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MS Oasis of the Seas is a cruise ship presently under construction. Once completed, it will displace MS Independence of the Seas as the world's largest passenger vessel, carrying 5,400 passengers. She was designed under the name "Project Genesis". She was ordered in February 2006. Her keel was laid down on December 11, 2007 at STX Europe (formerly Aker Yards) in Turku, Finland.
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MS Oasis of the Seas is a cruise ship presently under construction. Once completed, it will displace MS Independence of the Seas as the world's largest passenger vessel, carrying 5,400 passengers. She was designed under the name "Project Genesis". She was ordered in February 2006. Her keel was laid down on December 11, 2007 at STX Europe (formerly Aker Yards) in Turku, Finland. In May 2008 she was named Oasis of the Seas after a contest was held to name the new ship.
When she will be completed in late-2009, she will operate Caribbean cruises out of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. A sister ship, the Allure of the Seas, began construction in February 2008.
Oasis of the Seas will offer passengers innovative things such as loft suites, an amphitheater with poolside performances, zip-lining and a carousel.
In February 2009, the company announced in a financial report that full funding for both of the ships has not been secured so far and that there is a risk that it cannot be secured when the ships are delivered
Neighborhoods
The Oasis of the Seas will include a new concept in cruise ship design - one that bears resemblance to theme park planning. She will have seven "neighborhoods" on board, each with their own distinct characteristics.
Boardwalk
The new AquaTheater, the carousel and the zip line are some activities located on this neighborhood. The Boardwalk also features a variety of restaurants and shops such as Johnny Rockets diner, the Seafood Shack, Candy Beach, and the Boardwalk Doughnut Shop.
Royal Promenade
The Royal Promenade will have many of the same features as the ones found on the Voyager and Freedom Class ships, but there are some new amenities. These include a skylight; that will let natural light flow inside from above, and the Rising Tide bar, which is a bar that will move between three decks of the ship. There is also going to be a shopping mall of sorts aboard, with some shops and cafes including: a champagne bar, Cafe Promenade, Sorrentos Pizzeria, a Close Shave men's groom and barber shop, clothing, jewellery, a general store, and a bar.
Central Park
Central Park, which is intended to have greenery in it, will be open to the sky and will include a variety of shop and restaurant options including the always present Chops Grille.
Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center
The Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center will be larger than the ones on the Voyager and Freedom Class Ships. The Fitness Center will offer different workout studios for a variety of classes. The Spa will offer massages, saunas , steam rooms, a Beauty Salon, and the Vitality Café.
Pool and Sports Zone
The Oasis of the Seas will feature 4 pools and 10 whirlpools, there are also several vantage points of Central Park from the pool areas. The Beach Pool is intended to have a beach theme, the typical H20 Zone, a giant octopus and other water features. There is also the traditional main pool,surrounded by 3 bars in the pool area.
The adults-only solarium has moved to the bow and it will feature some whirlpools like the Freedom Class. The sports deck will feature: basketball, two flowriders, two rock walls, "oasis dunes" mini-golf, and a zipline that glides across the boardwalk.
Entertainment Place
The Entertainment Place will be accessible by stairs from the Royal Promenade, it occupies a central location and acts as a crossroads to many of the ship’s amenities. It hosts venues including the Casino Royale, and the Opal Theater.
The Entertainment Place will feature an ice skating rink like the Voyager and Freedom classes. It also will feature a larger Casino Royale, the Opal Theater (main theater), and some other theaters that will include dance lessons and competitions.
Youth Zone
Home to the Adventure Ocean youth program, with space dedicated to youth activities, from teen areas to learning environments for the smaller guests.
The Youth Zone provides for kids ages 3 to 11 who can use the Adventure Science Lab, the Imagination Art Studio and the new Adventure Ocean Children’s Theater, plus hangout areas for teens.
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