DeereNan Posted March 30, 2017 #226 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Loved the review! Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaCathi Posted March 31, 2017 Author #227 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Thanks for clearing that up, I thought the whole thing was closed at night for dinner so the dinner area is In a separate area and others(adults) can still use the pools and hot tubs. If that's the case I'm even more excited. I'm so looking forward to our July cruise Sent from my iPhone using Forums You're good, the dining is in a separate section, yes the pools are still available and it's lovely! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaCathi Posted March 31, 2017 Author #228 Share Posted March 31, 2017 So enjoyed your review! We are Oasis April of 2018! Did Allure last year April and leave on April 8th for first B2B on the Navigator :) Sent from my SM-N920P using Forums mobile app Ohhhhh B2B, nice, hope you get some Easter eggs :-). Only one year to wait for Oasis, that's not terrible. Lots of planning time! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaCathi Posted March 31, 2017 Author #229 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Loved the review! Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Forums You're welcome, thanks! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinCons Posted March 31, 2017 #230 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Thanks for your awesome-to-read review! We're not sailing until September, and I'm being very impatient waiting for my Cruise Planner to let me start making reservations. This will be our first cruise without kids in 20 years...excited to re-experience adult cruising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaCathi Posted March 31, 2017 Author #231 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Thanks for your awesome-to-read review! We're not sailing until September, and I'm being very impatient waiting for my Cruise Planner to let me start making reservations. This will be our first cruise without kids in 20 years...excited to re-experience adult cruising. Woah, what are you going to do with yourselves?! Funny story - the night that it was the PJ Party in Adventure Ocean I saw a group of seniors getting off an elevator, all in their PJs and giggling like crazy. I was like, ***, it's all the youngsters and the oldsters having all the nighttime hijinks, the rest of us are too worn out! Enjoy your well-deserved grown-up time. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gklinc06 Posted March 31, 2017 #232 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Thanks for the great review! Celebrating our 10th anniversary in 3 weeks on the Oasis. Thanks for all the helpful tips. Sent from my SM-T580 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfganghowell Posted March 31, 2017 #233 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Keep in mind Liberty has slides - they are a blast. Although no Wonderland. But Sabor on Liberty is fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaCathi Posted March 31, 2017 Author #234 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Keep in mind Liberty has slides - they are a blast. Although no Wonderland. But Sabor on Liberty is fantastic. Good to know, thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamommyof3 Posted March 31, 2017 #235 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Thanks SO much for such a great, fun review!! I'm sailing on Oasis in a few weeks...super excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzeff Posted March 31, 2017 #236 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Thanks for hanging in there with us, and someday we hope to hang out with you! J May all your future cruises be filled with happy memories in the making. Cathi & Jelly Thank you for your review. I really enjoyed your writing style and it was fun to follow along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruise runner Posted March 31, 2017 #237 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Hi Cathi :D My DW told me of your review . So since we have booked the Oasis for next Feb. I spent the time doing catch up with you and Jelly. Your adventure is excellently done. Till I got to page 12 and it's over "boohoo" . Totally enjoyed it all, well written and delivered. You have stirred our excitement about this cruise, And it's long way off. As with others looking forward to more adventure's with Jelly and you. Keep on cruising and reviewing ,You have a following too.:tropical-drink: Cruise times Best of times kruise runner:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaCathi Posted March 31, 2017 Author #238 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Hi Cathi :D My DW told me of your review . So since we have booked the Oasis for next Feb. I spent the time doing catch up with you and Jelly. Your adventure is excellently done. Till I got to page 12 and it's over "boohoo" . Totally enjoyed it all, well written and delivered. You have stirred our excitement about this cruise, And it's long way off. As with others looking forward to more adventure's with Jelly and you. Keep on cruising and reviewing ,You have a following too.:tropical-drink: Cruise times Best of times kruise runner:cool: Thank you, always nice to add a fan to my mailing list (don't worry, there's no spam, but I don't have any merch yet, so you'll have to wait for bumper stickers). And remember, if any of y'all think of any questions as you plan, don't hesitate to ask! I might not know the ingredients in a LavaFlow, but I can tell you to order one. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cel_cruise Posted March 31, 2017 #239 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Thank you, always nice to add a fan to my mailing list (don't worry, there's no spam, but I don't have any merch yet, so you'll have to wait for bumper stickers). Sent from my iPad using Forums You crack me up!! This review is one of my absolute favorites! I'll be waiting for the bumper stickers or door magnets!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djaesmom Posted April 1, 2017 #240 Share Posted April 1, 2017 So sad to read the end of your review; it was like reading an amazing novel..... you kept us in suspense, with humour and a little thrill ;) You should consider a sequel... post cruising withdrawal or something like that. So... knowing we can keep you going with questions, here's one: Im not a big drinker, but if I want to try something special one evening, what would you suggest? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaCathi Posted April 1, 2017 Author #241 Share Posted April 1, 2017 So sad to read the end of your review; it was like reading an amazing novel..... you kept us in suspense, with humour and a little thrill ;) You should consider a sequel... post cruising withdrawal or something like that. So... knowing we can keep you going with questions, here's one: Im not a big drinker, but if I want to try something special one evening, what would you suggest? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Ahahahaha way to draw it out! A lot of people swear by the BBC (Bailey's Banana Colada), but I just love a regular Banana Colada. And the aforementioned LavaFlow. When I'm doing a Caribbean cruise I lean heavily on rum drinks, it just seems the right thing to do. I also love a good rum punch in a sugared glass if you can find one. Jelly is partial to Chocolate Monkeys, which they make for mommies and daddies and adult childless people as well. If you're more of a wine drinker I'd check out Vintages, although I get great wines here from the LCBO so cheaply that I hate to spend the money on board with no guarantee that I'll like it (try Anciano Gran Reserva if you see it!). Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NengEuis Posted April 1, 2017 #242 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Cathi, I laughed, I cried, I strangely craved roast beef. Steer clear of the that Mojito Wannabe. Copy! Boarding the Oasis tomorrow, taking the fond memories of your review with me. Thanks so much for sharing your journey. Sent from my Macberry Seven using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaCathi Posted April 1, 2017 Author #243 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Cathi, I laughed, I cried, I strangely craved roast beef. Steer clear of the that Mojito Wannabe. Copy! Boarding the Oasis tomorrow, taking the fond memories of your review with me. Thanks so much for sharing your journey. Sent from my Macberry Seven using Forums Great! It sounds like you are a better person now. Have a wonderful trip. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beccawes7471 Posted April 3, 2017 #244 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Awesome review, I had to read numerous hilarities out loud to my husband. I loved last year's Freedom review and was so excited to find your new one. Your review last year is what helped encourage us to try RCL after 2 Disneys. We just got back from Southern itinerary on AOS and loved it ( and it has slides too) can't wait for your 2018 Harmony review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaCathi Posted April 3, 2017 Author #245 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Awesome review, I had to read numerous hilarities out loud to my husband. I loved last year's Freedom review and was so excited to find your new one. Your review last year is what helped encourage us to try RCL after 2 Disneys. We just got back from Southern itinerary on AOS and loved it ( and it has slides too) can't wait for your 2018 Harmony review! YES! Another convert! Mwahaha. So glad to hear it! And cheaper too, mirite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigque Posted April 3, 2017 #246 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Great Review and Great Pictures! Followed it from beginning to end. Going on Oasis in October....Can't wait! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaCathi Posted April 3, 2017 Author #247 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Hey, I thought of something else I forgot to mention, just another comparison between Freedom/Oasis - there were a few times I was out on deck on Freedom when it was really noticeable that things needed to be picked up (food detritus, cups/bottles etc.). The Disney ship I'd been on was of course spotless, and the Carnival ship I'd been on was like we were transporting monkeys (beer bottles IN the hot tub one night, ew). The Oasis crew did a TERRIFIC job of keeping things clean. I saw people squeegeeing the deck constantly to make sure no one slipped, and I never saw a drink cup linger long enough for the last few ice cubes to melt. So, good job Oasis. Hopefully the Freedom crew has stepped up a little, although I'm sure it's tough to keep on top of. Maybe Oasis guests are tidier? Will we ever truly know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrD Posted April 3, 2017 #248 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Thanks for the great review! We enjoyed our trip immensely and decided we like Oasis better than Freedom. More included dining options and the overall layout was so cool. We don't do specialty dining and found the MDR to be excellent every night. We did miss the promenade on Freedom. We did late seating traditional as per usual which works out great. The pools are deserted starting around 5 so if you don't have dinner until 8 you can do some serious laying out for a few hours at that time. One nice thing about the lifeguards was that they were kicking out unsupervised kids that were unruly (if you're under 12 you're suppose to have a parent nearby.) I really liked Cats, I also went on last day and was fully expecting to take a Cats-nap (sorry couldn't resist) but I stayed awake the whole time. I agree the plot is impossible. We went back to Blue Hole, it was nice but so much more crowded than 3 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaCathi Posted April 3, 2017 Author #249 Share Posted April 3, 2017 We did late seating traditional as per usual which works out great. The pools are deserted starting around 5 so if you don't have dinner until 8 you can do some serious laying out for a few hours at that time. I love this pool tip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTAngel Posted April 3, 2017 #250 Share Posted April 3, 2017 I was surprised this cruise to see life guards at all the pools. Is this something new to RCI or just to Oasis OTS? I don't think I saw them on my cruise in September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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