Oasis of the Seas "neighborhoods": What's your pick?

[cweave02000]

The Garden of Eden would certainly be an interesting neighborhood - especially if it is a folded fig leaf!

[libertybelle41]

I know most people are thinking about New Orleans, But remember that Memphis not only has great music, but is well known for its steak houses so a specialty restaurant could easily be part of the neighborhood; right next to a jazz club

 

 

 

Jazz band!!!! Now yer talkin'....:D ...

[altosax]

WOW tough choice but had to go for Memphis ...as I would love to be able to have more choices in music styles etc onboard so this fits the bill for me.:D

 

Now I wonder where the underwater show would fit into one of those neighbourhoods?:D

 

 

Me too, for Memphis. New Orleans would be 2nd choice.

 

If I could find a ship with a permanent jazz/blues venue, I would be tempted to move in.

[triplej2484]

Vegas, baby!

[crewsin250]

With the balconys facing the Boardwalk and Central Park only thing needed to add that NAWLIN flare is the Mardi Gras Beads. (LOL)

[HighlandCruzer]

So we now have 3 of the 7 neighborhoods announced.

 

The final 4 'hoods to announce are-

 

Entertainment Place

Kids and Teens Area

Sport and Pool Deck

Spa and Fitness

 

Of the remaining four, I think I'm the most anxious to hear about the Pool deck. :)

[Fairsailing]

So we now have 3 of the 7 neighborhoods announced.

 

The final 4 'hoods to announce are-

 

Entertainment Place

Kids and Teens Area

Sport and Pool Deck

Spa and Fitness

 

Of the remaining four, I think I'm the most anxious to hear about the Pool deck. :)

 

Me too. That and the Viking Crown complex (maybe that will be the Entertainment Place?) I thought the whole city-themed neighborhood idea was a little far-fetched.

[willy paul]

NONE _ If I wanted to be in a city I would pick one and go there. I grew up in a neighborhood in MA and have nointerest in going on a ship with neighborhoods. Quality of service and food are more important. RCCL is making itself into the old Carnival.

[trey420]

Cabrini Green

[EmJakeBubbie]

NONE _ If I wanted to be in a city I would pick one and go there. I grew up in a neighborhood in MA and have no interest in going on a ship with neighborhoods. Quality of service and food are more important. RCCL is making itself into the old Carnival.

I was beginning to think I was the only one thinking this same thing! I just don't get this concept - I saw RCI Prez last nite saying how "no problem sailing wkly w/full pax capacity.." - I don't see how this is going to be true? he also dropped a few words about "...moving towards fulfilling European cruise ports to serve those locals..." which made me think about something I read on CruiseCritic "...immersion..." etc etc. The idea that a 220K+ ship is a destination (think Norwalk Virus! or worse) - well, it's all rather obscene to me, but I bow to all who have a basic right to make their own decision. I can't imagine the end-of-cruise bill for ALL the xtras the Oasis will offer. I must add how sad I am for new cruisers not to have the WOW factor the Sovereign of the Seas gave us when she was new. It was just about as perfect as perfect vacation could be. That was in the days when "included" meant "included" and "formal" was kept to "formal".

[gatour]

If I had seen this poll before yesterdays announcement, I would have pegged New Orleans as a possibility. The Royal Promenade lends itself to that by simpley placing wrought iron about along with the existing cabins overlooking it. However, the idea of a cajun restaurant would have been out there. Princess tried a Cajun/Creole restaurant with a steakhouse undertow on one or two of their ships. These have evolved into a strictly steakhouse concept.

 

One of the first things I thought of is an "Asian" neighborhood. Benihanna style restaurants and sushi have become very popular. CCL server sushi every night and NCL has a bennihana style restaurant that is very popular. so that was my vote.

[dan40]

How about a "Waterfront" neighborhood, so it seems like you're on a ship instead of in a theme park?

 

Dan

[jms2362]

I agree, the other cruise lines have a laundry facility to wash, now I have to buy clothes line and clothespins and hang up on my balcony. I saw it was $1.20 per piece for wash and fold, on the Independence of The Seas. That is too much for my undies. Will wash them myself. At least we don't have to pay the extra for 2nd suitcase since it is an International flight.

[willy paul]

I guess I am not the only one who thinks this is a silly idea. A group of us last night figured out using 2,000 cabins you would need an additional 288,000 passengers per year if they retained all their ships. Adding a second ship would make it over 500,000. All this in an economy slowly sinkng and you would not expect it to start peking again for a few years. Hire those marketing people because RCL will need them. Also, the cost of air is not going tomake the job easier. Bigger is not always better, sometimes smaller makes life easier.

 

Our hope is that cruise lines will offer better itineraries from LA and San diego and we can drive there. It is not much longer to drive to those ports than fly when you consider travel time to the airport, security check, waiting time, flight time, waiting time for luggage. At least in the car we have comfortable seats, can stop when we want and if something interests we can stop and look.

[danvan]

How about a "Waterfront" neighborhood, so it seems like you're on a ship instead of in a theme park?

 

Dan

It would be the best neighborhood in the ship

[icruiz2]

I know most people are thinking about New Orleans, But remember that Memphis not only has great music, but is well known for its steak houses so a specialty restaurant could easily be part of the neighborhood; right next to a jazz club

 

 

 

Yes!! I like memphis soooo much better than new orleans! Better music, still yummy, fattening food :) , and cleaner, too!

[Future Cop 1987]

The Strip in Vegas were there will be a couple casinos themed differntly and have the roof light up like Fremont St. and have a few show along the street or (walkway) that leads to the theater.

 

 

 

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[logan1_2000]

I may be biased, having previously lived in both New Orleans and San Francisco, but these two cities are truly two of the most distinctive and unique cities in the U.S., if not the world. New Orleans may be the only American city that has its own food, music, and indeed language (spend a few days there and see what I mean if you doubt that last one). These are three of the fundamental building blocks of what defines a "culture". San Francisco is just flat out one of the great cities of the world. New Yorkers and Chicago, I love ya, I grew up in the 'burbs of NYC and love every trip to Chi-town, and while I find something distinctly "American" about Chicago that surpasses even NY, I give the edge to those two. But while I love dim sum, that is just one slice of san francisco--the diversity of cultures prevents any one culture from defining that town--which brings us back to NOLA, which is insular and coherent in its own gumbo sort of a way. The ships love having bars to sell liquor for revenue, and certainly NOLA is a theme that ties in with that. An alternate food eatery that was seafood and NOLA themed, and excellent idea. A second line parade, the music, it really is a natural tie in to a cruise experience. And line with walls with vintage photos and historical text explanations to make it a truly educational place to visit. So much the better if a neighborhood like that had the side effect of encouraging tourism to NOLA, that so badly needs the tourist $. But make sure the pralines are no-charge for all to enjoy.

[dellas1000]

I may be biased, having previously lived in both New Orleans and San Francisco, but these two cities are truly two of the most distinctive and unique cities in the U.S., if not the world. .

 

Very true although there are many US cities I love including Austin TX and Miami FL.

 

I voted for New Orleans as it would be a nice tribute to a city trying to rebuild. It would look great on the ship also. Maybe on the next ship they can choose New Orleans and SF. Both would be nice.

[Sugar*Magnolia]

My dw had a ball on Canal Street in NYC. Maybe that neighborhood is one of them. Chinese restaurants and lots of street vendors with fake Rolexes, Prada and Burberry bags, etc. Yep, I know that'll be one they announce!:D

 

:eek: :rolleyes: :o

 

You dont want to see Canal Street and its grimey vendors on any ship. Get locked into the back room of some of those illicit shops sometime, it might change your mind lol. Eh, I am a city girl at heart, born and bred NY'er, beleive me it would not be a good thing on a ship. lmao

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I agree with what another poster said..If I wanted a big city neighborhood I would just go there. We really dont cruise for that ambiance. Having said that I would like to see a REAL SUSHI BAR!!