LIVEish, 7 Days on Oasis (1/15/2017 or 15/1/2017 better yet January 15, 2017)

Been at Chops since 5:30, they are jammed pack!

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Made it in the terminal

FYI about check in.

 

Even/odd deck split, both sides have CAS lines.

 

Picts of the terminal

 

Sea Class/Junior Suites still left out in the cold.

 

Diamond Plus Holding Pen

 

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It sounds like you got on the ship fairly early.

Here is the first round of menu uploads.

https://mjcwebdesign.com/photos/index.php?/category/43

 

That site will be updated as I take pictures of more menus.

 

See https://mjcwebdesign.com/photos/index.php?/category/49 for menus from December 11/18 sailings.

Thanks for sharing.

Good morning folks! It is after 12 am here on board.

 

First off, yes I do think I got the drink package's worth... prior to the muster drill...

 

Just a quick recap of the day.

Breakfast at the hotel (no extra charge, included for all guests).

Nothing special, "Windjammer" style eggs, potatoes, sausage, make your own waffles, oatmeal, cereal, cold bar, and breakfast pastry case.

 

The shuttle service to the port is handled by 888 Taxi. To their dispatch's logic they thought 6 people with associated luggage could fit inside a minivan. To their credit, yes everything fit. Just not comfortably, at least the ride was less than 10 minutes. Also, due to the vehicle being a minivan, we did not have to wait in the shuttle/bus drop off line.

For those that are wondering, Star class has a "personal" vehicle drop off area right next to the terminal entrance.

 

Once dropped off, we entered the security line at 10:08 past security and checked in by 10:20.

Once boarding started at 11:15-11:20 it was a quick and painless process. One thing I did notice was the Sea Class sign was still covered up for the Suite/Pinnacle waiting area.

 

Once on board headed up to the Solarium Bistro, they opened at 11:15. After that did some roaming and "drink package studies". At 2:30 we had a group meet-up with a nice turn out. The meet-up dispersed at the time the preparation for the muster drill started.

After the drill, headed up the Diamond lounge. Then when quickly back to the room where I realized right after the door closed I left my card on the desk. Extra key printed after tailgating back in to the lounge, original card obtained.

 

For dinner it was the First Night Done Right at Central Park 150. This time around it was done right, no extra charge other than the difference for the Central Park Martini ($2.36, $15 was the price back in December as well). Side note: Trellis Bar was more than willing to hand over three canned Coke Zeros in exchange for the Diamond vouchers.

After dinner, skipped the booked Aqua show. Talked with our traveling folks in Cafe Promenade. Drank some more, visited the Casino.

 

Finally, I started pecking out this post on my phone.

 

Plans for tomorrow:

Meet and Mingle at 9:30

Top Tier Party at 10:45

Cabin Crawl

Chops for dinner

 

Sure somewhere I'll enjoy a few adult beverages!

 

With that, this wraps up Day 1. Any questions or requests, post away.

 

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When we statyed at Homewood Suites, they had a special quiche baked in the big pan. It was great.

Wasn't too bad in the Diamond Lounge the first night. After 530p the great exit occured.

 

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Wow...672 D and up. That must make the DL very...very busy indeed.

:eek:

If you find yourself near by, can you find out how much the yoga classes are? I really want to do morning yoga on the helipad one day we are at sea.

Pat -- see you are getting lots of information from Chandom too. He writes great review.

Thanks for the compliment... hmm... <restricted site> for May?

*Well no fun, can't put a link to that site [emoji14]

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How was the DL? Is Beatrice Chirmus still the Concierge? I have her in the OA DL until 6-2017.

 

When we statyed at Homewood Suites, they had a special quiche baked in the big pan. It was great.

As far as I'm aware nothing has changed since December. Will try and double check this week.

Can't really comment more other than the bar team works their butts off try to serve evey one.

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For those that haven't checked out the the stuff I uploaded.

The Diamond Drink Menu changed for Oasis.

The only thing I really notice off the top of my head is the change in Vodka.

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Daily Planner, Day 3

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Good morning followers!!!

First answer I'm sure that is one everyone's mind. Yes, I do feel got the package's value for the day. For the record, I'm not pushing or forcing my self to drink, just for the sake of "getting my money's worth".

Few observational changes I haven't mentioned yet when it comes to beverages. First off, the sparkling water has changed brands. I forgot to keep/take a picture of the new bottle. All I real is it is Italian, in a 500ml plastic bottle. Also saw Ginger Beer being offered at the bar, this is non alcoholic.

Next, the Luggage Valet service is still being offered on board.

Finally, the daily recap...

Attempted breakfast in Windjammer at 9am, line was out the door and getting ready to go down the middle stairwell.

After breakfast headed down the Meet and Greet. After the Meet and Greet was the Top Tier Event, left when the future cruise sales pitch started.

Headed back to the room to upload all the wonderful menu pictures taken and get some stuff together for the cabin crawl.

Crawled a good selection cabins, thank you again to all that "donated" their cabin for the crawl.

After the crawl, relaxed in Central Park and eventually relocated to the Champagne Bar. Headed to dinner in Chops at 5:30, stopped in the Diamond Lounge around 5:15, busy but had a few seats available on the low level.

Dinner at Chops, they were busy the entire time. Then went on a quest for Coke Zero. For the record, I've been lucky so far to get unopened cans using the Diamond vouchers. Also, when a bar has had the cans they were more than willing to pour a glass. So far, it also seems when asked I've gotten the remainder of the can. One of my go to drinks with Coke Zero had been that with Vanilla flavored vodka. Still on the subject of soda, at the Trellis bar they were checking for stickers when refilling soda cups.

Humorously after the Coke Zero quest, went up to Windjammer to scope out the action station. Tonight's station was crepes with select you own fillings/toppings. After that meet up with some of the folks we were traveling with then browsed the stop. Had some more entertainment the headed back over to the Champagne Bar.

Tomorrows plans...

Go to Labadee and take the boat over to the Columbus Cove area.

Relax, maybe have lunch on land

Dinner I think is going to be in the MDR

So all in all, that is the recap of my day.

What selection of cabins were in the crawl? Any pics?

My toddler wants to send you a happy face. [emoji316] ok you got a pumpkin. :-)

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For those that haven't checked out the the stuff I uploaded.

 

The Diamond Drink Menu changed for Oasis.

 

The only thing I really notice off the top of my head is the change in Vodka.

 

Nice to see bottled water listed. We were told last month that the New Amsterdam vodka was going fleetwide as the "well" vodka.

I don't see the flow rider hours listed.Am I overlooking it?

I don't see the flow rider hours listed.Am I overlooking it?

Just happens to be on the back page of the entire Compass. Haven't been taking pictures of the main 4 page one.

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What selection of cabins were in the crawl? Any pics?

 

My toddler wants to send you a happy face. [emoji316] ok you got a pumpkin. :-)

 

 

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Crawl consisted of the following

Oceanview that over looked the bow

Central Park Balcony

Central Park Balcony, with double wide Balcony

Boardwalk Balcony

Oceanview Balcony

Junior Suite

Owner's Suite

Crown Loft Suite (ocean view/L1)

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Wasn't too bad in the Diamond Lounge the first night. After 530p the great exit occured.

 

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Good to know. Thanks!! :)

We always wait until 5 or 10 minutes after MDR 1st seating starts to access the CL or DL on all ships,

and can usually find a wealth of seats available. We call it "magic hour". ;) :D

Pat -- see you are getting lots of information from Chandom too. He writes great review.

Yes he does....one of the best on CC! :D

BTW: My stateroom is just five cabins down from the entrance.

Can roll there if needed...and very close to that morning Latte! :D

For those that haven't checked out the the stuff I uploaded.

 

The Diamond Drink Menu changed for Oasis.

The only thing I really notice off the top of my head is the change in Vodka.

 

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OH no....the Sauvignon Blanc is gone again....Drats!! :mad: :(

Following your posts, we will be boarding on Sunday!

Thanks for sharing your vacation with us! We will be crossing paths on Sunday as we board Oasis!

I recently saw where Pets at Sea was replaced by a Britto store while Oasis was in dry dock.

Did they move the Pets at Sea experience elsewhere (into the back of another gift shop etc?) or is there just nowhere to make your own overpriced stuffed animal now?

My 3 year old NEEDS to know.

Thanks for the flow rider information.

Following!

I'll go on a different itinerary this summer but have really enjoyed reading your reviews. Have been reading all the different reviews written for the Oasis and love hearing the different points of view. Thank you for sharing with everyone! :)