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Since nobody has responded, I will share my experience from Symphony, on the assumption it's similar.  There are 2 locations in the Windjammer [one on each side near the entrances - IIRC, 2 machines at each location]. One on the Royal Promenade near the Cafe Promenade or Sorrentos, can't recall which. One in the Park Cafe, in the Central Park neighborhood, and one in El Loco Fresh [the Mexican restaurant]. Surprisingly [at least to me] there was not one in the Boardwalk neighborhood [but you could get a soda in a glass at Playmakers.

Is Oasis similar?

15 hours ago, SRF said:

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Will this company EVER get someone in charge of their website that has SOME CLUE??????????

Doubt it.  RCI seems to take great pride in its IT ineptitude -- it seems to be a core value.

We go to the 'jamma. Have done so every cruise since our first in 2007 and don't plan to quit.  It's a rite of beginning that says the cruise has begun. It's crowded [usually], food is not the greatest, but I wouldn't miss it.

9 hours ago, janetz said:

Oasis class 

Ships are a destination on their own and the shows are the best at sea 😊

Something for everyone 

Interesting. That's what I always thought, but in response to a question about bizarre event scheduling, the cruise director on Symphony said something like there was nothing he could do about it because the ship wasn't designed to have everyone aboard at once. 

Favorite class :

The one I'm on.

Why:

Because I'm on it.

I forgot you will be approaching the area from the east end of the beaches,  If you have an option to see Pegasus Bridge or the British beaches where there are still remnants of the Mulberry Harbors, well worth it.

The Museum in Caen is great, but with your limited time I would recommend spending it seeing the actual sites.

Although it is a somewhat sanitized version of the battle, I recommend watching the Longest Day to get an overview of the battle.

On 1/10/2020 at 10:16 PM, EuroDate20 said:

. . . We don't want to have any regrets.  

 

 

There is no way you can  come close to seeing everything in an 8-10 hour shore excursion. Decide what you want to see the most and choose the excursion that gets you there.  Personally, if my time was that brief, I would not want to miss the cemetary,  Pointe de Hoc, and the Bayeux Tapestry.  The tapestry is obviously a different matter altogether from the DDay sites, but it is fascinating.

I would also recommend becoming familiar with the course of the battle to better understand what you see.

About 10 years ago, we took a ferry across the channel after a cruise on Indy and spent 3 days in Normandy. Highly recommend that option.  Still many things to see if we go back. 

On Anthem last October we were assigned Monday before a Saturday sailing. 

Try this:

https://www.cbp.gov/travel/us-citizens/western-hemisphere-travel-initiative

We spent 2 weeks on Symphony in a cabin near where Gatordad815 was on Oasis.   As everyone else has said, great location. 

Cruised from US, Canada and Europe. The boarding process is virtually the same everywhere [other than possible visa/identity document requirements]. I've never noticed it taking any longer.

On 12/17/2019 at 4:43 AM, RCCLNYMETS41 said:

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We had Bobby [Brown] years ago as CD & did not care for him then.  I must say he was great this time around! Very visible (especially for an Oasis class ship) & personable.

Had Bobby Brown on Symphony last year. He was indeed very visible and personable. But organization and scheduling was a mess.  Overall, I would rate him a fail.

We did the GTY game for a purpose of the moment cruise on Anthem last October.  We were assigned on Monday before sailing on Saturday.  We got a balcony on six, and when they say obstructed, they mean it.  Our view was a small aperture between two life boat davits on either side,  and the lifeboat below.   I would guess we had maybe half of the normal view.  It was fine with us, we knew the rules and got what we bargained for. Biggest problem was the smoker next door. 

3 hours ago, sparks1093 said:

. . . Of course if we don't need the passport for the trip we are taking I would delay renewing until the time came when we needed it . . .

Exactly. 

For procrastinators like me, keep in mind you can "renew" for up to 5 years after expiration. [For the OCD among us, the actual rule is 15 years after issue date] After that,  you have to start over and apply for a new passport.

Merion Mom, I always knew you had a sharp and discerning intellect. 

7 minutes ago, brillohead said:

. .  . If I'm not quoting you or obviously referring to you, I'm not talking to you.  

Hmmm, so if you're not "obviously" referring to anyone, . . .?

1 hour ago, brillohead said:

You do realize I was talking to the person asking the question, not you, right?

 

Well, since:

1.  This was already expand to OP in post #2, and

2.  Your post immediately followed mine, and

3.  You didn't specify,

No.

Uh, yeah. Spent almost 2 weeks in that cabin. Fairly familiar with the layout of that area of the ship. Hence the word "behind."

Weverything were not behind JRs, but on the opposite side behind Playmakers and the arcade which has longer hours and more noise - no problem with noise but could smell cooking in hallway.  Not a bad thing to me.

Brilliance is the only one of the Radii we have not been on. Currently booked for 30 nights on Serenade in 2021 [B2B Sydney to Vancouver. What I like about them compared to other ships:

1. Fewer friends to contend with at Ports.

2. Outside area in Windjammer.

3. Smaller size means most things are a shorter walk.

4. Overall, I find these ships easier to navigate.

Most other facilities that I patronize are pretty similar to other RC ships.

One of my favorite cruises was on Serenade [2015 Snowbird migration]. On the other hand one of my worst cruise experiences was on Jewel [2010 Canada New England - the ship had just returned from Europe, experienced a lot of crew turnover, resulting in the one RCI cruise I've been on that I can say service was truly abominable - but I was with great friends, the ports were great and had a great time anyway].

I am not as enamored with the class as some are [the "all that glass" chestnut is way overblown]. But I'm getting to where I like the smaller crowds.  For a port intensive cruise, I would much ptefer a Radii to a larger ship. Other than that, I pick the itinerary and pretty much don't worry about the class of the ship.

19 hours ago, Jeff13 said:

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So ... this is my solution.  I will test it in Jan.  I bought a long power cord for my CPAP.  Not an "extension" cord, but the actual power cord is now 20 feet long. . . .

Great idea. DW is going to get a stocking stuffer.

If for any reason special needs falls through the cracks, your cabin attendant can fix it quickly.  Get there with your machine and you're good to go.

I will second avoiding balconies on 6, at least the ones on the indents where the life boats are.  We booked a 5 day Bermuda pretty much at the last minute.  We took a balcony guarantee because the rate was good and the cruise is mostly open ocean.  Fully understood the rules and have no complaints.  But I would pick a different cabin if it were my choice.  We got 6186, mid-ship, port side.  For this cabin, obstructed means obstructed.  Our view was a relatively narrow aperture between two lifeboat davits.  On these ships, davits are fairly substantial cranes.  Straight down was to promenade deck on 5.  Biggest strike against this cabin is noise.  Near enough to Music Hall and other venues on lower decks we could hear the music [mostly the bass] until about 2 am.  Didn't bother me all that much but DW had a hard time getting to sleep.  Anyway, it was OK for a quick get away, but would avoid it for a longer cruise or one with a lot of scenery. Also first time we've been chased off our balcony by a smoking neighbor [and yes we did rat them out]. Jut cant really blame that on the cabin.

On Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 9:49 PM, Merion_Mom said:

 

Feel free to dance.

 

I would applaud. 

 

😁

Justifiably so.