JenAndDan

That's terrific! You will love Oasis! I actually don't think they change things too much, I have been following these ships since Oasis first sailed and not much has changed along the way= at least so far! LOL! WE arebooked on Allure for 2013 too...seems like so long from now!

 

 

 

They had lots of activities during her time there- sometimes they were coloring and making crafts (simple things with construction paper- that sort of thing), or "free play" where they are free to go around the room, play on the slide or with toys, read books, etc. There were storytimes, "plays" and puppet shows to watch in the AO Theater, Sometimes they went to the science room to do experiment type stuff like make the "space goo". There seemed to be a different theme each night- like the Space night- where they went on the Space Walk.

 

 

 

Yes, and I actually have baby pool experience (on Independence, but it isn;t much different LOL) It is definitely OK for the parents to be in the water of the babu splash zone with the diapered children, but they will not allow older (out of diaper) children in there at all. If you are comfortable keeping a little bit of distance, you can stand outside the border of the pool and watch your little one, or sit on the edge (stoop) of the pool perimeteron the side without the glass wall. Or you can sit, stand, or kneel in the pool itself. Whatever is most comfortable for you. I never saw the baby pool very busy- probably a max of 3-4 kids in it at once, usually less! :)

 

 

 

Well the balcony room only slept two (the couch was not a pull out) so it did not have a curtain. I don't know if any of the rooms have them,since our inside room (slept 3 with a pull out) also did not have a privacy curtain between the bed/couch.(Family rooms, maybe?). As for Oasis and the chargers, not sure, I know initially it was new on Allure but they might have added them to Oasis by now- hopefully someone chimes in for you!

 

Thanks so much for reading, if you think of any other questions let me know!!

Thanks so much for your answers. On the SOS, we had a balcony stateroom with a fold out couch and it had the privacy curtain which is great. Hoping they have it on the Oasis.

Love...Love...LOVE this review! Thanks so much for taking the time to write so in-depth and add great photos as well. We are booked on the Oasis for November so hopefully some of this stuff is the same (and we are thinking of Allure for 2013).

Questions....AO for Sarah - what did she do there? This will be our older DS's first time in AO (he will also be 3). In the baby pool, I know it says no children out of diapers but what about parents? It didn't look like there was much deck space in there - did you see where parents stayed? Our younger DS will be 17 months.

Also to others on here...I noticed there was not a curtain between Jen & Ron's bed and the couch where Sarah slept (logically because the couch was not intended for someone to sleep on)...does anyone know if the cabins where the couch is a fold out if there is a curtain that separates the bed area from the couch area? Also, anyone know if Oasis has those Ipod/Iphone chargers?

Thanks!!!!!

It's all personal preference, like anything else on the cruise ship. I love arts and crafts, ways to be creative, but I never have time at home to do that kind of stuff. So on one of the sea days, I did the cupcake class. It was fun, allowed me to be a "kid" again and not be the business type I usually am. Way better than bingo to me! :D

 

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I love to bake so I am actually intrigued by this class. Your pic just convinced me to give it a shot!

Awesome review! I can't wait to go on the Serenade. We are doing week 1 of your B2B and the only port I have been to before is St Martin so I am really looking forward to seeing these islands for the first time!!! Thanks for the preview!!!!

Oh wow - everybody always raves about the 70's party but this is the first pic I have actually seen - it looks like a lot of fun!!!

Loving your review so far!

I usually have a huge purse with me where ever I go - BUT NOT on a cruise ship. It's a waste. I have a northface backpack that I use as a carryon for the plane and as a beach bag/daily bag out at the ports and on the ship I either have nothing or a small purse/wristlet type bag for my camera, lip gloss and sea pass card.

Marriott San Juan Resort & Stellaris Casino (2 rooms) for $120 a night + taxes and fees. Bid on resorts only. Started off at $85 until I got to $120. This is for August 28th (Saturday).