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Topic: Speaking of the Oasis of the Seas...
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DEIx15x8
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posted 10-16-2009 04:10 PM
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Originally posted by dmwnc1:
Just a rough guesstimate since it's approximately 4400nm from Turku to Ft. Lauderdale, and assuming OASIS will make approximately 15-18 knots in transit, it should take her 10-12 days? If she is indeed arriving in Florida on Nov. 11th that would have her leaving Turku approximately 2 weeks from this weekend. Is she really that close to completion?
The latest chairman blog says they have delivery in a week and a half! http://www.oasisoftheseas.com/chairmans-blog/chairman/the-final-strokes/ Here is a schedule of what she is up to:
10/28 - RCCL takes delivery of Oasis
10/30 - Oasis leaves Finland
11/03 - Passes under the Storbaelt Bridge
11/11 - Arrives in Ft. Lauderdale about 8am
11/12-13 - Central Park is installed
11/20 - Good Morning America broadcasts from onboard
11/30 - Christening during Make A Wish foundation sailing
12/1 - Labadee Extravaganza
12/5 - "Official" maiden voyage [ 10-16-2009: Message edited by: DEIx15x8 ]
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eroller
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posted 10-16-2009 09:23 PM
Attached is a link to a Forbes article and video. The video actually shows some renderings of OASIS I have not seen before.Right in the beginning of the article it states OASIS will rival any world class Vegas resort. This is what I have been saying all long. They don't compare OASIS to other cruise ships, they compare her to a major resort. I also like when Adam Goldstein states (in the video) that the culture of Royal Caribbean is to design and build from scratch new vessel about every 10 years. Pretty cool. Ernie Forbes OASIS Article
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dmwnc1
Cruise Director
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posted 10-21-2009 09:39 PM
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Originally posted by DEIx15x8:
Here is a schedule of what she is up to:
10/28 - RCCL takes delivery of Oasis
10/30 - Oasis leaves Finland
11/03 - Passes under the Storbaelt Bridge
11/11 - Arrives in Ft. Lauderdale about 8am
11/12-13 - Central Park is installed
11/20 - Good Morning America broadcasts from onboard
11/30 - Christening during Make A Wish foundation sailing
12/1 - Labadee Extravaganza
12/5 - "Official" maiden voyage[ 10-16-2009: Message edited by: DEIx15x8 ]
If OASIS is going to be in port on 11/14 that will be the first big grouping with her present in Ft Lauderdale with 6 others present: Crown Princess
Ruby Princess Oasis of the Seas
Costa Atlantica
Seaborn Odyssey
Eurodam
Enchanment of the Seas Should be an interesting sight to compare all the different sizes and classes.
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dolfan
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Member # 5819
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posted 10-23-2009 08:20 AM
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Originally posted by dmwnc1:
No one on the Maiden Voyage? I have several TA friends in FL and NC going on the 2-nt pre-inaugurals. I though AltCruiser was going in January sometime also?
I will be onboard the TWO FIRSTS: The FIRST Pre-Inaugral, Nov 19
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The FIRST paying Voyage Dec 1 Mike
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eroller
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posted 10-24-2009 07:10 PM
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Originally posted by Atlcruiser:
Recent video of the Oasis. I board the ship on 1/16.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8-s6uA2VRU
Massive and awesome come to mind when I watch that video! I can't wait to board OASIS in person. Ernie
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eroller
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posted 10-24-2009 08:46 PM
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Originally posted by lasuvidaboy:
More than any other cruise ship, she is a floating resort hotel. Why bother getting off this fantatsic vessel when docked at some stale Caribbean island? 
My feeling exactly. I don't think I will be getting off the entire cruise. The only reason I may step off in St. Maarten and St. Thomas is to get some great photos of the ship, hopefully alongside some other ships so you can see the size difference.
I'm hoping OASIS will dock at Havensight in St. Thomas but unfortunately the dredging may not be finished in time (OASIS has a 30 ft draft), so she will likely dock at Crown Bay. Ernie
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eroller
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posted 10-24-2009 08:48 PM
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Originally posted by dmwnc1:
If OASIS is going to be in port on 11/14 that will be the first big grouping with her present in Ft Lauderdale with 6 others present: Crown Princess
Ruby Princess Oasis of the Seas
Costa Atlantica
Seaborn Odyssey
Eurodam
Enchanment of the Seas Should be an interesting sight to compare all the different sizes and classes.
What is a good site these days that shows all the ships docking in a particular port. The one I have used in the past doesn't have OASIS, so I think it's not being updated.
Thanks! Ernie
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dmwnc1
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posted 10-24-2009 09:24 PM
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Originally posted by eroller:
What is a good site these days that shows all the ships docking in a particular port. The one I have used in the past doesn't have OASIS, so I think it's not being updated.Thanks! Ernie
CruiseCal, but it requires a $3 a month PayPal deducted membership fee. I balked when CruiseCal went from free-to-subscription, but relented after suffering from withdrawal symptoms after a few months. It is a pretty reliable source although doesnt have some of the smaller foreign lines. The OASIS schedule is iffy and starts only around Dec. 5th. I emailed them an update based on various input from members here.
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