On OASIS now, any questions?

[masspector]

Can you post the entertainment flyer?  Also on April 10

[SG65CB]

My cruise nightmare has always been a ship with raging norovirus, or cruising through a hurricane. 

 

But this is much much worse. I cannot imagine the horror of being on a cruise with 1,200 Steeler fans!!

 

😱 😱 🤓

[Bead Pirate]

14 hours ago, Dayman9966 said:

Have a great trip!!  Can you tell me if they are doing "The Quest" game?  That was always so much fun!!

 

 

Steve

Have not seen that on our program this trip...

[Bead Pirate]

14 hours ago, soremekun said:

Is the water display under the Rising Tide Bar active?

How big are the new balconies over the exit doors of Central Park?

Water is working (at least last evening), the balconies are small (accommodate maybe 3 people) and they are busy at night with everyone out there snapping selfies. IMO only a matter of time till someone backs over the railing...

[Bead Pirate]

14 hours ago, Bupperd00dle said:

If the laser tag is closed, I'm curious if the Mission Control Escape Room is open or not? Also, since you mentioned you are going to Saint Maarten today, can you clarify if you saw any large kelp issues there on any of the beaches? It used to be 4 feet deep and several yards out in some places. Thanks!

They are doing the escape room, the kelp has been bad this season and continues to be...

[Bead Pirate]

14 hours ago, Dayman9966 said:

Forgot to ask, what night is formal night??

 

Steve

We did formal night on day 3, optional formal night is tonight...

[Bead Pirate]

14 hours ago, BuckeyeMan said:

Too funny... We cruised beside your cruise 2 years ago on Buckeye cruise.  Were you  on that one two years ago?  We almost kidnapped Cam and brought him to our cruise when we ported in Nassau.  

We were indeed! this is the 7th year of the Steeler cruise, have a nice mix of current and former players onboard and we have had the chance to enjoy their company at many bars and meals 🙂 

[Bead Pirate]

14 hours ago, jamon said:

Do you know if Pinnacles are allowed in suite/pinnacle lounge. Also, are people getting their bottles of wine as a choice when having having a set number of points.

 

Not sure about this one we usually stick to the bars and don't use the lounges. If you are lucky enough to get a bottle of wine on this ship you better run down the hallway and hide it in your room! I went through no less than ordering 6 bottles of wine last evening before finding one that was actually on board (Lucente)...

[Bead Pirate]

1 hour ago, lgonquin said:

Thanks for the info.  We're on Apr 10 - 24 and sooooo looking forward to it.

I've been finding feedback on Oasis but one thing not yet mentioned....

 

How is the piano entertainment in Schooner?  Is it upbeat and interactive, or just "soothing piano melodies by Sam the Piano Man"?

 

We always enjoy a lively evening (or 2,3,...) in Schooner, so I'm curious on the caliber of entertainment in this venue.

 

Thanks!

The piano bar is laid back this time around, if you want a lively, loud and somewhat drunken experience check out the pub. The guy in there is not my style of performer but he does sell a lot of Jamison shots...

[John&LaLa]

1 hour ago, lgonquin said:

Thanks for the info.  We're on Apr 10 - 24 and sooooo looking forward to it.

I've been finding feedback on Oasis but one thing not yet mentioned....

 

How is the piano entertainment in Schooner?  Is it upbeat and interactive, or just "soothing piano melodies by Sam the Piano Man"?

 

We always enjoy a lively evening (or 2,3,...) in Schooner, so I'm curious on the caliber of entertainment in this venue.

 

Thanks!

 

Varies by sailing. Hope you find what you're looking for.

[lgonquin]

LoL!!!

Thanks for the tip (warning :-))

[Maureen52]

Hi, I am sailing on the Oasis in June and I am wondering about the show schedules in the Cruise Compass. Do you know if the showtimes would be the same in June? Thanks

[heatherandfred]

We’re sailing on Oasis in August. Are they still doing the Quest??

[abkl]

Can you see if you can get a johnny rockets milkshake TO GO (not sit down) for free (not paying anything, cover, etc) with the refreshment beverage package?  On Allure in 2018 this WAS the case, just want to see if it still is.  Thank you!

[Itchy&Scratchy]

18 hours ago, soremekun said:

Is the water display under the Rising Tide Bar active?

We've been on Allure and Harmony, and I've never seen a water display under that bar...

[alexgtp]

Cruising in 2 weeks.

Can you post up the Entertainment Schedule they usually leave Day 1.

 

Trying to plan out reservations for dining and shows, I have one BennieBrun provided but that was from a Feb sailing. So I am sure things have changed a bit.

 

And please give us a detailed review of CATS.. 

[masspector]

21 minutes ago, alexgtp said:

Cruising in 2 weeks.

Can you post up the Entertainment Schedule they usually leave Day 1.

 

Trying to plan out reservations for dining and shows, I have one BennieBrun provided but that was from a Feb sailing. So I am sure things have changed a bit.

 

And please give us a detailed review of CATS.. 

Here is March 20

 

[wolfcathorse]

who is the captain?  My chart thought a rotation occurred Sunday.

[maggie416]

7 hours ago, Mr. Green said:

Only if you order the Liver.

HaHa!

[BuckeyeMan]

9 hours ago, Bead Pirate said:

We were indeed! this is the 7th year of the Steeler cruise, have a nice mix of current and former players onboard and we have had the chance to enjoy their company at many bars and meals 🙂 

We were the ones who had Darrius Rucker playing on the pool deck that everyone was on your pool deck trying to catch the concert... this while we were both docked in Nassau.  We had fun with you guys in Nassau in 2020.

[abkl]

Also want to get first hand information about the adventure ocean time slots / reservations, I'm hearing very different things depending on when the person cruised, so just trying to find out the most current policy.  The most current thing I see is that reservations are required(?)/recommended during port days only

[st5310]

Bead Pirate, if you're still onboard, can I trouble you to please find out who the concierge is in the suite lounge.  We're booked in May in a Grand Suite.  Thank you!

[dunedinmaiden]

On 3/31/2022 at 4:22 PM, Bead Pirate said:

On Oasis now (& day Eastern) thought I would share some observations for future cruisers. This is our 4th cruise this year (the 3 prior on Celebrity).

 

We are at full capacity with a charter group of 1,200 Steeler fans (of which I am one), 880 kids/teens enjoying Spring Break (and creating the usual Spring Break moans and groans from us oldsters).

 

Stopped in the Buffet for lunch (we usually just do the UDP) but wanted to check out the serving arrangements as there has been much discussion. It is a mix of styles with regard to filling your plate. There are foods that are pre-plated in small dishes (salads, appetizers, etc.), there are still many hot dishes where you must ask for a scoop or serving from an attendant and finally there are a few places where you can grab your own food (bread station and drink station).

 

A few disappointments so far as we have been told by every bar on the ship that they are out of Bourbon since day 3. There is literally none to be had anywhere! Several bars had also run out of cabs so it is a hunt to find some bottles (not telling where they are as they in very short supply). I guess we all have "traditions" of sorts around the dining experience and one of ours in Izumi is to have a good bottle of sake. Much to our surprise they have no unfiltered sake (perfect snow) so I asked for the next sake on the menu and was told "sorry sir we are out of sake". Meal starts and looking forward to edamame "sorry sir we are out of edamame but we do have fava beans as replacement".

 

I have switched over to drinking vodka and rum drinks at this point as wine and bourbon are a no go. I was surprised to see that vintages had suspended several of the wine tastings due to a shortage of wine on board. 

 

Some bright points however, love the food and ambiance of portside BBQ, Giovanni's is as good as ever and Park 150 was very good. Coco Cay perfect day as good as always! 

 

As mentioned it is Spring Break and we are loaded with "kids" the young ones are full of energy and running everywhere they go. The tweens are up to the usual games of running in packs and hitting all of the elevator buttons and such. I expect all of this when on a Spring Break Cruise so no big deal. Some of the older teens are another story as they have figured out how to "hide out" in the bathrooms after curfew in the larger handicap stalls. Saw this twice last evening alone  and reported to security as there was clearly more than talking going on in there...

 

The ship is clean but clearly understaffed in the bars and dining venues. Most of the crew I have spoken with estimate that they are still running at 70% of normal staffing levels so you may have to wait a bit (who cares we are on a ship right?). They are trying to manage the situation by rotating some bar and dining hours.

 

Music is always subject to taste but this is just a weird mix of offerings on this cruise. They have a Led Zepplin Cover band in the music room for 4 nights in a row doing the same show over and over. They are good at the tribute (wow are they loud) but it is a one and done for me. The best music I have run into is the guitar player at portside BBQ (country), the Mexican band (they are quick to correct that they are not tejano) at Boleros (they cracked me up playing ackey breaky heart), and the cruise orch filling in at the Jazz club. Not a fan of the guy in the pub and the Humans are just OK. We have a decent tropical band on here as well that did a nice Bob Marley tribute.

 

Just my opinion, but I am not sure the cruise lines were thinking we would come back at 100% this fast and that may be leading to the shortages of certain foods,  wines and booze. I am sure they will get it right in the very near future. 

 

In St Martin today then 2 sea days before back to Miami. I need a reminder every 5 years or so as to why I should not sail during Spring Break 🙂

 

Go Steelers -- I was a season ticket holder for 36 years and went to Super Bowl XIII.  Thanks for your review!

[feisty77]

10 hours ago, abkl said:

Also want to get first hand information about the adventure ocean time slots / reservations, I'm hearing very different things depending on when the person cruised, so just trying to find out the most current policy.  The most current thing I see is that reservations are required(?)/recommended during port days only

On March 20th sailing, no reservations required for adventure ocean ages 3 and up.  I did hear about some proper getting turned away cause they were full. But we never had that issue. We used every night from 7-10 for our 5 and 8 year olds 

[Cruise a holic]

We will be on the Oasis in a CLS in August.  Have they added a water feature to the suite deck?  Has the ship been upgraded?  We really love the Harmony. But we live in NY and love a no fly cruise.

 

Thanks

Edited April 3, 2022 by Cruise a holic