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Oasis of the Seas: Watch one of the Largest Cruise Ships Arrive in St. Thomas USVI

Scott Sanfilippo
Scott Sanfilippo
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πŸ‘οΈ 45 viewsπŸ“… 7 years ago⏱️ 2:35
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsCabin / Ship TourπŸ₯‰Knowledgeable Creator
Caribbean

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Creator's Key Takeaways

my name is Pierre Kristofferson I'm captain on the Aces of disease and this morning we just arrived into Saint Thomas one of the most challenging ports to get into

she's 225,000 gross tonnage she's 1187 feet long she's 215 feet at the widest this goes 30 feet below the water surface

when we go into fourth we have some six feet clearance under the keel

it's a beautiful arrival coming in here when I come in I don't have much time to look around and enjoy the beautiful view

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Ensure detailed briefs on maneuvering, engine use, and conditions before entering port

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow does a large cruise ship navigate into a tight port like St. Thomas?
QWhat tools and team coordination are needed for safe arrival?

Topics Covered

Ship Condition1Β½ Happy BaconSafety Medical2 Happy BaconPort Destination2 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

St. Thomas2 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description↓

What does it take to navigate one of the world's largest cruise ships into a tight passage? Learn how it's done as Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas shares secrets on how it manages to get the massive cruise ship into port when there's only 6 feet of clearance under the ship's keel. For more cruise news and information visit my website at https://www.scottsanfilippo.com and be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel!