randybutternubs

Do they by any chance offer slippers or bathrobes? 😬

August 5-10, 2022 on the Scarlet Lady - my referral link is here: https://virg.in/opLU

Checking out this cruise line for the first time.

Hi there-

Has anyone had experience working remotely with a laptop from the Oasis of the Seas? If so, was it workable?  The sailing I’m looking at is to the Bahamas out of NJ and there are a few sea days I could use more productively (than using vacation days, that is). 
 

My virtual work environment is all through a web browser although it would be helpful if zoom calling and slack work as well.  My company uses Macintosh for whatever reason- not sure if that’d make any difference. 
 

Thanks in advance!

2 hours ago, Rysyonok said:

 

It appears in the app - instantly (say, 12:30 the day of boarding) and throughout the sailing.

 

I *think* someone had said the new slots load at 9, I can't confirm it. I'm guilty of having had too much fun - by the time I'd check the app, all the slots would be booked! Free slots, that is; paid ones ($29pp) were always available).

 

My advice, book North Star upon embarking - the absolutely very first thing you do - and just be done with it (it is one of those things you can kind of only book once). Now, it may be able to slide in throughout the sailing if someone failed to show up... I just haven't tried it.

 

It's an awesome experience!

 

Oh, but there's more.

 

Experience it day 1.

Keep taking pictures of it throughout the sailing while it's in motion.

Now, that's the whole package.

You recommend booking for the day at Cape Liberty? To see the city?

3 hours ago, Iamcruzin said:

For what it's worth I don't think that there is a big jump in food quality in the specialty restaurants compared to the MDR for the price they charge. It's more ambiance and service  and maybe larger portions and with that the food just seems to be better. Psychologically you are fooled to think that it's better because you paid an additional  $50 pp.  Chops is no better than LongHorn or Outback steakhouse. Those who compare it to Morton's have never eaten at Morton's.  Living in New York on Long Island we have all the chains and Mom and Pop restaurants and you don't have to pay a fortune for good meal.   

Oof is that really true re: chops? I was thinking of trying it with one of those three dinner packages but if that’s the case then maybe not, even with a very low effective out of pocket cost. I’ve looked at the MDR menus for my cruise and it looks fine to me (there’re at least two items I’m keen on every night from what I’ve seen).  How about Jamie’s Italian?

6 hours ago, little britain said:

Jamie’s; it was superb last month.

That looks great- do you think it'd be worth going alone though?  With a group you can try so many items but as a lone diner it's just too much food (not to mention all the other starters they have)