sk8erguy1978

These are a crutch when I travel! I like to divide up items that may leak or whatever. Also keep a few empty quart size ones. They come in handy as extras or to be a good samaritan at the airport for someone who isn't doing 3-1-1 correctly :).

Requesting a fan! Did it for the first time last cruise, not sure if it was because we were in a Grand Suite, but the request was approved quickly. Helped for sleep noise and kept the room cool at night (I find it starts to get warm in the middle of the night).

I was thinking the same thing.

Call Security (or insist Guest Services does) that's their job to handle these situations. I personally wouldn't confront them directly (or recommend anyone else does either). The last thing you need is to get into a physical altercation and possibly be removed from the ship. We had friends in our cabin to finish last call drinks (so 2 or 3 AM) on our balcony on the last night of the cruise. We weren't being 21 years old obnoxious, but talking loud and taking photos with our new friends. Our neighbors didn't appreciate the volume and Security knocked on our door. They politely asked us to lower the volume. We apologized and that was the end of it.

Sailed this past September and the app didn't have that feature. However, the app worked great otherwise for everything else! Enjoy, she's a great ship.

Sailing Oasis in September out of NJ and the prices were amazing at the time especially given it's a revamped ship. This will be my third time on Oasis (2010 & 2012) and cannot wait to see all the changes. You and your kids will love it. I think everyone has given you excellent sightseeing ideas, especially @Pima1988 with the dirty water dogs...YUM! I live upstate NY a bit and would recommend the drive if you're into that kind of stuff, Hudson Valley isn't far from NYC and is full of hiking, history (West Point, George Washington House, FDR Library, etc), shopping, vineyards, and breweries are popping up ... But, with 3 days you might want to stay in NYC. I am also big on EWR. Check out the live blog from @twangster, some great photos of the recent Amplification:

Yay! Have a great cruise (and safe first flight)!

I usually go to the bank for a bundle of singles, that way I'm not worrying about "do I have enough to tip" along the way ... Taxi, Porter's, whatever.

Welcome!

Congratulations on remission! Sailed Adventure in 2013 out of Puerto Rico, EXCELLENT ship. Enjoy this time with your family!

I'm sailing Oasis in September, it was tedious, but I looked through all the itineraries to determine what ship(s) would be docked at Coco Cay and the hours. There was only one ship docked with us, which I forget now, just that they get there first. I doubt there will be 3 ships too, especially with Oasis there, I'd suggest manually checking.

Cape Liberty is an awesome terminal (much better than years prior), having checked in via app it was a quick check, through security and into seating area. Easy. There is also a parking garage on-site for a reasonable fee. Don't know much about the hotels in the area.

If there is no line it wouldn't hurt to ask.

My first order of business is the Windjammer, it is there I'll grab a beer from the beer cart person and of course lunch too. However, if you're looking for iFly, North Star & Specialty dining, I'd do that all first. You should be able to book iFly and North Star via the app, but if not, iFly entrance where they can take reservations is on Deck Fifteen starboard side aft. It's right around the rock climbing wall. I am not sure if they can do North Star there for you too or not, that's also on Deck Fifteen but forward. I do not know if you can book reservations there or not. For the restaurants, just show up to one of them and they have the ability to book you in any restaurant, no need to go to each individually. I've sailed the Anthem 4 times, she's a great ship, enjoy!

I've cruised in September many times from NJ to Bermuda. That was even the month we picked for our wedding which if we didn't get to Bermuda - yikes! That year (2016) the seas were so calm you'd think we were docked. This year Jerry interfered with our cruise and they cut Bermuda short and sailed slowly back to NJ. It was still a great cruise. As mentioned the ships will avoid the storms which could mean an alternate itinerary (different islands, different order, shorter or longer sailing). It's a risk sure but even in perfect weather times some travel delay can mess you up. I experienced quite a few flight delays this past year. From @Matt's podcast: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2014/06/11/cruising-during-hurricane-season-royal-caribbean-blog https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/podcast/episode-318-hurricane-season-redux

Honestly not sure, he refused to wear it and left. It was during the times of dynamic dining.

I agree, he didn't wear it LOL. It was during the dynamic dining phase.

I forget the restaurant on Anthem but a friend was denied entry unless he put on a sports jacket, they even had one for him. So, there are some policing of the policies (at least that day, at that restaurant, on that ship).

Yep. 100%. I work for a big company that used to require shirt, tie, etc ... Now as long as you're not seeing a customer, T-shirt, jeans and sneakers are the norm. Many companies allow even less.

That's exactly what I do ... If she's wearing something nice I'll ask what she thinks will complement her outfit and pack accordingly.

Exactly what I was trying to say! While I'll personally follow the suggested attire (hence no dining room on formal nights - which by the way, I'm still wearing dress pants, shirt and tie in a restaurant like chops) I don't even notice what others are wearing. I try and dress to match my wife and ask her what she'd like to see me in.

It's like the color tape on a brake light!

Thanks for the photos! Excellent work! I'm now extremely excited for September! We have not sailed her since 2012 so it'll be totally different!

As soon as I opened a non-incognito window I was able to read the article. Honestly, the videos & photos posted here are better anyway.

That's why, it can only be read outside of incognito mode.