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Friday, November 11, 2005Want a whirl on waterskiis and see how you like surfing the waves before hitting the waves 200 feet below your ship along a Caribbean beach? American Miami based cruise line Royal Caribbean International are giving their passengers this unique opportunity aboard their latest giant cruise ship. The Flowrider as its dubbed will be spread across the uppermost deck on the stern of the future world's largest passenger ship Freedom of the Seas beating out Cunard's 150,000 ton Queen Mary 2. The Flowrider has a curved downward slope for surfing in the centre of the sports deck.  Flowrider A constant stream of waves crash across the surface made up of 30,000 gallons of water. Friends and family cruising with their surf savvy guy or gal can catch the action on flat-screen televisions from the nearby sports bar, here cruisers can purchase a selection of surfing wear and gear. The Flowrider designed by American water amusement company WaveLoch of Nevada will have a surcharge for passengers though RCI hasn't put a price as of yet.  Royal Promenade The Flowrider has captured the attention of passengers, travel agents and cruise experts and will be entertaining passengers come April 2006. Part of the many new water features that RCI will be rolling out aboard this innovative vessel. These innovations include two side by side Olympic pools in the pool deck like the earlier model of behemoth ships called the Voyager Class, though one is now used for aquatic activities. This will include such games as a wet version of volleyball and basketball as well as synchronized swimming and pole jousting games. The pool deck will continue to sparkle at night with a outdoor poolside disco. A dance floor sits between the pools and bars, a variety of teamed bashes are to be held here. Hammocks for the first time are placed throughout the pool spaces to ensure relaxation and rest. A pair of 16 seater whirlpools jut outside the outer walls of the ship over 100 feet above the Caribbean. Other features include an onboard Ben & Jerrys ice cream outlet and an enlarged 43 by 44 foot rock climbing wall over previous ships with 11 variations for climbers over 200 feet above the sea. All staterooms will include LCD televisions as an added luxury and each room will feature Wi-fi Internet capabilities with hot spots throughout the ship.  Parade on the Royal Promenade of 142,000 ton Voyager Class ship Explorer of the Seas Freedom of the Seas will also feature many other fantastic features including a bookstore along the football field long Royal Promenade. This is a first for cruising, giving passengers to perfect spot to pick up a good book to take to enjoy while taking in the sea vistas and tropical coasts. The Royal Promenade as seen on earlier mega-ships that Royal Caribbean has introduced over the past six years that is a meandering boulevard with shops, cafes, restaurants with 148 rooms with bay windows overlooking the street. Computer controlled lighting simulates the different times of day and night, street signs line the street and balconies and bridges also overlook the scene. Sidewalk sales and full fledged parades keep the boulevard bustling and the place to be during cruises Critics a popular cruise advice site took a tour in August 2005 of the ship and created a  Ocean view whirlpools jutting out from the superstructure with breathtaking views of the sea and sky Teague Neal blogged on 12:28 AM
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