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After our wonderful relaxin day in Labadee in our cabana, so fabulous, we headed back “slowly” on board.

1 issue that needscommenting on - our cabana attendant was not of the personal service” variety. I was constantly looking for her and ended up going to the bar 2-3times for drinks as she just disappeared.!

She would show up as I returned to the cabana with my drinks in hand, saying”oh I didn’t see you”. That got old quickly... a very expensive cabana without the personal service was most disappointing, but maybe I just had the lazy one.....been in them before and usually have an energetic helpful person....

Amazing how she appeared and was almost standing on top of us as we prepared to leave.......she stood there a good 10mins....I did not tip her as well as I had intended. Sorry.....

Back on board and some lovely fresh water melon and Mango awaited us- perfect!! Thank you dear genie...oh, and then a coconut Mojito arrived too! He is the best!

Ate at Izumi tonight... fabulous! Excellent dinner. Then on to see the Headliner act, Abbacadabra - a take off act of ABBA. They were ok. Not a repeat show for me, tho I love the ABBA songs... but better than a juggler or magician....haha.

More to talk about but will have to finish later as off our to Falmouth...mummys’ toes are tapping and she is almost by the cabin door ready to go....lol

Gary - Muster drill was 345p, lasted about 20mins or so.passengers were walking out even before the captain had dismissed everyone so not the best managed.

My wife and I were seated right next to your mom. Well done dancing with our favorite cat, you did great Sounds like you have a great genie. Ours is Smitha and she is fantastic too. I’ll be posting some stsr class thoughts post cruise. Enjoy the rest of your trip with your mom.

Hi there! Oooops embarrassing..lol he was my fave tho so I was lucky wasn’t I

Just saw them singing last night in Dazzles...amaaaaazing voices, such talent!

Sheila! I'm still bummed I didn't get to say goodbye to you on the Harmony. Go you with that 2-Bed ATS!!! I'm hoping for that on our next cruise :D I'm glad you get to spend this special time with your mom, make all those amazing memories.

My dear friend..... missed you too, as you know I was worrying so much and got off the ship as soon as it finally cleared, not knowing if I even had a house to go back to after that Hurricane.... thanks goodness it all turned out ok ish but sorry I didn’t get to say bye either.....you must try the Star Class...truly the best experience so far,.... hope you guys good. x

The drink cart arrived. A choice of 6 cocktails...I chose a raspberry one without the Hennessy. and a prosecco type drink that was too bitter....it was fun to try but still preferring. My coconut Mojito, with the Mango Mojito coming a close 2nd.....

Just getting to bed after a great night with a delicious dinner at 150CP. The filet melts in your mouth, excellent. Could have been warmer, same for Bernaise sauce but otherwise very good. Had scallops as an appetizer, you get 3..... deffo room for more. Lol

Didn’t have a dessert again, they changed the menu so nothing really grabbed us..... my Mother had the Butternut squash soup and said it was very good and we both enjoyed the fillet carved tableside.

Met up with our handsome genie, Hossain. Such a darling. Front row seats reserved for “Cats”.

The character “Rumtum Tugger” pulled me up to dance!! What a hoot. Evening gown and high heels too! Eeeek but luckily I didn’t trip.....lol

I have seen many broadway shows and I have to say this was excellent! Well worth the 2.5 hrs, regardless of reviews I read, I thought the cast did a great job. Some superb singing voices amongst them too.

After the show, a visit up to the CK lounge on deck 17 to make cappuccinos from the machine, and back to our suite to enjoy the lovely warm breeze on our fabbo balcony. You can’t beat lying on a lounger in the dark, looking up at the stars and hearing the ship as she sails through the Caribbean waters.... just the best ever.....

Can’t wait for Labadee..... splurged for a OTW Cabana.... must whine a little as the price for them is just ridiculous now, $300 more than they were 2 yrs ago... I know my Mother will really enjoy it, knowing how hot the sun can get there, so won’t say anything else about it.....lol

Just want that lovely sunshine all day.... dont forget to send me those positive vibes.....haha

We had a surprise creme brûlée waiting for us tonight...thank you Hossain.

K....sleepy time...Labadee and Labadoozis coming up in the am.......

My Mother is in heaven, just loving it all tho doesn’t say much, I know.......it’s so great to see..

We ate at Chops last night.... what a huge disappointment... first one so far....so it can only get better... between us we ordered the lobster and rack of lamb. Both cold, chewy, tasteless...even the baked potato and side of mushrooms was bland and cold...... won’t be going back. Skipped dessert as they don’t have the mud pie or creme brûlée any more.....but dear genie left us some Macaroons in our suite, so a lovely surprise.

Beautiful morning out on balcony....huuuuge! Great to people watch and just relax on the lovely padded loungers after room service of Eggs Benedict. Yum.

BTW....Boleros does a great Coconut Mojito...ask for Jonathan!

Relaxed on balcony some more, Mum is loving it.

Had some sushi from Izumi delivered for lunch. Excellent!

Just watched a rehearsal for Aqua show as it started raining so no sun for a bit...rain now a white out....very heavy.....please send positive thoughts over here for it to be gone before Labadee tomorrow.......haha...

Am now inside waiting on the drinks cart to arrive so I can select one of their speciality beverages......yum.

Come on drink cart.....lol back later

Booked for 150 CP tonight, and heard that is excellent.... will let you know,

Enjoy your vacation and thank you for sharing. One day I will be able to afford a suite. lol

Many many long hours worked just to get a teeny bit close, but worth every cent (and card) lol, to be able to do this for my Mother..... and share her pleasure and enjoyment.

Thanks you for well wishes...

Hi all, I promised myself I would do this during the week albeit randomly, but since this is a special cruise and I am taking my elderly mother with me, who flew especially over from Uk, and poss for the last time, it means more...also wanted to add to the other star class reviews that Helped me get even more informed and excited as to what was to come......so others could benefit like I did.

Embarkation at Port Canavarel was a breeze..... checked in by a waiting Star class rep by the banner, and along with our luggage,order standing by, we were escorted through a separate line, no waiting into the lounge where our beautiful Hossain Genie met us with a smile so bright and happy!

Great start! We sat a few mins as he discussed the benefits etc and we learned more about each other, and then up to the front of the line to be immediately escorted onto the ship, and our beautiful amazing 2 Bedroom Aqua Theater Suite. Until now, my Mother has no idea at as to the suite class etc..... Hossain and I even had a little joke saying to my mother, that he wasn’t sure he could get an extra lounger for us since the balcony was rather small...

Imagine her surprise when we walked into that suite........

Will write more soon. As that balcony is calling us to go out and relax......

Awesome. Great ! Thanks so much Flanbarr for posting your review of Star class.

My turn in a few weeks, on Oasis. So checking in to see if any recent reviews please....... not really excited.....lol

Thanks all. 🙋

A review including that of star class is forthcoming.

 

 

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Hey Flannbarr, waiting on your forthcoming Star Class review....my turn in a few weeks, lol

Can’t wait to read it.

Last time on oasis our genie brought it to us every morning. We didn’t ask for that, she suggested it.

Oh no. I actually requested daily morning Starbucks from genie. That’s disappointing. Oh well.

Thx for heads up.

Fizzical is really good! That and the red velvet cake are my favourite R bar cocktails

I didn’t see red velvet on drink cart menu. What’s in it?

What date are you sailing?

My wife and I are treating my parents on the cruise we're going on.

My family is sailing on April 22nd and our Genie is monowar.

We're staying in a grand loft suite.

I get on as you get off! I have him too. Will u be doing a live review? Would love to hear how your trip is and Monowar Hossain is my genie too! Sorry to miss you. But have a wonderful time with your parents.

Shelbi4...here's the drink cart menu. Cruisezog posted this on another thread. I'm assuming it's the same for Star Class on all the ships.

 

 

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Oooh the Fizzical and Crescendo look yummy..... hmmmmmm. Can at least try them! Lol.

Thanks so much for posting! 👍🙋*♀️

Yeah the drink cart was kind of nothing to me. Only like 5 or 6 choices. We asked if they could make other drinks and they said no, only what is on the menu. So I couldn’t just get a basic mixed drink. They (yes two people manning the bar cart) had the liquer right there. How dumb is that? We just told them we had no interest after day two last time we were star class (so they didn’t have to waste wheeling the cart all the way to the ATS). Wish that cart had some good beers. Then we would’ve been in business.

Good to know, thanks, well, if they dont have what I like, no biggie, I can go to the lounge and bring it back if needed can’t I.. I’m sure I’ll manage. Haha...

Like I said we are pretty low key so I didn't come home thinking - hmm, we should have asked for xyz. Our experience was very good, we didn't flaunt it and just blended in with the other passengers. My kids wanted Izumi for lunch one day and we called around 10:00 and it was delivered at 12:30, so no issues getting speciality restaurants delivered. The drink cart came by with 6 (I think) drinks. My husband and sister had one once. We missed them a couple days and didn't want any the other days. They came around 4:40 each day. As far as alcohol, we asked about getting Vodka and was told no, they don't do bottles but what they did do is bring shots with the afternoon snacks. Some days we drank them with Sprite, some days we didn't. We put the unused in an empty water bottle. Might be a suggestion for you to get your Baileys.

Thanks for the info, yes I will likely have an empty water bottle around..good idea, we shall see.

We just got off the Oasis yesterday, had ATS 8730 and Smitha was our Genie. I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have. We are low-key travelers but anything we requested was accommodated.

Thank you, .. was there anything you wished you had asked for being back now?

How was the overall,experience on Oasis being Star Class... any issues getting speciality restaurant food delivered to suite? I guess it will all pan out but of course can’t help myself posting and reading reviews prior to trip. Lol

Did you take advantage of the daily drink cart?

Would they bring you what you wanted from the bar?

I know they don’t give you a bottle of spirits per se, like on Celebrity, but if I wanted a nightcap, like Baileys, would they bring a glass?

THanks for any input,thoughts etc.

Hope you have a wonderful cruise with your Mother and make some fantastic memories.

Thank you so much,.....

I was there in Feb (2018) and it was all rebuilt. We use the standard cabanas and when you are in the water you can see the rebuilt cabanas with new wood. All very nice!

 

Brill! Thanks so much.. so darn expensive now, ridiculous, but need to splurge for a very special trip coming up....

OTW Cabanas - Labadee

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2594507

 

 

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Oh my! I did many searches too.... duh. Thanks

I've seen several reports from cruisers here on Cruise Critic.

Ive been looking and couldnt find anything recent... thanks tho Bob

Last I read they were all rebuilt and being used.

Really? Oh that’s great. Where did you see that Clara?

Hi all, just checking if they are all rebuilt ?, I believe only OTW 3 & 4 were left standing after Hurricane Irma, last September, but wondered if they rebuilt #1, 2, next to them and also 5, 6 on other side of beach? Please advise.

Thanks so much

i have 3 weeks until I board and so do my usual reading of reviews etc prior to trip to further boost the excitement.

Splurged for an ATS this time, Star class all the way...whoop whoop!!

Am taking my elderly mother who will be flying over from UK, and likely this will be her very last trip to US, 😢 so you can see why it’s super special! Tho bitter sweet too of course, but determined to give her the vacation of a lifetime.....