catr13

Are you able to make a reservation beforehand if one has received a free speciality meal? 

Sorry if this has been discussed before. Why it that Australians don’t have crew appreciation included in the plus and premier packages? Has this ever been addressed, just curious. Are there other countries perhaps too? 

Awesome pics! Thanks for sharing!!!

Thanks for your review!! So looking forwards to sailing her next month!!

Thanks for the great review!! I am so excited to sail on her next month!!

Looking forwards to following along!

Awesome pics! Thanks for sharing!!

Thanks so much for your amazing review and pics!!!

Awesome pics and review so far!! Looking forwards to more!!

Loving your detailed review so far!!! Looking forwards to more!! Quick question did you feel any ship movement within your cabin. I am like the third cabin back aft on deck 12.

Loving your report so far!! Can't wait for more!

Catr13, you should be ok as long as there are no issues, and there usually isnt. The buffet opens at 5:30 am for breakfast , so if you are already packed ,you can partake in your last meal aboard ship and still be off early . I have arrived at the airport at 7 am two other times off of the Oasis. You will not have any lines ahead of you getting off , at customs or getting a cab to the airport.I personally would rather wait at the airport rather than in lines , so thats why i do express departure . I wish you the best of luck.

Thanks loman. I did quite a bit of reading beforehand and it does seem there are no issues around 90% of the time or so with terminal 18, so I think it's worth the risk. I think the next flight wasn't until 1pm and I really didn't want to wait to then and arrive at my destination so late. We will be lining up for breakfast I am guessing at opening time :)

You are absolutely correct, which is why we were so nervous about booking a 10:50 flight. Most times you will be ok, but you never know

I am keeping my fingers crossed. We have a 9.25am departure and am planning on doing express self departure and be in line by 6.15.

It sounds really good and I have always said I would love to do it on an Oasis Ship but DH says it's far too expensive :( wondering if I can convince if for me to just go.

Enjoy your cruise! Let us know how the boarding went!

Problem I am having is when I try and book the Ovation of the seas it won't let me as the dynamic dining option is liked faded out and I can't click of it. I have no idea what that means, that's the only option for the Ovation with dining. So frustrating!! Everything else is working ok.

Looking forwards to your review :)

Waiting is the worst. I hope you have a wonderful cruise! Warning it is very addictive :)

I would definitely investigate doing a one way northern from vancouver. A flight back home from Anchorage to Seattle usually aren't too bad in price. Glacier Bay to me is a must. So breathtaking. You will find only HAL, Princess and Norwegian Sun generally sail there. Or you could do it vice verca and fly to Anchorage first.

Of course if your budget allowed a land tour is recommended but I understand that adds up. Even if you can stay a night or two before flying home will give you chance to to do a few things.

If you are willing to stay in an inside cabin you can save a lot compared to a balcony. Some say a balcony is a must but if you really are limited then an inside is better than nothing.

September is also a little cheaper as it's reaching the end of the season. With this you also have to be aware you take a risk of poorer weather.

 

This is some of my camera gear. I will not be taking it all but working out what I will use is difficult. Some can be carry on but most goes into a Pelican Case as luggage.

Wow impressive collection!!!!

Loving your review and pics so far! Looking forwards to more!

Wow such awesome pics of the Oasis!! So excited to sail her in January!!!

Good on you!!! YOLO!!!!

Awesome review!!!

I can't wait to sail her!! I am not too bad with crowds but my DH dislikes big time. Hope it's not too bad for us!! We never take elevators on a cruise that is one of our rules :) so at least don't have to worry about crowds there.

We don't have full immunity from lost deposits. There's a sliding scale based on the time remaining before the cruise. Full details are available at this link including the different schedule for holiday bookings and shorter cruises, but here's the gist of the policy for cruises of 6+ days:

Aw right thanks for posting! A little more generous then here!