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Placing the first block of Allure of the Seas in the dry dock. tinct themed areas, which will offer guests fierce challenge to the ship’s designers. Boardwalk, featuring the AquaTheater. Al- of every age the widest array of onboard Leaving a gap in the centre of the ship un- so open to the sky, Boardwalk is reminis- vacation experiences that cater to their derstandably creates a void that is hard to cent of classic seaside entertainment es- personal styles and preferences. fill, structurally speaking. Allure has special planades, featuring a handcrafted carousel reason to be proud of her engineers. and two rock-climbing walls. At the stern- For instance, guests will enjoy lush and tropical grounds open to the sky in With the advent of Central Park, the end of Boardwalk is the AquaTheater – an Central Park, located in the centre of the name Oasis has a true ring to it. In addi- amphitheater featuring the deepest fresh- ship and spanning more than the length of tion, thanks to the Central Park, a stagger- water pool at sea – which will showcase a football field. Central Park will be lined ing two thirds of the cabins now feature amazing high-dive acrobatics and water with boutiques and specialty restaurants, balconies. So even if you’re not enjoying fountain ballets synchronised to music ranging from casual to fine dining, and an ocean view, the lovingly crafted trop- and lights. introduce balcony staterooms rising five ical garden should be easy on the eyes decks above the storefronts and overlook- as well. ing the park – one of a few new categories Royal Promenade will present guests with a spectacular new design of Royal Caribbean’s signature interior boulevard of onboard accommodations made possi- LOADED WITH ENTERTAINMENT of boutiques, restaurants, and bars and ble by the ship’s revolutionary design. Beyond the Central Park, guests will delight lounges. Natural light will cascade through in the amusements, eateries, and shops on two Crystal Canopy sculptured glass domes In fact, Central Park presented a 28 seatec 1/2009