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On 10/1/2020 at 9:30 AM, bigrednole said:

We are on Oasis and will pay for it. Not necessarily for the specialty restaurants, but for everything else too: Johnny Rockets, Playmakers, Portside BBQ. I prefer grazing all day instead of eating large meal. It also gives you the chance to try a lot of different things. We will probably do Izumi and Chops at a minimum. 

Oasis Portside BBQ is great. We were allowed to sit in the AC when they were closed and read our kindles while we recovered. Nice people and very good BBQ. The MDR is just fine for us on Oasis class ships. Chops for Lunch is a bargain.

Here is my own summation of the current situation given what has become known in the last few minutes.

Please don't attack me, I am trying to help. You know who you are.

Since the President has tested positive (and reportedly has at least SOME symptoms) then VP Pence will be/is very, very busy with all kinds of briefings to bring him up to date and prepare him for a possible transfer of power (temporary or God forbid, otherwise). These folks do not play around and will be (must be!) ready for any possible scenario however remote,

The WH/Cruise meeting (cancelled in the last hour) was scheduled to be with VP Pence and he is busy doing other things for the foreseeable future.

This message is polite and contains no politics.

We have 60 or so nights on Oasis Class ships. They are easy to get around on. Customer service has preprinted maps that they hand out on request. There are plenty of elevators on Allure (an Oasis class ship) and next to the elevators is a map of the deck you are on and then a list of the decks above and below your deck.

Near the elevators is a 'ship model' that reminds you which way to walk to get to the bow or stern. 

Too much? Nope, just take as big or small bites as you want, it's all good. Enjoy your cruise.

Miami Port is a 3 hour plane ride from home and I am much more concerned with my exposure during the pre-post cruise travel and boarding/deboarding than I am of the exposure on the ship itself. We rarely get off the ship for very long and enjoy just being on board for a couple of weeks whenever we do manage to sail.

That said, We will sail when we sail and not a day before. I can hardly wait and am quite interested to see how they handle all the social distancing, food handling, seating at the MDR and shows. How happy will happy hour be without the crowds and will the trivia prizes be better? Will there be less of a crowd in the DL? Will they ever learn how to make an acceptable Margarita outside of Sabor?

So many things, so little time.

See you there.

2 hours ago, time4u2go said:

They're discussing cruising in the white house situation room?

According to a media outlet, yes. LOL.

That is good news.

Please keep washing your hands. Masks are optional IMO, but washing hands is not. Stay safe and we'll see you onboard.

1 hour ago, John&LaLa said:

 

JR for breakfast on the Boardwalk is pure awesomeness.  Get the hash browns with everything. And ad a fried egg on top.👍

 I agree, AND it is healthy if you work for a living. If you are a couch potato or a desk jockey, then you need to eat snowflake chow. Unfortunately, I am not active enough anymore to eat a farmers breakfast except on rare occasion. Heavy Sigh.

1 hour ago, DJLDRUMS said:

Did you learn anything new that you didn't already know? I for one didn't, in the less than an hour broadcast.

Link? I cannot find it.

3 minutes ago, firefly333 said:

Johnny Rockets being bought out by FAT, stock ticket symbol. I wonder if any changes to the Johny Rockets on RCL.

Who knows? Would people be offended if the venue became a SONIC in the future?

17 hours ago, Airbalancer said:

Can you just soda in a can instead of those soda machine ,

as I think those machines are very unsanitary 🤮

We usually use the Freestyle machines but have never been turned down If we asked for an unopened can to take back to our cabin. Your cabin attendant may be able to provide some cans it you have the proper drink package. ASK and tip well....

1 hour ago, RFerrington said:

Add me to the brainless group.  I have 21 cruises booked between Nov. 6, 2020 and April 10, 2022.  I feel confident that the cruises in Nov and Dec of this year will be cancelled and perhaps a few at the beginning of 2021.  I hope not, but I won't be surprised.  As @twangster mentioned, I have gotten back every penny that is owed me from the 6 cancellations that have already occurred.  I have gotten some incredible deals on Lift & Shifted cruises.  I feel my risk is very low.

Apparently lot of folks have bookings on file. I do have a few brains left and I take exception to the thoughtless post that started this thread. I wish I could afford 21 of them. The best part is the pretentious 'people' who are 'too smart' to be on those cruises with us!! It's like free upgrade!

See you onboard!

4 hours ago, lenquixote66 said:

That is not my opinion. I am merely stating something that I and many others have heard.

 

 

And you have been asked to provide a link to where 'YOU HEARD IT'. It's a logical request. Thanks

How did we get 2 identical questions by the same person?

Anyway, I don't consider Disney to be a leader in the cruise industry (quite the opposite, in fact) and I certainly hope RCCI can find a way to open up ASAP.

Been on Oasis/Oasis Class many times and the ride is absolutely wonderful. If it gets really rough outside, you will be rocked to sleep, not tossed or bothered. You will sail around any bad storms. Enjoy!!! No Worries!

Karena1,

Thank you for an informative post. The naysayers can all go hang and have been put on ignore. Keep up the good work!!

3 hours ago, hallux said:

Why is that, again?

Correct, but if she starts the process to update her passport that will no longer be the case!  If she starts the process to update her passport, wouldn't she be surrendering her current passport to then be sent a new one with her married name which would then NOT match her cruise docs and cause her trouble?

You are correct, I meant to say that she should start the process to update her Passport as soon as she gets back from the cruise. I have attempted to delete my previous post. When dealing with airport or other security, it is best if all your papers match. She won't have an issue on the ship as long as she has her Passport.

Thanks for catching my error.

Start the process to get your passport updated TODAY. You said your cruise papers are in your maiden name and so is your passport, so you are good to board the ship.

You may run into trouble at the airport or trying to rent a vehicle, so get the two IDs matched up ASAP.

Thank you for all of your posts!

I usually find them in the cafe on the promenade. Sometimes they are a bit hard, darnit, but usually they are just right. I load up on them and drag them around the ship with me and keep some in the cabin.

RCCI does not waste sugar in any of their recipes so a sweet cookie really hits the spot. Now, if they just served 5 reeses cups with every meal, I'd be happier. 😂👍👍

Hello and thanks for reading.

Which ships have the famous Royal Caribbean RANGER COOKIES and which ships do not? They are a favorite with us.

Thank you for taking the time to share!

38 minutes ago, Biker19 said:

Unlikely for another 3 weeks till her first sailing. No shortage of bars to get margaritas.

The margaritas at Sobor were called something like Sweet and Spicy and featured carrot juice. They are not your run of the mill margy... Thanks.

It looks like Oasis is losing SOBOR after her 2019 amplification. Can someone confirm this? Will there be a place to get those wonderful margaritas?

Thanks for the help.

3 minutes ago, mjkacmom said:

But technically teens aren’t allowed in AO, it’s for those under 12. A teen wouldn’t be registered for AO.

IDK,

The first post in the thread states that her 'teen son was forced to sign himself into AO'. Seems like a big misunderstanding and the 'other side' of the story is missing.

So if you are under 18, your guardian has to be onboard or you have to be signed in the AO. The issue seems to have occurred when the teen didn't want to sign in to AO. I don't see that RCCI did anything wrong.

As they say, Enjoy Carnival.

You can't change in the middle of a cruise. However, a BTB is two separate cruises so this becomes a possibility but not a given.

Contact the LA asap during the first cruise so they have a heads up and a head start on the issue. It may just happen!

Good luck!

Is anyone else surprised that RCCI allows the Art Auctions on board?

It seems like a really lame ripoff to me. Am I off base?