Cruise ships are becoming increasingly popular vacation options for travelers of all ages, and for good reason. With luxurious accommodations, beautiful scenery, and a wide variety of activities, cruise ships offer an experience unlike any other. But one of the biggest draws for many cruisers is the shopping – and some cruise ships offer a full-fledged shopping mall experience.
The Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas has been referred to as the world’s largest mall at sea. The ship features over 3,000 guest rooms and suites and 18 decks with two levels of shops, boutiques, and stores. Guests can shop for designer goods such as clothing, shoes, jewelry, watches, accessories, cosmetics, fragrances and more while taking in spectacular views from the upper decks.
The Oasis also features a variety of restaurants from casual to fine dining; an outdoor pool; a casino; bars; clubs; spa treatments; live entertainment; sports activities; a water park with waterslides; an ice-skating rink; rock-climbing walls; mini-golf courses; basketball courts; surf simulators and more.
The Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Breeze is another great option for those looking for a mall experience at sea. This floating city features a variety of stores from electronics to books to fashion apparel.
There are also plenty of places to eat and drink including multiple bars and lounges with live music performances every night. Other amenities include an outdoor pool deck with two hot tubs and two water slides; an adults-only retreat area with private cabanas that can be rented out by the day or week; a two-story spa complex with sauna rooms, steam rooms, hot tubs and massage services; an interactive casino gaming area with table games and slots machines; an art gallery featuring original works by local artists from around the globe
Finally, there is the Disney Dream which offers a unique shopping experience that families can enjoy together. The ship features Disney’s own shopping district called “The District” which offers guests access to items related to Disney films such as clothing inspired by Disney characters or toys based on popular movies.
There are also shops that sell jewelry items made from precious stones such as diamonds or sapphires as well as branded items like watches or sunglasses products available in The District too.
Conclusion
Cruise ships offer travelers so much more than just stunning views – they have become mini floating cities offering all sorts of amenities including malls! Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas boasts over 3 000 guest rooms and 18 decks full of boutiques while Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Breeze has multiple bars & lounges along with stores selling electronics & fashion apparel. And let’s not forget Disney Dream which offers its own unique shopping district called “The District”. So regardless of what kind of traveler you are – there is sure to be something perfect for you on one these amazing cruise ships!