Oasis of the Seas
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On 28 October 2009, after nearly six years in the making the ship was finally completed. 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. Oasis of the Seas world's largest cruise ship at sail Photos:
From Finland to America 
Two days later, Oasis of the Seas departed Finland for the United States on Friday 30 October 2009 with Royal Caribbean's Captain William S. Wright at the helm. While exiting the Baltic Sea, the vessel passed underneath the Great Belt Fixed Link in Denmark on 1 November 2009. 
The bridge has a clearance of 65 m (213 ft) above the water; Oasis normally has an air draft of 72 m (236 ft). The passage under the bridge was possible due to retraction of the telescoping funnels, and an additional 30 cm (12 in) was gained by the squat effect whereby vessels travelling at speed in a shallow channel will be drawn deeper into the water.Approaching the bridge at 20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph), the ship passed under it with less than 2 feet (60 cm) of clearance. 
Proceeding through the English Channel, at twilight Oasis of the Seas sails past Ryde (Isle of Wight, United Kingdom), inbound to the Solent and stopped briefly to disembark 300 shipyard workers who were onboard doing finishing work, before a quick departure on her delivery voyage to Miami, USA.
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The ship's journey across the Atlantic ocean 
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Arrived at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida 
On Friday 13 November 2009, Royal Caribbean International's Oasis of the Seas makes her way into Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale (Florida) where tropical plants were installed prior to some introductory trips, completing her 14-day transatlantic crossing delivery voyage from STX Europe, Turku, Finland. 
Big arrival! Hundreds of eager onlookers turned out to get their first glimpse of the mega ship - ranging from Royal Caribbean top executives to local - welcome Oasis of the Seas arriving into her home port! 
On 1 December 2009, The world's largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas was embarked Tuesday evening on its debut voyage - first public sailing for celebration, a four-night cruise to a private Caribbean island - "Labadee Extravaganza". 
Oasis of the Seas’ Inaugural Period - One Historic Day After Another
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Oasis of the Seas' maiden voyage is on 5 December 2009.
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