ksmith61

Can someone on a recent Seaside cruise explain any upcharges for activities.... e.g. zipline, aquapark, etc.

I have always been told by my room attendant to order the wine glasses from room service. Interested in how that goes with the new surcharge.

That is fine, but the attendant should have told us. I'm a rule follower, if I know them :)

Maybe that's why he had an attitude...... communication is key with everything.

Jut off oasis... no lie that a guy next to us one night was barefoot. Center of American Icon on deck 3. No standards anymore. Personally it didn't bother me but I thought of this thread.

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I don't order any drinks over 13 dollar limit. The charges were exactly 1 dollar.... had to be fraudulent tip. I'll probably call post cruise support since I didn't get a receipt anyway on last morning.

As for wine glasses, when they weren't in the room I stepped out to ask attendant and acted annoyed. Once said he didn't have any and another night sent someone else to get them. You know, you are right that the extra tip was not earned. I just feel pressured when they leave an envelope in room. They should leave a note but not envelope.

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That's interesting... It would have paid dividends for this to be explained to everyone. The "very few" times I saw him, though, he had no limp in his step.

Oh... and for deluxe drink package.. I had to sign a receipt about 70% of the time. For the first time ever, though, they scanned my card every time I got a diet coke at Sorrentos. I didn't sign, but they scanned the card. Previously with the coke sticker, I just flashed the card and received the drink. I wonder if "DX" printed on the card threw them off. I would doubt it, but was surprised either way.

Just off the Oasis, and overall had a great time. Our main goal was to relax and we accomplished just that. Below is some feedback I have to share.

Positives

• Most staff worked very hard to meet all requests and make the cruise outstanding. Examples include specific seating requests in MDR, drinks in Boleros/Champagne Bars.
  
• Headliner
  
• Magic Marvin (entertainment director)
  

Negatives

• Cruise Director Jimmy Rhodes was un-impressive. He was "absent" overall compared to the many cruise directors we've cruised with. The entertainment director Magic Marvin was much more visible and performed duties we are used to experiencing with director (Aqua Show, Quest, etc.). Casey Pelter would be much more charismatic and enjoyable for an Oasis class ship.
  
• I noticed a much bigger language barrier this cruise as compared to the previous 6 RCI cruises. I know when newer ships are built, this issue may become bigger on older ships but we had a very hard time communicating food choices with waiters. Example: We would get completely different types of answers than the questions we would ask might provide.... like "What comes with the steak?" Answer: "Yes"
  
• I purchased the deluxe drink package for the first time. While I was overall pleased with it from the standpoint of stress-free ordering, I was very displeased with the quality of drinks in the pool bards and On-Air. I watched many bartenders put less than one shot of alcohol in most drinks. Had I been buying them (I guess I did) for 10-13 dollars I would have been very upset vocally. I would expect top quality drinks at a premium price. This needs to be addressed quickly. I once had to purchase an extra shot of alcohol just to taste what I thought I ordered. And.... one pool drink server charged me two separate $1.00 tips for which I didn't give or sign for... how does this happen? This is dishonest and should be dealt with.
  
• Our stateroom attendant was less than expected from a personal standpoint. While our room was kept very clean and what was expected, I had to ask two different nights for wine glasses when we requested them on day 1. Also, on the last night, we accidently put the do not disturb card in the door and returned just before 8:00 to realized we made a mistake. We acknowledged this and it apparently made him mad. While we clearly made a mistake, I would have expected more than "yes" with an attitude and him going out of his way to say "you almost missed me" with an attitude. We had just tipped him extra and probably would not have if we knew this was the response we would have gotten. I'm sure his training would have been to give a different reaction. This kind of put a damper on the last evening. Again, he did a good job but his personality and reactions were par at best. He didn't seem happy at all.
  
• Cats is just terrible for a cruise ship. It may be great on Broadway, but 2.5 hours on a cruise ship is overboard. The actors were GREAT, just a bad choice for the ship. Over 60% left at the intermission... had I not read the storyline ahead of time I would have been lost. A dry dock switch will do this ship well.
  

Again, this was a great cruise but wanted to share perspectives for other to review.

No problem. Hotel to waiting area after checkin within 17 minutes. Cost of $6.47. Not bad!

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Will Uber drop me off with all other drop offs at oasis in Canaveral?

If I take Uber to the Oasis terminal in Canaveral, will they drop me off at the same place as taxis and/or passenger dropout?

Anyone have images of current drink menus from Oasis... specifically Pub and Schooner Bar?

Traveling during Easter.... will they hold my bag in the dungeon and confiscate the wine, or let me still retrieve it?

Thanks. Now, what about scenario B? 2 bottles on carry on, 2 in checked baggage. How should I expect that to turn out?

If you go through separately, do you each need some specific paperwork?

I had fan confiscated in checked baggage. They claimed it was a fire hazard and said I'd have to have a doctor's note to have one. They once confiscated another family member's fan as well. After much arguing with guest services, they issued another fan with frayed wires. Bogus fire hazard excuse?

Anyone taken one on Oasis lately?

I know as a rule, you are allowed to carry on 2 bottles of wine per stateroom. I have the unlimited package, but my wife only enjoys a glass of wine each night. It is possible to....

A. Each of us take two bottles in carry on bags.. Will they know we are in the same stateroom at check-in or do they not pay close attention or do they even really care?

B. Take two bottles on in carry on and place another two bottles in checked luggage. Will I be able to retrieve the two bottles in checked bag or will they be confiscated?

I know what many of you will be thinking, but 15-30 bucks per glass of wine is overkill. Not looking for a lecture, just wanting to know what to expect with A and B.

It's showing as free tonight. I booked it for night 3.... hopefully I won't miss something good in the MDR.

Anyone have a review of the solarium bistro for dinner. Is it free and how does the food compare to MDR?

Very good breakfast IMO... and a great and peaceful atmosphere when you eat out on the boardwalk early in the morning... you can see the ship come alive.... one of my favorite things to do on Oasis/Allure.

I once forgot my pants at home (Freedom 2014) and had no choice but to wear shorts...... no problems any night. I did have my suit for formal nights.

You think I can still order shrimp cocktail each night as an appetizer?

I'm traveling in two weeks on Oasis..... Does anyone have images of the latest beverage menus, MDR menus, or eastern Cruise Compasses?

Thank you. I had it tabbed but the browser crashed. Exactly what I was looking for.

I've seen a list of mixed drinks offered in the deluxe package but can't find it now. Can someone lead me to the drink list and liquor list, please.

42 was base price.... 18% on top of that. I booked at 46, then cancelled when it went to 42. Received a quick refund on card for the 46 per day, then a new charge for 42.