Would You Purchase a Day Pass on the Oasis/Allure?

[Zou Bisou Bisou]

Being new to this website I have been doing a lot of reading on the various threads and notice a lot of posts from people commenting on not wanting to book Oasis Class because of it's size, number of people and other reasons.

 

Having cruised a LOT and mostly on Royal Caribbean I also initially was skeptical about Oasis when it was first announced some years back. But after sailing her and soon to sail her again and with a booking on Allure, it was a skepticism I got over.

 

So I was wondering, just as Resorts all through the Caribbean offer day passes to cruisers to sample the amenities of their property for a day, wouldn't it be interesting if RCI offered Day Passes on the Allure and Oasis while in the various ports?

 

Initially it would be offered to passengers aboard other RCI ships in port, easier to manage and certainly for security purposes. But it could be expanded to other Cruise Line ships in ports or maybe even to resort vacationers in that port.

 

For a set fee you could board the Oasis, tour the ship, enjoy the pool and make reservations at the various restaurants for lunch. Make an appointment at the spa or bar hop in the many venues onboard.

 

While most of the Oasis Class passengers are enjoying the port, others could enjoy the Oasis Class Ships and spend plenty of $$$ onboard keeping the cost of the cruise down for everyone.

 

Plus, how could you beat the advertising. A couple go back to their Carnival/Princess/Ncl Ship and boast about their wonderful day on the Oasis to their MDR companions? It's a no brainer, right?

 

So my question is......would YOU (people that have never sailed Oasis Class) book a day pass on the Oasis/Allure while in port?

[odettemcf]

Absolutely I would be interested in doing this....... if the price was right!!

 

I do eventually plan to sail on the Allure, but if I could get a one day preview/experience day whilst at a port that I've either been to before/many times this would be an excellent way to spend the day!

 

Sign me up!!:D

[Stu K]

Think its a great idea security the biggest issue but guess they could do guided tour of the ship 1st and work up to free time!

 

Although they don't do it now. I have to book a 7 night cruise to see whats shes like lol (oh no!)

 

i guess they have done the maths and no cost effective or security issues.

 

Stu k

[Lottycruiser]

I would definitely spend a day on her but it's something I can't ever see happening for security reasons , everyone clocking on would have to clock off , but what if they didn't ? , if they forgot time or just plain didn't want to get off ? I know that would be highly unlikely but it would be an absolute security headache trying to find people to escort them off .

[ZoeyVictoria]

 

Although they don't do it now. I have to book a 7 night cruise to see whats shes like lol (oh no!)

 

Stu k

 

There is a 3-night sailing on 2/14/13. Here's your chance for a sample of the Allure :D

[S.A.M.J.R.]

I would definitely spend a day on her but it's something I can't ever see happening for security reasons , everyone clocking on would have to clock off , but what if they didn't ? , if they forgot time or just plain didn't want to get off ? I know that would be highly unlikely but it would be an absolute security headache trying to find people to escort them off .

How do they handle it for "visitors" at home ports? I seem to remember a thread that talked about announcements for all day guests to leave the ship. How do they make sure everyone is gone then?

[uksimonusa]

I would definitely spend a day on her but it's something I can't ever see happening for security reasons , everyone clocking on would have to clock off , but what if they didn't ? , if they forgot time or just plain didn't want to get off ? I know that would be highly unlikely but it would be an absolute security headache trying to find people to escort them off .

 

Doesn't the Oasis and Allure have "Iphones" that let you know where on the ship the phone is, that would be a great way of keeping track on visitors?

[marci22]

Bad idea. I could see lots of people doing this in certain ports, ruining it for those who have paid for the cruise and choose to stay onboard in that port.

[Compass Rose]

Bad idea. I could see lots of people doing this in certain ports, ruining it for those who have paid for the cruise and choose to stay onboard in that port.

Exactly.

[Ocean Boy]

Bad idea. I could see lots of people doing this in certain ports, ruining it for those who have paid for the cruise and choose to stay onboard in that port.

 

That is exactly what I was going to say. The ship is for those who booked a sailing on it. They paid for it and I don't think RCI should be doing anything that detracts from their enjoyment of the ship. There are many cruisers who look forward to port days and having the ship to themselves.

[ryano]

I would not be interested as one day is in no way enough time to enjoy even a small portion of those ships AND also for reasons that Marci and Ocean Boy stated. Its not fair to the passengers that paid thousands to enjoy her. Those ships truly are a destination themselves.

 

I can see all I need to see from pics of others that sail them :)

 

One day I will sail an Oasis class ship but its going to be a while.

[roscoegirl]

For me, I would not want to pay for a cruise (no matter what cost) with the intention of paying for an 'excursion' to another ship in port!?!? What happened to cruising to a destination to explore 'that' destination? Pay to tour another ship which is docked at the same port?? Don't think so. There are plenty of videos/reviews, etc. on these two big girls to give most people a good idea of what's inside... I don't get it...pay RCI more money to tour a ship in port????????? Please don't give them any more ideas to charge us money for a view of the port from inside of another ship.:)

[Tyler80]

This seems logical however for security reasons it probably would never happen. There could be other problems such as crowding as others have said. Royal Caribbean already does a day tour for travel agents on turn around day. This is a similar tour for agents to see what the Oasis class is all about. You really can't use any of the facilities but I think lunch is included.

[EVALUATOR]

So a dozen or so guests from a Carnivoir ship could go on the Oasis eat all the Honey Stung Chicken and leave.

 

That would ruin the cruise for the 6000 paying guests.

 

RCI would feel so bad they would have to refund everybody on the cruise.:rolleyes:

[luvscruising2007]

No.

[Cruzaholic41]

So a dozen or so guests from a Carnivoir ship could go on the Oasis eat all the Honey Stung Chicken....

 

...and drink all the Bud Light.

[negc]

How do they handle it for "visitors" at home ports? I seem to remember a thread that talked about announcements for all day guests to leave the ship. How do they make sure everyone is gone then?

 

When visitors board a ship, they have to surrender their driver's license or passport which are held by the ship's officials until they disembark. They therefore will know when everyone is gone or have a photo id of anyone who attempts to remain on board. Even on a ship as large as Oasis or Allure there are few places where a stowaway can hide without being caught on a security camera.

That said, I think that security concerns as well as the reaction of paying guests if they are suddenly inundated with numbers of "guests" argue against the likelihood that such proposal would be adopted. On occasion some travel agencies have been able to bring numbers of their clients onboard cruiseships (usually for a fee) but in such cases the numbers are strictly controlled and the clients tour of the ship is pretty carefully controlled and monitored.

[KMagz]

So a dozen or so guests from a Carnivoir ship could go on the Oasis eat all the Honey Stung Chicken and leave.

 

In my book, they'd be doing us a favor! :) (That dried out, tasteless chicken was far and away the WORST thing I ate on my last cruise!)

[marci22]

So a dozen or so guests from a Carnivoir ship could go on the Oasis eat all the Honey Stung Chicken and leave.

 

That would ruin the cruise for the 6000 paying guests.

 

RCI would feel so bad they would have to refund everybody on the cruise.:rolleyes:

 

I think it would be more popular than 12 people. Also, you wouldn't have the normal crowd dispersers in operation (MDR, shows, etc) so they would all congregate at pool areas, flowrider, zipline, etc.

[NMG318]

Being new to this website I have been doing a lot of reading on the various threads and notice a lot of posts from people commenting on not wanting to book Oasis Class because of it's size, number of people and other reasons.

 

Having cruised a LOT and mostly on Royal Caribbean I also initially was skeptical about Oasis when it was first announced some years back. But after sailing her and soon to sail her again and with a booking on Allure, it was a skepticism I got over.

 

So I was wondering, just as Resorts all through the Caribbean offer day passes to cruisers to sample the amenities of their property for a day, wouldn't it be interesting if RCI offered Day Passes on the Allure and Oasis while in the various ports?

 

Initially it would be offered to passengers aboard other RCI ships in port, easier to manage and certainly for security purposes. But it could be expanded to other Cruise Line ships in ports or maybe even to resort vacationers in that port.

 

For a set fee you could board the Oasis, tour the ship, enjoy the pool and make reservations at the various restaurants for lunch. Make an appointment at the spa or bar hop in the many venues onboard.

 

While most of the Oasis Class passengers are enjoying the port, others could enjoy the Oasis Class Ships and spend plenty of $$$ onboard keeping the cost of the cruise down for everyone.

 

Plus, how could you beat the advertising. A couple go back to their Carnival/Princess/Ncl Ship and boast about their wonderful day on the Oasis to their MDR companions? It's a no brainer, right?

 

So my question is......would YOU (people that have never sailed Oasis Class) book a day pass on the Oasis/Allure while in port?

 

I MIGHT book a day pass on Oasis/Allure while in port but I would ABSOLUTELY NOT book a cruise on a ship that allows "day passes."

[teajak]

A terrible idea. The ship is our destination and what we pay big bucks for,port days with the ship mostly empty are the best part of the cruise. The last thing we need or want is a bunch of sightseers leaving a mess behind for the crew to clean up. No way.

[negc]

A terrible idea. The ship is our destination and what we pay big bucks for,port days with the ship mostly empty are the best part of the cruise. The last thing we need or want is a bunch of sightseers leaving a mess behind for the crew to clean up. No way.

I suspect that guests at resorts that offer day passes to cruise passengers in port for a day, feel the same way, although the security issue may not be the same. I think most of us would resent having to share space, for which we paid a premium, with those who are only there for a few hours or a day at most. A cruiseline would have to weigh the benefits (exposing potential future cruisers to their product) against the negatives (upsetting paying customers perhaps by disrupting their enjoyment of the ship's facilities by interfering with their use of those facilities). When you add in the added security concerns, it seems unlikely that this idea will gain much traction with cruiseline officials.:)

[EVALUATOR]

I suspect that guests at resorts that offer day passes to cruise passengers in port for a day, feel the same way, although the security issue may not be the same. I think most of us would resent having to share space, for which we paid a premium, with those who are only there for a few hours or a day at most. A cruiseline would have to weigh the benefits (exposing potential future cruisers to their product) against the negatives (upsetting paying customers perhaps by disrupting their enjoyment of the ship's facilities by interfering with their use of those facilities). When you add in the added security concerns, it seems unlikely that this idea will gain much traction with cruiseline officials.:)

 

Not a lot of weighing for RCI. When you consider how they handled the Rhapsody aft corner aft room debacle upsetting paying customers seems a distant second to revenue.:mad:

[Zou Bisou Bisou]

I MIGHT book a day pass on Oasis/Allure while in port but I would ABSOLUTELY NOT book a cruise on a ship that allows "day passes."

 

Ha ha, that's a good one.

[jennmaybe]

I know I shouldn't be weighing in, since I have been on Oasis, but I wanted to give my opinion anyway ;)

 

I do not think this is a good idea, for various reasons. The one thing that comes to mind is how long do you think it would take for personnel to go around the ship to make sure everyone that is supposed to be off is off? Just think about how long it takes to disembark everyone on the last day of a cruise--there are so many people that just don't want to get off, but they are eventually ran off and then they have to do an inspection to make sure everyone is off (and usually still looking for those who try and hide :D).

 

I also think security is the biggest issue. That just is not safe to allow people on/off these ships, especially in other countries/islands. We practically have to give them our life history (not really) before cruising with them. I wouldn't want just anyone being able to buy a day pass without knowing who was coming on. Wonder what the captains would think about this idea? :confused: