The Project Genesis: Oasis of the Sea

Royal Caribbean International, makers and builders of luxury cruise ships has announced their latest conquest deemed as Project Genesis. This project encompasses the company’s vision to create some of the biggest cruisers in the world with all the amenities of a five star hotel and more. The ship named ‘Oasis of the Sea’ is now under construction.

Measuring 1180 feet long and weighing in at 220,000 tons, total cost estimates are believed to scale the billion dollar mark. This ambitious project includes a central park, an aqua theater, a boardwalk, a royal promenade, and several different types of accommodation. This baby is expected to embark on on its maiden voyage come 2009.

Truly something to look forward to.

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The reigning Prince of Monaco has recently added a new gem to his Silversea Line, flaunting a 132-passenger cruise ship replete with the finest accommodations. His namesake, Prince Albert II, was previously an expedition ship gutted down, outfitted and transformed into a luxurious liner fit for royalty. News have it that millions of dollars were spent by Silversea to rebuild it from the ground up.

Prince Albert II made its maiden voyage as a cruise ship on June 12 from the London harbor, proceeding on a 10 to 22-day adventure cruise on the polar regions, developing a new market for wealthy cruisers who desire to conquer waters in the far-flung regions like Antarctica without scrimping on luxury and comfort.

Some of the most fascinating amenities are the six ultra spacious interconnecting rooms occupying the entire top floor, which can be unified into one huge mega suite! An elegant theatre, an outdoor deck with whirlpools, a well stocked library and a state-of-the-art internet/business center are among the liner’s top billed features. Voyage ticket price begins at a cool $3867 per person.