Miami, June 18, 2008 - Royal Caribbean International continues its tradition of cruise ship innovation with Oasis of the Seas, truly an architectural and nautical marvel with spectacular onboard elements and features never before seen on a cruise ship. Through its unique neighborhood concept, seven areas of the ship will provide vacationers with the opportunity to seek out relevant experiences based on their personal style, preference or mood. The following highlights three of the seven neighborhoods onboard Oasis of the Seas:

BOARDWALK
This breathtaking space was inspired by both the seaside piers that dot the coast of England and the nostalgic boardwalks of yesteryear such as Coney Island. Boardwalk will be an area for the entire family to enjoy together, whether young or just young at heart. The elements of the Boardwalk will be a dynamic way to engage families in classic fun with a colorful original carousel as well as eateries, retail outlets and carnival games. Signature elements of the Boardwalk will include:

• AquaTheater, a remarkable outdoor venue at the stern of Oasis of the Seas with a backdrop of the ocean across the horizon. The amphitheater-style space will celebrate water with a full-spectrum of day and night options, including professional diving and theatrical performances. The first of its kind and the most technologically-advanced area of the ship, AquaTheater will be a complete sensory experience that plays on the element of surprise, as the latest technology and design features amaze audience members.
• A one-of-a-kind and first-ever at sea carousel, the centerpiece of Boardwalk. Specially hand-crafted for Royal Caribbean from poplar wood, the full-sized, traditional carousel will take six to eight months to complete. It will feature 21 figures suspended from stainless steel poles, showcasing a time-honored menagerie of animals such as zebras, giraffes and lions, alongside a variety of hand-painted horses, including a princess horse and a crowned frog prince. The lead horse, customarily the fanciest horse of the carousel, will be adorned with Royal Caribbean logos, while a single chariot will serve as a stationary seat for two. The frame of the carousel will have a red and golden yellow facade, turn-of-the-century artwork scenery panels, and LED lights that twinkle during the day and night.
• A zip line, a thrilling new feature suspended nine decks above Boardwalk. Adventurers will take in a birds-eye view of the action below, as the rider speeds diagonally across the open air atrium – a distance of more than 82 feet (25 meters).
• Six AquaTheater Suites, 221 Boardwalk-view balcony staterooms, and eight Boardwalk-view window staterooms.

Additional features of Boardwalk:

• Five shops:
  • Madame Zamara’s - Psychic and Tattoo Parlor
  • Smile - novelty photo shop
  • Candy Beach - specialty candy store
  • Star Pier - teen retail
  • Specialty children’s retail
• Five restaurants/bars:
  • Johnny Rockets
  • Ice Cream Parlor
  • Boardwalk Donut Shop
  • Seafood Shack
  • The Boardwalk Bar

ROYAL PROMENADE

• A natural evolution of the signature Royal Promenade featured on Voyager- and Freedom-class ships, the new design found on Oasis of the Seas will allow guests to have a physical connection with the neighborhood above – Central Park – as natural light cascades down from the sky. Giant glass-arched skylights, the Crystal Canopies, will form a sculptured roof that will look up into Central Park and the sky beyond.
• The unique Rising Tide bar – the first moving bar at sea – will be an engineering feat that span three decks and allow cruisers to enjoy a cocktail as they slowly descend from Central Park and arrive into the Royal Promenade.
• Suspended above the Globe and Atlas Pub, an unfurling bridge on hinged hydraulics will create a spectacular, surprise element for guests. Incorporated into the pub’s facade, a giant copper globe will “crack open” as part of its unique construction and extend over the Royal Promenade as a bridge platform. A focal point of the Royal Promenade, the bridge will be approximately 10 feet above and adjacent to the entertainment area for performances.
• Towards the aft of the Royal Promenade, a mezzanine level will allow for sweeping views of the promenade and feature the cruise line’s Schooner Bar, Adventures with Royal Caribbean International, and the Diamond Club, an exclusive lounge for Crown & Anchor Society loyalty members.
• Another first for the cruise line, the Royal Promenade will serve as the entry point for all guests embarking on Oasis of the Seas, rather than the traditional lower decks. A vast tree sculpture by international artist Larry Kirkland will serve as an impressive welcoming spot.

Additional features of Royal Promenade:

• 18 Promenade View Staterooms
• Eight retail outlets including:
  • Focus - photo shop and gallery
  • Regalia - fine jewelry and gifts
  • Solera - perfume and cosmetic shop
  • Prince & Greene - Get Out There store
  • The Shop - logo and souvenir shop
  • Port Merchants - liquors and sundries
  • Willow - accessories shop
  • A Close Shave - men’s salon
• Nine restaurants and bars including:
  • Sorrento’s Pizzeria
  • Mondo Coffee Bar
  • Café Promenade - signature café
  • Schooner Bar
  • On Air Club - Karaoke bar
  • Boleros - Latin dance club
  • Rising Tide - moving bar
  • Globe and Atlas Pub
  • Champagne Bar


CENTRAL PARK
Royal Caribbean will bring the best of the land to sea with Central Park, a revolutionary design in which the center of the ship opens to the sky and features lush, tropical grounds spanning more than the length of a football field. An exquisite public gathering place featuring serene pathways, seasonal flower gardens and canopy trees, Central Park will provide cruisers with more choices in a unique outdoor space. One of the ship’s most ground-breaking spaces, this new concept was the first of seven neighborhoods to be unveiled on Oasis of the Seas.

Additional features of Central Park:

• Three retail outlets including:
  • Parkside Gallery - art gallery
  • Picture This - portrait studio
  • Specialty Retail
• Six restaurants/bars:
  • 150 Central Park
  • Chops Grille
  • Antonio’s Table
  • Central Park Café
  • Vintages
  • Canopy Bar


When she launches in late 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. 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, and the Royal Promenade. The ship will sail from her home port of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Additional information is available at www.oasisoftheseas.com.

Royal Caribbean International is a global cruise brand with 21 ships currently in service and two under construction. The line also offers unique cruisetour vacations in Alaska and Canada, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Europe, and South America. For additional information or to make reservations, call your travel agent, visit www.royalcaribbean.com or call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN. For travel professionals, go to www.cruisingpower.com or call (800) 327-2056.