stleda124 Posted July 5, 2016 #1 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Hello All. I have decided to do a review of Oasis of the Seas as it's happening. I enjoy reading them so figured why not. Disclaimer*** I have purchased the internet package for our cruise and will be updating while on the cruise. But, if the internet is not up to par ;) then I will not be doing the review in action and will update at the end. A little about us...I am a 26 yo who works way too many hours a week. :D I will be bringing my 21 yo sister. She turned 21 on July 2nd. She is a full time student on break for the summer and she works full time. We NEED this vacation! We have both been on 2 cruises before this. One was a RCCL Cruise and one was NCL. I much preferred RCCL even tho it was on the Grandeur of the Seas (too small for my liking). We are young but we are business professionals and were raised with manners. I say this so people will continue to read our review without thinking we are children who are going to party like crazy people thus not valuing our opinion. With that said... We have purchased the Premium Package at a rate of $47/pp pd + tip. Total for each was around $390.00. We drink a lot of water and will easily "spend" $15 - $20 in water each day. We are not heavy drinkers but like the idea of freedom with drinks. If we hate it, we don't feel like we are wasting money. (not our goal but nice to have the freedom) Our plan is such: This Friday the 8th we will be leaving out of Hartford, CT via Southwest to FLL. Arrival, sleep, embark, etc. Nassau, Bahamas - We have booked with RCCL the Blue Lagoon Sea Lion Encounter. There is not much time in Bahamas but found this to be the best for the money and what we like. St. Kitts - We have booked ATV Riding NOT through RCCL (not offered at time of booking). I am very nervous that we did not book through RCCL but I'm sure all will go well. St. Thomas - We have booked Snorkeling in Turtle Cove NOT through RCCL. This was not offered at ALL through RCCL and we had heard great things. We are leaving FLL late on the same day of arrival. Because of this and wonderful CC, we have booked the Airboat ride through the Everglades through RCCL including transportation to FLL Airport. We have set dining at 8:30 pm. And we have booked various shows which I will report on as well. For now....3 DAYS TILL WE FLY OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stleda124 Posted July 6, 2016 Author #2 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Oh, we also booked our stateroom as an Oceanview G. I need an oceanview (at least) as I am claustrophobic and need the window for my anxiety. We ended up getting 10100 for our stateroom. It is the very forward of the ship overlooking the helicopter pad. It has a larger window and a bit more space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legaljen1969 Posted July 6, 2016 #3 Share Posted July 6, 2016 I hope you both have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosy1013 Posted July 6, 2016 #4 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Have a great trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stleda124 Posted July 6, 2016 Author #5 Share Posted July 6, 2016 I hope you both have a great time. Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stleda124 Posted July 6, 2016 Author #6 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Have a great trip! Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare whitshel Posted July 6, 2016 #7 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Woohoo, can't wait. When I did my live review back in January, I used Tapatalk via my cell phone and it worked great. You will have a great time on Oasis, Have fun and looking forward to your review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbmrt Posted July 6, 2016 #8 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Have a wonderful cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted July 6, 2016 #9 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Bon Voyage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red47 Posted July 6, 2016 #10 Share Posted July 6, 2016 You're helping me to get ready for my OasisOTS trip 8/27/16, Thanks and have a wonderful time with your sister! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stleda124 Posted July 6, 2016 Author #11 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Thank you all! So excited. 2 work days left including today and I'm outta here. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constable145 Posted July 6, 2016 #12 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Oh, we also booked our stateroom as an Oceanview G. I need an oceanview (at least) as I am claustrophobic and need the window for my anxiety. We ended up getting 10100 for our stateroom. It is the very forward of the ship overlooking the helicopter pad. It has a larger window and a bit more space. I've never had a foreward facing room. You'll have to keep your drapes drawn at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stleda124 Posted July 6, 2016 Author #13 Share Posted July 6, 2016 I've never had a foreward facing room. You'll have to keep your drapes drawn at night. I've heard that before. Does anyone know why? Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constable145 Posted July 6, 2016 #14 Share Posted July 6, 2016 I've heard that before. Does anyone know why? Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Yes. The bridge needs total darkness in order to see. The light pollution that emits from the foreward staterooms drastically reduces the visibility for the navigators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted July 6, 2016 #15 Share Posted July 6, 2016 (edited) I've heard that before. Does anyone know why? Some ships ask those in the forward facing staterooms to close their drapes to reduce the light reaching the bridge. The light can interfere with the bridge officer's visibility at night. Edited July 6, 2016 by clarea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pratique Posted July 6, 2016 #16 Share Posted July 6, 2016 (edited) In addition to the darkness for the bridge, the crew are allowed to hang out on the foredeck and they can see into the rooms from there. Have a great cruise! The airboat ride sounds fun. I lived in Florida for many years and never tried that. Edited July 6, 2016 by Pratique Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas7df Posted July 6, 2016 #17 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Hoping you 2 have a great time! Check out your non RCCL excursions on Trip Advisor they have some good information on that site. Donna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stleda124 Posted July 6, 2016 Author #18 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Thank you for the quick replies Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stleda124 Posted July 6, 2016 Author #19 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Hoping you 2 have a great time! Check out your non RCCL excursions on Trip Advisor they have some good information on that site. Donna Ohhhh I'm a review junky. I looked every where and found very good reviews on the two I chose. Super excited Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorvetteLady Posted July 6, 2016 #20 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Really looking forward to your review because I just booked the Oasis today for Dec. 2017. Can you tell me how far out you made your reservations for the shows? Did you have any problems making reservations? Thanks in advance. Have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stleda124 Posted July 6, 2016 Author #21 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Really looking forward to your review because I just booked the Oasis today for Dec. 2017. Can you tell me how far out you made your reservations for the shows? Did you have any problems making reservations? Thanks in advance. Have a great cruise! I made reservations about 45 days ahead of time and had no issues. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stleda124 Posted July 7, 2016 Author #22 Share Posted July 7, 2016 We are in the hours countdown! Yay!!! We leave for FLL tomorrow!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbmrt Posted July 7, 2016 #23 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Have a great time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin'Kim Posted July 7, 2016 #24 Share Posted July 7, 2016 How exciting! I'll be following - was on Allure last year and loved it, we're booked on Oasis January 2018. You're going to love the big ship!! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted July 8, 2016 #25 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Thanks for the review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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