After a hectic and fun Christmas with the whole
family here, we were off on our next journey.
On New Year's day, we headed to FT Lauderdale in preparation for boarding the cruise ship
Oasis of the Seas. She is the largest cruise ship in the world. For a ship that can carry close to seven
thousand passengers, it was an amazingly quick and painless boarding process. Within
20 minutes of entering the terminal, we were checked in and onboard to check
the ship out
We like to have a balcony room, in general and on
this ship it was even more desirable so that we could enjoy the ocean views and
sunsets without competing with the rest of the passengers. We had a great view
while leaving FT Lauderdale.
You quickly realize how huge and open the ship
is. The vast majority of the inside of
the ship is open to the sea and sky. Aft from deck six up it is all open. This ship actually has interior balcony rooms
that over look the public deck below.
Forward from deck 8 the ship is open the same way.
On such a large ship there is a constant array of
things to keep you busy, some of which I have not seen before. How about surfing, zip lining, and watching a
water show that includes high dives into a very small pool at the stern of the
ship. Plus all the usual restaurants and
entertainment venues. Another new first for me was a moving bar that travels
between decks eight and the main promenade on deck five.
Three deck moving bar.
Then there is all the usual outdoor stuff, just like
any ship-just more of it.
The end.
12 comments:
I can't even imagine what this would be like. You certainly won't be bored. Hope you had a great time.
Good grief that ship is a floating city and entertainment center. I know I'd get lost and spend all my time trying to get back to my room.
Been wanting to try a cruise on this big baby...just for the fun of it. Nice to see how you liked it.
That ship is larger than the town my kids live in! That's an awful lot of people in one little place. Have fun checking everything out and especially enjoy that balcony with the great views.
looks like fun (at least for a while). An exterior balcony sounds like a must have.
We have never been in a cruise ship. This one is mammoth.
Spot on with the The End photos. Hehe
Did you do a thorough inspection of the ship to make sure it was safe to sail? I'd expect nothing less. ;c)
Cruise ships have come a long way since the last one we took. Glad you enjoyed your time on board.
Be Safe and Enjoy!
It's about time.
I agree about having an outside balcony, but I'd also have to be able to see land at all times.
Holy Moly, what a ship! Interesting balcony configuration. Wonder if those inside balcony rooms were noisy? Be sure to let everyone know if/how you liked cruising on this floating city....
Wow, that is quite a ship!!!
Nickie said it ... Holy Moly! You are braver than us for going on the Oasis. Looking forward to your report of the cruise in general.
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