Latest Impressions

I am on a flight home from Turku after another fascinating visit to ALLURE OF THE SEAS.  And no matter how many times I visit the yard, no matter how many times I meet with our people there, no matter how many times I look at the product itself, I am always in awe.
I am [...]

I’m Back

I feel like I’ve been away but want to come home.  We just had another review meeting of the start up for ALLURE OF THE SEAS and it was suggested that I restart my blog.  While the prospect of the work involved was a bit daunting, I found myself intrigued by the idea.  The team [...]

Stay Tuned

We know that many of you are excited about the upcoming launch of Allure of the Seas and still have questions regarding Oasis of the Seas. While our Chairman is taking a small break from his blog writings you can still stay updated by visiting the blog of our President and CEO, Adam Goldstein at [...]

Underway

It is hard to believe, but we are underway.  All the construction is finished; all the plants are planted; all the preparations are complete.  Like all projects, even “normal” ones, Oasis still has kinks to work out and refinements to be made, but she is essentially complete and entertaining guests.

Works Of Art On A Work Of Art

Last night, I got a wonderful present. 
Joan Blackman gave me the very first copy of the “Wonderbook”, the book describing the art collection onboard Oasis of the Seas.  Joan leads International Corporate Art (ICArt) and is our art advisor and guide.  They have chosen, acquired and installed the wonderful art collection comprising over 9,000 items.  [...]