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Central Park, that is.  The installation of the trees and foliage has been an enormous task and I have enjoyed watching it come to life.
The real key to the success of such a project isn’t what has happened the last few days, but the months of preparation and planning.  We’ve talked about that before, but [...]

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We are as proud of the safety and environmental innovations on this ship as we are the guest-facing innovations.  The international body responsible for setting standards in this area is the International Maritime Organization (“IMO”), which is an agency of the United Nations with 169 Member States.  The Secretary General of the IMO is Efthimios [...]

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It feels so strange to say that, but it is still thrilling to be able to do so.  I had intended to write something just after the arrival.  I was told that even a short note would be welcomed and I could do it quickly.  Unfortunately, it hasn’t been so easy and we have been [...]

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Also, getting excited. Last night, the ship reached a peak speed of 24 knots.  She has now traveled 4,700 nautical miles since leaving Turku and has a “mere” 1,200 to go to reach the pilot station outside Port Everglades.  This requires less than 18 knots of speed.   Captain Bill says he intends to slow down [...]

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On Friday, I was pleased to participate in the formal opening of Port Everglades’ new terminal.  I could tell you that the terminal was a great success but (a) I already said that when it was 90% complete and (b) I don’t need to since there is so much independent evidence of that success. 

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OASIS continues to make her way across the Atlantic but the weather has been anything but cooperative.  In fact, far from diminishing, the storm has gotten worse and they are now facing significant wave heights of up to 35 feet.  Some peak waves exceed 60 feet.  Nature is certainly impressive. 

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The ship is underway and has been making good progress. 

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The formal delivery of the vessel may have been anti-climactic, but the ceremonial changeover and flag ceremony was anything but.  With 1,500 guests and the ship cleaned and dressed, OASIS OF THE SEAS really came alive

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This morning we took delivery of Oasis of the Seas in a simple ceremony in the yard’s main conference room. 

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