jaxcruiser66 Posted October 25, 2017 Author #51 Share Posted October 25, 2017 OK... this post might evoke some emotion...because unlike most others here, I really LOVE the show CATS!! I saw it one Broadway many years ago, I had the album, I am a fan. So I was excited to see it on the Oasis. And it was AMAZING!!! The performers, dancers, singers, effects, props... all of it was wonderful. Again, it's hard to believe I was on a ship watching this. Personally I think most people do not like it because they are not fully familiar with the story behind it. But, that's just my opinion. If you are going on this ship soon... make sure to see this show. As a side note...many of the venues we went to through out the week featured the singers from Cats. My absolute favorite was the actor/singer who played Old Deuteronomy, Doug Eskew. I have some videos of his performances that I will post in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxcruiser66 Posted October 25, 2017 Author #52 Share Posted October 25, 2017 We got to go up on stage during the intermission of Cats to pose for a picture with Old Deuteronomy. Yes... I was excited. Silly I know! My intermission cocktail... a strawberry/mango something...delicious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxcruiser66 Posted October 26, 2017 Author #53 Share Posted October 26, 2017 To round out our 2nd night we spent the first of many nights in Jazz On 4. We fell in love with the jazz quartet "Remedy". They were actually down a person for the cruise so it was a trio we got to see. I think they are headed to the Allure next. Hopefully you will get to see them on your next cruise. In the several times we got to see they perform, they never repeated a song! So it was always something new. [YOUTUBE]85qo9uRgio0[/YOUTUBE] On the way back to our cabin I took some exterior night photos on Deck 15. Tomorrow is Labadee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruisegirl6 Posted October 26, 2017 #54 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Beautiful photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned11 Posted October 26, 2017 #55 Share Posted October 26, 2017 We got to go up on stage during the intermission of Cats to pose for a picture with Old Deuteronomy. Yes... I was excited. Silly I know! My intermission cocktail... a strawberry/mango something...delicious! I’ve lost your photos again. [emoji17] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxcruiser66 Posted October 26, 2017 Author #56 Share Posted October 26, 2017 OK... this post might evoke some emotion...because unlike most others here, I really LOVE the show CATS!! I saw it one Broadway many years ago, I had the album, I am a fan. So I was excited to see it on the Oasis. And it was AMAZING!!! The performers, dancers, singers, effects, props... all of it was wonderful. Again, it's hard to believe I was on a ship watching this. Personally I think most people do not like it because they are not fully familiar with the story behind it. But, that's just my opinion. If you are going on this ship soon... make sure to see this show. As a side note...many of the venues we went to through out the week featured the singers from Cats. My absolute favorite was the actor/singer who played Old Deuteronomy, Doug Eskew. I have some videos of his performances that I will post in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxcruiser66 Posted October 26, 2017 Author #57 Share Posted October 26, 2017 We got to go up on stage during the intermission of Cats to pose for a picture with Old Deuteronomy. Yes... I was excited. Silly I know! My intermission cocktail... a strawberry/mango something...delicious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigque Posted October 26, 2017 #58 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Great Review. I just started posting mine from the October 1st sailing and looking forward to following yours to compare your thought and opinions as opposed to mine! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxcruiser66 Posted October 26, 2017 Author #59 Share Posted October 26, 2017 DAY 3 - LABADEE, HAITI Lets start today with a few more 360 degree pictures. These pictures were taken on the Sun Deck (Deck 14) way forward. It's a GREAT spot to watch sail away's and pulling into ports. https://www.360cities.net/image/pulling-into-labadee-haiti-from-deck-14 https://www.360cities.net/image/pulling-into-labadee-haiti-from-deck-14-1 It was a beautiful site pulling into Labadee. This was our first time here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Yvonne Posted October 26, 2017 #61 Share Posted October 26, 2017 I have one single solitary word for your review...WOW! Amazing 360 degree photos, don’t think I have ever seen another review with them. Really enjoying them, and your commentary and other photos as well. Thanks so much for taking time to do this. Anxiously waiting for the next installment. We are booked on the Oasis, but have over a year to wait. Such a big ship, so much to see and do! I don’t want to waste time sleeping. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueridge20 Posted October 26, 2017 #62 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Enjoying your review very much, we are booked on the Oasis in Jan. Thanks so much for all your pics, it is helping to get a feel for the ship layout. I am also able to see the embedded notes on the 360 pics on my iPad, but I am using the regular website and not the app. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiredmomof2 Posted October 26, 2017 #63 Share Posted October 26, 2017 I'm enjoying your pictures and review. Thanks for the detail on "Cats." I saw it a long time ago and loved it, but am cruising soon with my 14 year old son, so now I'm thinking he should probably read the wiki about it, so that he has the background/context for the musical. I'm glad to read your opinion, b/c I remember reading other threads where other folks really slammed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkandgreenmom Posted October 26, 2017 #64 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Beautiful pictures! Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuCruise Posted October 26, 2017 #65 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Greta pictures. Love seeing the ones during the Cats show...and how neat that you got one with one of the "cats" afterwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxcruiser66 Posted October 26, 2017 Author #66 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Here are a couple of pics I took as we got off the ship in Labadee as we headed to the beach area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxcruiser66 Posted October 26, 2017 Author #67 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Time for another 360 Degree picture! :hearteyes: This one from "Barefoot Beach" on the Ocean side in Labadee. https://www.360cities.net/image/beach-view-from-labadee-haiti Here is a video of the Dragon Zip Line from where we were on the beach... HYgjex2ASjM Jere is a video of a group of local musicians playing "instruments" walking around. Personally, I thought they were TERRIBLE!!! pzd_HSohgJU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned11 Posted October 26, 2017 #68 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Time for another 360 Degree picture! :hearteyes: This one from "Barefoot Beach" on the Ocean side in Labadee. https://www.360cities.net/image/beach-view-from-labadee-haiti Here is a video of the Dragon Zip Line from where we were on the beach... HYgjex2ASjM Jere is a video of a group of local musicians playing "instruments" walking around. Personally, I thought they were TERRIBLE!!! pzd_HSohgJU Ha ha ha, I have to agree about the band! I’m sailing in 5 weeks and never been on Oasis class before so this is getting me really excited. Plus I’m doing the zip line but terrified of heights but I know it’ll be buzzing. [emoji41] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
js4rq Posted October 26, 2017 #69 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Loving your photo review so far! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxcruiser66 Posted October 27, 2017 Author #70 Share Posted October 27, 2017 In Labadee we ended up at the "Barefoot Beach" area. I guess it's considered Ocean Side. It faced the zip lines. We were able to get a pair of chairs under a palm tree fairly easy. It was a good spot. And that was about it. The beach itself SUCKED!!! It was soooo rocky... and it got worse once you went into the water. It was impossible to walk without fear of bodily harm. And when the waves hit you it got real perilous. We ran into a woman the next day on the ship who actually broke her foot (cast and crutches). Where we were located was also a long walk to a drink station or food. We found out later that there is a "bay side" which is supposed to be less rocky. The craft market was really hot, and filled with booth after booth of pushy people selling the same stuff in each one. We didn't stay long. The food the ship provides was good. BBQ fair... burgers, ribs, hot dogs, etc. I definitely do recommend getting a "Lababoozie"!!! Yum! The place where people start the zip line adventure... Zip line landing zone... LABADOOZIES!!! Terrible marching band! They sounded aweful! (Watch the video above) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14Terry Posted October 27, 2017 #71 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Fantastic photos and review! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlgants Posted October 27, 2017 #72 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Thanks for the great review! We are 23 days out and so excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BecciBoo Posted October 27, 2017 #73 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Your photography is fabulous, the solarium photos put me right back in my lounge next to the creek! 360s are exceptional and I'm sure I speak for anyone reading this review, they are much appreciated and useful! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK Fan Posted October 27, 2017 #74 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Following. Really enjoying your review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxcruiser66 Posted October 27, 2017 Author #75 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Here are a few more Labadee pictures. We did enjoy the time here. And understand its a "private" area...but I did hope there was more of an opportunity to interact with the locals, and experience some of the culture. This is the area the tour boats and jet ski rentals are located... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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