!! Oasis !! 9 Days Medley Cruise ^_^ The Ultimate Review and Complete Pictorial Guide

[Alter Ego]

Like everyone else, I'm sorry to hear about the smokers. Maybe next time videotape them on your phone? Heck, throw on Periscope and let the world see how rude they are!! At the very least, you would see the smoke as evidence.

 

Although - it's one thing to be rude and smoke. It's entirely something else to make fun of your mother. I'm with you there - I would have gone completely crazy!

[perfect match]

Loved your pictures of Oasis at night in San Juan! :D

 

Very disappointed in RCI Security staff lack of response to your smoking neighbors. Not good, RCI! :mad:As another poster suggested, I wonder if video evidence would have helped. :confused:

[gambee]

Day 5

 

 

 

 

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We arrive at St. Thomas early, this was our first time to the Island.

 

 

I was still in bed, so mom took my camera and starting shooting a few pictures for me. I was trying to see if I could sleep for another hour.

 

 

 

 

 

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It was a little bit of a bust to find out that metropcs did not have LTE speeds on the island. Actually, they did not even have 3G speeds, it was barely working on EDGE network. Mom had her AT&T iPad, but it was out of charge and left it charging all day in the room. Even though we had a portable charger, I guess it completely escaped us.

 

 

 

Are we in Holland?

 

 

 

 

[gambee]

Mom went to Mass in Dazzles at 8am, and she also went to Guest services to try to get some sense of this situation. This time around I told her to ask for the hotel director, because we just had it with their rude behavior and RCCL’s inability to enforce their own policy.

 

That day mom dealt with Juan Martinez Ribon, a nice fellow from Colombia. He told my mom that he would do everything in his power to solve that problem that day. He also gave my mom with personal cell number, and told her to call him at anytime whatsoever. I thought that was a nice touch, but we're hoping that the problem would get solved without any further issues. And yes, they lit another cigarette that morning. These people clearly had a severe addiction that they had no control of. To be honest, I was hoping that they would be moved to an inside room or something.

 

 

When mom came back from mass, we got ready and headed out the Park Cafe for breakfast. As we were leaving our room, we noticed security going into their room one more time. Optimistic, we set off to enjoy our day.

 

 

 

 

 

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The park cafe is amazing, even for breakfast! Although that day I did not get their best stuff.

 

I got a burrito, it was just ok… and the sandwich, that one was better.

 

 

I also got this, Mehhhh.

 

 

And this is mom’s.

 

 

But like I said, this was our first day there, we were just experimenting. This would become my favorite place for breakfast.

 

 

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We took our stuff and left.

 

 

I heard this is the first one at sea.

 

 

 

 

 

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Central park is just to die for!

 

 

 

 

 

Gambee and Mom have officially touched land on St. Thomas. One more island for our books. Never in a million years did I think that I would be traveling the world with the best travel partner ever!

 

 

 

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Finally!!! A camera store, I ran inside and asked him about my case. Yes, he carried them, but he was out… Bummer, oh well, what can you do.

 

The funny thing is that I had sort of already given up on it. As a matter of fact, I left the camera on-board.

 

 

 

 

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Taxi! Yes, please!

 

 

 

After much thinking we decided to go to Magen’s Bay. We figured since it was our first time there, we should go to the most popular destination. And while Oasis is a large ship, it was still the only ship in port that day. So maybe, just maybe, it would not be crazy crowded.

 

 

As usual, there is a ton of people there and they all bombard you with offers and whatnot. We were approached by a lady, she asked Magen’s, “yes” follow me. Sure thing. Luckily for us her van was nearly full, and we were the last ones to get on board.

 

 

 

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The AC was blasting, and I was just happy to be in one of the minivans and not an open bus.

 

 

The road to Magen’s is steep, narrow and twisty. The kind of road that reminded of Colombia, and of course she was going 1k miles an hour, and we are all praying for our dear lives :D.

 

 

 

[gambee]

 

 

The drive there is fairly short, maybe 15 minutes? Maybe a bit longer?

 

I guess I can just come out and say it, I was not thrilled with this beach. This is designated a public park and managed by Magen’s bay authority. Your options for food are very limited since they only have one restaurant that is packed, and ruined by rude service. The food choices include nothing Caribbean, and not one fish item. It is also quite pricy. I guess I like choices, and a more public feel to it.

 

The rental chairs require a long line, and then you have to drag your chairs to the spot that you want to seat. I guess you can also tip the guy there, and he will take them for you. But they will not go too far out for you either. There is a deposit, that you have to get later on by bringing all the stuff back.

 

To me it just seemed monopolized and poorly managed. This is why I am asking all you for advice on where to go next month? I was thinking maybe sapphire beach? Or Coki? I am up for suggestions, I want someone where more secluded, or if not secluded, with more options for Caribbean food and loungers with umbrellas already setup. I appreciate any help :).

 

I am inclined to Coki, only one ship in port. I was going to head to St John, but $$$ is short since I quit my job at the end of the month.

 

All that said, the beach was very pretty and the water nice and clear. Although cold.

 

 

 

[webecruzin2]

Gambee, DH and I can't thank you enough for this fabulous review and pictorial!

We'll be sailing on the Oasis next month, first time on a ship this size and to be honest I've been a little apprehensive of the sheer size of it.

Your review has put me at ease and has been so informative and enjoyable, your photos are amazing, too!

Your mom is adorable and so lucky to have a wonderful son like you.

We're looking forward to the rest of your review, can't wait!

[gambee]

 

 

There was a mega yacht anchored there. Need I say how I feel about them?

 

 

 

Mom went to rent our lounges and I took pics of the menus. Since I took care of the major cruise expenses, mom offered to help with the port costs. We do our ports on the cheap side, so I appreciated her help =)

 

 

[gambee]

 

Like I said, not the best situation. Make sure you have some young ones to do your hard work.

 

 

This is where you get the lounges from.

 

 

 

It is actually a really nice beach, just poorly managed. Well, in my opinion.

 

 

[gambee]

We ended up about 10 feet from where they rent them. I did not feel like dragging them all over the beach, and they had good shade for mom there.

 

 

One day Gambee. Never give up on your dreams!

 

 

It was a nice place, albeit a little loud and busy.

 

 

Or maybe that one?

 

 

 

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It got busier as the morning evolved.

 

 

I was taking color =)

 

 

We both napped and relaxed. I could tell mom was getting anxious without internet.

 

Mom got us some food at some point. We shared some fries, a coke, and a gyro.

 

 

The food was pretty good, we ate it all.

 

 

 

She also got me a bushwacker, while tasty, it had zero booze on it. It was almost like a milkshake.

 

 

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This lady was going around selling drinks and whatnot.

 

 

I asked mom why she forgot my snorkel, LoL. She just gave me that look. Whenever I forget something, I simply blame it on her. How could I not? It is much easier than taking responsibility :p

 

After eating I left for a little walk, I wish I had the gopro here. I really dislike walking with expensive equipment around the shore with kids splashing and playing around.

 

 

 

They rent all the toys there.

 

 

 

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I walked all the way down to the end of the beach. It was really nice there. I think if I was to come back, I go there and bring my own umbrella. My only worry is mom walking that much.

 

 

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Isn't it just gorgeous.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Everyone there said that snorkeling was fabulous! Once again, shame on mom for leaving the snorkeling equipment on the ship, LoL.

 

Oh well, there will always be another time.

 

 

 

The water was actually nice and tepid there.

 

 

 

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What a lovely area!

 

 

 

 

 

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Fishes!

 

 

Heading back.

 

 

And yes, she was wearing a shower cap, LoL, Karma, I know, I Know. Is anyone keeping track of my negative Karma?

 

 

 

These guys had the right idea, no need to rent any loungers.

 

 

[gambee]

We stayed there a little longer. We noticed a few people had brought the sealed sandwiches from the park cafe, and the cup of fruits. A really good way of saving money. After that we decided to return our loungers, and head back to the ship.

 

Here are the bar prices.

 

 

 

And this is the store in which you rent everything, it is right next to the restaurant.

 

 

Good luck getting food at that time.

 

 

The rental prices.