TravisMA81

I did a lift and shift last October for a new sailing Jan 2022. Would this apply to me or anyone that did a booking last year? Or does the double points apply to the ones that have booked since this promotion has started? I'm sure it's in the fine print at the bottom but gets blurry when trying to zoom in on it.

I went on Oasis for my first cruise too, last December. I would say take it easy and walk around and explore. I didn't do half the things I wanted but I was always doing something fun. My biggest advice. Learn where the restrooms are. There's nothing worse than having some drinks and needing to go pee and not knowing where to go. It took me a day and a half to two to learn the ship layout.

I did this cruise last November. I highly recommend doing the Prince of Darkness Palace excursion tour. Lots of history.

I just did that a couple of weeks ago. I stayed on Hollywood Beach. Very good price for a place right next to the boardwalk. If that's your thing.

I just got off Oasis for my first cruise and also solo. I had my stuff like seapass card, sunscreen, and phone in a backpack. I left them under my chair when in the pool and going on the water slides. I don't think anyone would ever mess with them on the ship. I also went to Hollywood Beach the day before the cruise and left my stuff alone while I was swimming. Same thing when we stopped in St Maarten. There are so many tourist around no one would try to mess with your things. I could be wrong.

I'm going on my first cruise in a coupe of weeks too. I see a lot of people say to take about half the clothes you think you need. I'll be on a 7 nighter and plan to wear mostly t shirts and shorts. I was thinking at least one shirt a day with a couple extra and a few shorts. Wouldn't it be a good idea to have at least one fresh shirt a day because they can get sweaty? Shorts I would wear a couple days in a row. Or when you say half the clothes, you are talking to the people that will have three or four outfits per day layed out? That would be crazy.

Wow. I booked my first one back in Feb for Dec 8 2019 and thought that was a long time to wait and now it's about two weeks away. I think I watched every Royal vlog on youtube and port videos. There is so much information online that helps pass the time. I'm also thinking about what my next one will be. West, or Southern? That helps too.

I have changed the title. Also the correct email address is [email protected]. I found it on their facebook page.

Has anyone else had their lunch last this long? I'm going on my first cruise in Dec and have the key too. I don't like to take a long time to eat that's why I'm not sure if I even want to go to the MDR that much. I've seen people say a meal can take around an hour and half. I would rather go eat somewhere else. If my key lunch was lasting more than a half hour I would walk out and go somewhere else.

I had the wrong email at first. I got a hold of them and the have changed the date for me.

Maybe try to show up at the time you are scheduled to.

Good to know. I must have had the wrong email add at first. I found another email add from their facebook page. I emailed them but they are closed until Oct. I reserved that one too but not the lunch. It looks like a really chill kind of day, I hope the weather is nice.

I booked an excursion on their website https://www.caribbeanpaddling.com/ I am sailing on Oasis OTS December 8-15 2019. I was scheduled to be there on Dec 11, and was changed to the 12th. I booked it June 18 and my credit card was charged for it. I emailed them about the change. I just got this email back saying: I am not sure what booking your referring to. My company has been out of business since Irma. Please clarify where and what you booked in case someone is using my company name to scam people. Thanks Rachelle Bisaillon Caribbean Paddle Company Phone: 340-775-2003 Cell: 340-642-8900 St. John, US Virgin Islands email: [email protected] I sent them an email back with the email I got when I booked it. Has anyone else had this issue with them in the last few years. I booked this because of @lauraodonnell86 recommendation.

Does anyone else have any information about the embarkation lunch times? I got the key for my first cruise in Dec on Oasis because of the embarkation boarding with the suite guests and not having to wait in line that long. If the lunch takes more than a hour I think I'll skip it. I like my meals to take 45min max. I'm not sure if I'll go to the MDR that much because I've heard people say that could take an hour and half to eat.

I have another question about this. I was thinking about doing a carry on only too. Can I carry that suitcase on the ship without giving it to the porters? I purchased the KEY so I could drop it of when I get on the ship. Is there a size limit that you can carry on the ship?

Thank you. That was an answer I was looking for. I'm a farmer in the midwest and have a very dark farmer tan (literary) now but it will fade by December. Also that part I'm concerned about is my back and chest. That area hasn't seen sun for years. I would think doing some tanning sessions wouldn't be any worse than being outside everyday from March to November like I am. I try to use sunscreen but I only put it on once and don't reply like I will on my trip.

I still can burn with sunblock when my skin's white. I just don't want to get too burnt.

Hi. I'm going on my first Caribbean cruise in December and thinking about getting a tan before I go. I'm pretty dark now because of summer except for my stomach and back. If I'm not tan I can burn but once I am tan I don't burn. I went into a local tanning place and asked them what I should do. The lady said to start in October. Is that to early or to late? I might not be able to go that much in October because of work. So September might be a good time to start with a little in October and full time in November. How many times per week do you go? I forget to ask. Thoughts?

Maybe have a 55+ area. Like a retirement home atmosphere. lol

Is there a list somewhere out there with all the past, present, and future comedians that have preformed on the ships?

How great would it be if all pot was legal to take on a Caribbean cruise? Sitting around the pool with a nice high or on the beach would be nice. It would really cut down on alcohol sales though and that wouldn't be good.

Hair of the dog!! Do the ships sell Gatorade or other sports drinks? Are they included with the drink packages?

I'm going on my first cruise December on Oasis and going solo. The concern I have with the MDR is how long it takes to eat. I've seen some people on here say it takes about an hour or more. I like to get in and out and go do something else instead of sitting at a table waiting for my food. Plus there are so many places to get something to eat I would rather do that. Is anyone else like this?

This is so true. I get annoyed if I go to a gas station or somewhere where I still need to swipe my card or put it in the reader. It's a lot nicer to just tap the screen with it or uses your phone. In a few years swiping or inserting a card will be like using a key or writing a check. And don't get me started on places that only take cash or checks. WTF!

So if you get hurt and it's in your safe no one working for the ship will go get it for you? What will happen to all your cloths and things still in the room if you are in the hospital when the ship leaves. I'm going to be traveling solo so I wouldn't have anyone to go get it for me.