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Semi live report from Oasis out of Ft. Lauderdale 1/27

Sail2k

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So we are currently cruising on Oasis on a 5 day cruise and I thought I would share some thoughts on some questions I think people were still wondering about....

 

1. VIP area of the casino is just 4 tables with $100.00 minimums and $2000.00 max. Nothing special. Have seen nobody in it. Kinda in center back of casino just a roped off section

 

2. Internet so far has been the norm...Skype will not function for me, Vonage extensions will also not function at all. Internet and email are fine. Facebook is fine. Speed is just like every other cruise. I paid $125 for 1 device for 5 days. I think it was the best deal, you can use any device as long as you log out of each device prior to switching.

 

3. Check in process was crazy. People were kinda upset as we couldn't board the ship till after 2pm on Monday. No biggie for us but for people who took the TA and had to get off at 7am and sit in the terminal till after 2....they were hot.

 

4. New sabor tequila bar is awesome hidden secret. Nobody has been there the past day and a half....but oh my goodness the freaking margaritas are great. Takes them a little bit to make them....but worth it.

 

Not sure what I have forgotten to post about....ask away

 

 

 

 

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Not sure if you have the ability to take and post pictures but if you could snap a few of the new aft GS balconys on decks 11, 12 and 14 that would be great!! There should be a pretty good view of them from the Aqua Theater. We have the one on deck 11 booked but not until Feb 2016.... :eek:

 

I hope you enjoy your cruise!!

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Wow thanks for responding so quickly. If you see anything change throughout your cruise more pictures would be appreciated!! :D

 

I hope you enjoy your AQ suite. We were just on the Allure last week in the Deck 8 AQ suite. It was the most fabulous room ever!!! I am not sure how we will be able to cruise in a regular room now....ha ha ha!

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Sail2k - Thanks for the updates

 

Rclibertygirl5 - I posted a couple of pictures from a different perspective on this thread a little while ago (post #9)...

 

http://cruiseforums.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2120185

 

 

The picture above (post 5) is one that you posted. Thanks again!

 

 

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I was on the transatlantic sailing and Coastal kitchen will not open until

Nov 8 as noted in the drink menu in the new Suite lounge . Unlike Quantum Coastal kitchen will be for Grand Suites and above. Quantum you can book this venue if in a JS

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So we are currently cruising on Oasis on a 5 day cruise and I thought I would share some thoughts on some questions I think people were still wondering about....

 

1. VIP area of the casino is just 4 tables with $100.00 minimums and $2000.00 max. Nothing special. Have seen nobody in it. Kinda in center back of casino just a roped off section

 

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Thanks for the information on the VIP area, can you remember if the 4 tables were all Blackjack.

From photos I have seen, looks like 2 Blackjack and 2 others

Liking the $100 minimum, will eliminate those players splitting there 10,s:eek:

 

Surprised a few reports have said that it has been empty, as I know for sure that's where I will be most evenings:)

If it stays open till 2016;)

 

Thanks again for the info

Happy Days!

Graham

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Hmm...I hadn't stopped to consider how much of what used to be "secret" balcony overhang would become cabin ceiling. I guess I had a mini AQ Suite configuration in my head.

 

We were lucky enough to upgrade to a Deck 9 Aqua Theater suite for our cruise next month, but I've been saying I would have done a lateral move to an aft GS if they were going to be in inventory when we cruise. Seeing those pictures, I'm not sure if I'd like the balcony.

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I am Pinnacle and I understand Suites and Pinnacles are allowed in the Coastal Lounge. What are the hours of the lounge and are drinks served throughout these hours?

 

Thanks

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CL is currently in the suite lounge at the former Viking. Kinda bland looking....wife and I didn't really care for the feel of it. Too bland maybe? Not sure, but def feels strange.

 

I will say this tho, we do like the suite deck for hanging out in the sun. They have cabanas and some nice places in both the sun or the shade. ImageUploadedByForums1414526535.249774.jpg.6b087dd312ff10ed9c6de291245faa6d.jpg

 

 

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As far as the VIP area of casino.... 2 blackjack. 1 baccarat and can't remember what other table was. They had nobody in there last night and one of the dealers told us it it's too early to judge because they have never really had anyone in there. I'm not even sure why they rope it off and call it a VIP area...IMO they should just have those tables in the open area and just have higher limits because most people don't qualify to play in it.

 

 

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As far as the VIP area of casino.... 2 blackjack. 1 baccarat and can't remember what other table was. They had nobody in there last night and one of the dealers told us it it's too early to judge because they have never really had anyone in there. I'm not even sure why they rope it off and call it a VIP area...IMO they should just have those tables in the open area and just have higher limits because most people don't qualify to play in it.

 

 

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Thanks Sail2k

Have a great Cruise!

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Is the Concierge Lounge on deck 11 open? If so do they still serve wine & beer at lunch?

 

Have you been to Castal Kitchen Deck 17? What are the hours?

I believe the Coastal Kitchen was supposed to open sometime in November.

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As far as the VIP area of casino.... 2 blackjack. 1 baccarat and can't remember what other table was. They had nobody in there last night and one of the dealers told us it it's too early to judge because they have never really had anyone in there. I'm not even sure why they rope it off and call it a VIP area...IMO they should just have those tables in the open area and just have higher limits because most people don't qualify to play in it.

 

 

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The casino VIP area is where the poker room used to be.

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So we are currently cruising on Oasis on a 5 day cruise and I thought I would share some thoughts on some questions I think people were still wondering about....

 

1. VIP area of the casino is just 4 tables with $100.00 minimums and $2000.00 max. Nothing special. Have seen nobody in it. Kinda in center back of casino just a roped off section

 

2. Internet so far has been the norm...Skype will not function for me, Vonage extensions will also not function at all. Internet and email are fine. Facebook is fine. Speed is just like every other cruise. I paid $125 for 1 device for 5 days. I think it was the best deal, you can use any device as long as you log out of each device prior to switching.

 

3. Check in process was crazy. People were kinda upset as we couldn't board the ship till after 2pm on Monday. No biggie for us but for people who took the TA and had to get off at 7am and sit in the terminal till after 2....they were hot.

 

4. New sabor tequila bar is awesome hidden secret. Nobody has been there the past day and a half....but oh my goodness the freaking margaritas are great. Takes them a little bit to make them....but worth it.

 

Not sure what I have forgotten to post about....ask away

 

 

 

 

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This is awesome you are doing this. My husband and I have never been on the Oasis but we finally will be in February. We are on Deck 11 I'm thinking toward the back of the ship in an Stateroom balcony view do you have any pictures so we could maybe see what we will be enjoying?

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