DanielB

Glad this was asked.....we also have Expedited Boarding for our Oasis cruise on January 12th.  Also used app to check in and scanned passports.  I assumed everyone received this so excited I did something "right" and fingers crossed its like a fast pass

8 hours ago, PG Cruiser said:

Is there any reason why it has to be Splenda?  I’m pretty sure the “yellow packs” are Sucralose which is the generic name for Splenda.

 

I'm a bariatric patient and anything but Splenda makes me sick.  I have tried the unbranded and have gotten sick as the there is more sucralose in those, or my dietitian claims.

Thanks @mworkman  

January 12- 19th Oasis of the Seas cruise

• January 9th- Hair cut and stay at Embassy Suites at CMH airport for free parking and early flight
• January 10th- 5:40a flight from CMH-ATL 8:38 ATL-MIA arrive 10:31a
• Hotel on 10th and 11th Hilton Downtown Miami (junior suite, bay view room).  Using metro to get from Airport to hotel.
  • No plans either day, just explore on own.  Groupon has a bay view cruise that looks interesting and not expensive.  May go to Publix for wine (Slices Sangria).  
• January 12th- Board Oasis, arrive to Terminal around 10a via Lyft 
  • All Access Tour onboard.  No other plans but relaxing.  
• January 19th 11:16a from for MIA- will do express walk off and Lyft to airport.

Any suggestions on not to miss food downtown?  We love Mexican (hot and spicy), not sure how adventurous we will be as we are not city folk.  But either Metro, walk or Lyft.  I understand Brickell is a great place to explore as well as the Bayfront Market area.  We collect Christmas ornaments so will need one for Miami and Labadee as we have been to the other ports.

Does the ship have Splenda?  Not yellow packs, true splenda.  I hate to pack my own if they do have it.

Anything else I am forgetting?

Thanks in advance for everyones help.  You have all been most welcoming and I look forward to being able to answer some questions when I return.

1 hour ago, WAAAYTOOO said:

Very bad news, I’m afraid. The FCC is accurate, according to Michelle.  I am disappointed beyond imagination. She provided calculation details but it makes no sense to me.  I really wish they had not offered any FCC at all.  It makes Royal seem so shady to me. It’s as if they are saying to me - “We want to restore your confidence in us by completely destroying your confidence in us”. I’m honestly sick to my stomach about it.  I’m sure you’ll have better luck as you won’t be dealing with Casino chicanery but I caution you to temper your expectations. Bottom line - your cruise fare is NOT what you pay for the cruise !  It is some voodoo made-up value that pull out of their as*es.

Boo

I hate to see this.

Welcome from the DIS boards and from a fellow Disney Nut.  Looking forward to your journey as it will add some excitement and anticipation for my Oasis sailing on the 12th of January.

Just sailed on the Fantasy myself in September and have finally decided it was time to try something new as the price increases are insane anymore with DCL.  

9 hours ago, CoupleOfCruisers said:

We like the Miami Downtown Hilton woke up in morning could see our ship. They offer shuttle to port. Or it was $7 Uber. We book the stay, park & go. Ended up being only $10 more then parking at port for the week. 
 

There is couple fast food and grocery store (Publix) across street. Next door is a free tram takes you around town to different spots! 

We are booked here for 2 nights in January before our cruise.  Snagged a Jr Suite Bay View for a killer price.  Glad to hear you liked it. 

Following along, thanks for sharing your journey and allowing us to tag along.  Safe travels!

Thanks for the wonderful pictures....today is 21 days until I will be onboard!  

Safe travels!

Another option would be to drop everyone off at the cruise terminal with the luggage and you and another person return the van and uber back.  Less people and no luggage would be much easier.  

Going on the Oasis on January 12th and got the following goodies in the mail from my MEI Travel Agent.  Thanks @StephanieH

Water Bottle, Zipper pouch, pen and 2 luggage tags.

Anyone looking for a great TA...her info is attached in the pic

Enjoy your voyage!

Oh no...sorry to hear this news.  Take care of yourself and her.

You're pictures are amazing....very excited for my January cruise.

Thanks for posting and safe travels

Safe travels home and thanks again for blogging for us!  Great job

Today is your day....happy sailing!

Great pics!  Thanks for sharing and keeping her in one piece for my January cruise

Following along....great so far.  Thanks for sharing

Downtown Hilton here.  Staying in January.  Pros and Cons to all.  I went with brand loyalty tbh.  I did upgrade my room to a Bayview Junior Suite.

1 hour ago, WAAAYTOOO said:

 

Dan had some kind of breakfast sandwich and I had <cold> pancakes.  As Dan’s grandfather used to say, “it’ll make a turd”.  

Beautiful morning to eat outside at JR though.  No sun and no wind.  Glad we did it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cold pancakes.....that sounds so (un)delightful.

Beautiful mornings are always a great thing.  Enjoy your day!

6 minutes ago, RWDW1204 said:

 

5 previous cruises over last 2 years. Out of Miami, Ft. Lauderdale.  1st four no problems with self photos of either of us. Most recent, Terminal A, I got flagged, tablet person re-took, added extra minute to check-in. Debarking, facial recognition didn't recognize me either. Had to go through passport check-out.

Seriously?  A full minute?  That is unacceptable!  LOL

4 minutes ago, SPS said:

I see this comment quite a bit. Does anyone have their self taken Sea Pass photo accepted?

Given the short amount of time this takes at the port anyway, what's the point?

I'll be sure to look my best for the retake...oh wait they make you look like a prisoner anyway.

OK when I check in I did upload pics for both of us but typed in our passport numbers.  I know Matt's article stated not to enter the information manually but you can not scan the passport from the webpage.

So looks they will have to scan them at check in?

Thanks everyone.

Sailing on the Oasis in January and when I go to cruise planner it says to check in on the app.  Now I have already checked in but can't seem to find anyplace to check in on the app.  What am I doing incorrectly?  Should I be able to see check in on the app for Oasis?

Also I received my edocs and it has all the info prepopulated except my name is not there, do I write it in?  No big deal but seems so simple and I would think it would automatically be there.  

Thanks for all your help!

12 hours ago, WAAAYTOOO said:

Dinner tonite at 150 Central Park. Joyce took a pic for us 

Thanks for sharing a pic.  Beautiful couple!  

Hope you are having a fabulous week and thanks for taking us along!