"LIVE" from Oasis of the Seas B2B - September 11, 2022

[Radio]

Welcome to "LIVE" from Oasis of the Seas.

 

Hello everyone, and good day. The Sea is Calling.

 

I will be heading north tomorrow to sail Oasis of the Seas from Cape Liberty on September 11, 2022 (Sunday). This will be my first Cruise from Cape Liberty since last fall when I sailed Oasis of the Seas (B2B) Oct 2021 and Anthem of the Seas (B2B) Nov/Dec 2021.

There have been many changes since my last time on Oasis of the Seas. Passengers that have a Vax card are no longer required to take a Covid test 3 days before sailing.

 

There will be no Vax bands like last year (Wrist bands to show who were vaccinated) and masks are not required in the passenger terminal or on the ship. The ship capacity levels have increased significantly. Last October, Oasis of the Seas sailed with about 2500 passengers (40%). Currently, the same ship has had over 6500 passengers (over 100%).

I have been following many reports that discuss long lines, lots of kids (over 2500), and staffing shortages. Of course, to many reports, there have been passengers who loved everything about the ship, even with capacities above 100%. You will be viewing the ship through my eyes, and I will provide you with my thoughts onboard.

 

I am happy that I have the same cabin on week one and week two of my sailing. I am sure that I will be watching news for a bit during my 3 days at sea each week.

I do not think I was able to experience all the new Royal Amplifications that were added in 2019 and will try to see more over the next two weeks.

I am hoping for clear weather next week, and I am looking forward to entering the Passenger Terminal at Cape Liberty this Sunday.

 

There will be much more coming in just a few days . . . Thanks for tuning in.

 

Radio

 

 

The Sea is Calling

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our Itinerary

 

 

 

 

The Beautiful Oasis of the Seas

 

 

 

 

Oasis of the Seas fun facts

 

 

 

Sailing from Cape Liberty in Bayonne, NJ

 

 

 

Images Courtesy of 2022 © Royal Caribbean International

 

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Edited September 9, 2022 by Radio

[Sadebud]

I will be following.  Bon Voyage!

[Jenglish711]

Yay another Radio report! The best. Wishing you smooth seas! 

[mac_tlc]

We will be on the 9/18 sailing. Hopefully we can meet up for a cocktail! I have always enjoyed your reviews.

 

mac_tlc

[Sea Dog]

Yippee another great Radio report. I will be following and since I will be on Oasis this coming March, I will be interested in staffing, food quality and any alcohol shortages in the bars. Thanks and have a fantastic cruise.

[clochette]

looking forward to your review, and lots of sea days for relaxing.  Is it the same itinerary both weeks?

[shepherdqueen]

Enjoy your sailing!  I am following as we're sailing her next fall.

[bobgp]

We have been following your live reviews for many years. Always very enjoyable. We are on the September 18th sailing. Hope to see you on board.

[Radio]

1 hour ago, clochette said:

looking forward to your review, and lots of sea days for relaxing.  Is it the same itinerary both weeks?

Yes, it is clochette. . . We are "scheduled" for the same itinerary. Hopefully there will be no storm changes. . .

[Radio]

25 minutes ago, bobgp said:

We have been following your live reviews for many years. Always very enjoyable. We are on the September 18th sailing. Hope to see you on board.

Thanks for the nice comments. . . "Your check is in the mail" 🙂

[ileys]

Radio!  I love your reports!  Have a great time, and we will all be following along!

[Radio]

30 minutes ago, ileys said:

Radio!  I love your reports!  Have a great time, and we will all be following along!

 

Thanks, ileys . . . I plan to have a very relaxing cruise 🏝️

[blade3]

Looking forward to your posts from Kingsville, MD, your neighbor up Belair Rd.

On Oasis in October so your insights will be appreciated.

[Radio]

3 hours ago, blade3 said:

Looking forward to your posts from Kingsville, MD, your neighbor up Belair Rd.

On Oasis in October so your insights will be appreciated.

Hello neighbor. . . I am hoping for a relaxing and fun cruise 🏖️🛳️

[joand452]

Following along!  

We hadn’t been on Oasis since September 2015, but sailed on her this past July. Really enjoyed the new stuff and was happy the familiar things were still there (e.g., the small wonders). My daughters, who had never cruised before, loved it, as well as one boyfriend and one family (husband and two sons). Unfortunately, the casino was not very “Joan Friendly.”  Hope it’s different for you!

[perfect match]

I always enjoy your reviews, Radio, so I’ll do my best to follow along. I’m afraid I’ll be a be a bit distracted on the first week though since we will be boarding Harmony on Sunday. I don’t want to fall too far behind, so I’ll be doing my best to check in every day. Hope you have a great time on Oasis! 🛳

[PSU]

Looking so forward to your review. It is always so informative.

[Ozark_Kid]

Good to see you are going to let us join you again.  Have a safe and fun cruise.   It's crazy how much we love Oasis class ships  but have not cruised the actual Oasis yet.  Maybe this will convince us to cruise it soon. 

[Bailey & Sophie]

 

Goody. Adding notes to my growing list of hints for our Oasis cruise next March. 

Your reviews are always so informative. Thank you for doing them.

Enjoy your next 2 weeks!

[Radio]

6 hours ago, joand452 said:

Following along!  

We hadn’t been on Oasis since September 2015, but sailed on her this past July. Really enjoyed the new stuff and was happy the familiar things were still there (e.g., the small wonders). My daughters, who had never cruised before, loved it, as well as one boyfriend and one family (husband and two sons). Unfortunately, the casino was not very “Joan Friendly.”  Hope it’s different for you!

Casino Royale has often been "Radio Friendly" on most cruises. . . I am hoping for similar results on Oasis of the Seas. 🛳️

[Radio]

6 hours ago, perfect match said:

I always enjoy your reviews, Radio, so I’ll do my best to follow along. I’m afraid I’ll be a be a bit distracted on the first week though since we will be boarding Harmony on Sunday. I don’t want to fall too far behind, so I’ll be doing my best to check in every day. Hope you have a great time on Oasis! 🛳

Wow, You will love Harmony of the Seas. . .Thanks so much for following 🏝️😉

[Radio]

6 hours ago, PSU said:

Looking so forward to your review. It is always so informative.

Thanks for the kind words, PSU.  I hope to have a fun 2 weeks.

[Radio]

5 hours ago, Bailey & Sophie said:

 

Goody. Adding notes to my growing list of hints for our Oasis cruise next March. 

Your reviews are always so informative. Thank you for doing them.

Enjoy your next 2 weeks!

Thanks Bailey and Sophie. I will be driving up to Elizabeth, NJ today for sail away tomorrow.

[Radio]

Current position of Oasis of the Seas at 0630 - Sept 10. 2022

 

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[Mary&Jim]

Following along. We are sailing on the Oasis in November for the first time.

 

Boarding Harmony tomorrow! Woop woop!