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Officially Ours: Royal Caribbean Takes The Helm

Published October 2009

After years of planning and months of construction, the documents have been signed and Oasis of the Seas has officially been handed over to Royal Caribbean. Hear from officials at Royal and STX on this momentous occasion.

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