Oasis of the Seas was the first of two cruise ships in this class to enter service for the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. Her sister ship Allure of the Seas will enter service in a few years time. These two ships follow RCCLs Freedom of the Seas class ships at 158,000-tons that began entering service in 2006. Freedom class ships were the largest passenger ships before the Oasis class.

The worlds largest ever ship Seawise Giant is 260,851 tons, could cruise ships soon exceed the bulk of these largest ever ships, the Ultra Large Crude Carriers.

Oasis has 16 passenger decks, numerous bars & restaurants, 2,700 staterooms, can carry 5,400 passengers and a crew of 2,800.

These ships are so large they include a new feature to cruise ships, seven neighborhoods on board, each with their own distinct experience. As of right now, three of the seven have been officially unveiled to the public, Boardwalk, Royal Promenade and Central Park.

Oasis of the Seas is operated on Eastern & Western Caribbean cruises out of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Her Eastern Caribbean cruises call at Charlotte Amalie, Philipsburg & Nassau.

Oasis of the Seas Western Caribbean cruises call at Labadee, Falmouth & Cozumel.

Websites US: www.royalcaribbean.com. UK: www.royalcaribbean.co.uk