Oasis of the Seas unveils final neighbourhood

Royal Caribbean Cruises have revealed details of Oasis of the Seas’ final neighbourhood during an online unveiling sponsored by American Express Travel. The Youth Zone, as the final neighbourhood will be called, joins the six other previously announced diverse neighbourhoods that will be aboard the world’s largest and most revolutionary cruise ship.

The six other neighbourhoods are Central Park, Boardwalk with the AquaTheater, the Royal Promenade, the Pool and Sports Zone, the Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center, and Entertainment Place. Oasis of the Seas is set to launch November 2009 and will feature the unique neighbourhood concept which allows guests to seek out experiences based on their personal style, preference or mood.

The latest neighbourhood will be some 28,700 sq. feet or child and teen friendly adventures Kids Avenue, Royal Caribbean Cruises’ first nursery for infants and toddlers (six months of older), state-of-the-art teen areas and the Kids Arcade.

Undoubtedly one of the most anticipated advancements is the addition of the Royal Babies and Tots nursery, a first for Royal Caribbean Cruises. This colorful space will serve as a fully-staffed nursery where children can be left in the care of Royal Caribbean Cruises' trained professionals, as well as host various playgroups created by Fisher-Price and Crayola for babies and tots.

Longtime favorite Royal Caribbean Cruises teen-only spaces, Fuel disco and The Living Room, will return aboard Oasis of the Seas, only larger and more state-of-the-art. The Living Room will be the ultimate go-to hangout for teens to kick back and socialize at the "mock-tail" bar, which serves non-alcoholic sodas and juice concoctions; learn to spin and mix music in Scratch DJ 101 classes, a part of Royal Caribbean Cruises' Scratch DJ Academy; or surf the Internet and keep in touch with friends via the bank of computer stations dedicated to the space. Teens also will be able to kick it up a notch at Fuel, a disco which will feature a hip environment, where they can hang out with friends, and a dance floor, where they can show off their moves. A spacious outdoor deck adjacent to these venues will give teens more opportunities to make new friends while on their cruise vacation.

When she 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, she will span 16 decks, encompass 220,000 gross registered tons (GRT), carry 5,400 guests at double occupancy, and feature 2,700 staterooms.