philpcruiser Posted December 29, 2019 #1 Share Posted December 29, 2019 OK, so the Oasis has added two UP Suites during the recent major overhaul. Waiting for someone to do a review. Wondering if they're worth the $$$$. They look beautiful, but I can see some issues with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 29, 2019 #2 Share Posted December 29, 2019 How much $$$$? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shutterbug63 Posted December 29, 2019 #3 Share Posted December 29, 2019 No review. But I found this video: https://youtu.be/6bRdLLubBDM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangogulf Posted December 30, 2019 #4 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Great video. Though Bedroom doesn't have much privacy with those big windows facing along the side of the ship. Would probably need to keep the blinds closed most of the time. I also would miss having a balcony but that's just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philpcruiser Posted December 30, 2019 Author #5 Share Posted December 30, 2019 3 hours ago, Host Clarea said: How much $$$$? July 2020: looking around $17k for 7 nights (3 pax). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philpcruiser Posted December 30, 2019 Author #6 Share Posted December 30, 2019 2 hours ago, tangogulf said: Great video. Though Bedroom doesn't have much privacy with those big windows facing along the side of the ship. Would probably need to keep the blinds closed most of the time. I also would miss having a balcony but that's just me. Yup. I agree about missing a balcony. Also, the location may not be the best if one is prone to seasickness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank808 Posted December 30, 2019 #7 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Pretty far walk to SL on 17. But as a Star class cabin, the benefits and genie would be nice. We love the giant windows. Favorite cabin for us on Freedom class is the panoramic ocean view cabins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaflamingo Posted December 30, 2019 #8 Share Posted December 30, 2019 The view, though, from the bedroom is fantastic! Especially if you're doing a cruise in colder weather. But the problem is that the living room has no windows and the bedroom has all the windows. The attraction to the cabin is the view. They needed to find a way to make the living room in the bedroom so it has all the windows and the bedroom in the living room so it is dark and private. Not sure with the entrance to the cabin though. You'd have to enter through the bedroom which wouldn't be good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted December 30, 2019 #9 Share Posted December 30, 2019 13 hours ago, tangogulf said: Great video. Though Bedroom doesn't have much privacy with those big windows facing along the side of the ship. Would probably need to keep the blinds closed most of the time. I also would miss having a balcony but that's just me. Sailed panoramic suite on Adventure in pretty much same location. Didnt miss balcony at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted December 30, 2019 #10 Share Posted December 30, 2019 6 hours ago, frank808 said: Pretty far walk to SL on 17. But as a Star class cabin, the benefits and genie would be nice. We love the giant windows. Favorite cabin for us on Freedom class is the panoramic ocean view cabins. With Star Class, I seriously doubt I'd hang out in SL that much 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted December 30, 2019 #11 Share Posted December 30, 2019 58 minutes ago, papaflamingo said: The view, though, from the bedroom is fantastic! Especially if you're doing a cruise in colder weather. But the problem is that the living room has no windows and the bedroom has all the windows. The attraction to the cabin is the view. They needed to find a way to make the living room in the bedroom so it has all the windows and the bedroom in the living room so it is dark and private. Not sure with the entrance to the cabin though. You'd have to enter through the bedroom which wouldn't be good. Giant Windows in bedroom are cool Great way to go to bed and wake up 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted December 30, 2019 #12 Share Posted December 30, 2019 (edited) I have one booked and over my recent B3B in regular balcony cabins I was checking out the windows of the UP several times. For sure to change and for sleeping over night the aft facing blinds will need to be closed. I was surprised they didn't tint or place a mirror film on the windows. I imagine the heat loading from the sun will be pretty impactful so you will need to keep the blinds down during the day depending on the position of the sun. Even the bridge has roll down mirror like tinted film they can pull down on sunny days. UP just has full blinds. If it wasn't Star Class it wouldn't have the same appeal. It's something different for sure. I got a great rate when they first opened bookings. With Star Class perks it was an easy decision. I have two years until that booking so that gives me two years to find life size Barbie and Ken inflatable dolls that I can place in various positions around the UP cabin for the entertainment of the ship. Edited December 30, 2019 by twangster 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaflamingo Posted December 31, 2019 #13 Share Posted December 31, 2019 On 12/30/2019 at 8:27 AM, John&LaLa said: Giant Windows in bedroom are cool Great way to go to bed and wake up Absolutely, but if they'd set it up so that the sitting room also had the view it would be better. Carnival has a "Captain's Suite" on some of their ships. It's set up includes the windows across the front of the sitting area, and a balcony under the bridge wing. Seems to be a better set up to maximize the amazing views. Here's a room layout from Carnival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emfagan Posted December 31, 2019 #14 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Check out @therealcarlospena on Instagram. He has a great video on his latest post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted January 1, 2020 #15 Share Posted January 1, 2020 13 hours ago, papaflamingo said: Absolutely, but if they'd set it up so that the sitting room also had the view it would be better. Carnival has a "Captain's Suite" on some of their ships. It's set up includes the windows across the front of the sitting area, and a balcony under the bridge wing. Seems to be a better set up to maximize the amazing views. Here's a room layout from Carnival. I disagree, I for one would rather have windows in bedroom than sitting room 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted January 1, 2020 #16 Share Posted January 1, 2020 On 12/30/2019 at 9:22 AM, twangster said: I have one booked and over my recent B3B in regular balcony cabins I was checking out the windows of the UP several times. For sure to change and for sleeping over night the aft facing blinds will need to be closed. I was surprised they didn't tint or place a mirror film on the windows. I imagine the heat loading from the sun will be pretty impactful so you will need to keep the blinds down during the day depending on the position of the sun. Even the bridge has roll down mirror like tinted film they can pull down on sunny days. UP just has full blinds. If it wasn't Star Class it wouldn't have the same appeal. It's something different for sure. I got a great rate when they first opened bookings. With Star Class perks it was an easy decision. I have two years until that booking so that gives me two years to find life size Barbie and Ken inflatable dolls that I can place in various positions around the UP cabin for the entertainment of the ship. Sun was never an issue on our Adventure suite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaflamingo Posted January 1, 2020 #17 Share Posted January 1, 2020 18 hours ago, John&LaLa said: I disagree, I for one would rather have windows in bedroom than sitting room I get that. But for me, I could see sitting in a nice easy chair and watching the world go by. Might as well not have he living room if it's completely enclosed. Just my opinion. That's why I love balconies. I can sit on the balcony and read a book and enjoy the scenery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted January 2, 2020 #18 Share Posted January 2, 2020 3 hours ago, papaflamingo said: I get that. But for me, I could see sitting in a nice easy chair and watching the world go by. Might as well not have he living room if it's completely enclosed. Just my opinion. That's why I love balconies. I can sit on the balcony and read a book and enjoy the scenery. One of the early mock ups of the bedroom had two nice lounge chairs facing out. Not a super fan of balconies, so often hot and muggy, or cold and wet. I generally only go on our balcony at home to check the weather before walking Bell.🐾🐾🤣 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank808 Posted January 2, 2020 #19 Share Posted January 2, 2020 One of the early mock ups of the bedroom had two nice lounge chairs facing out. Not a super fan of balconies, so often hot and muggy, or cold and wet. I generally only go on our balcony at home to check the weather before walking Bell.[emoji252][emoji252][emoji1787]Also not a fan of balconies. But just because it is hot, muggy and wet. Doesn't get to cold at home.Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted January 2, 2020 #20 Share Posted January 2, 2020 3 minutes ago, frank808 said: Also not a fan of balconies. But just because it is hot, muggy and wet. Doesn't get to cold at home. Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk I was thinking Alaska, etc.. Happy New Year, Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank808 Posted January 2, 2020 #21 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Nice sunset and Happy New Year also. Didn't find this summer's cruise on Ovation and Brillance to be cold. It was actually quiet warm in the 80's some nights in the evenings. We were dying on the post cruise tour as most hotels didn't have AC in the rooms. It was explained that it is not usually that warm in the summer so AC was not needed. Will you be home during he end of the month beginning week of Feb? Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted January 2, 2020 #22 Share Posted January 2, 2020 2 minutes ago, frank808 said: Happy New Year also. Didn't find this summer's cruise on Ovation and Brillance to be cold. It was actually quiet warm in the 80's some nights in the evenings. We were dying on the post cruise tour as most hotels didn't have AC in the rooms. It was explained that it is not usually that warm in the summer so AC was not needed. Will you be home during he end of the month beginning week of Feb? Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Harmony on Feb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank808 Posted January 2, 2020 #23 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Here are a couple pics from my sunset tonight. Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted January 2, 2020 #24 Share Posted January 2, 2020 (edited) 7 hours ago, frank808 said: Here are a couple pics from my sunset tonight. Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Mine are sunrises😉 I face east You should stop by Love all, Serve all Edited January 2, 2020 by John&LaLa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank808 Posted January 2, 2020 #25 Share Posted January 2, 2020 6 hours ago, John&LaLa said: Mine are sunrises😉 I face east You should stop by Love all, Serve all Ahhhhhh mine our sunset because I face west. I rarely get to enjoy them because am out and about. Yesterday was New Years so we did nothing but lounge around. I'll send you an email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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