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

Welcome back followers and new comers!!!

Now that I'm officially within the one day mark, I'm starting my posts.

First off a modified copy of the disclaimer and information slab of text from last year's journey.

I'm not much in the way of a writer/reviewer. My options are just that, mine. I try to stick with factual information and avoid confrontational topics. So don't expect to hear such items of discussion such as the estimated percentage of number of people wearing shorts in the MDR on Formal night or ratio of pepper grinders to tables.

I'll do my best to report back things like cost of the drink packages and if any discounts are being offered to Diamonds and above.

Like I did in 2016, on Allure and Oasis, I'll do my best to provide pictures upon request. Don't be upset if I'm unable to get something I'm comfortable with.

I really enjoy it when content is partly driven by the community.

Also, keep an eye on Twitter/Periscope for any material not posted here.

Twitter/Periscope: @CGTLH

I'll also be monitoring, and when possible giving information, twisterfreak2280's: LIVE Oasis of the Seas - January 15 to 22nd

On board background information.

Jan 15th 2017 sailing (7n) Western: Port Canaveral, Sea Day, Labadee, Falmouth, Sea Day, Cozumel, Sea Day

This time around I'm going to be a commoner. I’ll be in a Central Park Balcony room on deck 12.

Pre-purchased the Deluxe Drink Package and Voom, think it was called Sip and Stream ($392.39 [$49 a day, plus 14.5% service charge]). This was a Black Friday/Cyber Monday Special.

Pre-purchased First Night Done Right.

Same Tech Toys as last time, did change out the charger.

If anyone is wondering what tech toys I'm bringing along.

Cameras

Camera in my Galaxy 6 phone

Olympus TG-4 (Selling point for me was being able to capture RAW files and a rugged camera)

Canon 7D mark ii, 10-22 and 24-105 lenses, and W-E1 wireless adapter (Had an EYE-FI X2 card, giving this a try).

Computer

Surface Pro 3, i7 with 8GB memory.

Other Tech Related Stuff

TP-LINK TL-WR810N (Used so I can connect all my wireless goodies to my laptop)

GE Heavy Duty 3-Outlet Tap, 50281

Anker PowerCore+ 10050mAh Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 Aluminum Power Bank with PowerIQ Technology

Anker Quick Charge 3.0 18W USB Wall Charger, PowerPort+ 1

Will be following along.

Read your last B2B review on the Oasis a few weeks ago. Thanks for providing the tips and information.

Can you check if Sabor still has the $20 tasting menu?

Thanks

I am looking forward to living vicariously through you! Have a great cruise!

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Following....have a great cruise.

Following, going on the Oasis next month (but opposite itinerary). Thanks!

This will tide me over until I board the Harmony.

Could you do a favor if you have a chance? Post a photo of the Drink Package flyer and price and ask if they charge sales tax if you buy it on board?

Thanks!

This will tide me over until I board the Harmony.

 

Could you do a favor if you have a chance? Post a photo of the Drink Package flyer and price and ask if they charge sales tax if you buy it on board?

 

Thanks!

Will do

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Read your last B2B review on the Oasis a few weeks ago. Thanks for providing the tips and information.

 

 

 

Can you check if Sabor still has the $20 tasting menu?

 

 

 

Thanks

Same comment and question from me. Will be following you all week!

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Just a basic summary of the day...

Woke up at 6:30am

Hit the road around 7:45am

Had a 3 hour stop for lunch and to visit with some folks

Stopped along the Turnpike, very bad coffee from Dunkin Doughnuts (both brewed and cold brew)

Arrived at Homewood Suites Cape Canaveral around 4pm.

Went out for dinner around 6pm.

Back at hotel next to the fire pit typing this up.

Plan for tomorrow...

Breakfast at hotel

Take 9:45 shuttle to the port

Get on ship

???

Type up new post!

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Just a basic summary of the day...

Woke up at 6:30am

Hit the road around 7:45am

Had a 3 hour stop for lunch and to visit with some folks

Stopped along the Turnpike, very bad coffee from Dunkin Doughnuts (both brewed and cold brew)

Arrived at Homewood Suites Cape Canaveral around 4pm.

Went out for dinner around 6pm.

 

Back at hotel next to the fire pit typing this up.

 

Plan for tomorrow...

Breakfast at hotel

Take 9:45 shuttle to the port

Get on ship

???

Type up new post!

 

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We stayed at that Homewood Suites as well. Very nice, new hotel. Booked a pre-cruise room for our June Oasis cruise as well.

Have a great trip! Save your Cruise compass to post when you get back home! :D

If you have the occasion to pick up the kids activity information dailies, I'd love to share those with my kiddos to get them excited about planning!

Have a great trip! Save your Cruise compass to post when you get back home! :D

 

If you have the occasion to pick up the kids activity information dailies, I'd love to share those with my kiddos to get them excited about planning!

Will do, just a matter of remembering to get them.

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We stayed at that Homewood Suites as well. Very nice, new hotel. Booked a pre-cruise room for our June Oasis cruise as well.

Agree, it is a nice property. While it doesn't have the all the resort bells and whistles the Radisson has. It is a nice quiet hotel.

Picture from the room

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Thanks for posting another review! I enjoyed the last one, especially your DPDRs (drink package damage reports). Will be staying at the Homewood precruise for the 4/2 Oasis sailing. What room is that view from? Would love to see a snapshot of the hotel layout from the back of the room door if there is one.

Thanks again in advance for your review!

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Will follow your posts and comments.

Please give info on "first night done right" and if they sell drink cards.

Thanks:)

Woke up this morning to this, much better view than last month!

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.... What room is that view from? Would love to see a snapshot of the hotel layout from the back of the room door if there is one.

 

Thanks again in advance for your review!

 

 

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Room I'm in is 521

Building Layout

View to the left

View to the right

If I remember, I'll try to get a picture from the elevator lobby. The elevators are in the smaller leg of the building.

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If I remember, I'll try to get a picture from the elevator lobby. The elevators are in the smaller leg of the building.

 

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From the elevator lobby

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Following along...

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Also following. Enjoyed your last review and looking forward to another. Have a great cruise!

We stayed at that Homewood Suites as well. Very nice, new hotel. Booked a pre-cruise room for our June Oasis cruise as well.

Does this hotel offer parking while you are on your cruise and if so, how much?

Bon Voyage! Enjoy your cruise.