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Oasis of the Seas to call at Mexico's Costa Maya

Costa Maya, one of Mexico’s largest cruise ports and emerging destinations, has been selected as one of Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas ports-of-call. The industry’s highly anticipated cruise ship is slated to make its first visit to the Port starting May 2010. Royal Caribbean’s support further reinforces Costa Maya’s strong return as one of the Western Caribbean’s and Mexico’s most popular ports-of-call.

“Larger vessels like the Oasis will bring more than 5,000 passengers to our shores at a time, positively impacting our business owners and surrounding community,” says Teofilo Hamui, president of Costa Maya. “Costa Maya’s commitment to Port and guest experience enhancements have given Royal Caribbean the confidence to select our destination for the Oasis of the Seas’ itinerary.”

Struck by Hurricane Dean in 2007, Costa Maya, resembling an ancient Mayan city, was rebuilt to reflect the future of the cruise industry. In mid-2008, Costa Maya reopened with the capability to accommodate three ships at once including newer, larger ships like Oasis of the Seas and Epic class ships. From arrival to departure, visitors experience a destination that showcases the ancient heritage of the Mexican Caribbean with all of today’s conveniences.

Since reopening, Costa Maya has added new guest experiences such as BioMaya Bacalar, a unique zip-lining adventure through the Mayan jungle, and features a brand new lighthouse and boardwalk that lines the neighboring beachside town of Mahahual. The Port’s private beach club facilities were also completely rebuilt. True to its promise to offer guests a truly enhanced experience, Costa Maya will welcome a Hard Rock Cafe in fall 2009, located in the Port’s main complex.

Costa Maya’s ship roster currently boasts the industry’s major cruise ship operators, including Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Carnival Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruises, Holland America, Norwegian Cruise Line, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, P&O Cruises, Fred Olsen Cruise Lines, Windstar Cruises, MSC Cruises, Ocean Village and Cunard Cruise Lines.