Bild Em Bigger Posted November 22, 2008 #151 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Apologies, a correction. The express train I like is Pendolino (got mixed up with a brand of shoes I used to buy!). But if you are really just coming to Finland to go to Turku, forget the train. There is no train from Helsinki Vantaa airport. You have two options. One is you can fly into Turku (limited flights but there are some, I have done it from the states, flying SAS and connecting in Stockholm) and I presume Finnair offers connections. Also, most people who live there just take an express bus that goes right from the airport. But if you are doing a daytrip from Helsinki or staying in Helsinki, the train is the best choice. Carolyn Thank you for the information Carolyn and I actually knew exactly what you was talking about as I am an Engineer involved with the traction systems on the railway, I found Bandilino funny. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bild Em Bigger Posted November 22, 2008 #152 Share Posted November 22, 2008 The giant propellers you are looking at are azipods. There are three of them on Oasis (located aft). While Freedom class ships also have three, what's unique about Oasis is that all three have 360 degree mobility. The blue "thing" you see is a bow thruster. It's forward. The guy on the right is the new head of the STX yard in Turku (which has been beleaugured, management wise, until recently). He's a second (or third) generation shipbuilder who'd worked at the yard some years ago, he's a Finn and his most recent job was overseeing a nuclear power plant construction job. He can probably handle the stress of a shipyard! Not pictured but pretty cool nevertheless is the bulbous bow. What's unique on Oasis is that the bulbous bow has a little brother. The smaller version, underneath the bigger one, is outfitted with all kinds of measuring equipment to monitor sea conditions and such. The bulbous bow is just to the left of the bow thruster.... Carolyn Boy I love all this Tech stuff, fantastic feedback I have really felt part of it these last couple of days so thank you so much for your reports. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy cruiser Posted November 22, 2008 #153 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Check these photos out: http://www1.vg.no/bildespesial/show/spesial.php?id=6535 Andy Cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bild Em Bigger Posted November 22, 2008 #154 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Check these photos out:http://www1.vg.no/bildespesial/show/spesial.php?id=6535 Andy Cruiser We have already had this link, but heck I could look at them a few hundred more times yet :D :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian131489 Posted November 22, 2008 #155 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Carolyn, Thank you! I have sat here pretty much all day looking at the pictures and reading everything that you have typed thus far and it just makes me smile. People at work think I'm crazy and that I need help, but ever sense my first cruise I have been hooked and will remain that way. This ship alone will take many trips to see, and do everything, but I'm ready. Again Thank you for all the info!!!!! Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam84 Posted November 23, 2008 #156 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Thank you so much. Finally more long awaited loft picturses. It is beautiful, just enough elegant and modern. So spacious. I love it. I can't wait. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister_bin Posted November 23, 2008 #157 Share Posted November 23, 2008 The Oasis is a truely phenominal ship and its great to see it floating.. I cant wait to go on it in 2010.. Spectacular ship and the great news is thers another one coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auntdana Posted November 23, 2008 #158 Share Posted November 23, 2008 when will they post all the venues to eat at and prices? will they have a johnny rockets too? when will this magazine be featured in the cruise magazine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiserccl Posted November 23, 2008 #159 Share Posted November 23, 2008 when will they post all the venues to eat at and prices? will they have a johnny rockets too? when will this magazine be featured in the cruise magazine? They have already listed most of the restaurants and yes theres a Johnny Rockets. Im sure this ship will be featured ALL OVER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane110 Posted November 23, 2008 #160 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Thanks Dan and Carolyn for the photo's and for the observations. Carolyn, like you, I'm a fan of Oceania sized cruises, however, the Oasis certainly looks spectacular. I'd love to cruise on her! I was at the NYC presentation and got to see the model, as well as some terrific mock-ups. But these photo's posted here just make it even more amazing. This is so exciting! Keep the pix and info coming! Jane Royal Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian131489 Posted November 23, 2008 #161 Share Posted November 23, 2008 There are more pictures that I found, but I can't get the posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmy Posted November 23, 2008 #162 Share Posted November 23, 2008 There are more pictures that I found, but I can't get the posted. Oh no don't leave us hanging like that LOL:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian131489 Posted November 23, 2008 #163 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Emmy Sorry I can't get this site to do it, but Iknow there are some people here that can. They are from akerbuilder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmy Posted November 23, 2008 #164 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Emmy Sorry I can't get this site to do it, but Iknow there are some people here that can. They are from akerbuilder. Brian ~ I will sit tight and be patient and let someone post them. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whit53 Posted November 23, 2008 #165 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Great pictures so far! Hard to believe it is getting even more exciting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising89143 Posted November 23, 2008 #166 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Photos from Akerbuilder at Cruisepage site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising89143 Posted November 23, 2008 #167 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Photos from Akerbuilder at Cruisepage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor@cruisecritic Posted November 23, 2008 #168 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Hi, Emmy. I am attaching a photo here (not sure if I have included this one or if other photographers have either) and it shows the bridge in relation to the Boardwalk upper deck cabins. To answer your question, I am not sure if the bridge (not captain's bridge, this one I think is support and also is fodder for the zipline) will impact the view. I think it is possible. What do you all think? Carolyn Carolyn ~ thank you very much for all the first hand reports and photos from Oasis. You have been the eyes and ears for so many envious future Oasis cruisers. We have lived these last few days vicariously through you. I do have a question about the Boardwalk balconies. I have a balcony on deck 10 about 5 cabins in from the rock wall port side...the structure like bridge at the end of the ship over the aqua theatre looks very wide...did you notice if it covers as a roof like structure over any of those boardwalk balcony cabins farthest aft? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor@cruisecritic Posted November 23, 2008 #169 Share Posted November 23, 2008 The shot of the ship's underbelly is fascinating, great photo. Doesn't it kind of look like a big old whale? Carolyn Photos from Akerbuilder at Cruisepage site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Posted November 23, 2008 #170 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I was at the yard with editor-in-chief Carolyn - you might spot her in my video of the event, here http://travel.sky.com/inspiration/cruise/1227467249745_218 Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising89143 Posted November 23, 2008 #171 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I was at the yard with editor-in-chief Carolyn - you might spot her in my video of the event, here http://travel.sky.com/inspiration/cruise/1227467249745_218 Steve Thanks Steve. As always, an great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiserccl Posted November 23, 2008 #172 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I was at the yard with editor-in-chief Carolyn - you might spot her in my video of the event, here http://travel.sky.com/inspiration/cruise/1227467249745_218 Steve I cant get your video to work! It keeps saying buffering and its been like 10 minutes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising89143 Posted November 23, 2008 #173 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I cant get your video to work! It keeps saying buffering and its been like 10 minutes! Try it again later. More than likely many are trying to view the video at once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizanessie Posted November 23, 2008 #174 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I was at the yard with editor-in-chief Carolyn - you might spot her in my video of the event, here http://travel.sky.com/inspiration/cruise/1227467249745_218 Steve Hi Steve :D I thought you might be there :D So what did you think of it all ...you fancy doing the Inaugural? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmy Posted November 23, 2008 #175 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I was at the yard with editor-in-chief Carolyn - you might spot her in my video of the event, here http://travel.sky.com/inspiration/cruise/1227467249745_218 Steve Steve ~Wonderful, wonderful video with lots of good information. What a treat to be under that ship and like you said never to happen again. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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