AMONG the many sensational ‘destinations’ on board Oasis of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, the Boardwalk is certain to wow visitors when she arrives in Southampton for her first ever visit next month.

And winners of the Daily Echo competition to visit the Royal Caribbean Lines ship for a tour and sumptuous lunch on board on October 15 will be able to tread the boards for themselves. 

Today we have two more golden tickets to be won.

Reminiscent of seaside esplanades that have entertained families for ages, the Oasis of the Seas’ Boardwalk neighbourhood is a modern-day, sea-going version of amusement destinations such as Coney Island, with eateries, retail outlets, carnival games and fun diversions aplenty. 

The focal point of the Boardwalk is a traditional, handcrafted carousel – the only carousel at sea – that kids flock to for the fun of it and adults check out just to take a walk down memory lane. 

Spanning the stern end of Boardwalk on decks five and six, the spectacular AquaTheater is an amphitheatre-style space created to offer two unique experiences. 

Guests can swim in the theatre’s kidney-shaped pool, relax on sun loungers located on tiered platforms surrounding the pool, and even take SCUBA lessons in the afternoon. 

At night, guests enjoy breathtaking dive shows, featuring a talented cast of Olympic and National Collegiate Athletic Association champion athletes performing heart-pounding acrobatics, aerialism, synchronised swimming, trapeze artistry, and water ballet. 

The AquaTheater also features fountain shows that shoot water up 65 feet synchronised to an original soundtrack, lights and special effects. 

Guests can stop by Candy Beach to mix-and-match their personal confectionary blend of M&Ms, jellybeans and other tasty treats. 

Oasis of the Seas is the largest and most revolutionary cruise ship in the world.  

An architectural marvel at sea, it spans 16 decks, encompasses 225,282 gross registered tonnes, carries 5,400 guests at double occupancy, and features 2,700 staterooms.  

Oasis of the Seas is the first ship to tout Royal Caribbean Intern-ational’s new neighbourhood concept of seven distinct themed areas, which includes Central Park, Boardwalk, the Royal Promenade, the Pool and Sports Zone, Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center, Entertainment Place and Youth Zone.

 

To enter today’s competition answer this simple question: 

What is the name of the theatre to be found on the Boardwalk on board Oasis of the Seas?

By phone: Call 09011 510222 and leave your answer and details when prompted.

By text: Send your text to 80360 starting with OOTS9 leave a space, followed by your answer, name and contact details.

By post: Send your answers to Oasis of the Seas Competition (Dining), Anne Dickie, PA to the Editor, Southern Daily Echo, Test Lane, Redbridge, SO16 9JX.
Closing date for today’s competition is Sunday, September 21.

You can enter this and all other competitions for lunch on board Oasis as many times as you wish.

Winners will be contacted by phone so please include a contact number with your entry.

Winners must be able to attend the event on October 15, no other dates or prizes are available, nor cash substitutes. Winners must also be able to provide security identification details in the form of a passport number.

Calls cost no more than 51p Per Call from a BT Landline. Calls from mobiles and some other networks may cost more. Texts cost 50p plus your normal operator text charge. 

Telephone and text lines open 11/09/2014 and close 21/09/2014 at 23.59PM. 

Call 0207 998 0549 for help and advice on phone and mobile services. 

For full terms visit www.newsquest.co.uk/ terms. 

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  • Winners to be aged 18 or over to attend the day visit 
  • Valid UK passports needed to board ship 
  • Winners who are more than 24 weeks pregnant or who will enter their 24th week of pregnancy are unable to attend 
  • Winners need to advise if they have any disabilities.