 of the worldwide cruise market. RCI also has RCG's largest fleet by both vessel number and GT tonnage (ship sizes and capacities).

All RCI liners have names ending with "of the Seas".

The 5600-passenger ship Oasis OTS is one of the largest cruise liners in the world . Oasis has been the most anticipated newbuild since Cunard's Queen Mary 2 . Her innovations, such as the first-ever Boardwalk and Central Park at sea, are already legendary. Innovations on Oasis of the Seas are, by no means, limited to passenger-friendly advances. Royal Caribbean also introduced a number of new technical and environmental tools which allow the cruise to be more efficient and eco-responsible.

This unique "floating island" has a foliage-filled Central Park (with 12175 plants), 2-deck Loft Suites, 20 dining options.

A total of 24 elevators (12x forward + 12x aft) provide access all the way to deck 16, while decks 17 and 18 are accessed by 6 lifts.

Decks and Cabins

Oasis Of The Seas staterooms (2796 total, in 38 grades) include 176 Suites, 1320 Balcony, 201 Oceanview, 533 Inside, also 475 Boardwalk-Central Park Balcony, 78 Boardwalk-Central Park Interior, 18 Promenade View, 722 adjoining. Most cabins are sized 150-180 ft2 / 14-17 m2. Most cabin balconies are sized 55 ft2 / 5 m2. The largest is the Royal Loft Suite (1530 ft2 / 142 m2 plus 850 ft2 / 79 m2 terrace with Jacuzzi). Wheelchair-accessible cabins are 46.

The boat has 17 decks , of which 16 are passenger-accessible and 11 with cabins.

The new “Royal Suite Class” booking category (suite accommodations only) provides Allure’s highest paying passengers with the ultimate all-inclusive cruise experience of Royal Caribbean, marked by Coastal Kitchen exclusive access, 24-hour personal butler service, included gratuities, all-inclusive drinks, free Internet and thermal suite unlimited access.

During drydock 2019, to the ship was added the UPS cabin category (Ultimate Panoramic Suite) with 2 such staterooms located forward on Deck 14 (portside and starboard, both adjacent to / above the Navigation Bridge).

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

The cruise liner features new-to-Royal Caribbean types of dining venues (25 onboard dining options total, 14 of which are complementary, with room-service, included) that range from spa cuisine to elaborately staged meals and wine pairings. Oasis of the Seas' guests won't be disappointed if they choose to eat in the free restaurants: the service, quality, and variety are exceptional, especially in the main dining rooms. The "American Icon Grill" offers a la carte open seating breakfast and lunch, “Brasserie 30” menu, and two assigned dinner seatings, as well as incredible Private Dining area. The 58-seat Cafe Promenade is a 24-hour spot in ship's Royal Promenade. The cafe serves up cookies, brownies, small sandwiches, and coffee. The Cafe Promenade is also one of the several spots to grab free Seattle's Best Coffee.

• American Icon Grill (3056-seat, a la carte restaurant; offers an open seating breakfast, lunch, "Brasserie 30" menu; with two assigned dinner seatings and Private Dining area.)
• The Grande (offers DreamWorks-themed breakfast, two fixed dinner seatings and "My Time Dining")
• Johnny Rockets (128-seat fast food restaurant, complimentary)
• 150 Central Park (76-seat speciality restaurant, dinner only)
• Windjammer Marketplace buffet restaurant (719-seat, offers Early Breakfast at 6:30 a.m., Breakfast between 7:00-11:30 a.m., Lunch 11.30-3:30 p.m. and Dinner 6.30-9:00 p.m.)
• Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen (96-seat speciality restaurant, reservations recommended)
• Chops Grille (steakhouse/seafood)
• Sorrento’s (66-seat Italian restaurant)
• Izumi (73-seat Asian/Japanese restaurant)
• The Silk (Asian cuisine)
• Coastal Kitchen (55-seat, Suite passengers only restaurant)
• El Loco Fresh (56-seat fast food bar) offers made-to-order tacos, burritos, quesadillas, salads, salsas.
• Boardwalk Dog House (complimentary)
• Portside BBQ ( menu ) is fleet's first a la carte priced barbeque restaurant (aft on Pool Deck 15 ) serving authentic American favorites (smoked marbled brisket, beef ribs, pulled pork, chicken wings, turkey legs), traditional BBQ sauces, sides (homesteader cornbread, homemade Mac-and-Cheese, baked beans, fries, coleslaw, corn on the cob), homemade desserts.

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

Oasis' amusement area, a hub for late owls, is offering ice skating and disco, comedy and jazz, and a 3-tiered theatre which features a ninety-minute version of "Hairspray," the popular Tony Award-winning Broadway show. Especially dazzling is the vessel's Aqua Theater, with its deepest-pool-at-sea, that serves as a platform for performers such as divers and synchronized swimmers. Oasis of the Seas boasts with the DreamWorks Experience - a themed programming in partnership with the Walt Disney Company. This new entertainment program is aimed at families and offers movies-themed DreamWorks activities on select RCI ships within the fleet. The list of special activities includes characters meet and greets (of course, plus photo ops).

Additional amenities include: a total of 28 Lounges & Bars, Complimentary 24-hour Room-Service, Supervised Youth program Voyagers (from 9 to 11 years), Explorers (6 to 8 yr), Aquanauts (3-5yr), Royal babies and tots (from 6 months to 3 years), Internet/WiFi Access, Laundry.

Follows the complete list of Oasis of the Seas lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens, and adults.

• Opal Theater (1380-seat, features four grand productions per cruise with dance, acrobatics, comedy, and game shows)
• AquaTheatre (3-deck, 735-seat, with a deep pool)
• Blaze Comedy Club (193-seat nightclub)
• Studio B Lounge (indoor ice-skating rink; also serves as a spot for ice shows, cooking demos, game parties)
• Parkside Gallery; Britto Gallery and Shop; SeaTrek Shop (diving equipment), Central Park Library, Picture This (photo studio), Breeze Shop
• Music Hall (222-seats) is a 2-deck high dancing lounge with live band music, large dance floor, intimate seating.
• Crown Lounge (fka Diamond Club Lounge & Bar for past guests only/36-seat); Suite Lounge (with Coastal Kitchen); Boleros (90-seat Latin lounge); Next Cruise Lounge
• Jazz on 4 Bar & Club (aka Golden Room/now functions as a non-smoking Casino Room with 40x slot machines, 1x blackjack table, 1x 3-card poker table); Hall of Odds (gambling); Globe and Atlas English Pub (128-seat); Bionic Bar (served by robotic bartenders); Rising Tide Bar (32-seat moving cocktail bar); Spotlight Karaoke (113-seat lounge with 2 private rooms for parties); Schooner Bar (107-seat piano bar); Sabor Bar (60-seat); Cups and Scoops (60-seat Ice Cream bar); Vintages (73-seat Wine Bar); Trellis Bar; Park Cafe (100-seat deli bar); Pool Bar; Rising Tide Bar; WipeOut Bar
• Playmakers Sports Bar and Arcade (large TVs, tabletop games, arcade games, gaming tournaments, a VIP room/Owner's Box, bar food, draught beers)
• Casino Royale
• Carousel (with 20 handcrafted wooden figures)
• Sugar Beach (sweets shop), Beach Shop (pool wear), Pets at Sea (toys shop)
• Cafe Promenade (58-seat, 24-hour; serves snacks and drinks, as well as Starbucks specialty coffee)
• Cupcake Cupboard Shop (10-seat bakery)
• Royal Promenade Boutiques (perfumes, jewellery, duty-free alcohol, general store, logo/souvenirs)
• Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center (2-decks wellness complex)
• "The Lime and Coconut" (2-deck bar lounge)
• Solarium (indoor/outdoor lounge) includes Solarium Bistro, pool bar, adults-only pool (with sundeck/sunbathing area), Solarium Bar, 11 jacuzzis (2 cantilevered), a total of 5 swimming pools
• Royal Escape Room (adventure gaming/team-building exercises) is dedicated to "Mission Control: Apollo 18" (puzzle game themed after 1973's Apollo 18 moon mission).
• The Back Deck (teen-only sundeck); Fuel Disco (teenagers club lounge); Royal Babies and Tots Nursery; Adventure Ocean (indoor kids complex); Adventure Science Lab; Imagination Studio; Workshop (family venue); Kids Avenue
• Splashaway Bay is a family- and children-dedicated outdoor playground/aqua park with 3 waterslides (for kids), Splash Pad (for toddlers), water-play attractions (cannons, fountains, pools), 2 drench buckets
• Sports Court (golf simulator, table tennis, basketball court); Jogging Track; two Rock-climbing Walls (each 43ft/13m high); Oasis Dunes Golf Course; two Flowriders (surf simulators); Zip Line (9 decks high, 82ft/25m across).

Central Park is an outdoor relaxation zone (within the ship's interior) with 20000+ live plants. Central Park's huge garden features multi-deck-high metal columns and green walls (covered in vines and ferns), several pathways, recordings of various species (birds, insects, animals) played, live seasonal plants (flowers, shrubs, trees). Signage boards provide detailed info on all Central Park's trees and plants.

Following drydock 2019, Oasis OTS now has an enlarged (sized ~7000 ft2 / ~650 m2) and enhanced (fully refurbished and upgraded) retail complex with a total of 8 shopping areas (on 3 decks). At the upgraded retail zones are sold premium-brand watches and jewellery (including a separate John Hardy Boutique), fashion clothing, beauty products, perfumes, cosmetics, RCI brand merchandise. Among the represented retail brands are Gucci, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Bulgari, John Hardy, Debbie Katz, Tagua, Marcela Cofre, Hennessy, Hublot, Breitling+Longines, TAG Heuer.

The Perfect Storm is a 3-deck high waterslide complex (deck 18 entry, down to deck 15 exit /Beach Pool) which consists of the spiraling race-slides “Cyclone”, “Typhoon” and “Supercell”.

Ultimate Abyss is a 10-deck high waterslide (deck 16 entry, down to deck 6 exit /AquaTheater pool). Ultimate Abyss is the tallest slide at sea (height 150 ft / 46 m, length 216 ft / 66 m, water speed 9 mph / 14 kph). Ultimate Abyss is a spiralling waterslide with 2 separate cylinders (symmetric to each other, each tube is 2,6 ft / 0,8 m in diameter) made of stainless steel and coloured in purple. This is a vertical drop slide located in the Sports Zone’s pool (aft-ship location). The experience starts with a walk across a plank into the jaws of an anglerfish and boarding one of the specially-designed mats. Slide mats are coloured in black, each with an opening for the feet and a strap to hold on to. Follows the vertical drop (27-degree) some 92 ft / 28 m down to the Boardwalk. The average sliding time (from the top to the bottom) is 12-13 sec. The slide also features around 300 LED lights, special sound effects and various graffiti artworks.

"Small wonders" are called a total of 42x telescope-like devices (positioned throughout the ship) displaying tiny 3D art pieces. Ask Guest Services staff for assistance to find them.

There's a secret fore-located/bow-facing sundeck on Deck 14 , accessed from the forward lifts by walking through the hallways. The large sundeck is flanked by two "bridge wings" (jetting off the ship's both sides/bow starboard and portside). Both bridge wings are open-air and with great seaviews but are also often very windy.

There are two "secret balconies" positioned close to the aft elevators on Deck 9 . Both balconies are small (each is furnished with a table and two chairs), overlook Central Park and are some of the best points to view the entire neighborhood.

Aft on Deck 6/Boardwalk  there is a stern-facing viewing area accessed via a path that circles around the AquaTheater. This "secret area" offers great views of the ship’s wake (trace on the water surface), also provides great views of the entire neighborhood and has a shuffleboard.

By the Jogging Track (aft on Deck 5/Promenade ) there are several small seating areas fitted with all-weather Adirondack chairs (positioned near the railings).

Itineraries

Oasis of the Seas itinerary program is based on 7-day Western and Eastern Caribbean cruises Fort Lauderdale FL. Feature port destinations include Cozumel Mexico , Nassau Bahamas , St Thomas USVI, St Maarten, Jamaica, Labadee (Royal Caribbean's Haiti private island resort).

In summer 2019, the ship is homeported in Barcelona for Western Mediterranean roundtrips (first time since 2014). The 7-day itineraries visit Palma de Mallorca, Marseille, Florence, Civitavecchia-Rome and Naples.

In 2020 (May 6 through October 25), Oasis OTS was to be homeported in NYC (Port Cape Liberty, Bayonne New Jersey) , starting turnaround operations in May 2020. Through 2020 summer, Oasis had planned 7-day Florida-Bahamas itineraries visiting Port Canaveral , Nassau , and CocoCay Island . For August 1 (2020) was scheduled a special 8-day itinerary also visiting Miami .

From NYC were scheduled Canada and New England roundtrips - starting June 21 with a 6-day voyage to Portland ME , St John NB , and Halifax NS . The liner had to return to Florida on November 4, 2020.

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Oasis Of The Seas Wiki

Oasis OTS is Royal Caribbean's first Oasis-Class liner, with sisterships Allure , Harmony , Symphony and Wonder . Oasis-class currently represents the world's biggest passenger ship design, however, Oasis OTS happened to be the smallest in this series - although with just 50 mm (~2 inches) shorter than Allure. There was a competition for proposing the best name for the hulls of both vessels. The sister hulls were named at a dual ceremony in May 2008.

The vessel was completed on October 28, 2009, by STX Europe (Finland) - a division of the South Korean multinational STX (shipbuilding corporation). At its arrival in the USA, right before it docked at homeport Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale) , the vessel had to pass under the Danish bridge Great Belt Fixed Link. This was challenging as the bridge is 65 m (213 ft) higher than sea level while ship's highest point is normally 72 m (236 ft) above sea level. But it made it - due to its telescoping funnels, with only 0,6 m 2 ft) to spare when passing under the bridge!

The cruise liner has an impressive number of 7 godmothers. Each of the "good ladies" symbolized one of the ship's 7 different neighbourhoods. The naming ceremony took place at Port Everglade, on December 5, 2009.

On November 4, 2016, world's 3 largest cruise ships - Harmony, Allure and Oasis - convened off Florida's coast. The unique event was live streamed officially by RCI, starting at approx 5 pm EST. The meeting at open sea coincided with the Harmony's arrival at Port Everglades (her US homeport), finishing a 13-night Transatlantic repositioning cruise from Barcelona to Florida (Oct 23 - Nov 5). The following aerial photo shows an Oasis-class vessel (as looked from above).

Oasis OTS refurbishment 2019 review (Royal Amplified)

Ship's Royal Amplified drydock refurb is scheduled for 2019 (September 22 - November 23) and budgeted USD 165 million (EUR 150M). By this 63-day long drydocking project (at Navantia Shipyard in Cadiz Spain ) many new venues will be added, including some fleet-firsts.

Pool Deck (deck 15) was completely renovated and redesigned, also receiving "The Lime and Coconut" (2-level poolside bar/first added on Navigator OTS ). The new venue offers beverages (including cocktails), DJ, and live outdoor music performances. Swimming pools' sunbathing areas received more shaded seating, including daybeds, hammocks, swing seats, casitas (small wooden cabins). The adults-only Solarium complex was refreshed and new whirlpools were added. Aft on Deck 16 (entrance point) was installed the 10-story high waterslide "Ultimate Abyss" (introduced on Harmony OTS) plus "The Perfect Storm" (3 waterslides entrance).

• On Deck 4 (forward), Blaze Lounge was upgraded and redesigned to Blaze Comedy Club, while Comedy Live became Diamond Lounge.
• On Deck 5, "On Air Club" (karaoke and sports bar) was replaced by "Spotlight Karaoke" - a fleet-first venue featuring a stage for singalongs, 2 private rooms (for parties) and themed nights.
• Deck 5 changes also include the retail zone with Solera expanded (now includes The Shop's area), Logo Shop (replaced Prince and Green Shop), Island Market (replaced Kate Spade), The Collection (replaced Regalia Shop) and Fine Watches Regalia (replaced Michael Kors Shop).
• On Deck 6 (Boardwalk neighbourhood), the venues "Cups and Scoops", "Arcade" and "Sabor Mexican" were replaced by "Playmakers Sports Bar and Arcade". The new sports bar features 80x large TVs and as activities offer tabletop games, popular arcade games, gaming tournaments. The Playmakers bar has a VIP room (Owner's Box) and serves bar food and draught beers. Also on Deck 6, Ultimate Abyss (waterslide's landing area) replaced Sabor Bar. Candy Beach (starboard) was replaced by two new venues - "Sugar Beach" and "Beach Shop" - candy/ice-cream shop that sells ice cream and 220+ types of candies.
• On Deck 7 were added two new inside cabins.
• On Deck 8, Picture This (portrait studio) was replaced by Central Park Library, and a new inside cabin was added (9458).
• On Deck 11, The Library was replaced with 6 new inside cabins. Another new cluster of 7 inside cabins replaced Diamond Club (level 1 of 2).
• On Deck 12, Diamond Club (level 2 of 2) was replaced by 13 new inside cabins.
• Forward on Deck 14 were added 22 new staterooms (inside and panoramic oceanview), including two Ultimate Panoramic Suites (without balconies, fore-located / by the Wheelhouse). Also forward on Deck 14, Adventure Ocean (kids complex) was completely refurbished and redesigned with themed by activities areas, including nursery (for toddlers), separate area for kids 3-5 yo, teen-only exclusive lounge (with games, movies, music, outdoor sundeck). Midship-aft Deck 14, Card Room was replaced by Royal Escape Room (adventure gaming/team-building exercises). The room is dedicated to "Mission Control: Apollo 18" - puzzle game themed after 1973's Apollo 18 moon mission.
• On Deck 15/Pool Deck, Solarium Cafe (forward) was renamed "Solarium Bistro". Forward-starboard was added, "The Perfect Storm" (3-waterslides complex). Midship, "Pool Bar" and "Sand Bar" were replaced by "The Lime and Coconut" (level 1 of 2). The H2O Zone (midship-starboard) was redesigned to "Splashaway Bay" (outdoor aqua park) with Splash Pad (for toddlers) with 3 waterslides and water attractions (cannons, fountains, pools) plus fleet's first drench buckets (2). Midship-aft-portside, The Living Room (teen lounge) was replaced by "Portside BBQ" (fleet's first) which is an a la carte restaurant serving authentic American barbecue favorites. The menu includes smoked marbled brisket, beef ribs, pulled pork, chicken, plus traditional sides (mac-and-cheese, cornbread, baked beans, coleslaw) and homemade desserts. Midship-aft, the teen area (Fuel Disco, The Back Deck) was redesigned, while Wipe Out Cafe (midship-aft-starboard) was replaced by El Loco Fresh (made-to-order tacos, burritos, quesadillas, salads, salsas).
• Midship on Deck 16, The Lime and Coconut Bar (level 2 of 2) replaced the outdoor venues "Sky Bar" and "Mast Bar".In this sundeck area were also added two whirlpools. Aft on Deck 16 was installed the Ultimate Abyss (waterslide) in the place of Wipe Out Bar.

Also new on Oasis OTS are the Quantum-Class venues "Music Hall" (2-deck high dancing lounge with live band music, large dance floor, intimate seating, pool tables) and "Bionic Bar" (served by 2 robotic bartenders). Bionic Bar replaced Champagne Bar (deck 5 midship-starboard). Music Hall replaced Dazzles Disco (deck 9 midship-aft). "Clash for the Crystal City" is a new laser tag game played at Studio B's Ice Rink (deck 3).

Oasis OTS refurbishment 2014 review

Follows the list of deckplan changes after ship's drydock 2014 refurbishment.

• (deck 4) Private Dining Room (portside) becomes the restaurant "Izumi". Private Dining Room (starboard) becomes lounge "Diamond Club". Opus Dining Room (aft, level 1) becomes restaurant "American Icon Grill".
• (deck 5) Opus Dining Room (level 2) becomes the restaurant "Silk". "Cupcake Cupboard" becomes "Kate Spade" boutique. Shop "Focus" becomes "Michael Kors" boutique. Shop "Guess" becomes "Regalia" boutique.
• (deck 6) Seafood Shack (97 seats a la carte dinner restaurant) becomes restaurant "Sabor". Boardwalk Bar (60 seats fast food bar) becomes "Sabor Bar". Shop "Pets at Sea" becomes "Britto" (gallery & shop). Ice Cream Parlor was renamed to "Cups & Scoops". Boardwalk Donut Shop was removed portside and "Boardwalk Dog House" (fast-food bar) was added. New Inside cabins were added starboard (replacing the Diamond Club lounge) and 4 staterooms near the Dog House. Pinwheels (kids playing room) becomes Video Arcade.
• (deck 7) 2 new Inside cabins were added (7279, 7679).
• (deck 8) Central Park's restrooms were reduced in size. New cabins were added Central Park forward, and near the Dazzles (disco /level 1).
• (deck 9) 2 new Inside rooms were added (9279, 9679).
• (deck 10) 3 new Inside rooms added (10458, 10279, 10679) all near elevators.
• (deck 11) 2 new Inside rooms were added (11279, 11679) plus 2 Aqua Theater Suites (aft location, 11330, 11730).
• (deck 12) Concierge Club was renamed "Concierge Club & Wonderland" (club restaurant). All 12 new staterooms were added, incl 2x Aqua Theater Suites (aft location, 12330, 12730) and 2x Interior (12279, 12679). Royal Suite cabin #12240 (portside) was replaced with 6 new balcony rooms. Presidential Suite cabin #12640 (starboard) was replaced with 2 new Family Suites.
• (deck 14) 4 new staterooms were added - 2x Inside (14279, 14679) and 2x Aqua Theater Suites (aft location, 14330, 14730).
• (deck 16) Izumi restaurant was removed (space is now part of the Windjammer buffet.
• (deck 17) Viking Crown Lounge & Bar was transformed into "Suite Lounge" (exclusive) and the restaurant "Coastal Kitchen". Pinnacle Lounge (portside) becomes Owner Loft Suite (cabin #1701). Pinnacle Chapel (starboard) becomes Grand Loft Suite (cabin #1758).

Oasis OTS ship facts

• Width: 198 ft (60,5 m), waterline width 154 ft (47 m)
• Draught: 31 ft (9,3 m)
• Depth (below the waterline): 74 ft (22,6 m)
• above water line-height: 236 ft (72 m)
• Deadweight Tonnage 19750 tons
• Engines/power: three Wartsila diesel (type 12V46D, power output 13860 kW each), plus three Wartsila diesel (type 16V46D, power output 18480 kW each)
• Diesel-electric propulsion: three ABB thrusters (type Azipod XO, power output 20,5 MW each), plus four Wartsila bow thrusters (type CT3500, power output 5,5 MW each)

All Royal Caribbean Oasis-class ships are world's first passenger vessels with a DNV Green Passport. This is a key element for the Clean Ship Design certificate. The certificate is not compulsory, but it shows the environmental commitment of the operator line Royal Caribbean International. Another interesting feature is that their hulls have a special non-toxic covering that minimizes friction and saves fuel.

• The vessel contains 3300 mi (5300 km) of cables, which is roughly the width of the USA.
• 110,000 ice cubes are used daily.
• Central Park has 56 trees and bamboos, 62 vine plants, 12,500 plants.
• AquaTheater's pool is 18 ft (5,5 m) deep and is one of the biggest pools at sea.
• 2130 tons of freshwater are used onboard in 24 hours.
• The Oasis ship has around 7000 artworks.
• The ship is served by 20 chefs, 222 cooks, 102 culinary crew (sanitation/cleaning).
• Bread and pastries are all fresh-made onboard. The bakery machine makes 4000 rolls per hour.

Weekly consumption statistics: potatoes (18000 pounds / 8170 kg), chicken (16000 pounds / 7260 kg), beef (15600 pounds / 7080 kg), fresh vegetables (62000 pounds / 28120 kg), fresh fruit (45000 pounds / 20400 kg), eggs (86400), beer (10200 bottles), water (3500 bottles), wine (2225 bottles), ice cream (8000 gallons / 30283 L), pizza (18000 slices).

In September 2018, RCCL trademarked the Oasis-Class ships smokestack area (located top-deck midship). The design features a crown-shaped bottom section with 2 slanted funnels above. In October 2018 was trademarked ship's oblong-shaped stern. The design features AquaTheater Suites (with balconies), Ultimate Abyss (2 cascading waterslides) and RCCL's logo.

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Oasis Of The Seas Overview

Oasis of the Seas helps set the standard for incredible, family cruising experiences. She features elevated, modern touches throughout the ship, and even down to the staterooms. Speaking of staterooms, the Royal Suite Class on Oasis of the Seas is next-level, providing guests with a home-away-from-home and giving access to exclusive experiences to make cruising aboard Oasis of the Seas unforgettable. New features, including exclusive waterslides and new eateries, make the amplified Oasis of the Seas a must-“sea” for your next cruise! Interested? We know. You'll have the family vacation of a lifetime on this Royal Caribbean ship! Give us a call at 1-800-377-9383 to speak with one of our expert cruise consultants!

• Passenger Capacity: 5,602 (double occupancy)
• Year Built: 2009
• Last Refurbished: 2019

Discover Royal Caribbean's Oasis Class

• The Perfect Storm & Ultimate Abyss Dream big with the Ultimate Abyss – the tallest waterslide at sea! Or take your turn on the twisty, topsy-turvy Perfect Storm waterslides on Oasis of the Seas !  

• Clash for the Crystal City Is it night time? Good, let’s go play laser-tag. Choose your side and find out whether the Yetis or the Snowshifters will control this frozen wasteland-themed game on Royal Caribbean Oasis' top deck.  

• El Loco Fresh Loco deliciosa is more like it! Pssst, that means crazy delicious. And that’s what every item on the menu is at this fresh Mexican eatery! Burritos, quesadillas, and margaritas make for a delicious meal while onboard Oasis of the Seas.  

• Portside BBQ Nice to "meat" you, are you as hungry as I am? Good, I could definitely go for some freshly smoked delicacies (turkey legs, brisket, ribs, oh my!) and classic backyard barbecue sides! The mac and cheese is so good you’ll want front and backs too.  

• Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade Catch the game, grab a bite, and let the good times roll at Playmakers! Plenty of beer on tap, screens playing all your favorite teams, and world-class Royal Caribbean service awaits onboard Oasis of the Seas .  

• Royal Escape Room "Houston, we have a problem. We’re, uh, stuck in Apollo 18….I thought we were on Oasis of the Seas !" Use clues, your friends, and your inner Sherlock Holmes to escape in time and successfully launch space exploration!  

• Spotlight Karaoke The human mind is incredibly adept at remembering song lyrics. Your anniversary, not so much. That’s where Spotlight Karaoke steps in. At least you can serenade your spouse to make up for it.  

• Royal Class Suites Talk about the Royal treatment! Upgrade your cruise with one of these incredible staterooms, where the experience continues even when in port! To learn more about this exclusive suite experience, give us a call at 1-800-377-9383 to reserve your luxurious suite on Oasis of the Seas .  

Oasis Of The Seas Cruise Destinations

With cruises to 72 countries on six continents, you can sail just about anywhere in the world with Royal Caribbean. This contemporary, innovative line offers unique and exciting itineraries that are designed to wow. They offer sailings that range from a tropical paradise to a thrilling tundra. Destinations include, but are not limited to: Alaska, Australia, Canada/New England, the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Panama Canal and South America. 

A truly blissful vacation filled with beaches, Bahamian customs, and sunshine awaits you on a cruise to the Bahamas.

Eastern Caribbean

Explore the islands or get up close and personal with some intriguing wildlife when you cruise to the Eastern Caribbean.

Mediterranean

Raise a glass to the Mediterranean where you’ll find magnificent churches and castles, along with spectacular food. The history and art are nothing to shake a stick at either.

Southern Caribbean

Tropical cuisine, European influence through the islands, and incredible people are highlights of a cruise to the Southern Caribbean.

Transatlantic

Experience the bliss of cruising of across the Atlantic with intriguing stops along the way on a Transatlantic cruise.

Western Caribbean

Jamaican waterfalls, intriguing cultures, and cave tubing—cruise to the Western Caribbean.

Oasis Of The Seas Departure Ports

Royal Caribbean not only builds their ships to have a wow factor, but they also make their itineraries just as appealing.  Royal has ships stationed across the U.S. and in several international ports to give their passengers lots of opportunity to get to a cruise quickly and easily. You can cruise from Miami to Seattle or Perth to Rotterdam, there’s a departure port for you. Find out more about Royal Caribbean’s itineraries and ships when you contact a qualified consultant at The Cruise Web. 

A cruise to Civitavecchia is a chance for you to hop a quick train to Rome and explore the enormous history through ruins, galleries and The Vatican museums.

Discover imaginative architecture, impressive Spanish dishes and beautiful excursions into nature when you cruise to Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia.

With incredible weather, delicious fare and some stupendous attractions, you will find that Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades is one of the most attractive ports in the entire US.

Oasis Of The Seas Deck Plans

Oasis of the seas staterooms.

Balcony (SB)

Balcony (1C)

Balcony (2c).

Balcony (1D)

Balcony (2d), balcony (3d), balcony (4d), balcony (5d), balcony (xi), balcony (xq).

Balcony (CB)

Balcony (1I)

Balcony (2i).

Balcony (2J)

Balcony (NQ)

Balcony (XS)

Balcony (7d), balcony (xb).

Balcony (XN)

Balcony (X)

Two twin beds (can convert into queen-size), private balcony, sitting area, and a private bathroom.

Balcony (B1)

Two twin beds (convert to a Royal King), boardwalk view balcony, sitting area, and a private bathroom. Accessible rooms include Royal King size bed with open bed frames,wider entry door,turning spaces,private balcony,sitting area with lowered vanity,closet rods and a private bathroom with a wider door,roll-in shower,fold-down shower bench. Following accessible neighborhood staterooms have a Boardwalk view: 14297, 14299, 14301, 14303. Central Park view: 14251, 14253, 14651, 14653.

Balcony (B2)

Balcony (d2).

Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed with open bed frames, wider entry door, turning spaces,lowered vanity, closet rods,roll-in shower, grab bars, fold-down shower bench, hand-held shower head, raised toilet,lowered sink.Following accessible balcony stateroom is a Family stateroom that accommodates six guests: 11158.

Balcony (C1)

Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed, central park view balcony, sitting area, and a private bathroom.

Balcony (C2)

Balcony (D3)

Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed, private balcony, sitting area, and a private bathroom.

Balcony (D4)

Balcony (d5), balcony (d6), balcony (d7), balcony (d8), balcony (d1).

Balcony (FB)

Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed. Sofa converts to double, two Pullman beds, private bathroom and sitting area. Accessible rooms include Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed. Sofa converts to double, two Pullman beds, private bathroom and sitting area.

Balcony (1J)

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, boardwalk view balcony, sitting area, and a private bathroom. Up to 5 guests.

Balcony (4I)

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area with sofa, full bathroom and private balcony

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area with sofa, full bathroom and private balcony.

Balcony (6D)

Balcony (8d).

Inside (1V)

Inside (2v), inside (3v), inside (4v), inside (6v), inside (zq).

Inside (CI)

Inside (zi).

Inside (1U)

High-definition screen that spans nearly floor to ceiling, providing real-time views of the ocean and destinations. Bedroom area with two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area with sofa, and full bathroom.

Inside (4U)

Two twin beds (can convert to Queen), private bathroom and sitting area.

Inside (PR)

Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed and private bathroom. Bay view windows overlooking Promenade.

Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed, private bathroom and sitting area.

Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed, private bathroom and sitting area. Accessible rooms incluide two twin beds (convert to Royal King size bed) with open bed frames, wider entry door, turning spaces, sitting area with lowered vanity, closet rods and a private bathroom with a wider door, roll-in shower, grab bars, fold-down shower bench, hand-held shower head, raised toilet, and lowered sink.

Inside (FI)

Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed. Sofa converts to double, two Pullman beds, private bathroom and sitting area.

Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King, measuring 72.5 inches wide by 82 inches long private bathroom.

Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King, measuring 72.5 inches wide by 82 inches long, private bathroom and sitting area.

Inside (2S)

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, boardwalk view, sitting area, and a private bathroom. Up to 4 guests.

Inside (1S)

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, private bathroom and sitting area. Up to 4 guests.

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, private bathroom and sitting area. Up to 4 guests

Inside (2T)

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, private bathroom and sitting area. Up to 5 guests.

Inside (1T)

Inside (1R)

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King. One double sofa bed, two Pullman beds, private bathroom and sitting area. Up to 6 guests.

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King. Sofa converts to double, two Pullman beds, private bathroom and sitting area. Up to 6 guests.

Oceanview (1L)

Oceanview (4n), oceanview (6n), oceanview (yq), oceanview (yo).

Oceanview (Y)

Two twin beds (can convert Queen), private bathroom and sitting area.

Oceanview (F)

Oceanview (h), oceanview (i).

Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed, private bathroom and sitting area. Accessible rooms include two twin bed that convert to Royal King size bed with open bed frames, wider entry door, turning spaces, sitting area with lowered vanity, closet rods, and safe, and a private bathroom with a wider door, roll-in shower, grab bars, fold-down shower bench, hand-held shower head, raised toilet, and a lowered sink.

Oceanview (BV)

Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed, sitting area, and a private bathroom. Boardwalk view bay window.

Oceanview (CV)

Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed, sitting area, and a private bathroom. Central Park view bay window.

Oceanview (FO)

Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed. Sofa converts to double, two Pullman beds, private bathroom and sitting area. Stateroom can accommodate up to 6 guests.

Oceanview (G)

Oceanview (1n), oceanview (2n).

Oceanview (1K)

Bedroom area with two twin beds that convert to Royal King. Full bathroom with tub and two sinks. Living room with sofa that converts to double bed. Private balcony with seating area and private dining.

Bedroom area with two twin beds that convert to Royal King. Full bathroom with tub. Sitting area with sofa. Private balcony. Up to 5 guests.

Bedroom area with two twin beds that convert to Royal King. One bathroom with tub, large closets, sitting area with table and sofa bed. Private balcony with seating area and private dining.

Grand entrance exposes lofty views two decks high. Single-floor suite with doorbell has dining room with dry bar and entertainment center, living room with sofa bed, and guest bath with shower. Master bedroom has two twin beds that convert to Royal King; a sitting area; master bath with tub, shower, two sinks and bidet. Private balcony with jacuzzi. Sleeps 4.

Grand entrance exposes lofty views two-decks-high. Single-floor suite with doorbell has dining room with dry bar and entertainment center, living room with sofa bed, and guest bath with shower. Master bedroom has a King size bed with Duxiana Mattress and sitting area, master bathroom with tub, shower, two sinks and bidet. Private balcony with jacuzzi.

Master bedroom has a King size bed with Duxiana Mattress. Second bedroom has two twin beds that convert to Royal King and two Pullman beds. Vanity with chair in each bedroom, living area with double sofa bed, dining room, marble entry, entertainment center. Two bathrooms, master with tub. Expansive balcony with table and chairs.

One bedroom with two twin beds that convert to Royal King, living area with double sofa bed and lounge seating and a private bathroom with tub and two sinks.

One bedroom with two twin beds that convert to Royal King. Private bathroom with tub and single sink, large closets, sitting area with table and sofa bed.

One bedroom with two twin beds that convert to Royal King. Private bathroom with tub and single sink, large closets, sitting area with table and sofabed. Dimensions vary by deck.

Two bedrooms with two twin beds that convert to Royal King size beds, two Pullman beds. Vanity with chair in each bedroom, living area with double convertible sofa, marble entry, entertainment center, two bathrooms - master bath with tub. Private balcony with table and chairs.

Two bedrooms with two twin beds that convert to Royal King, two Pullman beds. Vanity with chair in each bedroom, living area with double convertible sofa, dining room, marble entry, entertainment center, two bathrooms - master bath with tub. Expansive balcony with table and chairs.

Two bedrooms with two twin beds that convert to Royal King, two Pullman beds. Vanity with chair in each bedroom, living area with double convertible sofa, marble entry, entertainment center, two bathrooms - master bath with tub. Private balcony with table and chairs. *Grand Suites on deck 12 have a jacuzzi in the private balcony.

Two deck high stateroom with panoramic views and an elevator for easy access to both levels. Two Bathrooms with shower on main and second level. Master bedroom on second level. Bedroom has a Royal King size bed. Bath has a shower for two. Private balcony with chairs, dining area with dry bar, table/desk. Living room sofa converts to double bed.

Two deck high stateroom with panoramic views. Two Bathrooms with shower on main and second level. Master bedroom with Royal King size bed on second level. Private balcony with chairs, dining area with dry bar, table/desk. Living room sofa converts to double bed.

Two deck high stateroom with panoramic views. Master bedroom and bath on second level. Bath has a tub, shower, two sinks and bidet. Stairway to second level. Four twin beds that convert to two Royal King size beds. Bath with shower on main level. Private balcony with whirlpool and dining area. Dining area with dry bar. Living room sofa converts to double bed. Closets on each level. Stateroom can accommodate up to 6 guests.

Two deck high stateroom with panoramic views. Master bedroom and bath on second level. Bedroom has two twin beds (can be converted to Queen). Bath has a shower for two. Stairway to second level. Bath with shower for two on main level. Private balcony with dining area. Dining area with dry bar. Living room sofa converts to double bed. Closets on each level.

Two deck high stateroom with panoramic views. Two Bathrooms with shower on main and second level. Master bedroom with Royal King size bed on second level. Private balcony with chairs, dining area with dry bar, table/desk. Living room sofa converts to double bed. Accessible rooms include an elevator for easy access to both levels.Master bedroom on second level. Bedroom has a Royal King size bed. Bath has a shower for two. Private balcony with chairs, dining area with dry bar, table/desk.

Two twin beds (can convert to Queen). Private bathroom with tub, sitting area with table and sofa.

Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed. Private bathroom with tub, shower and two sinks, marble entry, large closets, living area with table and sofa. Private balcony with table and chairs.

Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed. Private bathroom with tub, sitting area with table and sofa. Accessible rooms include Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed with open bed frames,wider entry door,turning spaces,private balcony,sitting area with lowered vanity,closet rods,safe,a private bathroom with a wider door,roll-in shower,grab bars,fold-down shower bench, hand-held shower head,raised toilet,and lowered sink.

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King. Private bathroom with tub and two sinks, marble entry, large closets, living area with table and sofa. Private balcony with table and chairs.

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King. Sofa converts to double, two Pullman beds, private bathroom and sitting area.

Two-decks-high stateroom with panoramic views. Master bedroom and bathroom on second level. Bedroom has a King size bed with Duxiana Mattress. Stairway to second level. Bathrooms with shower for two. Private balcony with dining area. Dining area with dry bar. Living room sofa converts to double bed. Closets on each level.

Two-decks-high stateroom with panoramic views. Master bedroom with Royal King size bed and bath on second level. Bath with shower on main level. Private balcony with chairs, dining area with dry bar, table/desk. Living room sofa converts to double bed.

Two-decks-high stateroom with panoramic views. On second level, master bedroom has a King size bed with Duxiana Mattress; bathroom with tub, shower, two sinks and bidet and a closet. On main level, second bedroom with closet and two twin beds that convert to Royal King; dining area with dry bar, living room with sofa that converts to double bed; bathroom with shower. Private balcony with whirlpool and dining area.

Photo Gallery for Oasis Of The Seas Cruise Ship

Royal Caribbean’s ships are known for eliciting wows from passengers. Get a look at their innovative approach to cruising in this photo gallery that features the FlowRider, AquaTheater and Central Park.

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Zip line onboard the Oasis of the Seas

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Savor dining aboard Royal Caribbean, including the Windjammer Café, main dining room and room service. Royal Caribbean also has many specialty restaurants and dining or beverage packages.

Entertainment

Enjoy Royal Caribbean's onboard entertainment, including Broadway at Sea, hi-tech Two70 shows, ice skating shows, AquaTheater Diving Shows, DJs, live music, dancing, parades, pool parties, karaoke and more.

Onboard Activities

Have fun participating in Royal Caribbean's onboard activities, including sky diving and surfing simulators, sports courts, zip lines, rock walls, ice rinks, mini golf, pools, cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, duty-free shopping and more.

Service & Awards

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Spa & Fitness

Relax at Royal Caribbean's spa, onboard gym, fitness courses, boxing ring and jogging track. Royal Caribbean's spa has plenty of relaxing treatments like massages, facials and more.

Special Events

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The 7 classes of Royal Caribbean cruise ships, explained

Editor's Note

Even if you're a newcomer to cruising, you've probably heard of Royal Caribbean 's giant Icon Class and Oasis Class ships. With the exception of a single MSC Cruises vessel , they're far bigger than any other cruise vessel afloat and like nothing else you'll find at sea.

Indeed, when you hear people talking about the wow factor of Royal Caribbean's "floating megaresorts," it's likely they're referring to the six ships in these two sets of vessels. This includes the just-unveiled Icon of the Seas — the world's biggest cruise ship.

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That said, not all Royal Caribbean ships are similarly supersized. While the line is perhaps best known for giant vessels — it operates six of the 10 biggest cruise ships in the world — it also markets some relatively smaller, more intimate ships.

In fact, Royal Caribbean has eight vessels that are less than half the size of the Oasis Class ships.

If you're thinking about booking a Royal Caribbean cruise, you'll find the line offers a wide range of ship styles and designs.

With the relatively recent removal of two older ships from its fleet, Royal Caribbean — the world's largest cruise line by passenger capacity — now has 27 oceangoing vessels in all. That's more than any other major cruise line, and it means that you have a lot of choices when it comes to picking the perfect Royal Caribbean ship for you.

Related: The ultimate guide to Royal Caribbean

The good news for those of you trying to get a handle on all the options is that the 27 ships can easily be bunched into just seven groups of vessels that have similar amenities. If you know one member of the group, you know them all.

These seven groups are made up of ships constructed around the same time with the same basic design. They're known in cruise industry lingo as "classes," and each has its own look and feel.

An introduction to Royal Caribbean ships

For the most part, Royal Caribbean operates big, bustling megaships that will appeal to people who like a megaresort experience. The company has built its brand around offering vacationers a ton of diversions on its ships, whether for dining (some vessels have more than 20 distinct places to grab a bite) or entertainment. Its vessels are lively and fun.

The over-the-top megaresort experience on a Royal Caribbean ship varies from class to class, though.

Related: Everything you need to know about Royal Caribbean cabins and suites

The line's one Icon Class and five Oasis Class ships are unlike anything else you'll find at sea when it comes to size, amenities and capacity. They each can hold more than 6,600 passengers, with every berth full.

Somewhat smaller in size but still giant by any measure, each of the line's five Quantum Class and three Freedom Class vessels has a total capacity ranging from around 4,500 to 5,600 passengers. With space for around 3,800 passengers at maximum occupancy, the line's five Voyager Class vessels are relatively large, too.

Together, the 19 vessels of these five classes — Icon, Oasis, Quantum, Freedom and Voyager — make up Royal Caribbean's big-ship fleet. The line's remaining eight vessels, split among two classes, are smaller, with maximum occupancy topping out at around 2,500 passengers.

While no longer the focus at Royal Caribbean, the smaller ships (which are generally the line's older ships) allow it to offer itineraries to places that aren't as easy for big ships to visit. Not all ports in the world can handle a ship the size of Icon of the Seas.

The smaller ships also appeal to a subset of Royal Caribbean fans who prefer more intimacy in a cruise vessel and don't mind giving up some onboard amenities to get it. They are also often less expensive to sail per day.

Related: A beginners guide to picking a cruise line

As you might expect, the biggest Royal Caribbean ships have the most amenities. With each step down in size, you'll find fewer restaurants, bars, entertainment venues and attractions. Even the smallest Royal Caribbean ships still have quite a bit to offer, though.

If you're sailing with the line for the first time, it's important to understand that not all of Royal Caribbean's signature attractions and venues are present on all its ships. For instance, while every Royal Caribbean vessel now has one of the line's iconic climbing walls (some have two), only the 19 ships of the line's big-ship classes have a FlowRider surfing simulator. Only the 14 ships of the Icon, Oasis, Freedom and Voyager classes have ice skating rinks.

Here is a look at the seven classes of Royal Caribbean ships in more detail.

Ships in class: Icon of the Seas (2024), Star of the Seas (coming in 2025); unnamed vessel (coming in 2026)

Size: 250,800 tons

Is your idea of a great vacation a trip to a megaresort loaded with more restaurants, bars, theaters and watery amusements than you can imagine? Royal Caribbean's new Icon Class is the ship class for you.

As mentioned above, Icon of the Seas — the only Icon Class ship currently in operation — is bigger than any other cruise vessel afloat at 250,800 tons, and for big-ship lovers, there's really nothing quite like it. The two more Icon Class ships debuting soon will be equally over-the-top in size and venues.

Each of the Icon Class vessels that are operating or soon to debut has been designed with seven separate pools (a new record for a cruise ship), a water park with six waterslides (also a record), a kiddie splash zone, surfing simulators, a miniature golf course, a basketball court and even a zip line. And that's just on their top decks.

Inside the vessels, you'll find more lounges, bars, restaurants and shops than you can imagine — plus huge casinos, spas and showrooms with Broadway-style shows. They even have indoor ice skating rinks, just in case you want to get your Michelle Kwan on.

What you won't find on the Icon Class ships is intimacy. These are vessels that can carry as many as 7,600 passengers when every berth is filled. They operate with around 2,300 crew members. That means you could be sharing your vacation with nearly 10,000 people.

If the above sounds downright outrageous to you, it is. Keep in mind, though, that the biggest megaresorts on land are even bigger. The biggest resort in the U.S. — The Venetian in Las Vegas — has 7,092 rooms. That means it can hold more than 14,000 guests, assuming there are two people per room.

By that measure, Icon Class ships are almost small.

Icon Class ships also don't necessarily feel as crowded as they are. Royal Caribbean's designers are masters at creating vessels that can carry thousands and thousands of people but still feel relatively uncrowded — at least in some areas. You can have a quiet afternoon reading a book on a bench in the sometimes nearly empty, tree-lined Central Park area of Icon of the Seas while, just a few decks above, thousands of vacationers are frolicking about at the ship's pools.

Related: Why Royal Caribbean's new Icon of the Seas won't feel as crowded as you think

Only one ship in this series (Icon of the Seas) is currently operating, but the second vessel in the series (Star of the Seas) is already open for bookings. Its maiden voyage is set for Aug. 17, 2025.

Quantum Class

Ships in class: Quantum of the Seas (2014), Anthem of the Seas (2015), Ovation of the Seas (2016), Spectrum of the Seas (2019) and Odyssey of the Seas (2021)

Size: 168,666 to 169,379 tons

Unveiled in 2014, the Quantum Class may be Royal Caribbean's most innovative class ever.

In addition to a wide range of restaurants, bars and showrooms, the five ships in the class feature some of the most unusual new attractions you'll find at sea. This includes bumper car pavilions (yes, somehow they found room for these) and skydiving simulators.

The ships also have glass-enclosed capsules mounted on mechanical arms that will take you soaring into the sky for bird's-eye views. They're called the North Star rides, and they may be the oddest attractions ever added to the top of a cruise ship.

Quantum Class ships also feature unusual, multilevel entertainment spaces with floor-to-ceiling glass walls called Two70. The spaces are home to innovative shows that often feature aerial performers, singers and dancers who emerge from openings in the floor or the ceiling. At certain times of the day, the glass walls transform into an expansive ambient surface called Vistarama that projects real and imagined scenes.

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All the above come in addition to many of the core Royal Caribbean attractions you'll find on most of the brand's ships, including pools, rock climbing walls, casinos, spas and Broadway-style shows. But don't expect all the classic Royal Caribbean features on Quantum Class ships. For instance, you won't find ice skating rinks on the vessels even though they're a staple of all other big Royal Caribbean ships. Quantum Class ships also don't have water parks.

The Quantum Class ships aren't quite as big as Royal Caribbean's Icon Class and Oasis Class vessels (and thus don't have quite as much room for things like ice skating rinks). At around 169,000 tons, though, they're still among the biggest ships at sea, with a significant number of venues.

They also can carry a lot of people. Most of the ships in the class hold 4,180 passengers at double occupancy — 4,905 if every berth is filled. One exception is Spectrum of the Seas, which was specifically built for the China market with some design differences. It can hold up to 5,622 passengers. Additionally, the newest ship in the series, Odyssey of the Seas, can hold up to 5,498 passengers.

Related: 4 things you'll love about Royal Caribbean's new Odyssey of the Seas

One more big difference between the ships of the Quantum Class and other big Royal Caribbean ships: The Quantum Class ships are designed to be more versatile.

If you look closely at their deck plans, you'll notice that more of their main attractions are indoors and protected from the elements than the ships of the Icon, Oasis or Freedom classes, for example.

One of the two main pool areas on each Quantum Class ship (except Odyssey of the Seas) is enclosed. The bumper car pavilions are, too, doubling as roller skating rinks or indoor basketball courts. This allows Royal Caribbean to send the ships to cooler regions of the world, such as Alaska and Northern Europe, where the temperatures aren't always conducive to outdoor activity.

Royal Caribbean has also used some Quantum Class ships for sailings out of China.

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Oasis Class

Ships in class: Oasis of the Seas (2009), Allure of the Seas (2010), Harmony of the Seas (2016), Symphony of the Seas (2018), Wonder of the Seas (2022) and Utopia of the Seas (coming 2024)

Size: 226,838 to 236,857 tons

Until this year's debut of Icon of the Seas, these were the world's biggest and most venue-packed cruise ships. Although they're not quite as big as the new vessel, they remain among the very best options for vacationers who love nothing more than a big, bustling resort with every sort of amusement known to humans.

Each of the Oasis Class vessels has three separate main pool areas, a kiddie splash zone, surfing simulators, a miniature golf course, a basketball court and a zip line on their top decks — a nearly as wide array of features as the new Icon of the Seas. Inside the vessels, as on Icon of the Seas, you'll find a seemingly endless number of lounges, bars, restaurants and shops, as well as large casinos, spas and showrooms. Like Icon of the Seas, each ship has an indoor ice skating rink.

As is the case for Royal Caribbean's new Icon Class ships, which have many similarities with the Oasis Class ships, these vessels carry a huge number of people. They can carry as many as 6,988 passengers when every berth is filled. They operate with around 2,200 crew members. That means you could be sharing your vacation with more than 9,000 people — not quite as many as the nearly 10,000 you could find on an Icon Class ship but still a huge number.

The good news for those of you worried about excessive crowds is that, as is the case with the Icon Class ships, the Oasis Class ships don't necessarily feel as crowded as they are. Royal Caribbean designed them with a "neighborhood" concept that spreads passengers out in seven or eight (depending on the ship) distinct areas, such as the Pool and Sports Zone and the Boardwalk amusement zone. A lot of thought went into how passengers move between these neighborhoods, too.

Note that there are a few differences from ship to ship in the Oasis Class series. For starters, the three newest and largest ships in the series — Wonder of the Seas, Symphony of the Seas and Harmony of the Seas — have a few additional attractions and venues. Among them is the Ultimate Abyss, a terrifying slide that drops nine decks. (Royal Caribbean says it drops 10 decks, but don't be fooled; the line counts a nonexistent Deck 13.)

There are also giant waterslides on four of the five ships. Only Allure of the Seas is missing them. There are plans to add waterslides to Allure of the Seas, but they were put on hold after COVID-19 shut down cruising in 2020.

Related: The 6 most spectacular waterslides and watery fun zones at sea

A handful of restaurants also differ from ship to ship in the series.

The newest and largest ship in the series, Wonder of the Seas, has the most differences from the other Oasis Class vessels. At 236,857 tons, it's about 4% bigger than the next biggest ship in the series; the extra space is devoted to such additions as a dedicated suite area with a private lounge, a restaurant and a sun deck.

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A sixth ship in the Oasis Class series, Utopia of the Seas , is scheduled to debut in July. Construction of the vessel began in April 2022 at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in St. Nazaire, France — the same shipyard that built Wonder of the Seas.

Radiance Class

Ships in class: Radiance of the Seas (2001), Brilliance of the Seas (2002), Serenade of the Seas (2003) and Jewel of the Seas (2004)

Size: 90,090 tons

Not sure you want to sail on a megaship with 6,000 people but still want a vessel with a good amount of features and activities? The Radiance Class ships may be the perfect solution.

At 90,090 tons, the four vessels in the series are less than half the size of Royal Caribbean's massive Icon Class and Oasis Class ships, but still big enough that they have a lot to offer.

Each vessel has more than a half-dozen places to eat, including the main restaurant, a casual buffet, a steakhouse, an Italian restaurant and an Asian venue.

You'll also find three pools on each ship, whirlpools, a rock climbing wall, a miniature golf course, a sports court and an adults-only solarium. Each ship has a theater, a spa, a casino, and multiple bars and lounges.

What you won't find on the ships, because of their smaller size, are all the gee-whiz attractions — such as ice skating rinks, surfing simulators, giant waterslides and bumper car pavilions — that Royal Caribbean has put on its bigger vessels. If you can't live without those sorts of features on a cruise ship, the Radiance class probably isn't for you.

Each Radiance Class ship holds more than 2,100 passengers at double occupancy (plus a few hundred more with every berth filled). That's less than half the number of passengers on the biggest Royal Caribbean ships.

That makes them perfect for cruisers who want to get away from the sort of crowds on the biggest megaships without giving up many of the amenities that big ships offer.

Freedom Class

Ships in class: Freedom of the Seas (2006), Liberty of the Seas (2007) and Independence of the Seas (2008)

Size: 154,407 to 156,271 tons

As recently as 2009, these were the biggest cruise ships in the world, and they're still quite big compared to almost all other cruise vessels afloat.

While no longer on the list of the top 25 biggest cruise ships — they've been displaced by Royal Caribbean's Icon, Oasis and Quantum Class vessels, as well as several ships from other lines — the Freedom Class vessels offer a classic big-ship experience with lots of restaurants, bars, showrooms and deck-top attractions.

The Freedom Class ships, notably, were the first Royal Caribbean ships to feature a FlowRider surfing simulator on their top decks — now a signature attraction for the line. The vessels also have multiple pool areas, a water park, a miniature golf course and a rock climbing wall on their top decks (which are among the most activity-packed at sea).

Indeed, the top decks of Freedom Class ships are more loaded with attractions than any other Royal Caribbean vessels except the Icon Class and Oasis Class vessels. You just won't find several of the most over-the-top attractions, such as zip lines, that Icon Class and Oasis Class ships have.

In their interiors, Freedom Class vessels have the mall-like Royal Promenade spaces filled with eateries, bars and shops that have become standard on bigger Royal Caribbean ships. They also have large casinos and spas.

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At around 156,000 tons, the Freedom Class ships are about 38% smaller than the Icon Class ships and 31% smaller than the Oasis Class ships, a significant step down in size. They're nearly 8% smaller than the Quantum Class ships.

They also carry significantly fewer passengers than the Oasis Class ships. Freedom of the Seas and Independence of the Seas carry about 3,900 passengers at double occupancy (closer to 4,600 with every berth filled). Liberty of the Seas can carry several hundred more.

Voyager Class

Ships in class: Voyager of the Seas (1999), Explorer of the Seas (2000), Adventure of the Seas (2001), Navigator of the Seas (2002) and Mariner of the Seas (2003)

Size: 137,276 to 139,999 tons

The Voyager Class ships are similar to Freedom Class ships but shorter in length. In other words, the Freedom Class was a stretched version of the Voyager Class.

Like the Freedom Class vessels, the Voyager Class ships have many of Royal Caribbean's signature attractions, including rock climbing walls and ice skating rinks. In fact, the ships were the first at Royal Caribbean to have those attractions.

Voyager Class ships were also the first to feature a Royal Promenade with bars, cafes and shops in their interior. Each also has several specialty restaurants in addition to the main dining room and casual buffet; specialty restaurants include a version of Royal Caribbean's signature Chops Grille steakhouse and an Italian restaurant.

One of the main differences between the Voyager Class and the Freedom Class is that the Royal Promenades on Voyager Class ships are shorter. The top-deck areas of the Voyager Class ships are also more truncated than the Freedom Class vessels.

There are also fewer cabins on the Voyager Class ships, resulting in fewer passengers on board a typical sailing. Most of the ships carry around 3,100 passengers at double occupancy — about 800 fewer than the typical Freedom Class ship.

At around 139,000 tons, the ships are about 11% smaller than the Freedom Class ships.

There are also some variations in attractions among the five Voyager Class vessels. Navigator of the Seas has a relatively new waterslide zone that's home to The Blaster, the longest waterslide at sea . You won't find that on the other ships, though most of them have different waterslides. Only three of the five ships — Voyager of the Seas, Navigator of the Seas and Mariner of the Seas — have laser tag courses. Adventure of the Seas is the only vessel in the class with a kiddie splash zone.

Related: Why the overhaul of Navigator of the Seas was so great

Vision Class

Ships in class: Grandeur of the Seas (1996), Rhapsody of the Seas (1997), Enchantment of the Seas (1997) and Vision of the Seas (1998)

Size: 73,817 to 82,910 tons

Dating to the 1990s, the Vision Class ships are the smallest at Royal Caribbean, and they offer fewer onboard attractions and amenities than is typical for the line's vessels.

In general, they appeal to cruisers looking for a more intimate experience on a cruise ship as well as those who care more about the destinations they visit than the onboard attractions.

Along those lines, Royal Caribbean often sends some of its Vision Class ships to Europe in the summer to operate port call-intensive itineraries. The vessels also often sail longer trips in the Caribbean that include less-visited southerly islands. In both cases, the allure of the cruises has more to do with the ports the ships visit than the onboard experience.

Vision Class ships are also sometimes based in secondary ports such as Baltimore or San Juan, Puerto Rico, where the size of the local cruise market might not warrant a larger vessel.

Except for rock climbing walls, the Vision Class ships have none of the signature Royal Caribbean deck-top attractions such as surfing and skydiving simulators. For the most part, their top decks are lined with pools, whirlpools and sunning areas, as is typical for ships built in the 1990s. All have at least two pools and six whirlpools, except for Enchantment of the Seas, which has three pools and six whirlpools.

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In addition to main restaurants and casual buffets, each ship has at least one (and often several) additional specialty restaurants. The line's signature Chops Grille steakhouse and Italian eatery Giovanni's Table are two of them. Rhapsody of the Seas has the biggest selection of dining; Enchantment of the Seas has the smallest. Three of the four vessels — all but Enchantment of the Seas — have an Izumi Asian restaurant.

Each of the ships varies slightly in size. Grandeur of the Seas is the smallest of the four vessels, measuring around 74,000 tons. Enchantment of the Seas is the biggest, measuring around 83,000 tons (it was, notably, lengthened by 73 feet in 2005).

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Royal Caribbean makes big bet on weekends with Utopia of the Seas

New cruise ships traditionally sail weeklong itineraries because that's the best way to maximize revenue. 

Demand for Royal Caribbean's newest ship, the first-of-its-class Icon of the Seas, has been strong. The world's largest ship has been sailing weeklong trips out of Miami since it launched in January. 

Essentially, every trip has been sold out as people wanted to experience Royal Caribbean's ( RCL ) latest innovation.

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That has also generally been the case when any cruise line introduces a ship. Customers want to sail on the latest and greatest ships, and the cruise lines can sell those trips at a premium. And with Icon of the Seas that may be amplified because it's an entirely new class with many innovations.

Royal Caribbean, however, will break tradition in mid-July when it introduces Utopia of the Seas. The cruise line will not be maximizing revenue with its new ship by sailing one-week itineraries.

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Instead, it will be using Utopia of the Seas for three-day weekends from Friday through Monday and four-day sailings from Monday through Friday. That bold decision gives up short-term revenue in order to accomplish greater goals.

Royal Caribbean wants to deliver the 'ultimate weekend'

Royal Caribbean paved the way for Utopia of the Seas to manage three- and four-day sailings when it moved the Oasis-Class Allure of the Seas to Port Canaveral to sail those same itineraries.

That was the first time the cruise line had used a top-tier Oasis-Class ship to routinely sail shorter itineraries. The cruise line essentially bet that it could win over new customers by exposing them to cruising on a short sailing.

Using Utopia of the Seas for short cruises doubles down on that bet. The cruise line is likely giving up revenue because demand for Monday-through-Friday sailings is generally lower than that for seven-day sailings or Friday-through-Monday weekends. 

Essentially, the cruise line has decided that it's more valuable to win new customers by putting its best foot forward. Using Utopia for weekend sailings will do that, and the cruise line is betting that those new customers will convert to repeat cruisers.

Those sailings will all stop at Perfect Day at CocoCay, the cruise line's private island, which has consistently been its top-rated destination. That's something Royal Caribbean International CEO Michael Bayley talked about during his company's first-quarter-earnings call .

"People want to sail on the ships that go to Perfect Day," he said. "...And you add on Utopia, which is a brand new Oasis-Class ship, which was going straight into the short product market out of Port Canaveral. 

"The demand we've seen for, for example, Utopia sailing to Perfect Day has been extraordinary. So we think we've got the formula figured out. And our plan is to continue to evolve and develop that formula over the coming years."

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Utopia of the Seas is an evolution of the Oasis Class

While Utopia of the Seas will be the sixth Oasis-Class ship, it's not a copy of its predecessor, Wonder of the Seas. Instead, it's an evolution of the class with some new features.

Its five-pool pool deck, for example, will include a new dining option, the Spare Tire, a food truck located at poolside. This option will enable people to get something to eat without having to dry off and head inside to the buffet or El Loco Fresh.

Utopia of the Seas will also have a new version of the Ultimate Abyss, the longest dry slide at sea, which will span 259 feet and 10 decks.  

In addition, the ship will add an entirely new kind of restaurant — Royal Railway: Utopia Station.

"Vacationers can add another destination to their getaway, and the 20-plus dining options on deck, with a first-of-its-kind experience," the cruise line said on its website. "From the Wild West to far-flung destinations, the new venue combines adventure, food and technology to transport travelers — by 'train' — to any place and time period."

Royal Caribbean will also move the popular Izumi sushi and hibachi restaurant to Central Park and has added a takeout window with to-go sushi and ice cream in unique cones. The cruise line will also add a new bar on the Royal Promenade.

" Pesky Parrot, the new Caribbean tiki bar, sets the vacation tone with its island vibes and fruit-based cocktails made with rum, tequila and gin, alongside frozen drinks," the cruise line added.

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There's something to look forward to: Royal Caribbean's luxury cruise ship arrives in Europe

Royal caribbean to launch allure of the seas cruise in europe during passover 2025 with special rates. .

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World's second-largest cruise ship to arrive at Port Canaveral next week

The world's second-largest cruise ship will arrive at Port Canaveral next week, providing another milestone for the world's second-busiest cruise port.

Royal Caribbean International's Utopia of the Seas is schedule to sail into Port Canaveral the morning of July 11. It will begin sailings on July 19, offering three- and four-night voyages to the Bahamas, with departures on Fridays and Mondays. Most of the sailings will have port-of-call stops in Nassau and Perfect Day at CocoCay, Royal Caribbean's private island.

Utopia of the Seas is the world's second-largest cruise ship, behind Royal Caribbean's Miami-based Icon of the Seas, which debuted there in January. Utopia has 18 decks; 2,834 staterooms; a double-occupancy capacity of 5,668; and a crew of 2,290.

Utopia's plans for the port: Giant cruise ship Utopia of the Seas coming to Port Canaveral, where sister ship already sails

Royal Caribbean is marketing the ship as "the world's biggest weekend," alluding to its massive size and relatively short cruises.

Port Canaveral CEO John Murray said the Utopia of the Seas has so many attractions onboard that, for many passengers, "the ship itself is really a destination. So it's really cool."

"The ship is coming straight to Port Canaveral from the shipyard," Murray said told port commissioners at their meeting last week. "This ship is built specifically for the three- and four-day cruises, and Royal Caribbean selected us for that honor. So we're really excited, and we want to want to do a good job with it. It's going to be really exciting to see it sitting right outside of Cruise Terminal 1."

Murray said he expects the addition of the Utopia will give a boost to passenger traffic at Port Canaveral, which has been relatively flat in April and May compared with previous-year numbers, after posting strong year-over-year increases during the winter season.

The Utopia will be one of three Royal Caribbean ships based at Port Canaveral when it enters the lineup, joining the Adventure of the Seas and the Wonder of the Seas.

Utopia has 22 restaurants; 13 bars and lounges; six special areas for young children and teens; eight themed neighborhoods; the AquaTheater, Royal Theater and Studio B entertainment venues; five pools; two casinos with more than 370 slot machines and nearly 30 table games; and two rock-climbing walls.

The ship also features the FlowRider surf simulator; a 10-story zip line; and The Ultimate Abyss, which is the longest dry slide at sea at 259 feet, plummeting 10 decks.

Powered by liquefied natural gas

The Utopia will be the third ship based at Port Canaveral to be powered by liquefied natural gas, a fuel that is cleaner-burning that traditional marine fuels. The other LNG-powered ships at Port Canaveral are the Carnival's Mardi Gras and Disney's Wish.

Before its first cruise with paying passengers, the Utopia will undergo its final U.S. Coast Guard inspection. The ship also will host a formal ship-naming ceremony, as well as a traditional maritime plaque-and-key exchange between Royal Caribbean and Port Canaveral officials.

In all, Royal Caribbean operates the world's seven largest cruise ships.

Royal Caribbean officially took delivery of the Utopia on June 13, after more than two years of construction at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France.

Royal Caribbean International President and CEO Michael Bayley said the Utopia of the Seas will provide cruise passengers "the keys to the ultimate weekend. This is the short vacation that packs every way to make amazing memories in a three-night weekend or four-night weekday getaway."

Dave Berman is business editor at  FLORIDA TODAY.  Contact Berman at  [email protected] , on X at  @bydaveberman  and on Facebook at  www.facebook.com/dave.berman.54

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Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas departs the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France on Sunday, June 23, 2024 on its way for a July 11 arrival in Port Canaveral. (Courtesy/Bernard Biger/Royal Caribbean)

The second largest cruise ship in the world left the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France on Sunday and will arrive in Florida on July 11.

“The ship is coming straight to Port Canaveral from the shipyard so I think the first time we’ve had a ship come into the port, at least since I’ve been here,  that’s brand new straight from the yard,” said Port Canaveral CEO Capt. John Murray during the port commission meeting Wednesday. “So we’re really excited.”

The port has welcomed ships in their first year of service before, but usually after they make their debuts sailing Europe. The port is planning a community celebration for the ship’s arrival letting the public into Jetty Park to wave as it sails in along with a naming ceremony before the ship’s first revenue sailing on July 19.

“Royal Caribbean selected us for that honor of having the ship first, so we’re really excited and we want to do a good job with it,” Murray said.

Port Canaveral chalks up record month amid growing cruise demand

The new ship that will be taking over the short, three- and four-night Bahamas sailings from Royal’s Allure of the Seas, and Murray said that should continue to add to what has been a record-breaking revenue year for the port.

For the fiscal year that began in October 2023 running eight months through May 2024, the port has seen 622 ship calls with more than 5.1 million passengers, driving the port’s operating revenue so far to more than $128 million, which is nearly $3 million over budget.

“We’ll have to see how that evolves as Utopia comes on,” Murray said. “When that ship is up and running at full capacity it should really drive these numbers.”

Part of that is the notion the ship is being marketed as a destination along with its primary stop of Royal Caribbean’s private island Little Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas, which has been renamed Perfect Day at CocoCay.

The sixth Oasis-class vessel, Utopia is only bested in size by this year’s Icon of the Seas, the first of a new larger class of vessels for the line that began sailing out of Miami in January. A sister ship to Icon, Star of the Seas, is headed for Port Canaveral when it debuts in 2025.

Utopia, though, is the first Oasis-class ship to use liquefied natural gas (LNG), a cleaner burning fuel that is part of the cruise industry’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Port Canaveral was the first port in North America to provide LNG power to cruise ships when Carnival’s Mardi Gras debuted in 2021. Disney’s Wish and the forthcoming Disney Treasure are LNG-powered as well.

With Utopia sailing year-round, it continues Royal’s strategy of parking two Oasis-class ships at the port as Wonder of the Seas will continue seven-night sailing as well.

Utopia of the Seas is slightly larger than Wonder of the Seas coming in at 236,860 gross tons and 1,188 feet long with 18 decks and a 5,668-passenger capacity based on double occupancy. Original ship in the class Oasis of the Seas was the largest in the world when it debuted in 2009 followed by 2010’s Allure of the Seas, 2016’s Harmony of the Seas, 2018’s Symphony of the Seas and 2022’s Wonder of the Seas.

All but Symphony have spent some time calling Port Canaveral home.

Entertainment revealed for Port Canaveral-bound Utopia of the Seas

Unique to the ship will be a themed restaurant venue called Royal Railway – Utopia Station that brings travelers on board a virtual train, a new bar called the Pesky Parrot and the longest version of the popular twisting dry slide, the Ultimate Abyss.

It has eight neighborhoods including the Boardwalk, Royal Promenade and Central Park with more than 20 dining options and more than a dozen bars and lounges.

Top-deck features include eight hot tubs, five pools, three Perfect Storm waterslides, a surf simulator, mini golf, climbing walls, zipline and the Splashaway Bay water play area.

Entertainment options feature three new original shows among its three main venues, the AquaTheater, ice skating rink and main stage in the Royal Theater.

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