03063Dad

OASIS Summer fares UP

Down to $32

This last week Symphony was Brian Leavitt. I never really cared who my cruise director was, I guess I only had good ones. We didn’t think Brian was good at all. 

40 minutes ago, Evilgrin72 said:

Are the Snack Shack burgers significantly better than those on the buffet? Sure looks that way from the photos. I'll likely be assaulting the taco bar, but my niece loves a good burger, I'd like to steer her in the right direction when we're there. 

I only had the shack burger so can’t compare but the bun and sauce were very good as well as the burger.  Worst case she walked 2 minutes extra for a burger that isn’t an A+++

Shack Burger and funnel cake were excellent. 

6 hours ago, Mrclean3 said:

Sailing onSymphony of the Seas March 14, 2020. With grandchildren and their mother. 
8,11,15  was wondering if anyone is onboard now and how things were going. 
Have you missed any stops, does everyone seem healthy. Any precaution taking place 

Grandkids mother ( a school nurse) is getting a little nervous with all the advance training going on in school districts 

Weather good? 
Phil 

On now and everything is great. The first few days there was some boat movement, no stops missed. Windy but nice weather, St Maarten and San Juan were hot and nice. Coco Cay tomorrow, no one seems concerned with health scare, lots of hand washing and the crew is seen doing extra cleaning. 

On Symphony currently and had the same response as OP. It only lets you book 1 comedy show and I have no idea if it is the same comedians all week, Hiro has been cancelled twice already, no headliner. Honestly, the amount of shows has not been enough I do see iSkate 2.0 on the schedule though. 
 

I understand why Hiro has been cancelled, but throw a movie on in the theatre then. 

Just now, BSocial said:

is it too late to switch names in. The 2 cabins?  Move the son checking in with you to 2nd room, and move a no-show in with you ?   Then you check in and get 2 adjoining rooms.   

He’s 17. 

1 minute ago, cb at sea said:

You shouldn't "lose" access to that cabin...after all, you PAID for it.  You are well beyond any refund....and if they were to use that cabin, I WOULD want to be reimbursed for it. 

That is my thought. Guess I just don’t know if I want to call attention to this when boarding. 

We are a family of 5 booked into adjoining rooms leaving tomorrow. My wife and 2 of my kids, who were all assigned one room will not be able to travel last second. I will be traveling with my son who was assigned to my room, although we planned to have the 3 kids in one room together. Will we lose access to the other room when they no show? If we can only keep one room theirs has the second bed and I’d rather have that one. 

We’ve always loved the Windjammer for dinner. It’s our first choice over MDR. 

Second the bolognese, always excellent.

1 minute ago, lenquixote66 said:

What does that mean ?

Had nothing but good luck on Anthem WJ for dinner. - 03063dad

Let me break it down for you:

"Had nothing but good luck" - An earlier poster said the windjammer for dinner on the Anthem quote "It was a terrible experience for us - crowded and poor selection and quality of food." For those who read through this thread I wanted to let them know Anthem was not 100% bad for dinner. We didn't run into crowds, poor selection or poor quality. 

"on Anthem WJ" - Anthem of the Seas -  a RCCL ship, WindJammer restaurant.

"for dinner" - also known as supper, last full meal of the day, main meal, etc.

Had nothing but good luck on Anthem WJ for dinner. 

19 minutes ago, nelblu said:

I have  a late August sail and the planner tells me "not available for on-line booking."

Don't sweat it, plan on booking when you arrive.

1 hour ago, Host Clarea said:

 

Surprising to me as Anthem is newer than Oasis.  Must be the novelty.

Newer doesn't have to mean better. For us the Oasis offers more and this isn't surprising. Both are great ships.

It worked a couple days ago. While others are standing in that line at the Music Hall try booking through the app. Plenty of open spots once on board. 

If you don’t get a spot when boarding keep checking the app during the cruise. We got a spot reserved, someone must have canceled. 

We prefer Oasis over Anthem, and with the Oasis refurb it would be a slam dunk decision. 

2 minutes ago, dbancroft said:

Be aware that the garage is sometimes full now with more than one ship there now. Last week they were only allowing cars with handicapped tags into the garage. 

What was the overflow process, or were you on your own? Heading there tomorrow.

11 hours ago, Shidah said:

Has anyone gone on the E-bike excursion in Bermuda.  I see two listed.  Just how physical is it?  Do the e-bikes only help you go, or do most of the work?  If the terrain was flat,  I don’t think it would an issue.  Not sure how hilly the terrain is though.  Thanks in advance for your feedback!

We did e-bikes on a California trip in April and they do most/all of the work if you want them to. Great fun.

Today? In general?

This is great, really enjoying it as we will be on the Symphony next February. That last comment about kids answering phones is spot on, my oldest answers the phone in hotels and cruise ships only. LOL I think he's trying to be helpful, he thinks it must be important.

44 minutes ago, lovescats5 said:

We have never just kicked a dog but what would you do?   I agree that it is not the dog's fault but until something happens to the dog the owner could care less.   Maybe the owner needs to get a dog diaper like horses use that walk the streets in New York.  Maybe someone needs to pee on the owner.  I have instructed my granddaughter that if the dog is on our cruise and decides to pee on her she should kick it away.  Why would anyone just stand there and not do anything as a dog pees on them.  Maybe if something happened the owner would be a little more responsible.

You've had this conversation!!?? You've taken the time to tell your granddaughter that on a specific cruise ship there is a small dog and if you happen to be standing there and the dog comes over and chooses at that moment to urinate she is to kick it. Just wow.

10 hours ago, Thorben-Hendrik said:

Yeah pamper the snowflake! 🙄

Triggered by a pants thread on the internet 🤣