JimInBuffalo

14 minutes ago, JimInBuffalo said:

Sent my name into RCL and they had a raffle (only 24 hours to submit your name)  They picked about 1000 names and they were offered a free cruise on one of three ships 

Also, RCL is providing drinks, specialty restaurants and wi-fi at 50% off. Soda is free at all the machines. We are getting ready to go to Cococay and the water Park will be free. Just got the ok to go on the island. 

22 hours ago, Edhoff said:

Was this a free cruise, if so how did you get picted?

 

Sent my name into RCL and they had a raffle (only 24 hours to submit your name)  They picked about 1000 names and they were offered a free cruise on one of three ships 

This is the sign in all elevators showing the capacity per car. Only 6 people. Not an issue with our small population this week. 

2 minutes ago, JimInBuffalo said:

The” legends of rock”

12 hours ago, mets123 said:

Who's the tribute band in the Music Hall?

The” legends of rock”

11 hours ago, dahirsh said:

my mistake.  added recently?

 

Yes. There is a music hall

Day 4 Perfect day at Coco Cay

Just caught the dress Rehearsal for Aqua 80. Looks great. Amazing production details. Can’t wait to see the whole show. That haven’t announced when the show will be available for this cruise 

Port side BBQ

Went to PortSide BBQ for lunch. 
Best Meal ever!

highly recommend it

At the comedy show last night one of the audience members informed the comic that we we’re all on a free cruise and he had no idea

39 minutes ago, beachlovergirl said:

I’m assuming you make reservations for the shows when you get on the ship?  

We made our reservations on the app when we got on the ship. It wasn’t available until then

3 hours ago, DaniDanielle said:

Where are you guys, Rewind, Jim we need to meet up.  We are on the ship also.  Loving the free soda, it’s the little things😉

We are sitting by the pool right now on 15 under the small yellow umbrellas. Closest to the water slides 

Regarding social distance. The deck chairs at the pools are in groups of 2 or 3 and spaced 6 feet from the next group. The attendants do not allow them to moved, not even a foot from their original position. This no problem with the Number we have on this cruise. Was just informed by one of the staff that the Numer of passengers on this cruise is only about 650. 
 

I can see an issue when the ship goes to higher percentage onboard. 
 

The elevators have signs limiting capacity of 6 people per car

I don’t know if this will continue, however on this cruise all of the self-serve Coke machines are being staffed and are giving drinks out for free. Additionally we we offered free soda on the dining rooms. 

Day 3 Daily Planner - Oasis 

1 hour ago, Sunshine3601 said:

Did you do Salsa dance class?  It looks like fun, but we have not yet tried it.  Usually one of us chickens out.

After you take a lesson , go to the Boleros bar and practice your new steps with the music. Great band from Mexico. They play Latin as well as standards. They are called “Marakas Quartet”

1 hour ago, Sunshine3601 said:

Did you do Salsa dance class?  It looks like fun, but we have not yet tried it.  Usually one of us chickens out.

Yes we did. The instructor is from Argentina and was a lot of fun. The class was done with everyone dancing apart, no partners due to distancing. Tomorrow is Mernague. All classes are taught, as he says, from “zero”. So you don’t need any advance knowledge of the dance. It was fun and easy. About 20 we’re in our class. 

2 hours ago, Merion_Mom said:

@JimInBuffalo, which day will be your day at CocoCay?

Wednesday 

49 minutes ago, Sunshine3601 said:

I watched your sail away on the webcam.    was beautiful seeing her all lit up go under the verrazano bridge.      

Sounds like you are having an Awesome trip!

Enjoy every minute of it.

14 minutes ago, Sunshine3601 said:

I watched your sail away on the webcam.    was beautiful seeing her all lit up go under the verrazano bridge.      

Sounds like you are having an Awesome trip!

Enjoy every minute of it.

We are currently on the Simulation Cruise for the Oasis out of Bayonne and destined for Coco Cay. 
Hurricane Henri had little affect on us.Smooth boarding and departure.

The captain surprised us by taking a close-up drive by the Statue of Liberty for a photo op. Everyone appreciated that. 
The staff has been wonderful and are really glad to be back. 
great weather today and smooth water. 
Everything has been great. 
From what we gathered there are 700-1000 on board. No crowds, empty deck chairs. Limited numbers allowed in the pools. 
Saw CATS last night. Adult comedy tonight 

18 hours ago, crooooze said:

Love vintage pics! Thanks for sharing.

If you would like to see more vintage pictures, I have posted some more under 

“Other Cruise Lines”

the pics are from a 1982 cruise on Chandris Lines “THE VICTORIA” which is similar in size to the “CARNIVALE “.