Oasis 3/22-29/14, so, so writing, pretty good pictures, very pretty girls!

[smeck]

Excellent review I know how much effort it takes.

[KeywestK]

Great review! Love your writing style, and am eagerly awaiting more. Thanks for doing this for us!!

[caneguy]

Hi, ok I think we left off going to listen to 7 short blasts followed by one long blast. Ok, we did that and now time to get our spot for sail away.

 

So now we made our way to the secret 11th deck balcony for the sail away (but not my wife, she wanted to rest). We had a nice gift of Champagne in our cabin so we had a toast as we departed Fort Lauderdale

 

NICE GIFT!!

 

So you have started to read the mediocre so. so writing, here are some pretty good pictures of our sail away...

 

The "Flowrider house"

 

One going out ahead of use

 

Just before leaving dock

 

Looking north up the beach

 

And a toast!

Edited April 1, 2014 by caneguy

[Whalelovinggal]

Thank you for writing this review! We are doing the Western Caribbean itinerary on the Oasis in May. Looking forward to your review of the ship, especially the specialty restaurants!

 

Thanks again for putting in the time and helping all of us future Oasis cruisers!

Edited April 2, 2014 by Whalelovinggal

[lperry1016@yahoo.com]

Thank you so much for posting the compasses!!. I have looked through all the reviews only to find last years and the western compasses. I am planning our daily activities now. Can not wait for your review of the ship and the ports. :D

[caneguy]

Day One con't

 

One more of the girls at Sail Away

 

 

One more look back at the entrance to Port Everglades and goodbye to the USA for the next week..

 

 

I went back to the cabin to rest and get ready for dinner. Went out to get a few sunset pictures before going to 150 Central Park.

 

 

 

[caneguy]

As the Sun set on our first night on the Oasis we made our way down to 150 Central Park for dinner.

 

 

So 150 Central Park..... As I wrote in the beginning of this review (seems like about a month ago:)) is that I found out that on the 1st night there is a 20% discount when you dine at 150, so we took advantage of this offer. Now I can not attempt to describe in detail the flavor and taste of the food as well as Megacruiser did in his review, but what I can tell those of you who are still reading this review is that ...IT IS THE BEST $32/pp YOU CAN SPEND ON A MEAL! If you went to any restaurant in your hometown and had a meal of such quality and service you would pay well in excess of $150/pp. This restaurant's menu is crafted by Michael Schwartz who's flagship restaurant in Miami, Michael's Genuine, is rated by the NY Times as one of the 10 best restaurants in the USA!

Everything was wonderful and full of flavor. Our waiter Mike from Turkey explained each dish as he presented it to the table. He explained the different salts and the use of each one (stay away from the one that tastes like eggs, it really does and awwwwwful) All the other salts a a unique flavor and were tasty.

 

Our Menu for the evening

 

150 Central Park

 

Looking pretty in 150 CP

 

Bread Selection 150 CP

 

The Salts

[caneguy]

Our first course Borek Farms Beets

 

Now I am not a Beet fan, give me red meat!, but each bite exploded with flavor in your mouth, This was so good!

 

Second course, Butternut Squash Soup

 

Wonderful consistency, exciting flavor

 

Pasta substitute for Crabmeat Raviolini -

My wife and her BFF do not eat shell fish or meat and 150 made changes to the menu to accommodate their tastes

 

Crabmeat Raviolini

So yummy!!

 

Pan Roasted Pompano

The side items perfectly blended with the main dish

 

Chicken substitute for the Short Ribs

[caneguy]

Roasted and Grilled Short Ribs

Tender and so much flavor, great end to the main courses before the desert

 

Greek Yogurt Panna Cotta

Fresh, light and the Baklava on the side was a perfect match!

 

Well that's about all for now, be back tomorrow:) It is 12:30 AM here on the east coast of Florida and I am going to sleep zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[megacruiser]

As the Sun set on our first night on the Oasis we made our way down to 150 Central Park for dinner.

 

 

So 150 Central Park..... As I wrote in the beginning of this review (seems like about a month ago:)) is that I found out that on the 1st night there is a 20% discount when you dine at 150, so we took advantage of this offer. Now I can not attempt to describe in detail the flavor and taste of the food as well as Megacruiser did in his review, but what I can tell those of you who are still reading this review is that ...IT IS THE BEST $32/pp YOU CAN SPEND ON A MEAL! If you went to any restaurant in your hometown and had a meal of such quality and service you would pay well in excess of $150/pp. This restaurant's menu is crafted by Michael Schwartz who's flagship restaurant in Miami, Michael's Genuine, is rated by the NY Times as one of the 10 best restaurants in the USA!

Everything was wonderful and full of flavor. Our waiter Mike from Turkey explained each dish as he presented it to the table. He explained the different salts and the use of each one (stay away from the one that tastes like eggs, it really does and awwwwwful) All the other salts a a unique flavor and were tasty.

 

Hello caneguy,

 

I am really enjoying your review and photos, and it's especially interesting to compare your experiences with mine. I will be following this intently.

 

I am so glad your enjoyment of 150 Central Park was similar to mine and I can vouch for the value for money that such amazing food represents. Can I ask how you discovered the 20% first night discount?

 

Thanks also for the name checks. It has given my review a new lease of life...

 

Kind regards

megacruiser

[Bodogbodog]

For some reason your review has me very engaged :D

Seriously thanks for putting it together - it's great and the regular photos of the girls from time to time adds a bit of fun! - not that the food doesn't look great either :D

[Irishfamily7]

Leaving on 4/19/14!!!

Thanks for review and looking forward to more posts!!!

 

 

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[anandaindonesia]

Thanks for sharing your wonderful cruise. Subscribe!

 

Sent using Tapatalk. Sorry for typho.

[Cruisegirl6]

Excellent review keep wanting more lol

 

Question, I don't eat crab, I can't have gluten or dairy do they substitute other items for me to eat? We booked 5 evenings on the Allure, didn't book the Central Park due to the fact from that menu I am too limited.

[caneguy]

Was the spin class FlyWheel? Following your review excited for the compasses and pictures!

 

Yes it was a FlyWheel class. I wanted to do the class but I could only get two in my schedule. I spoke to some people who took the class and they really liked the workout.

 

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Looking forward to the rest of your review! Just can't get enough!

 

Thank you prekteacher! I really appreciate when people post that they are following my review. Hope you like the rest of the pictures and writing.

 

Caneguy

[cathykb]

Love your sense of humor and writing style - keep them coming!

[caneguy]

Excited about another Oasis review...we are sailing in 6 weeks and I am trying to absorb as much info as I can. Can't wait for more!

 

Thanks for following crusinpeg. I know you will LOVE the Oasis. Hope my review can help with your planning.

[packercruising]

Oops, called you caneman in a different thread....

[caneguy]

We were on this cruise, too! Going to relive it by reading your review!

 

 

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So just went back and looked at pics. We sat next to the girls and a gentleman at the ice show. I don't know if you were the man or your friend but if it was you we were the family with the crazy 2 year old (and told us you didn't mind us passing by to take him to the bathroom bc you remembered those days!)

 

Hi Leezer,

Yes that was me!!! And I do remember those days. My younger son jut turned 21 yesterday!!!!

Hope you had a great time on the Oasis, we all did!

[caneguy]

Hi, I'm back... Sorry for the delay in posting but two things came into the way of continuing this review, the first WORK, I have to stop doing that... the second is that we lost internet yesterday at home.

 

But before I begin the review I have a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!! I hope that my Cruise Critic friends and those who love RCCI will as happy as my wife and I were when we heard the news. My younger son is a Jr at the University of Miami majoring in Finance and Economics. He called us yesterday and told us that he has been ACCEPTED INTO THE ROYAL CARIBBEAN RISING SENIORS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM for this summer in the Finance division!! He will be working at the Port of Miami!!

 

Ok, the proud father is now going to continue this review..

 

I like to get up early in the morning and walk around the ship. It is a peaceful feeling before the masses start to enjoy the Oasis. Here are few pictures I took that first morning of the cruise...

 

Beach Pool

 

Central Park

 

Central Park

 

Central Park

[packercruising]

Exceptional pictures! How early do you have to be up for those?

[At Sea 4Ever]

What time in the morning were these pictures taken?

 

 

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[caneguy]

I think I was up and out around 6 AM to take those pictures..

 

 

DAY TWO, NASSAU... or do I really want to get off the ship..

 

TIP FOR TODAY!! Bring "Post-It-Notes" and use them to communicate. My wife and I posted on the mirror of our cabin.

 

So Nassau is not a great place in my opinion to visit. I do not shop for jewelry (nor does my wife, again lucky me!), I have stayed at Atlantis (very expensive and not worth it) and straw is not my favorite thing to wear. But off the boat I went. Our friend's daughters wanted to go the Senior Frogs and walk around so we went to keep them safe and keep them company. Here is a photo tour of what we saw...

 

A little map of Downtown Nassau

 

Government House

 

NOT Government House

 

Ocean View for sale..name your price!

 

Junkanoo Beach...this is about a 10 minute walk from the Ship

 

Junkanoo Beach

[caneguy]

Junkanoo Beach

 

Junkanoo Beach

 

There are some ships behind the girls:)

 

Flower Child

 

Shrine to Schlock

[caneguy]

Monument to the gift that keeps on giving

#re-gift #notinmyhouse

 

Who stole my yacht!!

 

"Contest" at Senior Frogs

 

Enjoying some refreshment at Senior Frogs (one drink is non-alcoholic)

 

The Line-Up for the day..there was a total of 5 ships in port

 

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