Pat&Liz Posted February 15, 2017 #1 Share Posted February 15, 2017 :D:D:D:D I won their Valentine's day competition for a week's caribbean cruise on Oasis in 10 weeks time. I'm literally still reeling from the news and my luck (I found out yesterday and still waiting for it to sink in!) Anyone got suggestions for their favourite excursions in Nassau, Charlotte Amelie and Phillipsburg? So much planning to do and so little time to do it in!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxicfairy Posted February 16, 2017 #2 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Congratulations!! We were on Freedom of the Seas when a 15 yr old won a cruise in Bingo lol he had to run and find his mom to claim the prize!! Have fun!!! I'm jealous!! Sent from my SM-J700T1 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teese Posted February 16, 2017 #3 Share Posted February 16, 2017 How absolutely wonderful and Congratulations!!!!!!! Have a blast planning it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pudy68 Posted February 16, 2017 #4 Share Posted February 16, 2017 How excellent for you! I'm always glad to hear that a prize really was rewarded to a "real person". :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lazydayz Posted February 16, 2017 #5 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Congrats! Here are my favorite things to do in these ports. Nassau - walk around downtown (literally steps from the ship), shop at local shops (love John Bull), then walk to the Queen's Staircase. You can hire a local guide right off the ship to give you a tour of downtown and even walk to the staircase and nearby fort for a nominal amount. Alternatively, hop in a cab and go to Atlantis. Good shopping (pricy), restaurants, and casino. If you want to go all out, you could get an all access pass to Atlantis to do the waterpark and use the beach, but this requires a substantial amount of time to make the $$$ worth it to me. St. Thomas - book a ship excursion to St. John. This is the most beautiful island. Or take an island tour of St. Thomas with a stop at Megan's Bay. St. Martin - another toss up. Take the water taxi to downtown and shop. Great Belgian chocolate shop and nice restaurants. But I highly recommend a tour that includes a stop at the beach near the airport, so you can watch the planes come in. If you want, you can hang on to the fence and feel the power of those jet engines. It is quite a thrill. Enjoy your free cruise on the Oasis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmt514 Posted February 16, 2017 #6 Share Posted February 16, 2017 LOVE LOVE LOVE OASIS! Have you been on her before? So jealous. We are booked on summer 2018 cruise that hasn't even been open to public yet, but we are with a tour. It's been since 2014 and I cannot wait to see her again. Love the Boardwalk Balcony's so different than any other ship. Have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted February 16, 2017 #7 Share Posted February 16, 2017 :D:D:D:D I won their Valentine's day competition for a week's caribbean cruise on Oasis in 10 weeks time. I'm literally still reeling from the news and my luck (I found out yesterday and still waiting for it to sink in!) Anyone got suggestions for their favourite excursions in Nassau, Charlotte Amelie and Phillipsburg? So much planning to do and so little time to do it in!! Congrats and enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetlillym Posted February 16, 2017 #8 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Congratulations!! I wish I had luck like you! Enjoy your cruise! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmf123 Posted February 16, 2017 #9 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Congratulations Pat&Liz! I concur with the suggestion to book an excursion to nearby St. John. Lovely island, I spent three weeks there years ago and have been back a few times since. You'll find some of the world's most beautiful beaches. You may enjoy a catamaran/snorkeling excursion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted February 16, 2017 #10 Share Posted February 16, 2017 That was good news indeed! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missusdubbya Posted February 16, 2017 #11 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Congratulations!! I really liked the public beach Junkanoo on Nassau, and hired a car on St Maarten to tour around Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolCruisings Posted February 16, 2017 #12 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Congratulations!!! You will love St. John if you can go, absolutely beautiful place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat&Liz Posted February 16, 2017 Author #13 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Thank you all - This will be my first time on Oasis. I'm interested to see how she measures up to Freedom and Liberty. My hubby has held the opinion since Oasis was built that she is too big, but I have been keen to sail on her! I will look into St. John as that appears to be a popular excursion. I'd like to swim with dolphins if possible, though I'd prefer a wild swim. Not sure if there are any of those available though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DISFANS3 Posted February 16, 2017 #14 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Congrads.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyJA Posted February 16, 2017 #15 Share Posted February 16, 2017 WOW…that’s a thrill! Congratulations. St. Thomas – concur on taking a ship excursion to St. John. St. Martin – We hire a private tour operator that will take you whatever you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roce48 Posted February 16, 2017 #16 Share Posted February 16, 2017 :D:D:D:D I won their Valentine's day competition for a week's caribbean cruise on Oasis in 10 weeks time. I'm literally still reeling from the news and my luck (I found out yesterday and still waiting for it to sink in!) Anyone got suggestions for their favourite excursions in Nassau, Charlotte Amelie and Phillipsburg? So much planning to do and so little time to do it in!! Wow, was this a RCCL competition? What did you have to do for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathie13 Posted February 16, 2017 #17 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Congrats!! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat&Liz Posted February 16, 2017 Author #18 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Wow, was this a RCCL competition? What did you have to do for it? Yes - Run through the RCCL facebook page, for Valentines Day. I had to tag my partner and say what sort of person he was (out of Aquatic adventurer, Adrenaline Junkie and Sight Seeker). I wrote: "my husband of almost 10 years is definitely an Aquatic Adventurer. We met through the Kayaking club at university, and took our honeymoon onboard Freedom of the Seas in 2007. It would be beyond amazing to win this trip!! :) xx" So really, not a huge amount to win such an amazing prize. There were 2,377 comments so to be the one person chosen is really mind-blowing. I've had people asking me for lottery numbers all day at work, which is kinda amusing as I must have used up a life-time's luck in winning this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emdia43 Posted February 16, 2017 #19 Share Posted February 16, 2017 St Maarten- since you are adventurous I would say take the 12 Metre sailing challenge excursion. Best excursion we have ever done anywhere. Thrilling and so much fun.https://www.12metre.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat&Liz Posted February 16, 2017 Author #20 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Is that the America's Cup yacht racing one? We've done quite a bit of sailing before (including sailing round the Isle of Wight in a regatta!) as my father-in-law and brother-in-law are sailors. Great fun. I'll definitely consider that as an option! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emdia43 Posted February 17, 2017 #21 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Is that the America's Cup yacht racing one? We've done quite a bit of sailing before (including sailing round the Isle of Wight in a regatta!) as my father-in-law and brother-in-law are sailors. Great fun. I'll definitely consider that as an option! Yes, that's the one. Just watching this video makes me want to go again....:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sockmonkeygirl Posted February 17, 2017 #22 Share Posted February 17, 2017 What an awesome excellent win! Congratulations! Every reason to be stoked!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJporkroll Posted February 17, 2017 #23 Share Posted February 17, 2017 The contest was only open to US residents. How could someone from the U.K. win[emoji204][emoji85][emoji86][emoji87] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmf123 Posted February 17, 2017 #24 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Thank you all - This will be my first time on Oasis. I'm interested to see how she measures up to Freedom and Liberty. My hubby has held the opinion since Oasis was built that she is too big, but I have been keen to sail on her! I will look into St. John as that appears to be a popular excursion. I'd like to swim with dolphins if possible, though I'd prefer a wild swim. Not sure if there are any of those available though. You would likely have to choose between St. John and dolphins, but there are two excursions offered at Tortola: Tortola Dolphin Encounter (STM5) and Tortola Dolphin Swim Adventure (STI5). You can google 'tortola dolphin encounter reviews', check out tripadvisor, and the Tortola forum for discussion: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=290. Enjoy your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hootowlrn Posted February 17, 2017 #25 Share Posted February 17, 2017 St. Thomas: Secret Sands beach excursion is wonderful. Free drinks and a secluded, beautiful, clean beach. St. Marteen: Tall ship adventure on the tall ship the Mercedes - it is informative, relaxing and fun. We have done it twice now because we enjoyed it so much the first time. Sent from my SM-G930V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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