Cruising, on a Sunday afternoon

The largest cruise ship in the world, Oasis of the Seas, is finished and will take to the seas just in time for Christmas this year – boasting a unique neighbourhood concept of seven themed areas, plus 16 decks, 2,700 cabins, fairground and the largest shopping complex on earth…

The ship has already created a wave in the shipping industry and it seems that it deserves all the hype.

Royal Caribbean International will launch the ship, which is 23 metres longer than the current largest passenger ship, the Independence of the Seas, on December 12th.

Weighing in at a whopping 220,000 tonnes, it’s a wonder this ship can even stay afloat, let alone carry 5,400 guests. It was constructed across 13 different ports in Norway, costing a massive £755 million.

More of a mini city than a ship, Oasis of the Seas has streets with lamp posts, parks, small lakes and even cinemas.

The shopping mall of the ship will be the biggest shopping mall ever, on both land and sea, plus nightclubs, swimming pools and spas.

The ‘Neighbourhood concept’ themed areas are: Board Walk; Royal Promenade; Pool and Sports Zone; Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Centre; Entertainment Place and Youth Zone.

The cabin rooms will be divided into various categories, from split level family cabins up the luxury President's Suite.

Currently undergoing sea trials, the ship will be based in Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, USA and will take its first cruise to the Eastern Caribbean, with ports of call at Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas; Philipsburg, St. Maarten and Nassau, Bahamas.

Starting on May 1st, 2010, Oasis of the Seas will alternate its Eastern Caribbean itinerary with the Western Caribbean itinerary, which will call at Labadee, Royal Caribbean’s private beach destination in Haiti; Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico.

As if all this wasn’t enough to get you back in the water, in 2010, Oasis of the Seas will be joined by a sister ship, Allure of the Seas, which is expected to be even bigger.

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