Royal Caribbean International Oasis of the Seas makes U.S. debut today (United States)
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Royal Caribbean International Oasis of the Seas makes U.S. debut today (United States)
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Category: North America & West Indies / Carribean islands - United States -
This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2009-11-13
WHAT: Royal Caribbean International’s newest cruise ship, the highly-anticipated Oasis of the Seas, will make her U.S. debut into her homeport of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Hundreds of eager onlookers – ranging from Royal Caribbean top executives to local government officials and residents – are expected to be on site to celebrate the arrival of the world’s largest and most revolutionary cruise ship as she is welcomed by a flotilla of fireboats, private watercraft and other maritime escorts.
WHEN: Today, Friday, November 13, 2009
WHERE: Port Everglades Cruise Terminal 18
HOW TO COVER: Media wishing to cover the arrival of Oasis of the Seas can access information and footage in several different ways:
· Satellite Coordinates -Galaxy 19, Transponder 16 (C-Band), Downlink Frequency: 4020 MHz (H), Audio: 6.2 & 6.8 MHz
o Friday, 11/13/09, 15:00-15:15 ET
o Saturday, 11/14/09, 06:00-06:15 ET
o Monday, 11/16/09, 02:00-02:15 ET
· OasisOfTheSeas.com – Register at the Press Support section of Oasis’ dedicated website for access to resources including:
o B-roll packages – download broadcast quality footage of Oasis’ arrival into Ft. Lauderdale, as well as various webisodes ranging from construction to her transatlantic crossing
· Local Affiliates – Many news stations in the greater Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area will be on site to capture the arrival of Oasis of the Seas. Check with your sister stations on coverage plans and how to share footage.
ABOUT OASIS: Oasis of the Seas introduces unique industry “firsts” including a neighborhood concept – seven main themed areas providing guests with the opportunity to seek out relevant experiences based on their personal style, preference or mood. Within these neighborhoods are many spectacular elements and features, including:
· Central Park, the first living park at sea with nearly 12,000 plants and trees
· Boardwalk, a family oriented environment with a hand carved carousel
· a thrilling zip line ride that races diagonally nine-decks above an open-air atrium
· 28 multilevel loft suites (the first at sea) boasting floor-to-ceiling windows
· AquaTheater – an amphitheater style space that serves as a pool by day and a dazzling oceanfront theater by night for high-diving and aquatic acrobatic performances
· An elevating bar and 24 dining options including the upscale 150 Central Park, healthy fare at Solarium Bistro, decadent sweets at The Cupcake Cupboard (a first at sea) and the traditional main dining room
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