CruiseKeeper Posted October 3, 2021 #76 Share Posted October 3, 2021 2 hours ago, USERBOYD66 said: I read that the drink package was buy one, get one 50% on the last sailing. Can you tell us if it is the same for today's trip!!! I can confirm they were running a Buy one get second at 50% off in the Boardwalk when I saw them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted October 3, 2021 Author #77 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Hello everyone and good day. I made it to the pier around 1:30 but there was a little bit of a wait outside with passengers waiting to get into the terminal. The line had about 300 passengers. Only about 50 were allowed to enter at a time. I waited about 30 minutes and was at security by 2pm. The rest of the check-in went pretty smooth. All required documents went through smoothly. I was on board by around 2:30. There will be many pics later, but here are a few from embarkation. We left the pier at 5PM. Our next stop is Port Canaveral. Thanks for tuning in. Radio Oasis from the Memorial Park at Cape Liberty A view over the Boardwalk I have a nice Balcony Cabin on the starboard side. The Balcony is spacious Oasis of the Seas pulls away from the pier slowly We make it under the Verrazano Bridge . 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted October 3, 2021 Author #78 Share Posted October 3, 2021 (edited) For those who asked about the Buy One, Get One half off beverage package. yes that offer was on today. Here is an image of the pricing information. The first guest pays $82 per day, the second guest pays $41 per day, plus gratuities. I have seen it on sale on the Pre-Cruise Planner for as low as $53 per person per day. If you don't get a sale before boarding, this seems to be a good deal as it works out to $61.50 each, plus the gratuities. Beverage Package Pricing Information . Edited October 3, 2021 by Radio 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b&s4cruisin Posted October 3, 2021 #79 Share Posted October 3, 2021 I heard that with the UDP you can eat at Chops for lunch on the first day after getting on board. Is this true? TIA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonTexasNY Posted October 4, 2021 #80 Share Posted October 4, 2021 So happy to be reading another Radio Live report! You've been missed. Smooth sails to you with an abundance of Starbuck's and news watching when needed. 😉 Over and out! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PigsCanFly Posted October 4, 2021 #81 Share Posted October 4, 2021 We just got off the Oasis this morning. We had a great cruise. We highly recommend the Pub for the crew and the excellent guitar player. A great place to relax and enjoy a talented guitar player with a very good 60s & 70s repertoire (if this is spelled wrong, I blame spell checker). It was so nice to be back onboard. There were less than half of max occupancy, and things were handled very well in these strange times. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted October 4, 2021 Author #82 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Oasis of the Seas passes under the Verrazano Bridge. . . Radio . . PXL_20211003_213613100.mp4 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCazer Posted October 4, 2021 #83 Share Posted October 4, 2021 2 hours ago, Radio said: For those who asked about the Buy One, Get One half off beverage package. yes that offer was on today. Here is an image of the pricing information. The first guest pays $82 per day, the second guest pays $41 per day, plus gratuities. I have seen it on sale on the Pre-Cruise Planner for as low as $53 per person per day. If you don't get a sale before boarding, this seems to be a good deal as it works out to $61.50 each, plus the gratuities. Beverage Package Pricing Information . I was hoping I would be able to get the 1/2 off the second person, having already paid the $53 presale price. Doesn’t pay for me at those rates. Bummer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relaxatsea Posted October 4, 2021 #84 Share Posted October 4, 2021 So glad to see you back, Radio! I've missed you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmpressofPurple Posted October 4, 2021 #85 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Will be joining you for your second leg! Boarding on October 10 😃 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare perfect match Posted October 4, 2021 #86 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Enjoying your review, Radio! Thank you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted October 4, 2021 Author #87 Share Posted October 4, 2021 8 hours ago, BonTexasNY said: So happy to be reading another Radio Live report! You've been missed. Smooth sails to you with an abundance of Starbuck's and news watching when needed. 😉 Over and out! Hahaha, thanks BonTexasNY. My first of many visits to Starbucks began last night. I certainly be "watching a lot of news" over the next 14 days. Radio 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorraineP Posted October 4, 2021 #88 Share Posted October 4, 2021 2 hours ago, Radio said: Hahaha, thanks BonTexasNY. My first of many visits to Starbucks began last night. I certainly be "watching a lot of news" over the next 14 days. Radio Radio I’m a Starbucks fan & will be there every morning when they open at 7AM starting 10/11. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Radio Posted October 4, 2021 Author #89 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Hello everyone, Good morning and Welcome to day 2 of "LIVE" from Oasis of the Seas. Yesterday was a busy day, but Cruise Day always is. It can be a little stressful, but still exciting. I haven't been able to view most of the "New Amplifications" yet, but I have 14 days to explore Oasis of the Seas. I borrowed my first impression of the ship from a famous Star Wars movie quote, by thinking "Impressive, young Skywalker" The upgrades and amplifications so far have truly been impressive. I woke up this morning at "Radio Dark30" and went down to Cafe Promenade on Deck 5 for some coffee. Internet access has been very good in the indoor public areas, and very bad on the open decks. I had dinner last night with a good friend at Giovanni's in Central Park on Deck 8. It was fantastic. I have been reading reviews about Giovanni's that were not very favorable. I can only guess that things are much better as the meal I had last night was fantastic. Here are a few images from early this morning. Yes it is very dark, and yes there are very few passengers awake. I do like the ship when it is very quiet. Thanks for tuning in. Radio Early morning view from Deck 15 - Port Mid Deck 15 Pool seating area - Deck 15 STB Mid View overlook Central Park Deck 15 Main Pool Seating Area Port-Mid Good Morning Deck Map in Elevator Lobby Cafe` Promenade Casino Royale Deck 4 Mid . 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbschultz Posted October 4, 2021 #90 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Good morning Radio. Hope you have a great day... We will be in your shoes in 2 weeks! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bobmacliberty Posted October 4, 2021 #91 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Good morning Radio. I love your early morning, no people pictures. You and @twangster both get great pictures at that time of the morning. I enjoy my sleep too much. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audome78 Posted October 4, 2021 #92 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Welcome back! I've missed your "Live" reviews, and this one definitely gets me ready for our 10-17 sailing on the Oasis. Can you confirm if you received your Diamond Plus amenity in your cabin? There was some discussion that they discontinued them. Just trying to figure out if we need to bring wine, or count on the perk. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynt Posted October 4, 2021 #93 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Morning Radio. I'm really interested in what you decide to do in Port Canaveral today. We stop there Saturday on our 9 night cruise on Indy out of Galveston. I'm still trying to figure out what to do IF I leave the ship. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbschultz Posted October 4, 2021 #94 Share Posted October 4, 2021 13 minutes ago, cynt said: Morning Radio. I'm really interested in what you decide to do in Port Canaveral today. We stop there Saturday on our 9 night cruise on Indy out of Galveston. I'm still trying to figure out what to do IF I leave the ship. PC should be tomorrow for this cruise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babblinbabs Posted October 4, 2021 #95 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Is the fitness center open and are they having classes at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomservo Posted October 4, 2021 #96 Share Posted October 4, 2021 2 hours ago, Radio said: I had dinner last night with a good friend at Giovanni's in Central Park on Deck 8. It was fantastic. I have been reading reviews about Giovanni's that were not very favorable. I can only guess that things are much better as the meal I had last night was fantastic. What did you have, and what do you recommend? I’ve also heard so-so things about Giovanni’s, but Jamie’s on Anthem was our favorite meal on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted October 4, 2021 #97 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Great pics Radio. I'm so happy I get to tune into you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkingnj Posted October 4, 2021 #98 Share Posted October 4, 2021 On 10/2/2021 at 7:24 PM, dswallow said: On Anthem out of NJ medical emergencies were always happening on the sailings I was on, which usually were longer than a week, thus probably attracting an older average crowd, too. It was rare a sailing wouldn't have at least one diversion or helicopter evacuation, or quick return to a port, or late departure, at some point, for a medical emergency. So not at all surprised Oasis is having similar issues with passengers. I have to wonder if they've ever considered some sort of high speed evacuation hovercraft they could have onboard instead of diverting the entire ship in every situation. We live in NJ and my wife refuses to sail on Anthem out of Bayonne. Between the infamous storm video, propulsion issues, and medical emergencies she'd rather spend the extra on airfare to FL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted October 4, 2021 #99 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Just now, Darkingnj said: We live in NJ and my wife refuses to sail on Anthem out of Bayonne. Between the infamous storm video, propulsion issues, and medical emergencies she'd rather spend the extra on airfare to FL. We've cruised out of NJ 7 times on three ships (Anthem, Ex and X Summit. We haven't had any issues that I can recall. Heck, we've had more issues out of Baltimore (10 times out of there) than anywhere else but it doesn't stop us from going from there. One trip we had 30 ft seas coming back to Baltimore. Waiting for more Radio updates 🙂 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkingnj Posted October 4, 2021 #100 Share Posted October 4, 2021 42 minutes ago, BND said: We've cruised out of NJ 7 times on three ships (Anthem, Ex and X Summit. We haven't had any issues that I can recall. Heck, we've had more issues out of Baltimore (10 times out of there) than anywhere else but it doesn't stop us from going from there. One trip we had 30 ft seas coming back to Baltimore. Waiting for more Radio updates 🙂 We've cruised out of NJ on Quantum. The port is not her issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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