Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas arrived at her home port of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on November 13, 2009. The largest cruise ship in the world spans sixteen decks, encompasses 225,282 gross registered tons, carries 5,400 guests at double occupancy, and features 2,700 staterooms.
The ship is preparing for pre-inaugural festivities kicking off with an exclusive private performance by pop music artist Rihanna, the first performer on the ship's stage, on November 19, 2009. Oasis of the Seas will be featured on ABC's "Good Morning America" on November 20.
The official naming ceremony for Oasis of the Seas will take place on Monday, November 30 during an inaugural celebration fundraiser to benefit the non-profit Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Oasis of the Seas introduces a neighborhood concept - seven main themed areas providing guests with the opportunity to seek out relevant experiences based on their personal style, preference or mood. Within these seven neighborhoods - Central Park, Boardwalk, the Royal Promenade, Pool & Sports Zone, Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center, Entertainment Place and Youth Zone - are extraordinary elements such as the first living park at sea; a zip line that races diagonally nine-decks above an open-air atrium; an original handcrafted carousel; twenty-eight multilevel urban-style loft suites boasting floor-to-ceiling windows; an amphitheater-style theater that serves as a pool by day and a dazzling ocean front theater by night; and an array of food innovations with new culinary experiences each day.
Website: http://www.oasisoftheseas.com/