"LIVE" From the Oasis of the Seas / March 6, 2010

[CruiseLover15]

Awesome pictures Mortgage Mobile, love your webcam!!!!!

[pcl_cruiser]

This is awesome, Radio! My DH and I are going in June...103 days! I have booked my shows and am ready to go. I plan on following along through the week and I am sure I will have questions along the way!

[Radio]

Hello everyone. . . . We had a great Dinner at Giovanni’s Table, and the Aqua Theatre Show was fantastic. I want to see it again at night.

 

I went down to Starbucks today for some coffee, and I asked for some Half and Half. I was told that “we only have Non-dairy Creamer. Hmmm. . . I asked if there was any Half and Half on the ship. The reply I received was. . .”What’s the difference between Non Dairy Creamer and H&H. Hmmm. . .I suggested that you don’t need a cow to make Non Dairy Creamer. No worries, I ‘ll go to the Mondo Coffee Bar for some H&H. They had none. OK. . . I’m sure the Diamond Lounge has some. . . Nope.

 

The good news is they have lot’s of H&H. .. it’s up in the Concierge Lounge. Oasis Concierge “Ricardo” laughed at the story, and said he would talk to the F&B Mgr. He suggested that all areas on the ship that sell coffee should have the proper creamers.

 

I think I ran into the same Scenario on Liberty of the Seas. . .

 

An interesting fact about the cabins are that you only have to partially close the closet doors in the cabin, Then the actuator takes control. . . and closes them the rest of the way (kind of like the trunk of a car that is motor actuated, and closes by it self when partially closed) I don’t think that its needed, but I think it’s cool.

 

It’s time for me to hit the rack, but here are a few pics from tonight.

 

 

 

Radio

 

 

 

Rising Tide Bar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mondo Coffee Bar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Giovanni’s Table

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oasis of Dreams at the Aqua Theatre

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This show is a Must -See ! I highly recommend it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Looking AFT down at Central Park (With the Viking Crown Lounge at the top)

 

 

 

 

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[DavidJrandRichard]

Great pics Radio..now get some much needed rest for tomorrow...so can post even more pics!:D

Enjoy your vacation!

[NancyC]

Radio,

 

I love it, love it, love it. I hope you know how much joy you bring to everyone. I keep checking my computer to see what has been posted.

 

Thank you so much.

[DarthGrady]

 

The Balcony Cabins offer a “resin” type balcony railing instead of teak. . .Very smart

 

 

 

 

That is a good idea. I don't even want to think about the logistics of maintaining that much teak railing.

 

Awesome play-by-play review! I am enjoying on every post!:)

[ksjayhawks]

Thanks for the live update! We are boarding when you will be leaving next Saturday. Can't wait!

[Clio1610]

Firstly.....To David from New Jersey & CruiseLover15.....Stay Positive !!! I firmly believe that a large percentage of the battle with Cancer comes from strength of mind and positive thinking... You are both in my thoughts and Prayers, and work towards your next cruise - that is a great goal to work for !!!

 

Secondly....To Radio....WooHoo !!! I just LOVE your "Live From" reports :D They are always so informative, entertaining and loadsa Fun !!!

 

Thank you so much, for sharing your cruising experiences with us all, and also, Thank You to Mrs Radio for allowing you to take up your vacation time to post !!!

 

We have just 32 days till our Oasis cruise ;););) !!!

 

Have a Wonderful Oasis Cruise !!!

[Radio]

Hello everyone. . . Good morning from our 2nd day at sea on board Oasis. We are about 300nm from St Thomas, USVI. Our current speed is about 15knots, but the seas are very calm. There is a little rolling but it feels very gentle.

 

The seas and skies are very blue today, and the forecast is 78F with no rain. I am really thankful for this warm weather we have had.

 

We hit a small patch of rain late last night, but it seemed like it was over in no time. I went to the Concierge Lounge today for some coffee, and I though it was nice that you can order almost anything for Breakfast in the Concierge Lounge. They offer a special menu for Suite and D+ passengers. I didn’t know that existed.

 

I also noticed that the Sea Trek crew offer Dive Lessons, that are held in the Aqua Theater Pool. I know that when this was designed, it was supposed to be for shows at night and a pool for the day. This is the first time I have heard it being used for anything other that the production shows (and rehearsals)

 

We have been invited to several tours today, so hopefully I will be able to share some of those with you later today.

 

I forgot to say that I really like the Casino Royale. . . It is much larger than the Freedom Class Casino.

 

Here are a few pics from this morning. . . More pics later today !

 

 

Thanks for tuning in !

 

 

Radio

 

 

 

 

 

Early morning over the bow of the Oasis of the Seas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

View from the Upper Level (Deck 16) of the Solarium

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All the pools and spas on Oasis are fresh water

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I love it up here in the Solarium

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It looks like it will be another bright sunny day !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our Current Position. . . About 100nm east of Turks and Caicos, and 100nm north of Dominican Republic

 

 

 

 

 

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[csoud]

would do. take chunks of time on a vacation to post photos and answer questions while aboard the cruise. I dont even think about CC while on vacation, so again thanks.

[PittNet]

Good morning, Radio.

 

Nice pics. How'd you get the screenshot of the ship's location? That's cool. When I was on Freedom of the Seas, they had a channel on the TV that showed the postion but there was no way to get it on the computer. Enjoy the 2nd day at sea.

[Radio]

Good morning, Radio.

 

Nice pics. How'd you get the screenshot of the ship's location? That's cool. When I was on Freedom of the Seas, they had a channel on the TV that showed the postion but there was no way to get it on the computer. Enjoy the 2nd day at sea.

 

There is no Nav Channel on board, but I have a GPS that I attach to my laptop. I have some Nav Software, that I can use for our exact location.

 

 

Radio

;);)

[twccruiser]

There is no Nav Channel on board, but I have a GPS that I attach to my laptop. I have some Nav Software, that I can use for our exact location.

 

 

Radio

;);)

 

Hi Radio,

 

What Nav software are you using?

 

Thanks!

[CruiseLover15]

Firstly.....To David from New Jersey & CruiseLover15.....Stay Positive !!! I firmly believe that a large percentage of the battle with Cancer comes from strength of mind and positive thinking... You are both in my thoughts and Prayers, and work towards your next cruise - that is a great goal to work for !!!

 

 

 

Thanks so much for your thoughts and prayers, Clio1610.... I really appreciate it.

 

Happy Cruising.;)

[Arizona Cruz Chic]

CruiseLover15 & cruzship21 - blessings to you both - fight w/all your might - may you both get to enjoy your next cruise - a great rejuvinator!!

 

 

I would also like to add my thoughts and prayers to you both!!

 

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[starlake]

Radio,

Thanks for all you do. I always enjoy your reports. We were getting off the Independence the day you were getting on the Oasis. We were thrilled to see the Oasis in port.

[bayou cruiser]

Loving the "live" reports, Radio. Thanks!

 

I do have a question if you have time. You mentioned Starbucks and Mondo's. Are they two different locations or does Mondo's serve Starbuck's coffe? And which location has the coffee card where you pay for six and get one free?

[LBumb]

great photos today, keep them coming.

[Head Shot]

Expanding on the SCUBA class comment, there is a full PADI certification course onboard, utilizing 3 days on-ship classes and for the 4th day a dive on ST Thomas(or St Maarten). Since the Aqua Theater pool is over 17 feet deep, it meets the needs of the SCUBA class. It is best to sign up early, preferably by Sunday morning. I believe first session starts on Monday.

[dimepiece814]

Love the Live Reports Radio!!!! 47 Days n counting and I'm on the Oasis.

[Puffinater]

As usual a great thread with some great pictures. Thanks again.

[seb]

Mr. and Mrs. Radio Man...just another person saying thanks for taking the time to post while you enjoy your vacation. We will be boarding Oasis on the 13th as you leave .... I thought this week was going to go by sooooo slow but now that I have found your live updates I think the week will just "cruise" :-) along for us. Please continue to post and especially ENJOY your cruise.

 

SEB

[orchid4me2003]

Radio,

Looks like a beautiful morning! You must be up pretty early as there appears to be no one in the Solarium.

 

Question? You mentioned the Concierge and the menu. First, is the Concierge only available to past cruisers? We are in a D cabin, would we qualify to go to the Concierge? Our first week will be our first time with RCCL, then the second week on our B2B will be officially our second cruise with them.

 

Muriel

[DavidJrandRichard]

Expanding on the SCUBA class comment, there is a full PADI certification course onboard, utilizing 3 days on-ship classes and for the 4th day a dive on ST Thomas(or St Maarten). Since the Aqua Theater pool is over 17 feet deep, it meets the needs of the SCUBA class. It is best to sign up early, preferably by Sunday morning. I believe first session starts on Monday.

 

We have the Allure booked for 2012..hope they have the classes there too-any idea as how much the classes cost?

 

Thanks!

[csoud]

many cruises hes been on.