gambee Posted April 9, 2016 Author #551 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Behind that store is where the really large shopping area is. We have never been there, and quite honestly, I don't think we will ever be. I am not much of a shopping person. I buy absolutely everything from amazon, if I could get food from them I would as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambee Posted April 9, 2016 Author #552 Share Posted April 9, 2016 We did not buy anything. Mom usually buys something for our travel wall from each place we visit. But since we had been here twice already, she already had her little trinket from Labadee. We saw the tram still waiting for people, but it was almost moving. So I took off running and made him stop, then he waited a little for mom to catch up. The people in front of me gave me that sweet and jolly look that you can expect from someone that has been waiting there for ever, oooops :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambee Posted April 9, 2016 Author #553 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Thanks, Gambee! I am ennjoying your review very much. My list of things to see or do on Oasis keeps getting longer! :cool: And we are just on day 3 out of 9 :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambee Posted April 9, 2016 Author #554 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Enjoying your review so much. The pic of you and your mom is such a great shot. Thank you, I thought it came out really nice as well :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambee Posted April 9, 2016 Author #555 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Also a big fan of your humorous, informative and extensive review, but to be perfectly candid; we're mostly just fans of the "wall" picture you took commemorating Shackleton's doomed expedition! :) Thanks for taking it! And yes, read up on it, or track down the several documentaries on it. The crew of that ill-fated ship took film and photos of their "cruise" that made dealing with limited onboard ice machines look like... oh well, never mind. It's all fascinating stuff. And, okay, yes, we're really looking forward to hearing more about your own adventure and enjoying more of your first-class photos. Thank you for finally posting after reading many of the reviews. I actually find myself taking pictures of a lot art, I never gave it much thought until her comment. I keep a lot of those photos on my personal albums as well, they tend to bring great memories :) Once again, thank you for being a part of the review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted April 9, 2016 #556 Share Posted April 9, 2016 And we are just on day 3 out of 9 :D Is San Juan day 4? We return there this September on Allure and haven't been there for many years. I am curious to see what you and mom got up to.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champagne123 Posted April 9, 2016 #557 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Yipeeeeeeeeee Labadeeeeeeee Thank you Gambee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berbician Posted April 9, 2016 #558 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Yes the area is open for everyone, but it does fill quite fast for sail away. Correct, it is on deck 5. I suggest rushing there right after muster. Oh great thank you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodenboy Posted April 9, 2016 #559 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Behind that store is where the really large shopping area is. We have never been there, and quite honestly, I don't think we will ever be. I am not much of a shopping person. I buy absolutely everything from amazon, if I could get food from them I would as well. You dodged a bullet there I think Gambee. When I went into that area, it was possibly the most uncomfortable I have ever felt in a port ever. I just felt it was unsafe around there, especially if you decided against buying something from them. I made a quick getaway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzieanna Posted April 9, 2016 #560 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Hi Gambee Loving your report! We were on this trip too, and Experienced the horror that is room service breakfast on labadee day! Yuk! My egg looked like something coughed up into a hankie, my sausage looked like a decomposed finger... It was all cold and burnt! 2 bowls for 3 peoples cereals, and NO cutlery! Apart from that, and the drama in Johnny Rockets when their wait line was being ignored, it was the best trip ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambee Posted April 9, 2016 Author #561 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Is San Juan day 4? We return there this September on Allure and haven't been there for many years. I am curious to see what you and mom got up to.:) Yup, day 4. This was our second time there, and just like the last time we had a great time there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambee Posted April 9, 2016 Author #562 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Yipeeeeeeeeee Labadeeeeeeee Thank you Gambee. I still have a little left of Labadee that I will post tomorrow, plus our dinner at Chops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambee Posted April 9, 2016 Author #563 Share Posted April 9, 2016 You dodged a bullet there I think Gambee. When I went into that area, it was possibly the most uncomfortable I have ever felt in a port ever. I just felt it was unsafe around there, especially if you decided against buying something from them. I made a quick getaway. Yeah, I have read about this in the past. Actually, my ex went there and he said you needed a strong character to say no. Much like they say that they don't have any change, when you know they must have nearly $40 or so in change in their pockets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambee Posted April 9, 2016 Author #564 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Hi Gambee Loving your report! We were on this trip too, and Experienced the horror that is room service breakfast on labadee day! Yuk! My egg looked like something coughed up into a hankie, my sausage looked like a decomposed finger... It was all cold and burnt! 2 bowls for 3 peoples cereals, and NO cutlery! Apart from that, and the drama in Johnny Rockets when their wait line was being ignored, it was the best trip ever! OMG you described that breakfast much better than I did! It was a perfect way of putting it :) We had a great cruise as well, very enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destaw71835 Posted April 9, 2016 #565 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Thanks for this review Gambee! I've been waiting for a review like this. I'm taking my first RCI cruise in June on the Empress but I really want to try the Oasis or the Allure in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsyCruiser Posted April 9, 2016 #566 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Good morning my friend! Excellent photos of Labadee... very high quality and detailed :) Looking forward to your photos from Chops as well Sent from Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambee Posted April 9, 2016 Author #567 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Thanks for this review Gambee! I've been waiting for a review like this. I'm taking my first RCI cruise in June on the Empress but I really want to try the Oasis or the Allure in the future. You're very welcome :) I hope you have a great cruise on the Empress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambee Posted April 9, 2016 Author #568 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Good morning my friend! Excellent photos of Labadee... very high quality and detailed :) Looking forward to your photos from Chops as well Sent from Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 using Tapatalk Thank you Chris :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workingmom200112 Posted April 9, 2016 #569 Share Posted April 9, 2016 LoL, May 7, very soon. It is mom's birthday/mothers day gift. Uuugggghhhh! I go the week after you! Wish you were going early so I would have your review[emoji1]. Enjoy your cruise. And as always, love this review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon I Posted April 9, 2016 #570 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Thank you for this Labadee is such a beautiful place and you captured it on photo so well. I will be there in a little while and I hope the weather is a good as you had. Sharon I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shone216 Posted April 9, 2016 #571 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Loving your review! We were on this cruise too and loved it, keep hoping we might spot ourselves in one of your photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrD Posted April 9, 2016 #572 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Do I see water fountains in some of your pics? The only thing I don't like about Freedom is the lack of easy to get, cold water. Also, is there a walk around promenade that isn't obstructed by lifeboats? And can you walk up to and stand at the bow like on Freedom? Why was your map channel in French? The "zigzagging" you see with sailboats is called tacking (technically beating). They can't sail right into the wind, only about within 45 degrees on either side so there's a 90 degree "dead zone" that you can't sail in. If you have to go in that direction, you have to zigzag and obviously it's a lot slower. Not swimming after eating is an old wive's tale. It was probably invented by parents who wanted a break from watching their kids in the water right after lunch! Thanks again for this report, check your gmail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volk904 Posted April 9, 2016 #573 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Love your review. We have sailed on RCCL 3 times but never on the Oasis class. We Sail in 3 weeks and love your pictures and ideas. Did you ever eat Breakfast and Johnny Rockets? Heard it was good for a quick breakfast with real eggs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaRob Posted April 9, 2016 #574 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Loved the store pics at Labadee, I'm not a trinket shopper but my wife will spend hours looking, now I can give her the pics and save some serious downtime. You're the best Gambee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrlddst Posted April 9, 2016 #575 Share Posted April 9, 2016 I can't wait for your visit to San Juan tomorrow! What will Gambee and his Mother do? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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