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    Va4fam reacted to asquared17 in diamonds go AGAIN!! (an oasis reprise) ~ 2.4.2024-2.11.2024 ~ oasis of the seas   
    for @Va4fam ; this was our CP balcony on harmony. we also snagged one of the extended balconies which made it feel so much bigger!

     
    last pic is all our luggage to scale…. which was hysterical when compared to last night, while i was parkour-ing my way through the cabin to try to pack. 

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    Va4fam reacted to asquared17 in diamonds go AGAIN!! (an oasis reprise) ~ 2.4.2024-2.11.2024 ~ oasis of the seas   
    funnily enough, we do a last video of the door closing!!! which i will post later. 
    we typically say - “it’s over” in a dejected tone when we do this. 😂
    so i am of mixed feelings here; and i will go into more detail in my final thoughts — but TL;DR: you will have a marvelous time on harmony.
    the cabins are newer, with a better layout for storage and the bathrooms are better equipped (space tube bigger, sink area wider). there are outlets and USB spots available as well. 
    also jamie’s  is on board, which we far prefer to giovanni’s kitchen! we would have definitely had dinner there at least once, if not more, while on board. 
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    Va4fam got a reaction from asquared17 in diamonds go AGAIN!! (an oasis reprise) ~ 2.4.2024-2.11.2024 ~ oasis of the seas   
    The dreaded worst day.........we typically take a "last" picture of one of us opening cabin door to remember the cabin number years later....but now it's turned into an opportunity to mug for the camera with an overexaggerated frowny face because........you know.....worst day!   Fun to look back at those pics.
    @asquared17.....question for you (and everyone)....never been on Harmony but sailing her in October, how does she compare to Oasis) (sailing her again December)?
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    Va4fam reacted to Ampurp85 in diamonds go AGAIN!! (an oasis reprise) ~ 2.4.2024-2.11.2024 ~ oasis of the seas   
    Safe travels home.
    Last time on Allure with the group, we ended up taking about 4 bottles of Evian back. Water is too precious to waste.
    I want all the blogs. It helps with the lull in cruises. I mean some of us don't live anywhere near a port, so we can live vicariously through the blogs.
    Also all perspectives and experiences differ. I deal with shenanigans like people being trifling, @asquared17 has weather and alpha calls/death shenanigans @OCSC Mike has picky wife shenanigans. I say that to say we are here for all shenanigans 🤪 😜 🤣 😂 😆........big or small. So blog away.
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    Va4fam reacted to Lovetocruise2002 in diamonds go AGAIN!! (an oasis reprise) ~ 2.4.2024-2.11.2024 ~ oasis of the seas   
    @OCSC Mike @ScottD the beauty of a live blog is the everyone has their own style. That is what makes them all unique and fun to read. 😉 That's my philosophy on them anyway lol
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    Va4fam got a reaction from asquared17 in diamonds go AGAIN!! (an oasis reprise) ~ 2.4.2024-2.11.2024 ~ oasis of the seas   
    Just catching up but love those mini towel animals!
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    Va4fam reacted to ScottD in diamonds go AGAIN!! (an oasis reprise) ~ 2.4.2024-2.11.2024 ~ oasis of the seas   
    According to @PG Cruiservery updated Cruise director Facebook posts, the cruise director is Eric Rodas
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    Va4fam reacted to asquared17 in diamonds go AGAIN!! (an oasis reprise) ~ 2.4.2024-2.11.2024 ~ oasis of the seas   
    the pool deck is HOPPING. 

     
    already we have had aqua aerobics and a dance class. now the band is setting up. 
    cloudy currently but the sun is trying to come out!!
    also with these tight quarters, my cup clip has come in handy today!!!!

     
    lastly — i found a duck!!!
    just sitting in the open in central park. i am petty sure it was 3-D printed, based on the feel and design. it has the royal insignia on the neck, and liked a ribbed design to it. also it doesn’t squish like a regular duckie. 

    the tag is impressive too. 
     
    also ps @Va4fam i think our cruise director’s name is eric!!
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    Va4fam reacted to asquared17 in diamonds go AGAIN!! (an oasis reprise) ~ 2.4.2024-2.11.2024 ~ oasis of the seas   
    hard to believe today is the last day!! 😩 i don’t want to even THINK about packing just yet.
    it sort of looks like we are sailing into some possible weather… i am not sure if the the seats will be a good idea today or if we need to relocate to the solarium… given last time and hearing the message of doom in the solarium, i would probably rather not 😂 but i will see what J thinks.
    also my head hurts the way it does when a storm is coming in so i think there is a pressure shift occurring, which tracks. i will finally succumb and take an advil cold and sinus. 
     
    here we have our early sun:

     
    and my beloved little towel farm:

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    Va4fam reacted to asquared17 in diamonds go AGAIN!! (an oasis reprise) ~ 2.4.2024-2.11.2024 ~ oasis of the seas   
    💚 they are so dang cute 
    THANKFULLY. never thought i’d be so glad to not have italian frying peppers in a meal before….. 😅
    this hippo is pretty cute 😍 i will have a little farm of towel animals by tonight, and i have to say, i much prefer the minis to the typical huge ones they have been making in the past. 
    you guys crack me up 😆 
    i love our captain, he sounds much more relaxed/jovial this time around. i suppose not having 10 ALPHA ALPHA ALPHAs and a man overboard and an emergency medical evacuation will do that to a person 😅 i forget who the CD is, but i have occasionally heard them on the PA. i think it is a guy. 
    we have paulina to do translation of all the captain announcements, so sometimes i get my wires crossed 😂
    and yes! jamaica was yesterday, although we didn’t get off the ship. …just stuffed myself with ELF. 😂
    i hope your daughter has fun on allure!! 
    i truly… do not understand.  
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    Va4fam reacted to Doug_Texas in Potential European cruises for 2026   
    There is a phenomenal itinerary this year as a 9-day sailing (Ultimate Fjords) as a part of the World Cruise in August.  However, the price has gone up 67% since we booked it last year.  
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    Va4fam got a reaction from PPPJJ-GCVAB in diamonds go AGAIN!! (an oasis reprise) ~ 2.4.2024-2.11.2024 ~ oasis of the seas   
    @asquared17you can ask your room attendant about pax count.   Baretenders also typically know.  Or loyalty ambassador, or the Crown lounge representative. Better yet, go knock on the Captain's door.   Btw...who is your cruise director this week?
    I have enjoyed following along with your adventures, did you go to Jamaica (did I miss that)?
    Also so engrossed in your adventures that I mistakenly told my daughter to go to ELF today when she got on her ship at Port Canaveral before realizing she's on Allure!  Doh!   Real party vibe on those 3 day cruises, she's there for a bridal party thingy.
     
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    Va4fam got a reaction from PPPJJ-GCVAB in diamonds go AGAIN!! (an oasis reprise) ~ 2.4.2024-2.11.2024 ~ oasis of the seas   
    Maybe that explains the mentality of people on the ship.  If they drive that way, they will walk that way too.
    It's not that hard to show courtesy to others.
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    Va4fam got a reaction from asquared17 in diamonds go AGAIN!! (an oasis reprise) ~ 2.4.2024-2.11.2024 ~ oasis of the seas   
    Thank you @jbrinkm......I will let her know.   Every ship should have ELF
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    Va4fam got a reaction from asquared17 in diamonds go AGAIN!! (an oasis reprise) ~ 2.4.2024-2.11.2024 ~ oasis of the seas   
    @asquared17you can ask your room attendant about pax count.   Baretenders also typically know.  Or loyalty ambassador, or the Crown lounge representative. Better yet, go knock on the Captain's door.   Btw...who is your cruise director this week?
    I have enjoyed following along with your adventures, did you go to Jamaica (did I miss that)?
    Also so engrossed in your adventures that I mistakenly told my daughter to go to ELF today when she got on her ship at Port Canaveral before realizing she's on Allure!  Doh!   Real party vibe on those 3 day cruises, she's there for a bridal party thingy.
     
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    Va4fam got a reaction from OCSC Mike in diamonds go AGAIN!! (an oasis reprise) ~ 2.4.2024-2.11.2024 ~ oasis of the seas   
    Thank you @jbrinkm......I will let her know.   Every ship should have ELF
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    Va4fam reacted to jbrinkm in diamonds go AGAIN!! (an oasis reprise) ~ 2.4.2024-2.11.2024 ~ oasis of the seas   
    Allure now has Wipe Out Café Featuring El Loco Fresh - they switched the food over sometime between when I was on her in 2022 and when I was on her in 2023.
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    Va4fam got a reaction from MaryS in diamonds go AGAIN!! (an oasis reprise) ~ 2.4.2024-2.11.2024 ~ oasis of the seas   
    Maybe that explains the mentality of people on the ship.  If they drive that way, they will walk that way too.
    It's not that hard to show courtesy to others.
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    Va4fam got a reaction from Neesa in diamonds go AGAIN!! (an oasis reprise) ~ 2.4.2024-2.11.2024 ~ oasis of the seas   
    Definitely Aqua 80s is the best show in the fleet.
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    Va4fam got a reaction from asquared17 in diamonds go AGAIN!! (an oasis reprise) ~ 2.4.2024-2.11.2024 ~ oasis of the seas   
    Definitely Aqua 80s is the best show in the fleet.
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    Va4fam reacted to asquared17 in diamonds go AGAIN!! (an oasis reprise) ~ 2.4.2024-2.11.2024 ~ oasis of the seas   
    power of love just kicked on BLAST outside. 🎶🎵🎸
    WE GO AGAIN!
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    Va4fam reacted to asquared17 in diamonds go AGAIN!! (an oasis reprise) ~ 2.4.2024-2.11.2024 ~ oasis of the seas   
    omg winning the internet!!!! huzzah!!! i have made it!!!! 🥰🤩💚🥲😎😊 aw yis!!!!!!!
    so i have put a heavy ceramic mug the kind you get at cafe promenade) and also my 16 oz iron flask full of cold brew in it and it has no issues. 
    the key is to make sure that it is wedged/clipped in at an even level. 
    the holder is oversized so i don’t think the freestyle cup would be an issue at all, since i think it gets a little narrower at the bottom. i would say it is a bigger than a standard car cup holder. 
    i’ve also put beer in there from the pool bar with my koozie on it (another great find) and it works super well. 
    YES!!! i keep them with my cruise stash, too!! 💚
     
    😎😎😎😎😎😎
    yes. and honestly, same. literally the thought of waking off the ship today was daunting so we are having a grand time on deck 16. 💚
    good lord i can’t even with myself 😂😂😂
    thank you!!!! it certainly feels like it is ☀️😎🥰💚
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    Va4fam got a reaction from Neesa in diamonds go AGAIN!! (an oasis reprise) ~ 2.4.2024-2.11.2024 ~ oasis of the seas   
    @asquared17 wins the internet this week with the Cup Clip.   Didn't even know something like that existed but definitely obsessed with getting one for every member of the family!   Quick question...are they strong enough to hold cocktail drinks from the bar or big enough to hold the Freestyle cups ?
    Hope you feel better....maybe the sun will help.
     
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    Va4fam got a reaction from asquared17 in diamonds go AGAIN!! (an oasis reprise) ~ 2.4.2024-2.11.2024 ~ oasis of the seas   
    @asquared17 wins the internet this week with the Cup Clip.   Didn't even know something like that existed but definitely obsessed with getting one for every member of the family!   Quick question...are they strong enough to hold cocktail drinks from the bar or big enough to hold the Freestyle cups ?
    Hope you feel better....maybe the sun will help.
     
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    Va4fam got a reaction from WAAAYTOOO in diamonds go AGAIN!! (an oasis reprise) ~ 2.4.2024-2.11.2024 ~ oasis of the seas   
    @asquared17 wins the internet this week with the Cup Clip.   Didn't even know something like that existed but definitely obsessed with getting one for every member of the family!   Quick question...are they strong enough to hold cocktail drinks from the bar or big enough to hold the Freestyle cups ?
    Hope you feel better....maybe the sun will help.
     
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