Live 🛳️💦⛱️🏝️ Oasis of the Seas B2B 4/9 - 4/23 2023 🏖️🛳️

[Denversail]

Next was the wedge. It was fine. I think some blue cheese on it would have made it a winner.

[Denversail]

Entree is beef tenderloin.

[Denversail]

That tenderloin was delicious. Spot on. The matre’de also stopped by to ask me what my dining preferences are for next week. I thought that was a nice touch.

[luvcruzing]

5 hours ago, OCSC Mike said:

 

I recommended this earlier so now I think he's required to get one. 😁

I believe Denversail is a woman.  

[OCSC Mike]

2 minutes ago, luvcruzing said:

I believe Denversail is a woman.  

 

Awful typo by me. #embarrassed

 

Apologies to Denver... who is still required to try the Playmakers burger. 😁

[Scottdalfonso]

12 hours ago, OCSC Mike said:

 

Awful typo by me. #embarrassed

 

Apologies to Denver... who is still required to try the Playmakers burger. 😁

If two of us say so...it's GOTTA be good! 

[Kathscof]

20 hours ago, Denversail said:

The salad was delicious. I made an awful mess tossing it though.

When I need to mix my salad up, I end up using a large amount of napkins to make a "placemat" under my bowl for that reason hahahah

[Denversail]

Good morning from Cozumel. Last night is a bit of a blur. My liver is angry this morning. I guess that will happen after drinking for 15 hours straight. I vaguely recall losing a bunch of money in the casino. It must have seemed worse than it was cause I had a bunch of cash still when I got up this morning. I also keep finding chips so I didn’t go broke. The liver is going to take a well needed rest day. I’m sure she will be ready to play again this evening.

 

Today is ATV and Jade Caverns. This is a first for me and am excited to try it. I hope to get in a little shopping as well. The weather is nice. It is going to be a fun day. Fingers crossed I don’t injure myself. 🤞

[Denversail]

Our neighbor today

[Denversail]

Carnival Breeze coming in late

[Denversail]

So I got the dreaded balcony maintenance card on my door last night. We will see if they are still working when I get back later. I can hear powertools being used somewhere but haven’t seen anyone yet.
 

the time is super confusing. Cozumel is one hour earlier. Excursion tickets are on ship time. When I booked it was local time so again just confusing. 
 

About my room… I hate the location.  I’m forward starboard and nothing is on the forward part of the ship. I think it is the spa and adventure ocean. This has caused me double the steps. I’m looking forward to moving to port aft next week. My back was killing me yesterday so it was difficult to walk far distances and stand for long periods. Luckily the pain is gone today and I’m ready to conquer the ATV.

[julies5280]

Oh my - how did I NOT know about this????

 

We are going in 2024!!

 

How did the ATV go?  

 

[LindyWebb]

So I just got caught up - great Live!!  Thank you so much for doing it.  I am very intrigued by the owner's box in Playmakers!  Seems like a great deal during football season when the place is packed!  We have only been on RC in the summer (Carnival during NFL time), so I do recall Playmakers ever being that packed! 

[Andrea57spins]

Just a random question about Solo dining.  Are you at a table by yourself or at one of those big tables with a bunch of strangers?  I have a December cruise booked which I was originally going on with my forever cruise buddy.  Unfortunately, she can't go.  I decided not to cancel and go with me, myself and I just like you.  LOL   I am just not sure what to do about dinner.  I don't care for the Windjammer Buffet, I think I would feel weird sitting alone, and I'm afraid of being put at a table with a bunch of strangers....and we don't click.  What's your opinion?  Great review!

[OCSC Mike]

16 minutes ago, Andrea57spins said:

Just a random question about Solo dining.  Are you at a table by yourself or at one of those big tables with a bunch of strangers?  I have a December cruise booked which I was originally going on with my forever cruise buddy.  Unfortunately, she can't go.  I decided not to cancel and go with me, myself and I just like you.  LOL   I am just not sure what to do about dinner.  I don't care for the Windjammer Buffet, I think I would feel weird sitting alone, and I'm afraid of being put at a table with a bunch of strangers....and we don't click.  What's your opinion?  Great review!

 

You didn't ask me, but FWIW, based on recent experience, there are far more 2-tops in the MDR than in the past and the days of sitting you with strangers when you want to be alone (as a couple or solo) are pretty much over. On my last cruise (Indy), my wife and I were in an area that was just multiple rows of 2-tops. Hope this helps.

[Andrea57spins]

11 minutes ago, OCSC Mike said:

 

You didn't ask me, but FWIW, based on recent experience, there are far more 2-tops in the MDR than in the past and the days of sitting you with strangers when you want to be alone (as a couple or solo) are pretty much over. On my last cruise (Indy), my wife and I were in an area that was just multiple rows of 2-tops. Hope this helps.

It helps…..I’m just not sure I want to be alone.  My kids tell me I’m crazy because  they go to restaurants alone all the time.   I think I might feel strange. 

[OCSC Mike]

3 minutes ago, Andrea57spins said:

It helps…..I’m just not sure I want to be alone.  My kids tell me I’m crazy because  they go to restaurants alone all the time.   I think I might feel strange. 

 

Totally understandable. You know you!

 

I've never cruised solo. I have gone to get something to eat alone before (for some reason my wife doesn't eat 10 times/day when we cruise like I do, go figure) but never in the MDR, which I agree is different than going to WJ or Park Cafe alone.

[allyfree]

57 minutes ago, Andrea57spins said:

Just a random question about Solo dining.  Are you at a table by yourself or at one of those big tables with a bunch of strangers?  I have a December cruise booked which I was originally going on with my forever cruise buddy.  Unfortunately, she can't go.  I decided not to cancel and go with me, myself and I just like you.  LOL   I am just not sure what to do about dinner.  I don't care for the Windjammer Buffet, I think I would feel weird sitting alone, and I'm afraid of being put at a table with a bunch of strangers....and we don't click.  What's your opinion?  Great review!

Don't be afraid of sitting with strangers - you will all be in the same boat - literally ! It's only for a meal, not to be joined at the hip for your entire vacation. And if you feel you don't have anything to talk about - just order extra food and you'll not be able to talk 😁 If you don't enjoy it, don't go back ... no harm done. Then again, you may meet some really nice people that'll you'll enjoy chatting to. Whatever you do, have a great trip x

[depplep]

My two cents. What is the lesser of two evils for you?

[Denversail]

1 hour ago, Andrea57spins said:

Just a random question about Solo dining.  Are you at a table by yourself or at one of those big tables with a bunch of strangers?  I have a December cruise booked which I was originally going on with my forever cruise buddy.  Unfortunately, she can't go.  I decided not to cancel and go with me, myself and I just like you.  LOL   I am just not sure what to do about dinner.  I don't care for the Windjammer Buffet, I think I would feel weird sitting alone, and I'm afraid of being put at a table with a bunch of strangers....and we don't click.  What's your opinion?  Great review!

So i am someone who goes to restaurants by myself all the time. I enjoy it. It gives me a chance to just chill and relax. I originally had my time dining and the times were just too late for me. They would not change it precruise when I called. The first thing I did when I boarded was go to the dining room to switch to early dining. The time worked better for me and I would be able to just walk in without waiting in line. He did want to put me at a shared table and I declined and requested the 2 top. No issues. 

[ecslady]

2 hours ago, Andrea57spins said:

Just a random question about Solo dining.  Are you at a table by yourself or at one of those big tables with a bunch of strangers?  I have a December cruise booked which I was originally going on with my forever cruise buddy.  Unfortunately, she can't go.  I decided not to cancel and go with me, myself and I just like you.  LOL   I am just not sure what to do about dinner.  I don't care for the Windjammer Buffet, I think I would feel weird sitting alone, and I'm afraid of being put at a table with a bunch of strangers....and we don't click.  What's your opinion?  Great review!

I've cruised solo several times.  On Oasis, I was seated at a two top, but they are so close together you can have a conversation with the tables next to you.  I've also been seated at tables with couples or other solos.  Just go to the MDR when you board, and ask bout where you are seated for dinner and table size and table mates. If it's not to your liking, ask to change.

[Denversail]

The ATV’s were intense. It was so much fun. The first few minutes were a little scary. I just thought screw it today is as good a day to die as any. I just leaned into and had a great time. I’ve never done any off-roading so I felt like I’d entered extreme sports. I would highly recommend. 
 

the caverns were pretty but I couldn’t get past the sulphur smell. It was just too strong for me. You could also cliff jump into the cavern if you wanted. I thought I’d been adventurous enough today and decided to skip it.

 

they also offered unlimited tequila shots when we got back. My liver was still on hiatus so I skipped those. I heard others say the shots were really good.

 

I was covered in dirt like completely covered. 
 

I did manage to forget my cash on my bed in the cabin. I didn’t realize until it was too late. I felt pretty bad not being able to leave a tip. Those guys work mainly for tips. I have to be extra careful about these things when I’m on my own since I don’t have anyone to cover me. 
 

I also grabbed some fish taco from tequila go go right on the pier. When I got off the ship I realized I was starving so gulped those down before meeting for the excursion. They were pretty good.

 

sorry no pics at the moment. They are on a different device and I’m too lazy right now to attempt to sync.

[Denversail]

3 hours ago, julies5280 said:

Oh my - how did I NOT know about this????

 

We are going in 2024!!

 

How did the ATV go?  

 

It was amazing. Such a great experience.

[Denversail]

First out tonight is jumbo coconut shrimp.

 

The dining room is pretty empty tonight.

[Denversail]

Next was a repeat of French onion soup