Oasis of the Seas 10/15/17 Western Caribbean Review - MANY 360 Degree Pics and more!

[jaxcruiser66]

OK... this post might evoke some emotion...because unlike most others here, I really LOVE the show CATS!!

 

I saw it one Broadway many years ago, I had the album, I am a fan. So I was excited to see it on the Oasis. And it was AMAZING!!! The performers, dancers, singers, effects, props... all of it was wonderful. Again, it's hard to believe I was on a ship watching this.

 

Personally I think most people do not like it because they are not fully familiar with the story behind it. But, that's just my opinion.

 

If you are going on this ship soon... make sure to see this show.

 

As a side note...many of the venues we went to through out the week featured the singers from Cats. My absolute favorite was the actor/singer who played Old Deuteronomy, Doug Eskew. I have some videos of his performances that I will post in the near future.

 

 

 

 

 

[jaxcruiser66]

We got to go up on stage during the intermission of Cats to pose for a picture with Old Deuteronomy. Yes... I was excited. Silly I know!

 

 

My intermission cocktail... a strawberry/mango something...delicious!

 

 

 

 

[jaxcruiser66]

To round out our 2nd night we spent the first of many nights in Jazz On 4. We fell in love with the jazz quartet "Remedy". They were actually down a person for the cruise so it was a trio we got to see. I think they are headed to the Allure next. Hopefully you will get to see them on your next cruise. In the several times we got to see they perform, they never repeated a song! So it was always something new.

 

 

 

 

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On the way back to our cabin I took some exterior night photos on Deck 15. Tomorrow is Labadee!

 

 

 

[Cruisegirl6]

Beautiful photos!

[Ned11]

We got to go up on stage during the intermission of Cats to pose for a picture with Old Deuteronomy. Yes... I was excited. Silly I know!

 

 

 

 

 

 

My intermission cocktail... a strawberry/mango something...delicious!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I’ve lost your photos again. [emoji17]

 

 

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[jaxcruiser66]

OK... this post might evoke some emotion...because unlike most others here, I really LOVE the show CATS!!

 

I saw it one Broadway many years ago, I had the album, I am a fan. So I was excited to see it on the Oasis. And it was AMAZING!!! The performers, dancers, singers, effects, props... all of it was wonderful. Again, it's hard to believe I was on a ship watching this.

 

Personally I think most people do not like it because they are not fully familiar with the story behind it. But, that's just my opinion.

 

If you are going on this ship soon... make sure to see this show.

 

As a side note...many of the venues we went to through out the week featured the singers from Cats. My absolute favorite was the actor/singer who played Old Deuteronomy, Doug Eskew. I have some videos of his performances that I will post in the near future.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[jaxcruiser66]

We got to go up on stage during the intermission of Cats to pose for a picture with Old Deuteronomy. Yes... I was excited. Silly I know!

 

 

My intermission cocktail... a strawberry/mango something...delicious!

 

 

 

 

[bigque]

Great Review. I just started posting mine from the October 1st sailing and looking forward to following yours to compare your thought and opinions as opposed to mine! :cool:

[jaxcruiser66]

DAY 3 - LABADEE, HAITI

 

Lets start today with a few more 360 degree pictures. These pictures were taken on the Sun Deck (Deck 14) way forward. It's a GREAT spot to watch sail away's and pulling into ports.

 

https://www.360cities.net/image/pulling-into-labadee-haiti-from-deck-14

https://www.360cities.net/image/pulling-into-labadee-haiti-from-deck-14-1

 

 

It was a beautiful site pulling into Labadee. This was our first time here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[jaxcruiser66]

 

 

 

[Yvonne]

I have one single solitary word for your review...WOW!

 

Amazing 360 degree photos, don’t think I have ever seen another review with them. Really enjoying them, and your commentary and other photos as well. Thanks so much for taking time to do this. Anxiously waiting for the next installment.

 

We are booked on the Oasis, but have over a year to wait. Such a big ship, so much to see and do! I don’t want to waste time sleeping. :)

[blueridge20]

Enjoying your review very much, we are booked on the Oasis in Jan. Thanks so much for all your pics, it is helping to get a feel for the ship layout.

 

I am also able to see the embedded notes on the 360 pics on my iPad, but I am using the regular website and not the app.

[tiredmomof2]

I'm enjoying your pictures and review. Thanks for the detail on "Cats." I saw it a long time ago and loved it, but am cruising soon with my 14 year old son, so now I'm thinking he should probably read the wiki about it, so that he has the background/context for the musical. I'm glad to read your opinion, b/c I remember reading other threads where other folks really slammed it.

[pinkandgreenmom]

Beautiful pictures! Thanks for sharing!

[LuCruise]

Greta pictures. Love seeing the ones during the Cats show...and how neat that you got one with one of the "cats" afterwards.

[jaxcruiser66]

Here are a couple of pics I took as we got off the ship in Labadee as we headed to the beach area.

 

 

 

 

 

[jaxcruiser66]

Time for another 360 Degree picture! :hearteyes:

 

This one from "Barefoot Beach" on the Ocean side in Labadee.

 

https://www.360cities.net/image/beach-view-from-labadee-haiti

 

Here is a video of the Dragon Zip Line from where we were on the beach...

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Jere is a video of a group of local musicians playing "instruments" walking around. Personally, I thought they were TERRIBLE!!!

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[Ned11]

Time for another 360 Degree picture! :hearteyes:

 

 

 

This one from "Barefoot Beach" on the Ocean side in Labadee.

 

 

 

https://www.360cities.net/image/beach-view-from-labadee-haiti

 

 

 

 

Here is a video of the Dragon Zip Line from where we were on the beach...

 

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Jere is a video of a group of local musicians playing "instruments" walking around. Personally, I thought they were TERRIBLE!!!

 

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Ha ha ha, I have to agree about the band!

I’m sailing in 5 weeks and never been on Oasis class before so this is getting me really excited. Plus I’m doing the zip line but terrified of heights but I know it’ll be buzzing. [emoji41]

 

 

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[js4rq]

Loving your photo review so far! :D

[jaxcruiser66]

In Labadee we ended up at the "Barefoot Beach" area. I guess it's considered Ocean Side. It faced the zip lines.

 

We were able to get a pair of chairs under a palm tree fairly easy. It was a good spot. And that was about it. The beach itself SUCKED!!! It was soooo rocky... and it got worse once you went into the water. It was impossible to walk without fear of bodily harm. And when the waves hit you it got real perilous. We ran into a woman the next day on the ship who actually broke her foot (cast and crutches). Where we were located was also a long walk to a drink station or food.

 

We found out later that there is a "bay side" which is supposed to be less rocky.

 

The craft market was really hot, and filled with booth after booth of pushy people selling the same stuff in each one. We didn't stay long.

 

The food the ship provides was good. BBQ fair... burgers, ribs, hot dogs, etc.

 

I definitely do recommend getting a "Lababoozie"!!! Yum!

 

 

The place where people start the zip line adventure...

 

Zip line landing zone...

 

LABADOOZIES!!!

 

Terrible marching band! They sounded aweful! (Watch the video above)

 

[14Terry]

Fantastic photos and review!

 

 

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[atlgants]

Thanks for the great review! We are 23 days out and so excited!

[BecciBoo]

Your photography is fabulous, the solarium photos put me right back in my lounge next to the creek!

 

360s are exceptional and I'm sure I speak for anyone reading this review, they are much appreciated and useful!

Thank you!

[UK Fan]

Following. Really enjoying your review.

[jaxcruiser66]

Here are a few more Labadee pictures. We did enjoy the time here. And understand its a "private" area...but I did hope there was more of an opportunity to interact with the locals, and experience some of the culture.

 

 

 

This is the area the tour boats and jet ski rentals are located...