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Royal Caribbean Cruise - Freedom of the Seas

Category: By Eddie Tan


             In 2006, Royal Caribbean International embarked on an ambitious project called Project Genesis. Their mission was to build the world’s largest cruise ship. Scheduled to sail in fall of 2009, Project Genesis isn’t just the largest ship. It’s also the most expensive cruise ship in the world.

Project Genesis isn’t Royal Caribbean International’s first enormous cruise ship. Their last endeavor, Freedom of the Seas, also broke records with its ability to carry over 4,000 passengers and its weight in excess of 150,000 tons.



Project Genesis will, of course, break both records. The 1,180 foot long ship will weigh 220,000 tons and carry a maximum of 6,400 passengers and 2,100 crew members. The ship is so big, in fact, that it will have a common area, as large as a football field, called Central Park. Central Park’s piazza will even host street performers and live concerts. Additionally, the park will be surrounded by a variety of restaurants, including fine dining at 150 Central Park, Italian cuisine at Giovanni’s Table and steakhouse fare at Royal Caribbean’s own Chops Grille.

The ship will also include a number of bars ranging from wine bars to the impressive Rising Tide bar—an engineering marvel that actually moves through three decks from Central Park to the public spaces below.

Norway’s Aker Yards is handling the construction of the ship. Their price for building the most expensive cruise ship in the world: $1.24 billion!


Ship Highlights
  • FlowRider®
  • H2O Zone
  • Cantilevered whirlpools
  • Rock-climbing wall
  • Ice-skating rink
  • Royal Promenade
  • Extensive WiFi capabilities and connectivity for cell phones
  • Full-size, flat-screen TVs in every stateroom
  • Themed bars and lounges
  • Adventure Ocean® youth facilities
  • Fitness Center and Day Spa
  • Full-size Everlast boxing ring
  • Casino RoyaleSM
  • Presidential Family Suite
  • Sports Pool
  • Full-size sports court
  • 9-hole miniature golf course
  • Johnny Rockets® '50s-style restaurant
  • Portofino Italian Restaurant
  • Chops Grille
  • Ben & Jerry's® ice cream
  • Vintages wine bar
  • Boleros Latin-themed lounge
  • Sorrento's pizza
Ship Facts
Maiden Voyage: June 4, 2006
Passenger Capacity: 3,634 double occupancy
Godmother: Katherine Louise Calder
Gross Tonnage: 160,000
Length: 1,112'
Max Beam: 184'
Draft: 28'
Cruising Speed: 21.6 knots


Conference Facilities
Dedicated meeting space with breakout rooms and reception area to accommodate up to 400 people
High-tech presentation rooms
Color touch screens, wireless remote controls, teleconferencing equipment and more

Price: 599USD - 22,000USD (7 days sailing)
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Burj Al Arab

Category: By Eddie Tan

              The Burj Al Arab is a luxury hotel located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. At 321 metres (1,053 ft), it is the tallest building used exclusively as a hotel. However, the Rose Tower, also in Dubai, which has already topped Burj Al Arab's height at 333 m (1,090 ft), will take away this title upon its opening. The Burj Al Arab stands on an artificial island 280 metres (919 ft) out from Jumeirah beach, and is connected to the mainland by a private curving bridge. It is an iconic structure, designed to symbolize Dubai's urban transformation and to mimic the sail of a boat.

Burj Al Arab Hotel, a 6-star hotels and attracts people from all over the world. It is impossible to visit Dubai and not to watch Burj Al Arab! Burj Al Arab tower soares 321 meters above the famous Jumeirah Beach Hotel and Wild Wadi water park. The unique building stands on a man-made island some 280 meters offshore, linked to the mainland by a causeway.

Accommodation
The hotel stands 28 double storeys high, providing 202 duplex suites. All suites have beautiful views of the gulf and are equipped with the latest technology, laptop computers and Internet access. Topping all other suites there are 2 Royal suites spread over the 25th floor. These suites offer matchless peaks of luxury including a private elevator, private cinema, rotating beds, and Arabic meeting room.



Restaurants & Bars
Al Muntaha, a skyview restaurant offering Mediterranean cuisine
Al Mahara, seafood restaurant
Al Iwan Arabic cuisine and coffee shop
Bab Al Yam, cafe restaurant for informal dining
Juna, an intimate lounge which offers a fine selection of Havana Cigars
Sahn Eddar, tea and coffee lounge


Sports & Leisure
Assawan, Spa and Health club, is a fully equipped private health and fitness club.

Conferences & Banquets
The Hotel offers a grand ballroom for up to 1,200 persons. For the smaller occasions, the hotel offers a variety of rooms for seminars, conferences, and meetings.

Price: 1,000USD - 28,000USD per night

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