Live From Oasis of the Seas 2/18-2/25!

[jam19872016]

Pretty uneventful day, just the way I like it!

 

The plan is to be on the road tomorrow around 8, no later than 8:30. Only a few things left to do in the morning and only one stop instead of two, I've already gassed up this evening so just need a quick Walgreen's run.

 

I do need to remember to find a lanyard to pack, I forgot it last cruise and locked my card in the room plus having a lanyard makes it easier to save my seat when I have to take a potty break. As a solo I have nobody to save my seat! 

 

Good night everyone, next stop: CRUISE DAY!!!!

[jam19872016]

Good morning everyone. 

 

Cruise day has arrived! Moving slow at this early hour of the morning but I know I have something exciting waiting for me just a little bit south of me so I am wiping the sleep from my eyes, throwing together some last minute items and then I will me on my way to Miami to board Oasis of the Seas!!!!

[jam19872016]

The only sunshine this morning is the liquid variety.

 

 

One stop to make and hopefully the rain doesn't get worse, these south Florida drivers don't slow down just because there is zero visibility. 

 

I used to be young 🎶 

 

(Me to Miley, me too)

[jam19872016]

Walgreens run complete.

 

Have to pass the candy aisle to reach oral care aisle that's just good planning

 

 

Next stop...Miami. Uncle Google says 931 but I'm going to take the slow lane. 

 

Roar 🎶 

[ckrobyn]

Cruise day is the best day! 

What are your plans for lunch after you board?

[Itchy&Scratchy]

10 hours ago, jam19872016 said:

I wish I had an old copy to see how far all the prices have gone up but it is quite a bit more expensive than it used to be. 

you can see (and copy if needed) the old menu in my Oasis thread from 2023.

Edited February 18 by Itchy&Scratchy

[jam19872016]

Made it to the parking garage.

 

 

I'll take pictures at street level and see how far of a walk it is from Terminal B to A where Royal is docked.

[jam19872016]

In line for boarding...doors have not opened yet at 1001..bit of a zoo out here but walk was easy.

 

[jam19872016]

Doors open at 1007.

[bluewater1298]

Glad you made it there without any problems! A couple of questions:

 

Did you have to make a reservation for terminal B garage or just showed up?

 

You said the walk was easy. I know you only have one piece of luggage. Would it be easy with two?

 

Thanks for your information!!

[jam19872016]

Through security at 1024 and waiting to board. My bag got flagged because of my fan but the secondary screener waved me Through without having to argue.

 

He was less forgiving of the family ahead of me who had packed travel size bottles of Titos.

 

The crowds look daunting but this terminal is set up to handle the largest cruise ships in the world so the lines move quickly. 

[jam19872016]

14 minutes ago, bluewater1298 said:

Glad you made it there without any problems! A couple of questions:

 

Did you have to make a reservation for terminal B garage or just showed up?

 

You said the walk was easy. I know you only have one piece of luggage. Would it be easy with two?

 

Thanks for your information!!

Just show up. Follow the signage and you will be ok, lanes seen to go every which way and it is a bit confusing but the signs will yell you exactly which lane for Terminal B and which lane to be in for parking.

 

Street view

 

 

Follow the road towards A. You are walking against traffic.

 

 

When you see the royal logo you are going the right way.

 

 

There is no crosswalk when you reach Terminal A but there was no traffic to compete with. 

 

Total distance between terminals from the street level of parking garage.

 

 

I think two pieces of luggage will still be manageable but will depend on your own stamina level. Maybe you could drop off your bags with a porter first and then park if you think checked bags will be too heavy.

[jam19872016]

1 hour ago, ckrobyn said:

Cruise day is the best day! 

What are your plans for lunch after you board?

Giovanni's 😀

[jam19872016]

17 hours ago, The sea calls my name said:

I have a couple of questions regarding Portside BBQ.  My husband and I have enjoyed their food immensely and neither of us could ever eat all they served us.  Can you post the current prices and also can you ask if they are leaving this venue on the shi[ after their short drydock in October of 2024?.  We are booked for the Oct 24, 2024 Transatlantic cruise following the two week dry dock following its summer in the Mediterranean. I will be extremely disappointed if they remove this venue.

Thanks, and a huge congratulations on your dedication to your health and weight loss. 

Current menu for portside.

 

Edited February 18 by jam19872016

[The sea calls my name]

2 minutes ago, jam19872016 said:

Current menu

 

Thank you so much for this. The prices have definitely gone up but still worth it for the amount of food you get.

 

[jam19872016]

Boarding 1048

[bluewater1298]

23 minutes ago, jam19872016 said:

Just show up. Follow the signage and you will be ok, lanes seen to go every which way and it is a bit confusing but the signs will yell you exactly which lane for Terminal B and which lane to be in for parking.

 

Street view

 

 

Follow the road towards A. You are walking against traffic.

 

 

When you see the royal logo you are going the right way.

 

 

There is no crosswalk when you reach Terminal A but there was no traffic to compete with. 

 

Total distance between terminals from the street level of parking garage.

 

 

I think two pieces of luggage will still be manageable but will depend on your own stamina level. Maybe you could drop off your bags with a porter first and then park if you think checked bags will be too heavy.

Thanks for the info!! Yes! Hubby can drop me off and go back to park. Doesn't look as daunting as I thought. Thanks again! You're the best!

[jam19872016]

On at 1052...a bit blurry cause I was walking and clicking.

 

 

 

[jam19872016]

Took care of muster, made my dining reservations but now I can't make show reservations. Guess I will walk to the reservations desk. I really only care about Aqua80 but I do want to see it without standing in standby.

 

Giovanni's opens at noon just gonna chill in music hall until then. Rooms open at 1.

[jam19872016]

13 minutes ago, bluewater1298 said:

Thanks for the info!! Yes! Hubby can drop me off and go back to park. Doesn't look as daunting as I thought. Thanks again! You're the best!

You're welcome 😊 enjoy your cruise!!!

[exlondoner]

7 minutes ago, jam19872016 said:

Took care of muster, made my dining reservations but now I can't make show reservations. Guess I will walk to the reservations desk. I really only care about Aqua80 but I do want to see it without standing in standby.

 

Giovanni's opens at noon just gonna chill in music hall until then. Rooms open at 1.

I should hate not being able to go straight to my room on embarking to get rid of my stuff.

[exlondoner]

A

10 minutes ago, jam19872016 said:

On at 1052...a bit blurry cause I was walking and clicking.

 

 

 

Are those colours to support Ukraine or just coincidence?

[jam19872016]

1 minute ago, exlondoner said:

I should hate not being able to go straight to my room on embarking to get rid of my stuff.

Not ideal but standard on mainstream cruiselines unfortunately. I could probably drop my bags in the room but that is frowned upon.

 

1 minute ago, exlondoner said:

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Are those colours to support Ukraine or just coincidence?

Just a coincidence probably. They do a balloon drop the first night I admit I've never paid attention to the color before though.

[jam19872016]

Line for reservations is only moving when people abandon the non moving line. Kind of a bummer that dinner reservations at 6 lock me out of a show reservation at 1015.

[exlondoner]

1 minute ago, jam19872016 said:

Line for reservations is only moving when people abandon the non moving line. Kind of a bummer that dinner reservations at 6 lock me out of a show reservation at 1015.

Grim. So have people reserved already? How can you be locked out?