Royal Caribbean Cruises said an area resembling New York's Central Park, open to the sky, will be featured in the center of its Project Genesis ship when it debuts as the world's largest cruise ship in 2009.

The area, which will span the length of a football field, will include lush foliage, quiet walkways, restaurants, boutiques, an art gallery and a moving bar, and will be the venue of concerts and street performances.

Royal Caribbean said Central Park’s central piazza will be the ship’s “town square” which evolves from a tranquil atmosphere during the day to a gathering space for alfresco dining and entertainment in the evening.

The neighborhood is lined with balcony staterooms rising six decks
high with views of the park below and the sky above.

“Building such a large vessel allowed us to add even more of the choices and amenities that our guests value and Central Park is a dramatic addition to our already extensive array of exciting features,” said Richard D. Fain, Royal Caribbean CEO.

“Central Park is the first of many dynamic neighborhoods on Project
Genesis which will enable each guest to find his or her own space and activity," he added.