"LIVE" from Oasis of the Seas B2B - September 11, 2022

[maggie416]

On 8/29/2022 at 12:44 PM, Another_Critic said:

Need to be more specific as the Music Hall differs between classes of ships, and even within the same class.

 

On 8/29/2022 at 3:59 PM, Airbear232 said:

Really, I like the Music Hall on Anthem.  Always thought it had a good feel.

 

On 9/17/2022 at 9:41 AM, Georgeny said:

Radio, GREAT STUFF as always! Love the high quality videos as we sail vicariously through you 🙂

 

Question on Nassau if I may. It has been noted that it is a pretty long walk from Oasis dock to terminal street area. It appears that they have now installed coverings at least to shade from sun. As someone that has some respiratory problems long hot walks are not in my wheelhouse anymore. Is walk as much as it appears distance wise?

 

Also curious, do you still have to leave ship on B2B and reenter/checkin for second sailing? As many sailings as we have done through the years Linda and I have never actually done a back to back. But we have seen groups of B2B'ers walked through pier side terminal area.

 

Thanks

George in NY - Oasis 10/2/2022 we're ready!

Just to let you know our experience with a back to back. We waited in one of the lounges and customs came and looked at our paperwork, then we were issued a new sea pass card and then were free to go back to our rooms, roam the ship or whatever. We did not need to leave the ship 

Marg

[CruiseAngel218]

RADIO,

Looking at the current weather conditions,  it doesn't look good for the sailing out of Bayonne tomorrow, looks like Florida will be hit by Ian on Tuesday, is there anyway to find out while on board, if there are any plans to reroute?

 

Thx

Liz

[lkneller]

thank you for your excellent information and photos.  we are boarding tomorrow and the information you shared will be very helpful to us.

 

We have followed you in the past and know what a great service you do for fellow cruisers.

 

thank you just doesn't say enough to let you know how much your efforts are appreciated.

 

Huge THANK YOU!  

[Sunshine3601]

32 minutes ago, CruiseAngel218 said:

RADIO,

Looking at the current weather conditions,  it doesn't look good for the sailing out of Bayonne tomorrow, looks like Florida will be hit by Ian on Tuesday, is there anyway to find out while on board, if there are any plans to reroute?

 

Thx

Liz

You might to stay tuned to James Van Fleets Twitter feed.  He is Royals meteorologist and provides updates once or twice a day.

[CruiseAngel218]

44 minutes ago, Sunshine3601 said:

You might to stay tuned to James Van Fleets Twitter feed.  He is Royals meteorologist and provides updates once or twice a day.

Thanks

[Radio]

2 hours ago, lkneller said:

thank you for your excellent information and photos.  we are boarding tomorrow and the information you shared will be very helpful to us.

 

We have followed you in the past and know what a great service you do for fellow cruisers.

 

thank you just doesn't say enough to let you know how much your efforts are appreciated.

 

Huge THANK YOU!  

Wow, lkneller . Those are very nice things for you to say. I love posting live, and I have been doing it since 2002. I'm happy that you liked it. Radio will return soon.

[Radio]

Hello everyone, and good evening. The weather has been pleasant most of the day. I'm happy that it has been sunny all day, but when you step in the shade, it feels kind of cold. It should be a cold night when the sun goes down in about 15 minutes. 

 

Oasis of the Seas is scheduled to pick up the pilot around 4am at the Sandy Hook pilot station. We should be passing under the Verrazano Bridge by 5am. Captain Tore suggested that we should be alongside the pier in Cape Liberty by 6:00 am.

 

I've had a great 2 weeks on board the beautiful Oasis of the Seas. I really did not do everything that I had planned, but that is a reason for me to return. I have plans to sail on Anthem of the Seas, and Vision of the Seas, plus another "TBD" in 2023. Who knows, I may be back in 2022. . . 

 

I will be posting again before Debarkation tomorrow morning, but I would like to say Thank You for all of the positive comments, and suggestions. I love doing "LIVE" posts and can't imagine going on a cruise without posting.

 

 Everything is packed except for the "Radio Press Room". Thanks for tuning in.

 

Radio

 

Oasis Dunes in the sunlight this morning

 

 

 

The Solarium was sunny and warm all day

 

 

 

The "secret" balconies on Deck 9 overlook Central Park for the public.

 

 

 

 

Captain's Corner in the Royal Theater

 

 

 

 

Captain Tore, CD Bobby, and HD John (L/R)

offer suggestions about Oasis of the Seas and field many questions.

 

 

 

 

Royal shops have some selections that I have not seen yet.

 

 

 

Port Merchant's liquor and tobacco sales have been brisk all day.

 

 

 

I love the Fruit Truffles from Crown and Anchor.

 

 

 

 

Deck 15 Map at the elevator lobby.

 

 

 

Day 7 Sunset 

 

Edited September 24, 2022 by Radio

[Luckynana]

Thank you for once again for taking us all along with you Radio!!  As always, great pictures, and great informational posts!  Safe home tomorrow.  

 

Until your next cruise......🥰

[cindyscruise]

I have so enjoyed your live from Oasis.  I was not sure about sailing on her in 2023.  We have sailed her 5 times before but you have made up our minds.  Thank you.

[FrannyK]

Bravo Radio!  Thanks and Safe Travels..

[Radio]

Current Location of Oasis of the Seas at 2030 - Sept 24, 2022

 

Radio

 

 

 

[DELTABLUE]

Thanx for taking us armchair cruisers along for the ride these past 2 weeks.  Enjoyed the vicarious sights and sounds along the way.  Following along on a "Live" Radio cruise is almost as good as being on a cruise with Radio live.  Looking forward to sharing your next outing and to sharing a ship with you again one day soon.

[Radio]

4 hours ago, DELTABLUE said:

Thanx for taking us armchair cruisers along for the ride these past 2 weeks.  Enjoyed the vicarious sights and sounds along the way.  Following along on a "Live" Radio cruise is almost as good as being on a cruise with Radio live.  Looking forward to sharing your next outing and to sharing a ship with you again one day soon.

Thank you. That is very nice of you to say. I am sure that the Sea will be calling me again soon.

[Radio]

Hello everyone, and good morning. Today is the final day of "LIVE" from Oasis of the Seas.

 

Wow, it was cold outside when we passed under the Verrazano Bridge. We backed into the Passenger Terminal at Cape Liberty just before 6: 00am. The first passengers started debarkation at about 6:30 am. 

 

Breakfast started early on board as the Windjammer Marketplace opened at 5:30 and Park Cafe opened at 6. Cafe Promenade of course has been open all night.

 

The "Radio Pressroom"  has been packed as well as my carry-on and backpack. Since I am driving, I will be leaving the ship later today. I think I only slept for about 2 hours last night and I will be spending the night in New Jersey before driving home tomorrow.

 

There are many pics, many vids and several time lapse clips that I did not post over the last 14 nights. I will try to post several of them over the next several days. Wi-Fi on the ship is okay for text and pics, but sending vids is much slower.

 

Thanks once again for all your support, and nice comments. Here are a few pics from this morning.

 

Radio

 

The Debarkation area was set up by around 3:00 am

 

 

 

We passed under the Verrazano Bridge a little before 5:00 am

 

 

 

Oasis of the Seas approaches the pier slowly just before 6:00

 

 

We are at the pier at Cape Liberty at 6am.

 

 

 

Passengers began self-assist around 630am.

 

 

 

Several thousand pieces of luggage are being taken into the Passenger Terminal.

 

 

 

It's time to put the "Radio Pressroom" away until next cruise.

 

 

 

All is quiet on Deck 15. . . But only for a few hours.

 

 

 

Your Intrepid Reporter bids you farewell until the next "LIVE", coming soon.(Image taken from Fishlips Bar and Grill in Port Canaveral last week)

 

 

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Edited September 25, 2022 by Radio

[seadog67]

Great Job as always Radio! Thank you for all the effort I know it takes to post all the updates. You have provided awesome reports for so many years now, it is really appreciated. Great reading through this the past two hours getting caught up. Safe Travels home!

[CruisinMama2003]

Your Live reviews are so darn amazing Radio! Thank you so much for taking the time to do them, it is truely appreciated by all of us! 👏👏👏

 

Safe travels home 🙂

[Radio]

2 hours ago, CruisinMama2003 said:

Your Live reviews are so darn amazing Radio! Thank you so much for taking the time to do them, it is truely appreciated by all of us! 👏👏👏

 

Safe travels home 🙂

Wow, those were very nice comments. I'm glad you like them. I have been making "LIVE" posts since 2002. I love doing them.

[Radio]

2 hours ago, seadog67 said:

Great Job as always Radio! Thank you for all the effort I know it takes to post all the updates. You have provided awesome reports for so many years now, it is really appreciated. Great reading through this the past two hours getting caught up. Safe Travels home!

Thank you seadog67 for the very nice comments. It doesn't really take too long. I post on multiple channels at the same time, and it only takes about 1 hour for morning and 1 hr for an evening post.

[Fontaid]

Radio, Thanks for the great posts and for taking us along. This is my first time following you, but certainly won't be the last. The past two weeks went by very quickly. Your reports have been quite informative and will help in planning my future cruise. As good as your posts are (and they really are excellent), I can only imagine how much better they will be once Starlink is activated and you can post videos easily.

 

Safe travels my friend... Until next time... 

Dave

[Radio]

41 minutes ago, Fontaid said:

Radio, Thanks for the great posts and for taking us along. This is my first time following you, but certainly won't be the last. The past two weeks went by very quickly. Your reports have been quite informative and will help in planning my future cruise. As good as your posts are (and they really are excellent), I can only imagine how much better they will be once Starlink is activated and you can post videos easily.

 

Safe travels my friend... Until next time... 

Dave

Wow, Fontaid. . . Thank you for the very nice comments. There will be many more videos and pics coming during the next week.

[wolfcathorse]

Love your Live reports Radio, I would do them too but I don't take pictures as well as you do. And I certainly don't have the technological expertise you have for posting pictures! So I will cruise vicariously through you!

[CruisinSinceIwasBorn]

This was great. Thank you for sharing. I looked forward to every update you provided. The Oasis is a special ship. Safe travels home. 

[ihate2cruise]

On 9/24/2022 at 9:31 AM, Radio said:

Thanks, George in NY. . .  I remember having Gurkha's as Security in 1996 on Celebrity Century in 1996.

In 2009 that was the ship that hooked us on cruising, Been every year since, except of course during the shut down.

[jmklade]

Thank you Radio for the great review.  I always enjoy them. 

[retiredgram]

 Enjoyed being on the Oasis again thru your review. thanks