CRUISE SHIPS, PASSENGERS, FATTER THAN EVER
Despite the economic downturn worldwide, cruising continues to attract customers and cruise ships continue to expand their fleets--both in size and number. Royal Caribbean plans to launch its Oasis of the Seas in November 2009 and its twin in 2010. Both ships weigh 220,000 tons and feature 16 decks with a retractable exhaust stack, so they can pass under bridges. Thirsty passengers can sip cocktails as they move between decks in the elevator or picnic in a "park" with its own microclimate control that acts as a swimming pool by day and Acquatheatre by night. Read more at: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/cruises/2154393/Giant-cruise-liner-Oasis-of-the-Seas-to-have-world's-first-bar-in-a-lift.html