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Photo of New Oasis Termainal

Here is a photo from Cruise Industry News, that shows a massive skylight  just inserted into the refurbished Terminal 18 in Port Everglades, Florida.

Voyager of the Seas confirmed Swine Flu?

Well this is another interesting development in the Cruise lines v. “that damn flu.”  Royal Caribbeans Voyager of the Seas pulled into Villefranche-sur-Mer, France today, along with 60 sick crew members and 2 passengers.  French officials according to this Reuters report,…

Royal Caribbean’s Earnings Call.

Richard Fain referred to h1n1 as “that damn flu.” Europe has been a pleasant surprise in terms of demand loss of $0.16 per share Costs are down and fuel costs are down Pricing and discounting are lower (meaning better for…

Oasis Dining Info.

As stated earlier, yesterday via a chat (kind of weird) RCI announced the dining options for Oasis. Nothing ground breaking really. The biggest news is that you can now make reservations for the alternate venues online prior to your cruise.…

Oasis of the Seas Blue Hull Confirmed?

Pictures have surfaces from the first sea trial that maybe show a blue hull. Now there has not been an official word from the yard, RCL, employees, etc.  about this yet and it could be a primer, coating, etc. but…

Oasis Dining Information 06/24/09

Mark your calendars! On Wednesday, June 24, 2009 RCI will announce the final piece of the puzzle regarding Oasis. At 2:00 p.m. ET Adam Goldstein, president and CEO, and Kenneth Taylor, director of Fleet Restaurant Operations, will hold a live…

RUMOR: The Aerostat will NOT be part of Oasis

Word from the sea trails is that the Aerostat will not be part of the Oasis of the Seas. This rumor comes after troubles the crew had with it. The fact that she came undone from the ship and flew…

Oasis to Feature Aerostat (Hot Air Balloon)

So the Oasis departed for her sea trials. Sea Trials last a few days off the coast of Finland. Their purpose is to test the systems and abilities of the ship in an open ocean environment. Typically there will be…

H1N1 Virus (swineflu) o/b Serenade of the Seas

Breaking: A female crewmember has contracted the H1N1 Virus (swineflu). This from the UK paper the Daily Mail: The female cruise employee on Serenade of the Seas tested positive for the H1N1 virus when examined by doctors in Washington State…

Oasis of the Seas 4/15/2009

Just like all my coverage of the Norwegian Epic, I will also follow the construction and deployment of the Oasis of the Seas. Interesting to note from the below picture from 4/15/2009, only one set of pipes are in place…

Independence of the Seas year-round in Europe

RCI announced today that the Independence of the Seas will be based year-round in Europe. She will sail from Southampton starting in April 2010. It has already been announced that she will sail to Europe for the Summer 2010, RCI…

Allure of the Seas Itineraries Announced

Royal Caribbean announced today Allure of the seas (sister ship to Oasis)itineraries. Nothing really big here. It’s the same as Oasis, sailing Eastern and Western Caribbean. The big difference; Sunday Departures. Allure will also sail from Port Everglades and needs…

Enchantment of the Seas to Baltimore?? Year-round??

Rumors are buzzing around the web this morning about the possible deployment of Royal Caribbean’s Enchantment of the Seas to Baltimore for year-round cruises. Rumors are that as early as tomorrow RCI (Royal Caribbean International) will make the announcement. If…

Oasis of the Seas dining room

At Cruise Shipping Miami, which I was unable to attend, there was a gigantic cut-away model of the Oasis of the Seas. I have been looking through photos of it and it is amazing. One thing that has struck me…