First Glimpse of the Oasis of the Seas!

Set your TIVO! Royal Caribbean will unveil their newest and most innovative cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas. ABC’s “Good Morning America” will be there to welcome Oasis of the Seas into her home port of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. and give viewers an exclusive first glimpse of the highly anticipated ship during a special live broadcast.

GMA fans across the country can tune in on Friday, Nov. 20th, 2009 from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. (EST) on ABC to join “Good Morning America” for a never-before-seen sneak peek at the seven distinct neighborhoods and many spectacular elements and features on board the Oasis of the Seas. Some of these unique features include Central Park, the first park at sea with nearly 12,000 plants and trees; Boardwalk, a family oriented environment with a hand carved carousel; a thrilling zip wire ride that races diagonally over Boardwalk 90 feet above the deck; 28 multilevel loft suites boasting floor-to-ceiling windows; and the Aqua Theatre – an amphitheatre style space that serves as a pool by day and a dazzling oceanfront theatre at night.

But wait! We are driving down to Dania on Nov. 11th to take the first photos of the exterior of the ship as it arrives into Ft. Lauderdale. Then, I will be on the Oasis of the Seas on Nov. 19th for an overnight stay, and plan to upload photos and videos from the ship, as long as the Wifi connection is working, so I hope to have lots for the public to see before this Good Morning America broadcast.

Make sure and check our blog, Flickr and You Tube accounts for more images of the ship. As we mentioned in previous posts, November 19th, we will be able to upload images of the interior of the Oasis of the Seas. We can’t wait to share them with you!

 

The World’s Largest Cruise Ship Has Arrived ! Oasis of the Seas Video

The Oasis of the Seas arrived into Port Everglades this morning at 8 a.m.  Here are some photos of the ship pulling into the port area.

The highly anticipated cruise ship the Oasis of the Seas featuring incredible innovations at sea, includes 24 onboard dining options, the first onboard zip-line, park with more than 12,000 trees and plants, an elevating bar called the Rising Tide, and an aquatic amphitheater with the deepest pool at sea. Oasis of the Seas also features the only free-standing Coach luxury leather boutique, an original handcrafted carousel, two FlowRider surf simulators and two rock-climbing walls, all in seven themed neighborhoods throughout the ship that cater to each persons individual style and preference.

Atlas will be there live to get video footage and pictures of this amazing ship.  Make sure and check our blog, Flickr and You Tube accounts for details.

Biggest Cruise Sale of the Year

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Many of our preferred suppliers have put together some special offers and incentives so you can take advantage of these great deals, and book the cruise vacation you’ve always dreamed of. Below is a summary of offers. Note that the offers may not start before October 14th and restrictions apply. Call or stop by for additional details.   Regent Seven Seas Cruises is offering a $100 per person shipboard credit booking incentive. Booking window October 1-November 14, 2009. Windstar Cruises is offering a $50 SBC on select Wind Surf and Wind Spirit sailings. Booking window October 14–November 9, 2009. Crystal Cruises is offering a $100 per person discount on most 2009-2010 departures. Booking window October 14–November 7, 2009. Silversea Cruises is offering a $100 per person or $200 per suite discount on any 2009-2011 Silversea Voyage. The Yachts of Seabourn is offering a $100 per booking bonus commission for bookings made during the Virtual WLCN (October 1-31) on request basis when booking is made. Disney Cruise Line is offering up to $100 OBC for January-December 2010 cruises. Booking window October 14–28, 2009. Azamara Cruises is offering up to $500 OBC on select 2010 Europe cruises. Booking window October 14–16, 2009. Celebrity Cruises is offering up to $200 OBC on select January and August 2010 cruises. Booking window October 14–16, 2009. Holland America is offering special 3-Day Sale rates on select 2009-10 cruises. Booking window October 14–16, 2009. Norwegian Cruise Line is offering ship board credits up to $250 Booking window October 13-20 Princess Cruise Line is offering reduced deposit, onboard coupon booklet & ship board credits on select sailings. Booking window Oct 14-16, 2009.

Oasis of the Seas Video : Update on Final Touches

With the delivery date approachingjust 38 days away, see the amazing effort that is going on to complete Oasis of the Seas. Chairman and CEO Richard Fain and Executive Vice President Harri Kulovaara give an update as she reaches 95% completion.

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Oasis of the Seas Itinerary

Royal Caribbean International today announced an itinerary change to 16 Western Caribbean sailings of Oasis of the Seas, the cruise line’s highly anticipated cruise ship to begin service in December 2009. From May through November 2010, Oasis of the Seas will call at Mexico’s port of Costa Maya, instead of the originally planned call at Falmouth, Jamaica. Oasis of the Seas’ Western Caribbean itinerary also will include calls at Cozumel, Mexico, and Labadee, Royal Caribbean’s private beach paradise on the northern coast of Haiti.

“We look forward to bringing Oasis of the Seas to the well-established destination of Costa Maya in 2010,” said Craig Milan, senior vice president of Land Operations, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. “We continue to look forward to calling at Falmouth on a regular basis with Oasis of the Seas and her sister ship Allure of the Seas. The completion of the port is going to take longer than we had hoped, but Falmouth will be outstanding when it is completed.”

On the modified itineraries, Oasis of the Seas will dock at Costa Maya’s recently restored pier, providing guests easy access to shore without tendering. In Costa Maya, guests have a wide variety of shore excursion options, which can help make a memorable day in port. For example, guests can choose a sailing along the virgin coast of Costa Maya before diving in search of undersea life on Catamaran Sail & Snorkel; enjoy the natural beauty and magic of hidden Mexico atop an all terrain vehicle before stopping to relax on a secluded beach on ATV Jungle & Beach Adventure; or explore the virtually unexcavated Chacchoben Mayan ruins in the jungle near the Belizean border on the Chacchoben Mayan Ruins.

Oasis of the Seas will alternate its Western Caribbean itinerary with an Eastern Caribbean itinerary, which will include calls at St. Thomas, St. Maarten and Nassau, Bahamas. The ship is now scheduled to resume the original Western Caribbean itinerary and make its maiden call at the historic port of Falmouth during the ship’s December 11, 2010 sailing.

When it launches in November 2009, Oasis of the Seas will be the largest and most revolutionary cruise ship in the world. An architectural marvel at sea, it will span 16 decks, encompass 220,000 gross registered tons, carry 5,400 guests at double occupancy, and feature 2,700 staterooms. Oasis of the Seas will be the first ship to tout the cruise line’s new neighborhood concept of seven distinct themed areas, which includes Central Park, Boardwalk, the Royal Promenade, the Pool and Sports Zone, Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center, Entertainment Place and Youth Zone. The ship will sail from her home port of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla

For pictures of the ship while under construction, as well as artists’ renderings of what the ship will look like one completed, please visit our Flickr account.

Book Oasis of the Seas now! Onboard credit included with all bookings made before July 15, 2009. Best prices are currently available in April 2010, as well as September and November 2010, with rates starting at $809 pp (plus tax/fees) for an inside cabin

Allure of the Seas

For it’s inaugural season, the Allure of the Seas will offer 42 sailings to the Eastern & Western Caribbean on 7 night voyages every Sunday, beginning on December 12, 2010. 

On Eastern Caribbean sailings, the ports of call are St. Thomas, St. Maarten and Nassau. For Western Caribbean sailings, the ship will call at Falmouth, Jamaica, Cozumel, Mexico & Labadee, Royal Caribbean’s privates beach paradise on the northern coast of Haiti. Both itineraries have 3 days at sea for cruisers to enjoy the 7 neighborhoods found on the Ship.

Both the Oasis of the Seas, and the Allure of the Seas, offer Royal Caribbean’s new neighborhood concept, seven themed areas throughout the ship that offer different experiences for guests to choose, based on their personal styles, preferences or moods. Inspired by seaside entertainment esplanades, Boardwalk will engage the entire family – whether young or young at heart – with eateries, retail outlets, carnival games, and an original, handcrafted carousel – a first at sea. Nine decks above, the first zip-line at sea will whisk guests from end to end on a thrilling aerial adventure. Boardwalk will lead to the AquaTheater at the stern of the ship, where the amphitheater – another first at sea – will offer a guest pool area by day and a performance venue at night, featuring dramatic acrobatics, synchronized swimming, water ballet, professional high-diving, and elaborate fountain shows synchronized to music and lights. 

Central Park, a revolutionary design in which the center of the ship opens to the sky, will feature lush, tropical grounds spanning the length of a football field. With its serene pathways, seasonal flower gardens and canopy trees, Central Park will evolve from a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere during the day to a gathering space for alfresco dining and entertainment in the evenings.

The Pool and Sports Zone will feature a sloped-entry beach pool (exclusive to the Oasis-class) and two larger FlowRider surf simulators. Building on the Royal Caribbean’s popular Vitality wellness program, guests will be able to soothe mind, body and soul in the Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center, which also includes a dedicated spa area just for teens. Entertainment Place will include the cruise line’s signature after-dark spaces in more intimate venues that offer a variety of entertainment options. And the Youth Zone will offer a wealth of kid- and teen-friendly adventures, featuring the cruise line’s first nursery for infants and toddlers (six months or older).

Bookings for the Allure of the Seas are now open. Call 800-942-3301 for group & early booking fares. For pictures of the Allure’s sister ship, the Oasis of the Seas, visit our Flickr account.

Allure of the Seas

The 2nd in the Oasis Class of Royal Caribbean International Ships, the Allure of the Seas is truly an architectural and nautical marvel with spectacular onboard elements and features never before seen on a cruise ship.

When she launches in late 2010, Allure of the Seas will be the largest and most revolutionary cruise ship in the world, along side her sister ship, Oasis of the Seas. An architectural marvel at sea, she will offer 7 neighborhoods, 16 decks, encompass 220,000 gross registered tons (GRT), carry 5,400 guests at double occupancy, and feature 2,700 staterooms.

Inaugural Sailing: December 12, 2010

Inaugural Itinerary: Western Caribbean

Home Port: Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, FL

220,000 GRT

7 neighborhoods

5,400 guests

2,700 staterooms

16 decks high

Alternating Eastern/Western 7 night Caribbean sailings with the following ports of call:

Eastern:    Nassau, St. Thomas & St. Maarten
Western:  Labadee, Falmouth, Jamaica & Cozumel

Diamond Plus and Diamond members can begin reserving space on April 2nd at 8 a.m. All Crown and Anchor members may reserve between April 8 and April 12th, 2009. On April 13, 2009 bookings will be open to everyone.