Vacation: Cruise on the Oasis of the Seas
Yes, I’m writing about another cruise vacation. Can you tell that I like cruises? 
The Oasis of the Seas is the largest passenger vessel in the world and is owned by Royal Caribbean. It set sail from its shipyard in Finland on October 30th and is due to arrive in its home port of Port Everglades in Florida on November 13th. This ship is absolutely massive. It is 20 stories high and is about 40% bigger than the next biggest ship out there! About 30 feet of the ship sits underwater. Ok, let’s get on to the really cool stuff – the unique amenities:
- An ice rink
- A mini-golf course
- 750-seat outdoor amphitheater which has the ship’s largest freshwater pool (complete with diving tower and spring boards). It is modeled after an ancient Greek amphitheater.
- An indoor theater seating about 1,300 guests.
- Volleyball and basketball courts
- A zip-line
- A casino
- A carousel
- “Neighborhoods” – 7 themed areas centered around the ships entertainment, athletic, and recreational activities: 1. Central Park (live trees, bars, restaurants), 2. The Pool and Sports Zone (beach pool and two surf simulators), 3. Youth Zone (nurseries, science lab, computer gaming), 4. Boardwalk (rock-climbing walls, tattoo parlor, restaurants, bars, shops), 5. Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center (spa for teens), 6. Royal Promenade (restaurants, shops), 7. Entertainment Place
The Central Park theme sounds very cool! It will have the very first park at sea with live plants and trees. It sounds like there will be over 12,000 plants and about 56 trees on board! The Oasis of the Seas could probably almost be considered the first city at sea, especially with the “neighborhood” concept and the fact that the ship can carry over 5,000 people! It sounds like the ship will primarily be cruising in the Caribbean. So, book your tickets today and experience the cruising adventure of a lifetime!
