Montanagirlalways

will be on the Oasis of the seas and stopping in Cartagena from 8-6. Trying to find information on the port area and points of interest and shopping. 

Thank you

I am on the Oasis Transatlantic in October 24. I found something on the web that says the Oasis is going in for some major changes that could take up to 2 months. Thats a  long time for a ship like that to be out. I looked in the Roll calls and there are cruises on the oasis up to 9/29/2024. That only leaves about 3 weeks before the TA from Barcelona to FL, I've experienced interferences, to say it nicely, in the past and hoping there aren't major ones with this one. We booked way back before we knew this was the first cruise out of drydock. Now we are just sticking with it and waiting to see what alterations will be made.

Im sorry if this question has been discussed already but can you get HIA on the standby program?

I was also on this cruise and I agree with you that the music had a very lively vibe but I also missed having softer music. Like you said. Somewhere where you can sit and talk while listening to maybe soft classic rock 🙂 

Overall, I thought this cruise ticked all the boxes for my enjoyment..

You are doing a wonderful review!

we stopped in falmouth in January. Took a ship excursion (NCL) to the Appleton Rum place. It was about a 40 min drive by bus to the plantation. We did enjoy the excursion. Also the port in falmouth is nice. I asked a couple locals about getting to a beach. They said just get a taxi. I askef if Taxi are safe and they said yes. But I wouldn't go that far. 

On 1/23/2024 at 7:03 PM, SteelCityCruiser10 said:

Taking into consideration the ships age she is fantastic.  Sure, she could use some TLC in spots but everything has been in good working order.

 

GS is great.   Can’t find a single thing to complain about.

 

 I love radiance class so I am somewhat partial.  

 

If you come into it expecting it to be like Oasis class you’ll be disappointed most likely.  Apples and oranges IMO.
 

 I haven’t noticed many children. 👍🏻

 

Ill be posting final thoughts at the end.

Jewel is my favorite. Is cruisin Susan still the cruise director?  So many fantastic waiters on that ship. Hope they are still there and being treated well. We sailed many a time out of port canaveral on that ship

On 10/9/2023 at 2:32 PM, Parkhopper said:

We did a free walking tour through https://www.freewalkingtourscuracao.com/

 

our guide was Rayay and he did a fantastic job telling and showing us the history of the island.  We had been to Curaçao previously and did a ship sponsored excursion.  This time we actually felt like we got to know the island.  We started just outside the fort near where the ship docked, and walked through the neighborhood area before winding our way across the bridge to the shopping area where we finished the tour on a lovely rooftop terrace.  

thank you. I just signed up.  

We will be on the Epic 1/7.  If they are there, which I hope they are, I will try to get their names and find this post

27 minutes ago, OceanoPair said:

New App works awesome. You don't have to link your brokerage account. Screen print and download copy of your Brokerage statement. Basically the same as faxing or emailing. Took a couple days to confirm holdings ownership because we did it on the weekend. Once confirmed applied for Shareholder Benefits for two Princess Cruises. It only took three minutes from application time to receipt of confirmation email and OBC showing up on My Princess website for each cruise.

we did not use the app. The travel agent gave us the email address and I sent a copy of our statement with all the account # etc blacked out. Took a day or 2 but it showed up as OBC

Not sure if this is the spot for this discussion. We will be driving to the Ft Lauderdale port and wondering where others have parked for a week

Thank you

6 minutes ago, ready2cruzagain said:

I do and the main show is Burn the Floor

I will post the daily's later today when I get time on our roll call

 

thanks!

I guess I was just hoping there was another main show besides Burn the Floor. I have cruised on the Epic before and it seems Burn the Floor has been around for awhile. Was just hoping for a change. Guess not. 

Thank you

Our cruise is 1/7/2024. Does anyone have any recent daily’s?  What is the main show?

thank you!

5 hours ago, POA1 said:

Lemon Drops aren't $12. The BB King version made with Grey Goose are, at least they were as late as Saturday night.

 

That's why I made the recommendation about subbing out the expensive call liquor. I doubt anyone would be able to tell a vodka swap.

 

There's a $12 Cosmopolitan on the MDR menu. Sub out the Cointreau for Curacao and, viola! SBP drink.

oh I totally disagree on the vodka swap statement. I can certainly tell the difference between a cocktail made with low grade vodka and grey goose. Grey goose is smooth, no burn.

Sure is intriguing! I also remember back in the day when my parents cruised out of SD. They said they would talk to staff at the port and if there were rooms available they were able to board. 

• Really best to buy gouda in Curacao in the port area. They have all kinds of flavors and choices. It is a bit pricey in my opinion but so many options. I have bought partial wheels in Bonnaire and a little store across the bridge in Curacao which takes some searching. I don't think there is any in Aruba. Ive looked. 

Years ago we stayed at HCC Montblanc. Its close to the Gothic area. I just booked it again. Price is amazing! The only draw back is you have to pay now and it isn't refundable. But it was an amazing price!

Be persistent and make sure you are attaching the copy of your documentation of your stock 

Personally I have given up on the food options in the dining room. I am a vegetarian and some of their vegetarian options are truly pathetic. I would be embarrassed to serve some of their entrees. But when I am traveling with friends it’s their company I treasure so I just drink more🤣

we boarded the Joy at Port Canaveral December 2022. We were there early and in the handicap/haven line. Still waited a good hour outside the terminal. Once inside it was chaotic. But once onboard - it was wonderful. Except at the excursion desk-always a line. Enjoy!!!!!!!!

I also have noticed that once you click on the price per person for the cabin of choice it takes you to the cabin price for 2. At first I wondered why the price shot up but then noticed it is per cabin. 

29 minutes ago, ready2cruzagain said:

Hope you got your date wrong because the Epic sails out of PC on 1/21/24.

thanks- the date is wrong

4 minutes ago, Asawi said:

Originally Epic was meant to be cruising out of Lisbon Portugal around that time. With me on it! 

It’s just that the original post said all of epics cruises were cancelled from Dec 2023 to April 2024. Misleading. 
I am sorry your cruise was canceled 

we are cruising out of PC 1/24/2024. Our cruise is not cancelled as I just called NCL. So I am confused on this posting

I feel the same about the quality of the food. I was on the Jewel and the Wonder recently. Food in the MDR left a lot to be desired in my opinion. We joined a table of 6 couples last month on the Jewel. Every night someone was sending something back- meat was too tough, food was cold, food just wasn't good.  I guess the best way to let them know is to tell the head waiters and the chefs and to put remarks on the surveys.