The Rover Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 OASIS OF THE SEAS -- The Largest Passenger Ship Ever Built! Launched from the Shipyards in Finland on October 30, 2009 On it's way to it's home port near Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Photos and Videos of the Ship http://www.oasisoftheseas.com/image-gallery.php PRESS RELEASE: http://www.oasisoftheseas.com/viewRelease.php?id=45 MIAMI, October 28, 2009 – After nearly six years in the making, Royal Caribbean International proudly took delivery today of its newest and most revolutionary cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas, from STX Europe in Turku, Finland. Kicking off the 12-day countdown until her U.S. debut into Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, Oasis of the Seas will be departing Turku on Friday, Oct. 30 with Captain William S. Wright at the helm. Her transatlantic crossing will be chronicled on OasisoftheSeas.com as new webisodes are posted daily and via Twitter by following @OasisandAllure. A new feature to OasisoftheSeas.com will allow visitors to view a Google Maps application and follow Oasis of the Seas journey. Oasis of the Seas is the largest and most revolutionary cruise ship in the world. An architectural marvel at sea, she spans 16 decks, encompasses 225,282 gross registered tons, carries 5,400 guests at double occupancy, a crew of 2,165, and features 2,700 staterooms. The ship will sail from her home port of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Additional information is available at http://www.OasisoftheSeas.com/. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRB Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Have you seen the bridge? They have...barely got under it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargroves Tangie Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 I went on a cruise once (Royal Caribbean too, not as big as this ship but large enough) and it was fun except the first night because I got seasick. When we first got to our stateroom, I saw that there were handrails in the shower and thought to myself "oh for disabled people". Ha ha- I soon found out that they are there for everybody. An hour or two after leaving port, that ship was swaying so much from choppy seas it was hard at times to maintain your balance! I was in the gift shop & had to leave because I couldn't concentrate on shopping. And I ended up leaving dinner early because I started to feel nauseous. But luckily when the ship was traveling in the Caribbean waters, it was much calmer & I had no problem after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgeholder Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 It's got an ampitheatre and a golf course! Five times bigger than the Titanic! Cost over a BILLION. Insane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenman Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Pretty ugly looking ship although that kind of cuirse has never appealed to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzepfvr Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 I love going on cruises. Took a Mexican 3 day just to see if we would like it and then a Bahama cruise. Both were on Carnival but I could switch lines to check this ship out if I can ever afford another cruise. I remember on both cruises everybody spends the first day being lost and trying to find their way around the ship. That on you would need a GPS to figure out where you are. I can't understand why anyone wouldn't like cruises .( other than the seasick issue) They serve as much food as you want 4 times a day and any time in between. No cooking, no cleaning, they make your bed and leave chocolates and funny towel animals on your bed when they turn it down,and are at your beck and call 24 hours a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenman Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 I love going on cruises. Took a Mexican 3 day just to see if we would like it and then a Bahama cruise. Both were on Carnival but I could switch lines to check this ship out if I can ever afford another cruise. I remember on both cruises everybody spends the first day being lost and trying to find their way around the ship. That on you would need a GPS to figure out where you are. I can't understand why anyone wouldn't like cruises .( other than the seasick issue) They serve as much food as you want 4 times a day and any time in between. No cooking, no cleaning, they make your bed and leave chocolates and funny towel animals on your bed when they turn it down,and are at your beck and call 24 hours a day. I wouldnt turn down a caribbean cruise if offered one for free but being effectly stuck in a floating hotel for most of my holiday doesnt really appeal, far less chance to explore new landscapes and cultures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rover Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 Have you seen the bridge? Yes, Where's That Confounded Bridge ? ? ? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonzoLikeDrumer Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Yeah, that's a monster ship all right! It's about as long as an aircraft carrier, that's big! I remember watching an episode of Modern Marvels on the History channel, they where talking about this ship and the one's that are being designed for the future. You may not believe it but, the one's that are being planed now have small airport's for two engine aircraft on the top deck and will be longer than a super tanker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargroves Tangie Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 I was watching Travel Channel one day, and they had a program about a ship called The World, which is a luxury cruise ship condominium. It sounds pretty cool, to be able to travel all over the world without technically never leaving home. The World Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonzoLikeDrumer Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 I was watching Travel Channel one day, and they had a program about a ship called The World, which is a luxury cruise ship condominium. It sounds pretty cool, to be able to travel all over the world without technically never leaving home. The World Looks very expensive, for the well to doer's, maybe some day.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mangani Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I agree, it looks ugly. I much prefer the ocean liners of Cunard such as the Queen Mary 2 or Queen Victoria. Far more aesthetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rover Posted November 9, 2009 Author Share Posted November 9, 2009 I agree, it looks ugly. I much prefer the ocean liners of Cunard such as the Queen Mary 2 or Queen Victoria. Far more aesthetic. The Oasis of the Seas and her sister ship are designed to cruise the Carribean, and not meant to cruise the High Seas, or go around the world, as QM 2 is. I would prefer an even smaller cruise ship, one that can go through the Panama Canal. I would like to cruise to the Hawaiian Islands some day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mangani Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 The Oasis of the Seas and her sister ship are designed to cruise the Carribean, and not meant to cruise the High Seas, or go around the world, as QM 2 is. Yup, I know that. That's why the Cunard ships are refered to as 'ocean liners' and not cruise ships. The gigantic cruise ships that ply the Carribean are designed to cram in as many passengers as possible and with that design concept in mind they 'lose' something of a ship's beauty in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigstickbonzo Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I prefer a 42' sloop anyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mangani Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 What, to cross the Atlantic in??? Not me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brspled Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 I wouldnt turn down a caribbean cruise if offered one for free but being effectly stuck in a floating hotel for most of my holiday doesnt really appeal, far less chance to explore new landscapes and cultures. My thoughts exactly. One of my best friends will be on a cruise with this ship next January. I don't envy her at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzldoc Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 I remember when they first brought in the casino boats they had a rule that they had to set sail every couple hours and I couldn't get off fast enough. Never been on a cruise except for the weekend river boat cruises for a few hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUCK'EYE' DOC Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 I remember when they first brought in the casino boats they had a rule that they had to set sail every couple hours and I couldn't get off fast enough. Never been on a cruise except for the weekend river boat cruises for a few hours. I love cruises! It is the best way to see alot of places without having to pack and unpack. The ship just takes you to the next port, you get off the ship, see the sights, then set sail to the next port. All meals and entertainment are included, you get to meet alot of different people who can become lifelong friends. You can dress up, or you can be casual. You can relax at the pool and read all day, or you can participate in activities. I like to play the trivia games. My team alway wins, lol! You can go to the spa, or you can spend your time and money in the casino. Some ships even have ice skating rinks. You can stay up all night dancing in the disco, or you can take a nap everyday if you like. There is so much to do, you can never get bored. And you can barely feel the ship moving. It is rare to get sea-sick anymore due to the stabilizers that keep the boat from rocking. I've been to the Caribbean many times, I've been to Greece and Turkey, I've been to Mexico, and I've been to Alaska, all on cruises. I met a woman from San Francisco on a cruise in 2003, and we are now lifelong friends. My husband and I are considering a river cruise in Europe for next summer. There is a great one in France, as well as on the Danube and Rhine rivers. The best way to see the capitals of Europe. I bet that you would like it on a cruise, Charles. I hope that you get the opportunity to take one some day. They do have Caribbean and Mexican cruises out of New Orleans. We should get all the LedZeppelin.com forum members on a cruise out of N.O. this winter. We can all stay at your house the night before the ship sets sail, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzldoc Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 I love cruises! It is the best way to see alot of places without having to pack and unpack. The ship just takes you to the next port, you get off the ship, see the sights, then set sail to the next port. All meals and entertainment are included, you get to meet alot of different people who can become lifelong friends. You can dress up, or you can be casual. You can relax at the pool and read all day, or you can participate in activities. I like to play the trivia games. My team alway wins, lol! You can go to the spa, or you can spend your time and money in the casino. Some ships even have ice skating rinks. You can stay up all night dancing in the disco, or you can take a nap everyday if you like. There is so much to do, you can never get bored. And you can barely feel the ship moving. It is rare to get sea-sick anymore due to the stabilizers that keep the boat from rocking. I've been to the Caribbean many times, I've been to Greece and Turkey, I've been to Mexico, and I've been to Alaska, all on cruises. I met a woman from San Francisco on a cruise in 2003, and we are now lifelong friends. My husband and I are considering a river cruise in Europe for next summer. There is a great one in France, as well as on the Danube and Rhine rivers. The best way to see the capitals of Europe. I bet that you would like it on a cruise, Charles. I hope that you get the opportunity to take one some day. They do have Caribbean and Mexican cruises out of New Orleans. We should get all the LedZeppelin.com forum members on a cruise out of N.O. this winter. We can all stay at your house the night before the ship sets sail, lol. Maybe everyone could bring a hammer since all the hoopla in my life over the last four years I still have two unfinished rooms from Katrina(Long Story) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUCK'EYE' DOC Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Maybe everyone could bring a hammer since all the hoopla in my life over the last four years I still have two unfinished rooms from Katrina(Long Story) LOL, whatever we can do to help out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mangani Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 I love cruises! It is the best way to see alot of places without having to pack and unpack. The ship just takes you to the next port, you get off the ship, see the sights, then set sail to the next port. Only drawback to that is that there is never enough time spent in each location and you can't really go too far beyond the port of call becuase you have to be back on the ship before it departs. Having said that, Alaska and the fjords of Norway would be something that would appeal to me with a cruise. At least you are looking at fantastic scenery almost the whole time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUCK'EYE' DOC Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Only drawback to that is that there is never enough time spent in each location and you can't really go too far beyond the port of call becuase you have to be back on the ship before it departs. Having said that, Alaska and the fjords of Norway would be something that would appeal to me with a cruise. At least you are looking at fantastic scenery almost the whole time. Hi Mangani I look at it in a different way. Stopping at many ports for a relatively short period of time lets you kind of "try out" a place to see if you like it and want to come back again for a more prolonged stay. Nothing worse than spending alot of money to stay at a place and find out that you don't like it there. With that said, I have visited places on a cruise that I would not care to visit again. (One example would be Cancun, Mexico.) Then again, I have visited places that I loved and have gone back and stayed there for a week. (One example would be Santorini, Greece.) I have also taken extensive excursions away from the port cities. Chitzen Itza, Mexico, was about a 4 hour bus ride from the port that we stopped at. It was well worth the long trip. We left the ship very early, stayed all day and had lunch, and then got back to the ship after dark. Another place that I visited on a day long trip like this was Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, a city rich in Christopher Columbus history. Also well worth the long trip. I guess that I almost never spend the day in the port cities and take extended excursions away from the ship. In Alaska, we took a train trip into the interior of Alaska and Canada, visited old gold mines, saw beautiful nature and wildlife. We also took a small boat and explored the fjords of Alaska, near Ketchikan. I can't tell you how many interesting explorative trips that I have taken from cruises. I swam with dolphins and sting rays, I have explored ancient ruins, midievil castles (Rhodes, Greece), climbed glaciers, and lots, lots more (I have a headache today and am not thinking clearly, can't remember them all). I never stay in port and go shopping, as alot of people do. It just doesn't interest me. I can't think of an easier or cheaper way to have all of these adventures except on a cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brspled Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 BUCK'EYE'DOC, as they say, to each his own. I can understand why a cruise would appeal to so many people and I'm glad you enjoyed the cruises you had already taken. But I have to agree with Mangani, I don't think that's the best way to really "feel" the places one is visiting. I do prefer to be free to go to wherever I please and to have time to interact with the locals. And the time spent on a ship doesn't appeal to me either, as you said you can do lots of things there but the ordinary kind of entertainment offered in cruises doesn't appeal to me at all. But, as I said, to each his own. I have traveled a lot too and I'm sure that many of the trips I made wouldn't be enjoyed by most people (liking hiking for 80 Km in inland of Brazil, taking cold showers and sleeping in the simple houses of the locals , or hiking the Inca trail to get to Machu Picchu for 45 Km, going throught some huge altitudes feeling like s**t, while you can reach the ruins in very comfortable trains... ) But anyway, traveling is ALWAYS fun and maybe someday, when my knees start to give me some trouble , I might even consider a cruise, who knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brspled Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 ...I'll be waiting... Is this the Titanic??? .... it looks like. Steve, you couldn't have chosen a better ship... a cruise with the both of us could only end up with a tragedy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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