cindyscruise

I too try to read between the lines. some people are never satisfied no matter what. also it is amazing how many people become food critics when they board a ship. Do things to wrong? Of course, but you make the best of whatever. Land vacations can go wrong also. Read the reviews for suggestions and descriptions of activities. Everything else is subjective. We love the Oasis, but Liberty is our favorite. Never been on a bad cruise. Each cruise line and each ship has its own personality. Try not to compare. Enjoy the ship you are on.

I hope everyone has received their pictures. I think I got everyone. I cannot wait to see the finished product from those sailing in these cabins.

will send tomorrow

yes, both doors open to the aqua pool but you just walk around the balcony and have total privacy facing the ocean. it will of course be opposite on the other side of the ship. you do have to go through the bedroom to get to the bathroom. The living room is at an angle. the only furniture in the room when we went was the built in in living room and bedroom and a soft and bed. cute lights over the bed. flooring is definitely different and of course it is the last cabin on the deck. Very shortly I hope to see people posting what the final product looks like.

the new royal suite on 17 will also be awesome. it is not a loft but does have the floor to ceiling 2 story windows.

I sent the pictures out. Did anyone get them? Could you open them. If not, I will send again. Just let me know. Just received some emails they did not come through. I will try again.

we ate dinner there twice. It was not very crowded. Lunch was to start I believe this week so can't speak to that. Service was wonderful. I really enjoyed the food. I had rack of lamb the first time and seared scallops the next. The flatbread was wonderful. Didn't have dessert because of the sugar. So cant speak to that either.

11330 is 95% complete. I got to visit the cabin. It is wonderful. Bedroom has a door so it is really private as well as a door to balcony. balcony faces both the aqua pool and on the other side is facing the ocean. Great views. the ones on deck 12 and 14 are smaller but 14 has great views. I also visited the new suite on deck 17. really awesome. I promised not to post the pictures to cruise critic. my email is cmcgarrahan@sc(dot)rr(dot)com

We have eaten twice in sabor. Loved it. We shared the $ 20 sampler. Had a quesadellia , fresh made guacomole, our small plate was bacon wrapped chicken and jalapeño. Delish, entree shrimp also delist. We had to skip the desert box. Too much sugar for me. Armand was our waiter. Very entertaining

Will get lounge tonight

Table in shade

Cabana

Shower

Guess didn't upload

From side showing bar which is open from 11:30 to sunset

Pictures Starting at front of suite sun deck going around. The white thing is the shower. Cabanas are nice. A few loungers and several seats. Guess pictures too large will send one at a time

On the Oasis now. Suite lounge bar is open from 11:30 am till 11:00 pm. Coastal Kitchen open from 6-9:30. Ishtar lunch in lounge with continental breakfast. Not sure about beer and wine in the CL for lunch. Will try to find out for you

Setsail -

I will plan on doing that unless someone else does the same. My granddaughter is not too thrilled about the dd. she like the mdr experience of having the same table and same waiter each night. She loves her baked potato and on all her cruises they had one for her each evening without her having to ask. Made her feel special.

Thank you for the info. That is what I needed. I will keep my drink package

For anyone currently on the Oasis I am curious about the bar on the sun deck - not the lounge bar - Is it open all day. is it completely stocked like other bars - since the lounge bar is open from 11:30-8:30 with complementary drinks - does this also apply to the sun deck bar? I purchased a beverage package and wondering if I should cancel it?

One question? Is the bar on the suite sun deck fully stocked and open all day? I have heard the bar in the lounge is limited in drinks.

I am following your post. Beautiful pictures. Hope the knee is better.

We love the Liberty. It is my husbands favorite ship. Everyone is so friendly. Hopefully next year I will be able to cruise on her again.

Dave -

I am sure you are right about people in js complaining. However, each ship has their own areas for each. some don't even have diamond lounges. Of course, I read where one poster was upset because she as a diamond plus would have to share the lounge with diamond members on the Oasis who did not have as many points as her. She felt she should only be with suite guests and pinnacles. You can't please everyone. I just enjoy being on a ship and on vacation

I've always wondered that also.

Well said. since it is our 40th anniversary we are splurging for a crown loft. The smell worries me. Is it from the construction? Will Coastal Kitchen be open by 11/8. Will they still be constructing the royal suites - 1 cabin down from us? Had I known about these changes and possibilities of things not being opened, I would have gone at a later date. I love the Oasis but things should be open. One might expect a few minor things still being done after drydock but not major construction. Maybe they should have stayed in drydock a few weeks longer?