Fort Lauderdale welcomes Oasis of the Seas at home port

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Royal Caribbean International’s (http://www.royalcaribbean.co.uk) newest cruise ship Oasis of the Seas arrived at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA following the 14-day transatlantic crossing from Turku, Finland.

(I-Newswire) November 17, 2009 - Hundreds of onlookers including Royal Caribbean International senior management, local government officials, residents and media watched the ship’s debut in the United States.

Final touches will be applied to the ship over the next six days ahead of pre-inaugural celebrations including an exclusive performance by pop star Rihanna. On Thursday 19 November, 2009, the star will be the first performer to take the stage on Oasis of the Seas. The ship will make its worldwide television premiere on ABC TV network’s “Good Morning America” show from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. (EST) on Friday 20 November, 2009. The ship’s pre-inaugural activities can be followed on webisodes with updates available online at www.oasisoftheseas.com and Twitter by following @OasisandAllure and including #Oasisishere in Tweets.

The official naming ceremony for Oasis of the Seas will take place on Monday 30 November, 2009 during a one-night inaugural celebration fundraiser in aid of the non-profit Make-A-Wish Foundation, which grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions.

Oasis of the Seas is the largest and most revolutionary cruise ship in the world. An architectural marvel at sea, it spans 16 decks, encompasses 225,282 gross registered tons, carries 5,400 guests at double occupancy, and features 2,700 staterooms. Oasis of the Seas is the first ship to feature Royal Caribbean International’s new neighbourhood concept of seven distinct themed areas, which include 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 sails weekly from her home port of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Additional information is available at www.OasisoftheSeas.com.

About Royal Caribbean International:
Sailing with Royal Caribbean gives you the assurance that you will be spending your holiday with a cruise line that has been honoured with a series of top industry recognised awards.

Company Contact Information
Royal Caribbean International
Surinder Manku
Royal Caribbean International
KT15 2PG
Phone : 01932 834 200

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