Central Park
oa10_252.jpg (124911 bytes) oa10_253.jpg (134884 bytes) Yet another unique and first time venue for Royal Caribbean International and any seagoing vessel is Central Park.  It is truly a sanctuary and already proven success where guests can get away from it all and truly feel that they are enjoying the outdoors in nature.  The truly utmost revolutionary move was splitting the actual superstructure into two affording the Central Park area of 62 feet wide.  There are two beautiful Crystal Canopies where guests can look down to the action of the Royal Promenade.
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oa10_369.jpg (100480 bytes) oa10_374.jpg (138040 bytes) Just one of many predominant statistics is the use of 82 metric tons of dirt leading way for gardens, flowers, and trees.  Soaring up either side of Central Park are 'living walls' that span five decks high and 25 feet across.  They area  true focal point and feature flowering vines of red and white Mandevilla 'Sun Parasol', Clerodendron 'Bleeding Heart', Petrea 'Purple Wreath', Thunbergia 'Stormy Sky', and Althernthera 'Purple Knight'.
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Amministrazione Marble 'Aurora' by American Artist Helaine Blumenfeld. Vintages, with guest capacity of 72, sports Napa Valley styled surroundings and offers tapas dishes and a wide variety of cheeses to complement the vast number of wines available.  A unique focal point is the World's largest wine bottle, measuring at 8 feet long.

Giovanni's table offers a Tuscan themed dining experience with an emphasis on family, even offering young guests the opportunity to make their own pizza dough.

Found on a number of other Royal Caribbean International ships is the 130 guest capacity Chops Grille.  Here, steak lovers can enjoy dining al fresco or appreciate the photography with Chicago theme from the 1920's and 30's.

A more casual dining experience is the Park Café whereas 150 Central Park is a more formal environment exhibiting sophistication and style.  Celebrity chef Keriann von Raesfeld created every dish on the menu and states that the dining experience is "not a stuffy fine dining experience".

In the center of Central Park is the Rising Tide Bar, a glass structure that links this neighbourhood to the Royal Promenade.
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