Oasis of the Seas cruise: Central Park from the ground

In the Park

Garden spaces throughout the Park will sprout from charming pathways. Drifts of Calla Lilies among Giant Elephant Ears, Red Ginger, Rabbit Foot Ferns and Zebra Calathea are some of the plant life guests will discover. Trees, some eventually reaching more than two-and-a-half decks tall, include Black Olive, Cuban Laurel, Cherry of the Rio Grande, and Painted and Golden Bamboo.

46: The number of large planter beds onboard Oasis of the Seas.
2,000: The number of individual planters that will fit like jigsaw puzzle pieces into the larger planter beds.
4: The number of full-time gardeners sailing with Oasis of the Seas
Due to agricultural regulations, no plants can be removed from the ship. Old or dead plants will instead be incinerated on the ship.
57: The number of trees that will be lifted into Central Park by crane over the top of the ship.

Trees that will appear onboard include black olive trees and ficus trees, as well as agricultural trees representing the four major spices: nutmeg, clove, allspice and cinnamon. The trees were picked for the canopies they create, so passengers can enjoy al fresco dining in the shade. One tree missing from the list is the palm tree – the quintessential Caribbean tree will not have a presence on Oasis. Interesting factoid: Adding greenery to the ship affects the "fire load" of the ship (the amount of combustible material in an area). All the trees and plants are pruned so as not to interfere with the firebreaks (gaps in vegetation that are necessary to slow down the progress of a potential fire).

The Crystal Canopies, two impressive arched-glass domes, one with the Rising Tide Bar,
are a focal point of Central Park and provide naturallight into the ship’s inner public spaces.