Oasis of the Seas is headed further south and the weather is calming quite a bit compared to the intense weather experienced in the North Atlantic Ocean. Everyone is thankful for the calmer seas, it makes all the preparations and testing go a little smoother.

Read more about Oasis of the Seas’ preparations here:

Chairman & CEO of Royal Caribbean Cruises, Richard Fain’s blog: http://www.oasisoftheseas.com/chairmans-blog/chairman/and-the-journey-continues/

RCI Senior VP of Hotel Operations Lisa Bauer’s post on the “Why Not?” blog: http://www.nationofwhynot.com/blog/?p=645#more-645

Day 8 – November 05, 2009

Moving a cruise ship through the ocean takes more than just a powerful engine, it also takes sophisticated engineering and construction. From the biggest innovations to the smallest details, see how the hull design of Oasis of the Seas makes for a smooth ride.