GaF Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Laddies planning their poker cruise on Oasis of the Seas - a new mega liner that hasnt launched yet - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MS_Oasis_of_the_Seas To give some idea of the scale of this ship - in 2004 the Queen Mary 2 made her maiden voyage and was then the biggest cruise liner afloat at 148,528 gross tons. The Oasis of the Seas is 225,282 gross tons :loon ">" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="425" height="344"> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaF Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 Re: Ladbrokes Poker Cruise IV 2011 - Oasis of the Seas Changed the video to the RCI promo one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaF Posted November 27, 2009 Author Share Posted November 27, 2009 Re: Ladbrokes Poker Cruise IV 2011 - Oasis of the Seas Some more info up: The question I am most often asked when I attend our offline Poker Events is “When is the next cruise?” I am therefore very pleased to announce that in January 2011, the fourth Ladbrokes Poker Cruise will set sail from Florida for an 8 day Caribbean Poker Cruise aboard the world’s largest deluxe cruise liner ‘Oasis of the Seas’. This is a truly amazing ship. If you have not heard about it, check it out in Google to see what the fuss is all about. In addition to experiencing this amazing ship you will have exclusive access to the Ladbrokes Poker Room which will offer a Poker Festival which includes tournaments, cash games and Sit & Go’s. Online qualification for Cruise Packages will commence before Christmas, so make sure you qualify early and do not miss out on being part of Europe’s best poker festival! I look forward to seeing you all aboard! Nigel Blower Head of Poker Events When and Where Ladbrokes Poker Cruise IV will depart from Ft Lauderdale, Florida on Saturday 22nd January 2011 and return on Saturday 29th January having visited three exotic destinations: Labadee (exclusive beach & water sports paradise) Falmouth, Jamaica Cozumel, Mexico All package winners are advised to arrange their travel so that they arrive in Miami / Ft Lauderdale on Friday 21st January. The ‘Cruise Package’ To join us on the cruise you will need to win a Ladbrokes Poker Cruise IV Package which will comprise: An ocean view balcony cabin for qualifier and one guest Travel allowance Poker Bankroll Eligibility to participate in the Festival of Poker Ladbrokes Poker schedule of hospitality and entertainment over and above the standard programme offered on board All meals A limited number of packages will be available for direct buy-in’s. These will not include a travel allowance or poker bankroll. The Ship and Cabins The luxury ‘Oasis of the Seas’ is the first of her class and is the world’s largest passenger vessel. She is part of the fleet operated by the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. At 225,000 tonnes, she is over three times the size of the QEII. All Cruise Package winners are guaranteed an ocean view cabin with a balcony. A limited number of suites will be available on a first come first served basis for players who wish to upgrade. Oasis of the Seas offers two-story loft suites and luxury suites with balconies overlooking the sea or promenades. Oasis of the Seas Amenities The ship features a zip-line, a casino, a mini-golf course, four swimming pools, volleyball and basketball courts, theme parks and nurseries for children. Onboard recreational, athletic and entertainment activities are organised into seven themed areas called "neighborhoods": Central Park features boutiques, restaurants and bars, including access to the Rising Tide bar, which can be raised or lowered to three separate levels. It houses the first living park at sea with over 12,000 plants and 56 trees. The Pool and Sports Zone features a sloped-entry beach pool and two surf simulators. The Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center features a spa for teens. Boardwalk features a handcrafted carousel, restaurants, bars, shops, two rock-climbing walls, and a tattoo parlor. Its outdoor 750-seat AquaTheatre amphitheater hosts the ship's largest freshwater pool. Royal Promenade features restaurants and shops and is viewable from a mezzanine. Youth Zone features a science lab and computer gaming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadlydaveLDN Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Re: Ladbrokes Poker Cruise IV 2011 - Oasis of the Seas Anything that has a theme park and tatoo parlour should not be classified a ship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadlydaveLDN Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Re: Ladbrokes Poker Cruise IV 2011 - Oasis of the Seas I'll definitely be trying to qualify anyway, though it's the same time probably as the PCA, which I'd also quite like to go to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapdash Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Re: Ladbrokes Poker Cruise IV 2011 - Oasis of the Seas I'll definitely be trying to qualify anyway' date=' though it's the same time probably as the PCA, which I'd also quite like to go to.[/quote'] Shouldn't you be trying to qualify for something that's somewhere a bit more exotic? Like Birmingham, or somewhere like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadlydaveLDN Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Re: Ladbrokes Poker Cruise IV 2011 - Oasis of the Seas Shouldn't you be trying to qualify for something that's somewhere a bit more exotic? Like Birmingham' date=' or somewhere like that?[/quote'] :lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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