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    IRMO12HD reacted to twangster in An Amplified Agglomeration of Oasis Pictures - Post Amplification   
    The water features around the Solarium Bistro remain.





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    IRMO12HD reacted to twangster in An Amplified Agglomeration of Oasis Pictures - Post Amplification   
    One thing to get out of the way.  The general decor of Oasis was not updated in all places.  Hallways, elevator lobbies, many cabins were not changed to use the newer decor that Harmony and Symphony have.  



     I can understand why.  The decor goes beyond carpet.  Floor tile, wall panels, the color of doors, the wood panels and marble elements would all need to be changed to adopt and match the Harmony and Symphony decor.  That would be a massive change that would take a lot of effort and expense. 
    My cabin was not updated.  However that's okay with me.  There's nothing wrong with my cabin and replacing the cabinets, wall panels, carpet and curtains would be a huge undertaking for what purpose?  My cabin is fine.   
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    IRMO12HD reacted to twangster in An Amplified Agglomeration of Oasis Pictures - Post Amplification   
    A new card room replaces the Diamond Lounge that was moved down to deck 4.
    The upstairs section also has a desk for the loyalty ambassador.


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    IRMO12HD reacted to twangster in An Amplified Agglomeration of Oasis Pictures - Post Amplification   
    They've added a library to Central Park:







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    IRMO12HD reacted to spiralqueen in Which restaurants are no cost—included in cruise price?   
    This isn't included in the cruise fare, but rather a tip for included with the refreshment or deluxe beverage packages that not everyone knows about. One of my favorite things about the Oasis class ships is that the fresh fruit smoothies and juices at the Vitality Spa Cafe are included in the (non-soda) beverage packages. The only thing not included is if you want to add a shot of protein powder. So yummy and with WAY less sugar than those daiquiri syrup mixes. 
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    IRMO12HD reacted to JLMoran in My review of Chef's Table - FotS, Mar 31 to Apr 8 Eastern Caribbean Sailing   
    @bcarney, you're very welcome! And in case you hadn't read @mpoole3's live blog of his recent sailing on Adventure, he did Chef's Table twice (40% off promo on night one, and a second discounted time on day 3, IIRC). First time they did not get refills of their favorite wines, though he speculated it was because of the steep discount on that first-night booking. Second time around, they did offer refills, so it's clearly at whatever discretion the sommelier for that dinner has.
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    IRMO12HD reacted to JLMoran in My review of Chef's Table - FotS, Mar 31 to Apr 8 Eastern Caribbean Sailing   
    @hayley_bopp, we just followed the principle "it never hurts to ask". I don't think the group size would matter so much, since a larger group means they already have that much more money put in to cover the extra bottles needed, but you could be right if they budget a certain number of bottles per night ahead of time; in that situation, our basically half-normal size group was just getting lucky. I imagine they also regularly get guests who don't drink but are dining with spouses / significant others who do, which also leaves room in the "budget" each meal for some extra glasses to served without charge.
    I would guess that if they do pre-budget a certain amount, and guests then ask for additional that goes over the budget, at that point they would just start charging the normal per-glass rate to your Sea Pass card, or maybe a per-bottle rate split among the group if everyone asks for a particular wine. Denying guests additional glasses at all would probably not go over well.
    Oh, and I forgot to note that the entire meal was a good three hours, plus the half hour or so after dessert that we spent chatting and enjoying our extra glasses. It was 9:30 by the time we all got up to leave, so do plan on seeing only late-seating shows that evening, or just going to the pub or another of the smaller venues and watching whoever is performing live that night.
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    IRMO12HD reacted to JLMoran in Chef's Table - worth the cost?   
    $85 is a great price IMO. My upcoming Anthem sailing is only offering it for $95 pp. Paid $85 on Freedom to do Chef's Table solo, and it was one of the best meals I've ever had, hands down. Here's my review of the experience:
    Just in terms of the wine offered, it's worth the price. Especially if your servers allow you to get refills on your favorites from the meal. The food is great as well, basically a "best of" from Royal's fleet with (I think) each ship's chef putting their personal spin on the preparation.
    Several others here, including @ellcee, @Broons77, @mom2mybugs, and @hayley_bopp have all done it and loved it as well.
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    IRMO12HD reacted to jagnew in Chef's Table - worth the cost?   
    We have done Chef's table 3 times, and it was worth it each time in varying circumstances.
    #1 - Booked online way in advance for an Anniversary dinner.  $85 and wonderful.
    #2 - Our MDR server called over the Chef's table waiter on night 2 of a 3 night sailing.  He needed to fill his table and offered the 7 of us dinner at 50% off.  Absolutely worth it for $40.
    #3 - Recently on Anthem with the UDP they gave us a 35% credit, more or less applying the nightly amount we had paid for the package to the price of Chef's Table.
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    IRMO12HD reacted to Jill in CoCo Cay Pricing Getting Ridiculous   
    Just a tip on the water park: we’re in our 50’s in excellent shape. The stairs on the tower about did me in! Lol 
    The highest one really beats you up. 

    We paid  $49 for our Mariner cruise last October to test it out before buying at $79/$89 for our Symphony cruise in May. 
    Bottom line, the slides can be pretty intense. 

    I don’t care to do it again. Glad I only paid $49 to find that out. 
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    IRMO12HD reacted to melmar02 in The 12 Days of Cruising?   
    On the 12th day of Christmas my true love gave to me...
    12 winning bingo cards
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    IRMO12HD reacted to 1978bucketlist in The 12 Days of Cruising?   
    11 intern mistakes
    The time of my life
    A 9 day 
    8 @twangster sighting
    7 Lava Flows
    6 beach cabanas 
    5 Seafood Towers
    4 shire excursions
    3 star class genies 
    2 crystal blocks
    and an upgrade to a suite
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    IRMO12HD reacted to foxrunner in The 12 Days of Cruising?   
    On the 10th Day of Christmas, My True Love Gave to Me ..
    the time of my life!
    A 9 day Southern 
    Eight @twangster sightings
    Seven Lava Flows
    six beach cabanas
    FIVE SEAFOOD TOWERS!!!
    four shore excursions 
    three star class genies
    two crystal blocks
    and an up-grade to a suite
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    IRMO12HD reacted to RWDW1204 in The 12 Days of Cruising?   
    On the 9th Day of Christmas, My True Love Gave to Me ..
    A 9 day Southern 
    Eight @twangster sightings
    Seven Lava Flows
    six beach cabanas
    FIVE SEAFOOD TOWERS!!!
    four shore excursions 
    three star class genies
    two crystal blocks
    and an up-grade to a suite
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    IRMO12HD reacted to JLMoran in The 12 Days of Cruising?   
    On the 8th Day of Christmas, My True Love Gave to Me ..
    Eight @twangster sightings
    Seven Lava Flows
    six beach cabanas
    FIVE SEAFOOD TOWERS!!!
    four shore excursions 
    three star class genies
    two crystal blocks
    and an up-grade to a suite
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    IRMO12HD reacted to coneyraven in The 12 Days of Cruising?   
    On the 7th Day of Christmas, My True Love Gave to Me ..
    Seven Lava Flows
    six beach cabanas
    FIVE SEAFOOD TOWERS!!!
    four shore excursions 
    three star class genies
    two crystal blocks
    and an up-grade to a suite
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    IRMO12HD reacted to SpeedNoodles in The 12 Days of Cruising?   
    On the sixth day of cruising my true love gave to me
    six beach cabanas
    FIVE SEAFOOD TOWERS!!!
    four shore excursions 
    three star class genies
    two crystal blocks
    and an up-grade to a suite
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    IRMO12HD reacted to GregD in The 12 Days of Cruising?   
    On the fifth day of cruising my true love gave to me
    FIVE SEAFOOD TOWERS!!!
    four shore excursions 
    three star class genies
    two crystal blocks
    and an up-grade to a suite
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    IRMO12HD reacted to Ogilthorpe in The 12 Days of Cruising?   
    ?On the fourth day of cruising my true love gave to me....? 
    four shore excursions
    Three star class genies
    two crystal blocks
    and an up-grade to a suite 
    ??⚓?
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    IRMO12HD reacted to Lovetocruise2002 in The 12 Days of Cruising?   
    On the third day of Christmas, my true love gave to me...
    three Star class genies,
    Two crystal blocks,
    and an upgra-de to a suite....❤️
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    IRMO12HD reacted to Boston Babe in The 12 Days of Cruising?   
    ON the third day of Christmas my true love gave to me,  round the world cruise in a Suite!
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    IRMO12HD reacted to WAAAYTOOO in The 12 Days of Cruising?   
    On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me
    Two crystal blocks and
    an upgra-de to a suite...
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    IRMO12HD reacted to ellcee in The 12 Days of Cruising?   
    ....an upgra-de to a suite....
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    IRMO12HD reacted to twangster in When should my crown and anchor points appear   
    Lately my points have posted 6-7 days after I disembarked.   
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    IRMO12HD reacted to twangster in Helipad access and deck 4   
    Radiance, Voyager and Freedom class allow access to the helipad. 
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