| General characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Class and type: | Oasis class cruise ship |
| Tonnage: | 225,282 GT |
| Length: | 360 m (1,181 ft) overall |
| Beam: | 47 m (154 ft) waterline 60.5 m (198 ft) extreme |
| Height: | 72 m (236 ft) above water line |
| Draught: | 9.3 m (31 ft) |
| Depth: | 22.55 m (74 ft) |
| Decks: | 16 passenger decks |
| Installed power: | 3 × Wärtsilä 12V46D engines (13,860 kW/18,590 hp each) 3 × Wärtsilä 16V46D engines (18,480 kW/24,780 hp each)[7][8] |
| Propulsion: | 3 × 20 MW ABB Azipod, all azimuthing |
| Speed: | 22.6 knots (41.9 km/h; 26.0 mph) |
| Capacity: | 5,400 passengers double occupancy; 6,296 total |
| Crew: | 2,165 |
History
The vessel was ordered in February 2006 and designed under the name "Project Genesis". Her keel was laid down on 12 November 2007 at STX Europe (formerly Aker Yards) in Turku, Finland. The company announced that full funding for Oasis of the Seas was secured on 15 April 2009.
The name Oasis of the Seas resulted from a ship-naming competition in May 2008.
Construction began on a sister ship, the Allure of the Seas, in February 2008 and the maiden voyage is set for November 2010.She is also expected to cruise the Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale.
