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Latest News...The countdown is on for the next big thing coming to vacations, the ultimate short getaway: Royal Caribbean Internationals Utopia of the Seas is almost ready for its debut. Starting today, the next in the lineup of game-changing Oasis Class ships is making its way to the open ocean for the first time to begin five days of testing....
Still looking forward to seeing her next to, and around, other cruise ships. This Saturday's 6 ships unfortunately will be spread out pretty thin but it appears OASIS and Crown Princess will be docking closest (nose to stern?) at berths 18 and 19 respectively. Costa Atlantica across that midport section at Berth 21. I am sure it will show well on their webcams as they pull in Saturday morning.
Sunday, if Carnival Freedom parks in her usual spot, will bow to stern with OASIS.
I look forward to everyones pictures of her arrival Friday.
Rich
[ 11-10-2009: Message edited by: Linerrich ]
I am sure the shorline and condo balconies lining the entrance will be packed. Guessing OASIS will pass there about 8am?
quote:Originally posted by Linerrich:OASIS is scheduled to be alongside at 9:00 am--ZUIDERDAM, STATENDAM, BAHAMAS CELEBRATION and SEABOURN ODYSSEY are all coming in before her, so it will likely be quite some time after sun-up. Rich [ 11-10-2009: Message edited by: Linerrich ]
[ 11-10-2009: Message edited by: dmwnc1 ]
quote:Originally posted by dmwnc1:Is the Seabourn Odyssey doing some sort of TA functions? I see her maiden arrival was today?[ 11-10-2009: Message edited by: dmwnc1 ]
Both MSC POESIA and SEABOURN ODYSSEY made their US debuts today at Port Everglades. I'll be on the ODYSSEY tomorrow for a tour & luncheon, and she is scheduled for a fund-raiser charity event cruise to nowhere, as well.
oh well .... it has to be me then (tongue much in cheek). At least it will make for a different curse from the champagne bottle not breaking!!!
Ken
Watch the Big Arrival
Anyone heard anyhting ?
Of course if so will be revealed to our US partners tomorrow.
quote:Originally posted by mike sa:I have heard a rumour (and that is all it is) that OotS may have sustained damge to her forward hull and lifeboats during the rough weather she was experiencing.Anyone heard anyhting ?Of course if so will be revealed to our US partners tomorrow.
I'm curious to know if they decided to stop once they hit calm waters to allow a lifeboat to circle and inspect everything.
My guess is this is a false rumor. There are some that seem to great pleasure in any failings of OASIS. The Captain of OASIS has been providing daily video updates each day of the crossing on www.oasisoftheseas.com There has been no mention of any damage, and in fact just the opposite has been mentioned ... that OASIS has been handling remarkable well in the rough seas. Considering that exterior damage is not something that can be hidden, I think the Captain would have mentioned it to avoid any "surprises".
Considering the draft and width of OASIS, plus the advanced hull design, I'm guessing she rides extremely well even in rough water. If there was any damage to a lifeboat, I would guess it has to do with how it's secured to the ship. This is a prototype design and the only true test is in real-time day to day operations.
Ernie
# Royal Caribbean spokeswoman says storm damage to Oasis lifeboats is "minimal," and they will be repaired once ship arrives in Florida.11:53 AM Nov 6th from TweetDeck# BREAKING: A Royal Caribbean spokeswoman tells USA TODAY storm in Atlantic has damaged two Oasis of the Seas lifeboats.11:52 AM Nov 6th from TweetDeck
Pam
quote:Originally posted by dmwnc1:So how are they replacing the 2 boats? Flying replacements down from the shipyard?
I don't think any lifeboats need replacing. Apparently just minor damage which can be repaired in Ft. Lauderdale.
At least this according to the story Pam posted.
quote:Originally posted by PamM:The story is minor damage to 2 of the lifeboats.
This reminds us of the diffearnce between an Ocean Liner such as the QM2 and a Cruise Ship such as 'Oasis'.
quote:Originally posted by dmwnc1:Well I'll be up at 6am waiting for her to show up on the webcams. Apparently Good Morning America is supposed to be broadcasting Live tomorrow for her arrival.
Crap. Duty calls and now I'll miss the InletCam live feed broadcast of her arrival. Won't get home until after she docks so hopefully it'll be dowloaded to Youtube. This is me pouting ...
Don't be afraid to share! Exciting day!
quote:Originally posted by Malcolm @ cruisepage:This reminds us of the diffearnce between an Ocean Liner such as the QM2 and a Cruise Ship such as 'Oasis'.
And what would that difference between a 'liner' and a 'cruise ship' be? QM2 is certainly a fine ship with impressive capabilities but this does not mean that Oasis of the Seas is not seaworthy. Most 'liners' certainly had much worse sea-keeping abilities than Oasis of the Seas.
This is a sever storm - ships can be damaged in a storm - this is not unusual. And BTW also QM2 has been damaged in a storm.
[ 11-13-2009: Message edited by: Ernst ]
quote:Originally posted by Ernst:And BTW also QM2 has been damaged in a storm.
Yes, OOTS is in good company; QM2 had storm damage on her Maiden Transat as well, with some of the glass windshields being shattered up on deck 12. Metal grills around the funnel and other bits disappeared too.
quote:Originally posted by Ernst: And what would that difference between a 'liner' and a 'cruise ship' be?
Don't you know?
Would the QM2 have ben damaged in the storm that damaged Oasis?
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