Construction has begun
on the fourth Oasis-class vessel
to join the Royal Caribbean Int’l
fleet, with keel-laying ceremonies
taking place this week at the STX
Shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France.
Oasis-class vessels are the
largest cruise ships in the world
and currently consist of Allure of
the Seas and Oasis of the Seas.
Highlights of the Oasis class
design includes a split
superstructure which allows
for the model’s unique features
including an open “main street”
directly down the ship’s centre.
The new vessel will comprise 16
decks and at least 2,700 cabins,
with a maximum capacity of over
5,000 passengers per sailing.
Along with a Central Park,
amenities will include a zip-line,
carousel, twin FlowRider surfing
simulators and much more.
The currently un-named ship is
due for delivery in 2017 and will
begin service soon afterward.
More details on features for the
new vessel will be released soon.
MEANWHILE, Royal Caribbean
has tinkered with its revolutionary
Dynamic Dining concept due to
passenger feedback.
The concept which debuted on
Quantum of the Seas last year will
be modified for its introduction
on sister Anthem of the Seas.
A second option, entitled
Dynamic Dining Classic, allows
pax to still experience all of
the complimentary restaurant
options included in fares, but at
the same table and served by the
same wait staff each evening.
RCI president Michael Bayley
said the line had seen some
teething problems with Dynamic
Dining, particularly from older
passengers, but that it was close
to making the concept successful.
