editor@cruisecritic Posted August 27, 2009 Author #176 Share Posted August 27, 2009 The machines were begging. Well, if they'd been plugged in they'd be be begging! Interestingly, this casino has a separate VIP area for poker and also a separate area for sports bets. By the way the first photo is of the wedding chapel. It's non-denominational, meaning inoffensive to any religion, organized or otherwise, but it's actually a lovely, light space. The walls are faux-stone, the color scheme is baby blue, there's lots of light from the wall of windows. And there's a matching room, across deck (I believe) 17, the Loft Suites deck, that's reserved for wedding/ceremonial purposes (from bride gathering spot to reception arena). It's the most beautiful wedding chapel I've ever seen, at least at sea, and Teijo and I are cruising next winter and I'm seriously thinking about surprising him :) The photo (the first in this series) is of a woman who's hand-painting, or rather hand-finishing, ceiling details. This is the kind of work that's going to increase on Oasis in the next few weeks. The tough stuff (laying of pipe and other such engineering marvels) is done. Now it's time for the fun, decorative work.... Carolyn carolyn those slot machines are begging for you to drop a quarter in one or three of them....LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor@cruisecritic Posted August 27, 2009 Author #177 Share Posted August 27, 2009 We rode the Rising Tide Bar! While eating cupcakes, which I can pretty much guarantee is a first-and-only experience. It was nice, better than I expected, very soft movement, you didn't realize you were going up (or in our case down) until it was obvious. A crew member mans a computer-operated system that also controls lighting (different for daytime, nighttime and parades). I think I wrote this before but just in case, the speed and rapidity can be controlled, so the Rising Tide can do 3 - 6 roundtrips in an hour, depending..... Carolyn Odd question but do you think we'll be able to ride the rising tide bar? At maybe daytime or to you think it will be just for guests 21 and older all the time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor@cruisecritic Posted August 27, 2009 Author #178 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Actually have to credit my generous husband for the video. Teijo shot 'em...and he doesn't even get paid :) Carolyn Hopefully when u do...you'll win BIG!!! :cool: Great video, Dan!!!:D:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kthy66 Posted August 27, 2009 #179 Share Posted August 27, 2009 We rode the Rising Tide Bar! While eating cupcakes, which I can pretty much guarantee is a first-and-only experience. It was nice, better than I expected, very soft movement, you didn't realize you were going up (or in our case down) until it was obvious. A crew member mans a computer-operated system that also controls lighting (different for daytime, nighttime and parades). I think I wrote this before but just in case, the speed and rapidity can be controlled, so the Rising Tide can do 3 - 6 roundtrips in an hour, depending..... Carolyn that sounds so cool!!! I still think they should have made it a thrill ride! Whoosh! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moakes Posted August 27, 2009 #180 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Did they give any indication as to how they will manage crowds? In the eveing/night this will probably prove a popular place to hang out. I can imagine it can only hold a certain amount of people and if they are doing 6 up/downs per hour that's only 10 minutes in one direction...certainly not long enough to enjoy/linger over a drink or two. Are you allowed to stay on beyond one direction's journey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwayshappytocruise Posted August 27, 2009 #181 Share Posted August 27, 2009 I think I might have missed something.....the picture of the wedding chapel. I would love to see it since my sister is getting married on Oasis in May.........thanks so much for all of this blog!! Lynda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisesOnMyMind Posted August 27, 2009 #182 Share Posted August 27, 2009 This really does get the excitement level soaring! Is there a back entrance to the all the facilities during inclement weather for Central Park? I would be disappointed in having to cancel a wonderful dinner reservation at 150 Central Park or elsewhere because of torrential rains. Lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crntrx250r Posted August 27, 2009 #183 Share Posted August 27, 2009 thanks for all the Great Photos and Video of the ship :) If you have any more photos and Video please keep them coming. Thanks Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perkyblue Posted August 27, 2009 #184 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Here's a forward shot of Allure of the Seas, which is just behind Oasis. You can see the forward section has been built all the way up to the bridge.... Thanks for including some sneak peeks at Allure too! Only 19 months until I get to see her for myself. *sigh* :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariefisher Posted August 28, 2009 #185 Share Posted August 28, 2009 You mentioned sports betting. Are they really offering it in the casino? Anything you can find out would be appreciated. Thank You Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEIx15x8 Posted August 28, 2009 #186 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Odd question but do you think we'll be able to ride the rising tide bar? At maybe daytime or to you think it will be just for guests 21 and older all the time? I'm not sure. If it was something that had to close when near land such as the casinos and stores I would say during those times but with bars being allowed to operate 24/7 I don't think they will allow anyone under 21 on. Maybe I'm wrong though, nobody in my family ever uses the bars so maybe they do have times when they have to close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BecciBoo Posted August 28, 2009 #187 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I'm curious if they are going to go back and make the others match Oasis. Voyager goes into dry dock in January so that may the first to get the new paint. Voyager has already been to dry dock, in May:D No Blue paint on the hull. Carolyn, I'm lovin it!:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEIx15x8 Posted August 28, 2009 #188 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Voyager has already been to dry dock, in May:D No Blue paint on the hull. Carolyn, I'm lovin it!:cool: Doh, your right. I meant to say Explorer. Right class, wrong name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perkyblue Posted August 28, 2009 #189 Share Posted August 28, 2009 If some rooms, like Studio B, the dining room and the casino, were almost done, others have a ways to go! Specifically, none of the restaurants have really taken shape yet (you can see where Sorrentos and Cafe Promenade are to go on the Royal Promenade but neither quite look like eateries -- yet). Frank Weber, who oversees Royal Caribbean's dining program, did tell us while we were in Central Park that there would be 24 places onboard selling food (variety of casual and more formal), 10 would levy an extra fee and 14 would be what RCI calls "complimentary" and what I call "included in your cruise fare." The most interesting? Giovanni's Table will replace Portofino's (that's interesting but also a huge bummer for me cause Portofino's is marvelous). It's an Olive Garden kind of place, more family oriented. Johnny Rocket's will serve breakfast (!) -- menu hasn't been determined but expect diner food. The Park Cafe, a self-service joint on Central Park, will feature build-your-own salads and sandwiches. Vintages, RCI's wine bar, will add tapas to its menus. Chops makes a comeback and 150 Central Park, intended to be the ship's loftiest eatery, has a menu that's not yet finalized (there is a 150 Central Park sample menu). Carolyn Ooh, thanks for the sample menu -- I love daydreaming about cruise food! Anyone else think menu B sounds much better than menu A? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEIx15x8 Posted August 28, 2009 #190 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Ooh, thanks for the sample menu -- I love daydreaming about cruise food! Anyone else think menu B sounds much better than menu A? To be honest neither appeal to me. Johnny Rockets (never been yet) is the only one that sounds good. I have a picky diet though since I'm an unofficial vegetarian (I eat meat as long as there is no bone, veins, fat, or anything else that reminds me it's an animal, lol), I don't like salads, and I don't like seafood. That basically eliminates all the specialty restaurants as even the italian (which i love, especially Olive Garden) restaurants are all seafood and steak items. I always try different menu items in the MDR and then if necessary resort to plain pasta. Ironically for not liking Carnival they offered the best dinning. The one night I did not find anything on the menu so instead of giving me plain pasta the waiter said he would come up with something. He returned with cheese tortellini in an alfredo sauce with ham and broccoli. All things I love, he basically looked back at what I had eaten the previous days and came up with a special dish. I've never had that happen on either RCCL or Disney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alphakitty Posted August 28, 2009 #191 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I think I might have missed something.....the picture of the wedding chapel. I would love to see it since my sister is getting married on Oasis in May.........thanks so much for all of this blog!!Lynda Hi Lynda...not much to see yet, but this top photo is the one Carolyn was referring to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisecrazymama Posted August 28, 2009 #192 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Carolyn, Thanks for the thread, and all the pictures. I think I was most excited to see her new paint job, No more welded joints to be seen. She's pristine and beautiful. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahornb Posted August 28, 2009 #193 Share Posted August 28, 2009 We'll pack our sleeping bags! LOL tcrowe :) As always, thanks for the pictures and info Carolyn. Please keep 'em coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor@cruisecritic Posted August 28, 2009 Author #194 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Great question, Chris and the answer is no, alas.... More photos and videos coming! Later this morning, look for pics of loft suite balconies and the magical carousel. Today we're supposed to visit standard cabins (but things change so who knows). I'm off to the shipyard. Carolyn thanks for all the Great Photos and Video of the ship :) If you have any more photos and Video please keep them coming. Thanks Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor@cruisecritic Posted August 28, 2009 Author #195 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Carnival's dining is its best kept secret -- it's really good! I think Carnival won an Editor's Picks award from Cruise Critic last year for it.... Carolyn To be honest neither appeal to me. Johnny Rockets (never been yet) is the only one that sounds good. I have a picky diet though since I'm an unofficial vegetarian (I eat meat as long as there is no bone, veins, fat, or anything else that reminds me it's an animal, lol), I don't like salads, and I don't like seafood. That basically eliminates all the specialty restaurants as even the italian (which i love, especially Olive Garden) restaurants are all seafood and steak items. I always try different menu items in the MDR and then if necessary resort to plain pasta.Ironically for not liking Carnival they offered the best dinning. The one night I did not find anything on the menu so instead of giving me plain pasta the waiter said he would come up with something. He returned with cheese tortellini in an alfredo sauce with ham and broccoli. All things I love, he basically looked back at what I had eaten the previous days and came up with a special dish. I've never had that happen on either RCCL or Disney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor@cruisecritic Posted August 28, 2009 Author #196 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Take a look at these two photos -- they're of the balcony outside one of the two loft suites. See how deep the balcony is? Photos are courtesy of Teijo Niemela, publisher of Cruise Business Review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor@cruisecritic Posted August 28, 2009 Author #197 Share Posted August 28, 2009 The carousel -- which literally was just unwrapped -- is pure, pure magic. It's on the Boardwalk. There will be no fee to ride and I think it's the kind of thing that'll bring out the kid in just about everyone! Photos are courtesy of Teijo Niemela, publisher of Cruise Business Review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor@cruisecritic Posted August 28, 2009 Author #198 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I couldn't help myself! :) Everyone has to try the carousel! The carousel has a retro feel to it! Photos are courtesy of Teijo Niemela, publisher of Cruise Business Review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor@cruisecritic Posted August 28, 2009 Author #199 Share Posted August 28, 2009 -- Oasis of the Seas' new restaurant, 150 Central Park, will charge the highest fee in cruising -- $35 per person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor@cruisecritic Posted August 28, 2009 Author #200 Share Posted August 28, 2009 New for Oasis and announced today is the Chef's table at the Concierge Lounge. Dinner will be paired with wine and there is space for only 14 pasengers. The cost? $70 per person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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