Go Aboard One Of The Largest Cruise Ships In The World

Cruise ships are often called "floating hotels." But Oasis of the Seas, the one of the largest vessels afloat in its industry, is more like several floating hotels.

The boat is big.

Amusingly, it's not quite as big of its sister ship, Allure of Seas.

Allure — also operated by Royal Caribbean — is reportedly two inches larger!

Oasis was built in Finland, at a cost of $1.4 billion, and been in service with Royal Caribbean since 2009, sailing from its home port in Florida.

And what luxurious cruises it takes its thousands of passengers on! The tricky thing is to not get lost amid the ship's many, many features.

The "Central Park" area on the Oasis of the Seas is set up to resemble a neighborhood with shops and a park. Located at the bottom of a six-story atrium, the area features restaurants, bars, an art gallery, a Coach store, as well as flower gardens and pathways to stroll down.

Passengers can continue to eat, buy, and explore indoors in the Royal Promenade, which features a champagne bar, a coffee shop, a karaoke spot, a dozen shops, and the Rolling Tide Bar, where guests can "enjoy a cocktail while gently moving between three decks, taking in the scenery along the way." The Promenade also features occasional street festivals and brightly-colored parades.

The 1,380 seat Opal Theater, one of two theaters on the ship, is state-of-the-art and includes a piece of the stage which extends into the audience for better interaction. Most recently, the Theater has been giving performances of the Broadway musical "Hairspray."

Some of the rooms are Loft Suites — massive 1,599-square-foot apartments with two levels, a master bathroom, a private balcony with whirlpool, a lounge with couches, and a dining area with dry bar. Some even come with a piano.



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