# Ultra Luxury, Monster Cruise Ships The Oasis of the Seas By Bianca | Published 2008-06-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-of-the-seas-rising-tide-bar References: [news.au](http://www.news.com.au/travel/gallery/0,26362,5031043-5007153,00.html) & [oasisoftheseas](http://oasisoftheseas.com/) If, for some reason, you've ever dreamed of having a cocktail in an elevator, you might want to consider book a cruise on the world's largest cruise liner, the **Oasis of the Seas**. Cruisers can enjoy a drink with Captain Morgan in the The Rising Tide bar which, unfortunately, only maneuvers between three of the 16 decks on the [luxury liner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/queen-elizabeth-ship). Getting drunk while going from floor to opulent floor isn't the only awe-evoking amenity aboard the $1.07 billion, 1,180 ft-long ship, being built by the [Royal Caribbean](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legend-of-the-seas) line. When the liner sets sail, passengers will be able to enjoy an onboard, climate-controlled "Central Park" that will be over 100 metres long. In addition to a casino and [phenomenal dining](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/best-new-chefs), there will be a skating rink, a carousel, climbing walls and a surf simulator. Affluent guests can then sleep off their hangovers in their two-level loft-style apartments, then sip on coffee while they watch the LCD TV on their extended balconies, or plunk away on their in-suite Baby Grand piano before hitting the jacuzzi. After its December 12, 2009 launch, The Oasis of the Seas will sail 19 consecutive 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruises, then switch to the Western Caribbean as of May 1, 2010. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Monster Cruise Ships:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and build even larger and more luxurious cruise ships to cater to the demands of affluent travelers. - **Onboard Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique and immersive entertainment experiences on cruise ships, such as casinos, skating rinks, climbing walls, and surf simulators. - **Luxury Accommodations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop extravagant and innovative accommodations, like loft-style apartments with extended balconies, LCD TVs, in-suite Baby Grand pianos, and jacuzzis. ### Where This Applies - **Cruise Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invest in the development and expansion of the cruise industry, focusing on larger and more exclusive ships with a wide range of amenities. - **Hospitality and Entertainment Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with cruise companies to create unique entertainment experiences and luxurious accommodations, enhancing the overall hospitality and entertainment offerings. - **Luxury Travel Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Cater to the needs of high-end travelers by offering ultra-luxury onboard experiences, setting new standards for luxury travel in terms of amenities, entertainment, and accommodations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elevated Cruise Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-of-the-seas.md) - [Historic Large Sailing Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silenseas.md) - [Next-Level Family-Friendly Cruise Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legend-of-the-seas.md) - [Extensive Seven-Continent Cruises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-caribbean-ultimate-world-cruise.md) - [Opulent Cruising Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ritzcarlton-luminara-yacht.md) - [Residential Cruise Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storylines-residential-cruise-ship.md) - [Luxurious Transcending Cruise Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seven-seas-prestige.md) - [Entertainment-Focused Cruise Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carnival-celebration.md) - [Love Boat-Inspired Luxury Cruises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-princess.md)