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IMO: 9383936

Oasis of the Seas

Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.

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Oasis of the Seas — exterior view

The Blueprint

Ship Class
Oasis-class
Gross Tonnage (GT)
226,838
Length (FT / M)
1,187 / 361.8
Beam (FT / M)
154 / 47
Decks (Passenger / Total)
16 / 18
Shipyard
STX Europe (Turku Shipyard), Turku, Finland
Registry
Bahamas
LNG Powered
No
Build Cost
$1,400,000,000
Class Sisters: Allure of the SeasHarmony of the SeasSymphony of the SeasUtopia of the SeasWonder of the Seas

Timeline & Evolution

Inaugural Sail Year
2009
Major Refurbishments
2019
Significant Changes
  • 2019: Royal Amplified refurbishment (US$165 million) adding the Ultimate Abyss dry slide, The Perfect Storm waterslides, a redesigned pool deck with the Caribbean Pool and updated Solarium, Splashaway Bay aquapark, Playmakers Sports Bar, El Loco Fresh, Portside BBQ and the Royal Escape Room.

Registry & Build Record

IMO Number
9383936
MMSI
311020600
Call Sign
C6XS7
Classification Society
DNV
Hull / Yard Number
1363
Maiden Voyage
5 December 2009
Maximum Draft
9.322 m (30.6 ft)
Maximum Beam
64.9 m (212.9 ft)

Capacity & Space

Double Occupancy
5,606
Maximum Capacity
6,780
Total Crew
2,181
Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
2.57:1
Space Ratio
40.46

Onboard Inventory

Swimming Pools
4
Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
10
Waterslides
3
Bars & Lounges
20
Complimentary Dining Venues
9
Specialty Dining Venues
6
À la Carte Dining
1
Elevators
24*

* Unofficial count — the cruise line publishes no official total for this figure.

Power & Propulsion

Propulsion
Diesel-electric with azimuthing pods
Azipod Units
3
Installed Power
97 MW (130,079 hp)
Propulsion Power
60 MW (80,461 hp)
Maximum Speed
24.5 Knots
Engine Configuration
3x Wartsila 12V46D + 3x Wartsila 16V46D

Logistics

Cruising Speed
22 Knots
Medical Center
Deck 2
Elevator Banks
Forward
Decks 1-16
Aft
Decks 1-16
Designated Smoking Zones
  • Casino Royale
    casino
    Location: Deck 4
    Smoking permitted in designated sections of the casino during operating hours; the casino has both smoking and non-smoking areas with visible signage. Policy varies by departure country: no casino smoking on UK/Australia-departure sailings; no non-smoking section on China/Hong Kong-departure sailings.
  • Pool Deck (designated side)
    outdoor
    Location: Pool deck, designated seating/ashtray area on one side only (which side varies by ship/sailing and is announced via the onboard Cruise Compass, not pre-published)
    Smoking permitted only in the designated seating/ashtray area on one side of the pool deck; not permitted elsewhere on the pool deck, near food venues, the upper jogging track, or the Solarium.

Cabin Summary

Total: 2,807
Suites
176
Balcony
1,802
Oceanview
191
Inside
629
The Apex Suite
Royal Loft Suite
1,530 SQ FT

A two-level duplex apartment spanning Decks 17-18, with a master bedroom, grand piano in the living room, a 850-square-foot wraparound veranda with a private whirlpool, and exclusive suite-class dining and lounge access.

Stateroom Taxonomy

Suites
  • Junior Suite86
  • One-Bedroom Grand Suite30
  • Crown Loft Suite25
  • One-Bedroom Owner's Suite10
  • One-Bedroom AquaTheater Suite6
  • Two-Bedroom AquaTheater Suite6
  • Two-Bedroom Family Grand Suite6
  • Star Loft Suite2
  • Panoramic Suite2
  • Royal Loft Suite1
  • Owner's Loft Suite1
  • Grand Loft Suite1
Balcony
  • Spacious Balcony1,320
  • Boardwalk / Central Park Balcony475
  • Ultra-Spacious Family Balcony7
Oceanview
  • Ocean View183
  • Two-Bedroom Family Ocean View8
Inside
  • Interior529
  • Boardwalk / Central Park View Interior78
  • Promenade View Interior18
  • Spacious Interior Family4

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Features & Amenities

Family & Youth

  • Kids Club
  • Teen Club
  • Nursery
  • Waterpark
  • Mini Golf
  • Sports Court

Adults & Wellness

  • Adults Only Area
  • Spa
  • Thermal Suite
  • Casino

Entertainment & Culture

  • Production Theater
  • Art Gallery
  • Escape Room
  • Laser Tag

Thrills & Active

  • Zip Line
  • Climbing Wall
  • Surf Simulator
  • Ice Skating Rink

Staterooms & Service

  • Butler Service

Expedition & Marine

  • Tender-Port Capable

Signature Experiences

The original Oasis-class gamechanger
world first
Ultimate Abyss, the tallest slide at sea
tallest
Seven distinct neighborhoods
unique
Ultimate Abyss
top-deck attraction
The Perfect Storm waterslides
top-deck attraction
Two FlowRider surf simulators
top-deck attraction
Zip line
top-deck attraction
Rock-climbing walls
top-deck attraction
Mini golf
top-deck attraction
Splashaway Bay aquapark
top-deck attraction
Sports court
top-deck attraction

Ship-Specific Highlights

  • Ultimate Abyss — the tallest slide at sea, a ten-deck-high spiraling dry drop
  • The Perfect Storm — racing Cyclone and Typhoon waterslides high above the pool deck
  • Central Park — an open-air garden neighborhood with thousands of live plants and al fresco dining
  • The Boardwalk — a seaside neighborhood anchored by a hand-carved carousel and the AquaTheater
  • Splashaway Bay — a vibrant aquapark built for the youngest cruisers
  • Battle for Planet Z — glow-in-the-dark laser tag inside a frozen mystical city
  • FlowRider — dual surf simulators perched at the stern

Venues

Complimentary Dining
  • Main Dining Room
    main_dining_room
    Location: Decks 3-5
    Three-deck main dining room.
  • Windjammer Marketplace
    buffet
    Location: Deck 16
    Complimentary buffet.
  • Solarium Bistro
    restaurant
    Location: Deck 15
    Casual complimentary dining in the adults-only Solarium.
  • Sorrento's Pizza
    quick_service
    Location: Deck 5
    Complimentary pizza on the Royal Promenade.
  • El Loco Fresh
    quick_service
    Location: Deck 15
    Complimentary Mexican counter.
  • Park Café
    quick_service
    Location: Deck 8, Central Park
    $ extras
    Complimentary deli, salads and sandwiches.
  • Café Promenade
    cafe
    Location: Deck 5
    $ extras
    Coffee, pastries and light bites on the Royal Promenade.
  • Boardwalk Doughnuts
    counter
    Location: Deck 6, The Boardwalk
    $ extras
    Fresh doughnuts on the Boardwalk.
  • Boardwalk Dog House
    counter
    Location: Deck 6, The Boardwalk
    Hot dogs and sausages.
Specialty Dining
  • Chops Grille
    steakhouse
    Location: Deck 8, Central Park
    Steakhouse (reservation, surcharge).
  • 150 Central Park
    fine_dining
    Location: Deck 8, Central Park
    Fine-dining tasting restaurant (reservation, surcharge).
  • Giovanni's Italian Kitchen
    italian
    Location: Deck 8, Central Park
    Italian restaurant (reservation, surcharge).
  • Izumi
    japanese
    Location: Deck 4
    Japanese hibachi and sushi (surcharge).
  • Wonderland
    avant_garde
    Location: Deck 6
    Imaginative multi-course dining (reservation, surcharge).
  • Portside BBQ
    barbecue
    Location: Deck 15, Pool Deck
    Texas-style barbecue served a-la-carte.
  • Chef's Table
    fine_dining
    Location: Deck 11
    Hosted multi-course wine-paired dinner (reservation, surcharge).
Exclusive Dining
  • Coastal Kitchen
    restaurant
    Location: Deck 17
    Complimentary restaurant for suite guests.
À la Carte Dining
  • Starbucks
    cafe
    Location: Deck 5
    Specialty coffee counter (surcharge).
Bars & Nightlife
  • Blaze
    nightclub
    Location: Deck 4
    Nightclub and comedy venue with a late-night bar.
  • Casino Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 4, Casino Royale
    Bar inside the casino.
  • Diamond Club
    lounge
    Location: Deck 4
    Exclusive lounge and bar for top-tier loyalty members.
  • Bionic Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 5
    Robotic bartenders mix the cocktails.
  • Boleros
    lounge
    Location: Deck 5
    Latin-themed lounge with rum cocktails and live music.
  • Globe & Atlas Pub
    pub
    Location: Deck 5
    English-style pub with a wide range of beers.
  • Rising Tide Bar
    bar
    Location: Decks 5-8
    Hydraulic bar that travels between the Royal Promenade and Central Park.
  • Spotlight Karaoke
    lounge
    Location: Deck 5
    Karaoke lounge with a full bar.
  • Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade
    bar
    Location: Deck 6, The Boardwalk
    Sports bar and arcade with many screens.
  • Schooner Bar
    piano_bar
    Location: Deck 6
    Nautical-themed piano bar.
  • Trellis Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 8, Central Park
    Outdoor bar among the gardens of Central Park.
  • Vintages
    bar
    Location: Deck 8, Central Park
    Wine bar with flights and tapas.
  • Music Hall
    lounge
    Location: Decks 8-9
    Two-level rock-and-roll lounge with live cover bands.
  • Solarium Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 15, Solarium
    Quiet bar in the adults-only Solarium.
  • Wipe Out Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 16
    Aft bar overlooking the FlowRider surf simulators.
  • Suite Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 17
    Exclusive bar and lounge for suite guests.
  • The Lime and Coconut
    bar
    Location: Deck 15
    Signature Caribbean pool-deck bar; one of four physical bar locations across the pool and sports decks.
  • The Lime and Coconut
    bar
    Location: Deck 15
    Signature Caribbean pool-deck bar; one of four physical bar locations across the pool and sports decks.
  • The Lime and Coconut
    bar
    Location: Deck 16
    Signature Caribbean pool-deck bar; one of four physical bar locations across the pool and sports decks.
  • The Lime and Coconut
    bar
    Location: Deck 16
    Signature Caribbean pool-deck bar; one of four physical bar locations across the pool and sports decks.
Pools & Aquatics
  • Beach Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 15
    Pool deck.
  • Main Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 15
    Pool deck.
  • Sports Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 15
    Pool deck.
  • Solarium Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 15, Solarium
    Adults-only Solarium pool.
  • Whirlpools
    whirlpool
    Location: Decks 15-16
    Ten guest whirlpools across the pool decks and Solarium, including two cantilevered tubs.
  • The Perfect Storm
    waterpark
    Location: Deck 15-16
    Racing waterslide trio: Cyclone, Typhoon and Supercell.
  • Splashaway Bay
    kids_aquapark
    Location: Deck 15
    Kids' aquapark with splash features and mini-slides.
Active Recreation
  • Royal Escape Room
    escape_room
    Location: Deck 15
    Themed puzzle experience
  • Battle for Planet Z Laser Tag
    laser_tag
    Location: Studio B
    Glow-in-the-dark laser tag
Thrill & Marquee Attractions
  • Ultimate Abyss
    dry_slide
    Location: Deck 16, Aft
    Ten-deck-high spiraling dry slide, tallest at sea
  • FlowRider
    surf_simulator
    Location: Deck 16, Aft
    Two surf simulators
  • Zip Line
    zip_line
    Location: Deck 16, Boardwalk
    Suspended zip line across the Boardwalk
Entertainment Venues
  • AquaTheater
    aqua
    Location: Deck 6, Aft
    Open-air dive and acrobatics theater
  • Opal Theater
    production
    Location: Decks 3-5, Forward
    Main production theater staging the Broadway musical CATS
  • Studio B Ice Rink
    ice_rink
    Location: Deck 4
    Ice-skating rink and ice show venue
Casino
  • Casino Royale
    casino
    Location: Deck 4
    Onboard casino
Spa & Fitness
  • Vitality Spa & Fitness Center
    spa
    Location: Deck 6, Forward
    Spa, thermal suite and fitness center
Youth & Teen
  • Adventure Ocean
    kids_club
    Location: Deck 14
    Youth program with nursery and teen spaces
Leisure & Public Spaces
  • Central Park
    open_neighborhood
    Location: Deck 8
    Open-air garden neighborhood with over 12,000 plants
  • Royal Promenade
    promenade
    Location: Deck 5
    Indoor shopping and entertainment boulevard
  • The Boardwalk
    open_neighborhood
    Location: Deck 6, Aft
    Seaside neighborhood with the carousel and AquaTheater

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Data Provenance

Last Verified: 2026-06-12