Lovetocruise2002

Yes! Still trying to have my morning tea....trying to wake up. ? It's cruise day! Shouldn't you be cruising? lol

Loving the blog, pics, and scopes so far! Keep them coming! Enjoy this time with everyone and especially your son ?

You know I can't resist right.... OA class for a 17 year old that Anthem doesn't have: Zipline, 2 Rock climbing walls (Anthem only has one), Aqua Theater (270 not quite the replacement) and Boardwalk. More Oasis features if revitalization rumours are true: Slides, laser tag, new restaurants? Sincerely, the Oasis Class Fan ?

We are not really beach people either...so then really it comes down to Falmouth vs. SJ (if I'm reading this correctly). So for $450 more is SJ, Wonderland (assuming Oasis doesn't get it but they might) and the Bionic bar worth that? Or like @melski94 mentioned, $450 goes a long way towards airfare, excursions etc.

There is speculation on other boards that they will add Wonderland and turn Giovanni's into Jamie's. Pure speculation at this point. As far as I know, zero info has been released, other than that Amplified schedule that Matt posted a while back. It would also look more refreshed than Allure even if they didn't change any restaurants. Personally, I do not care for the changes coming to Coco Cay. If I want an amusement park, I would go to Disney World and the water parks there. But many are very excited for it so that might be a deciding factor for you. However, if you went with an itinerary that has Coco Cay, then you may end up spending a lot more, which makes your difference between ships even greater. My views are biased because 90% of the time, the ship is always my destination first and foremost. This will change in about 10 years when we start doing the more exotic destinations. The main show on Oasis is Cats, and Harmony is Grease. Allure has Mama Mia, and Symphony has Hairspray. However, Indy also shows Grease, I think. IMO, the Aqua Theater shows and Ice shows are all pretty similar. Symphony prices are crazy. I won't even take my kids on it. Way too much for 4 people. So really, I would say you should narrow it down to Harmony vs. Oasis. While Allure is great, she will be heading into dry dock by that point and if she is more than Oasis, I would say Oasis is better. At the moment, I am booked on the March 15th sailing. Our March break schedules won't be out until next spring but they are fairly predictable from year to year. If I am wrong, then we will change it and I will take the hit on the change fee. Hope I did not make it a lot more confusing for you ?

Huge deciding factor....Oasis will be just out of a major revitalization in March 2020. She'll be done November 2019. And she's the cheapest from your prices listed above. Also, easier to fly and leave from MIA than PC. I'm booked on her in March 2020 for those exact reasons.

And she's scoping too! Follow her on Periscope ?

That's what I meant earlier by not knowing the fine print....definitely not a risk would want to take in the future if this is tied into the fine print...especially not after hearing about this and the other post I read from about two weeks ago.

Have a great time Joe! B2B on Symphony! So jealous!

Can't wait for what will become a blog full of amazing pics!!!! Have a great time with everyone! Have I mentioned how jealous I am?!! (well, not about the cold part but cruising with everyone...)

Have a great time with everyone! Wow! There's going to be tons of reading this week! Love it!!?

Just curious...who did you email? Just so I know for future reference.

I was never aware that cruises could actually over book like airlines until a few weeks ago when I read about the same situation on another line. @SSSSSSSS, I really hope this works out for you. The situation I read about prior, the people were allowed to board (with their luggage in tow) and they found out just after muster drill what their room was. Puts a new meaning in "last minute" but it did work out for them. How incredibly frustrating though. Perhaps make your feelings known once the dust has settled and you have a room and perhaps they can reimburse you with OBC or something. I'm not sure about the fine print on guarantee bookings so I don't know for certain what grounds you can complain on but I would most definitely give it a try. Keep us posted and good luck.

Hi Alex! Welcome to Cruiseaholics Anonymous (aka the message boards) where we all understand and get what you just stated above ? Allure is a great ship. Definitely keep an eye out for upgrades. It would be worth it on an Oasis class ship.

Lol! After seeing those pics, even August 13th seems too far! Thanks for sharing @RDDAILY!

Agree. For the exact same reasons listed above.

We have never had luck getting the same wait staff with MTD even though we eat at the same time every night. We're back to MTD in the MDR this next cruise on Mariner so hopefully we will have better luck there. I don't like the times of traditional dining. They are either too early or too late for us. However, I really like having the same wait staff each night and getting to know them. Feels like either way you lose out on something. And @smtwist...keep in mind that even with MTD, there might still be a short wait just like any other land restaurant.

Yes, sincere apologies @PRGarrett. Back to Lady G....

I hear you big time. Airfare for 4 is a killer! That is why Europe itineraries are out for us. I'm just thankful that I live close enough to DTW that I can fly domestic instead of international out of Canada. We collect points on our credit card and those points can be used for hotel stays. Most times when we cruise, our hotel stay is covered. Not sure if that helps you....

That is still an unbelievable price! Congrats! A definite win!

After reading much about it for the last few months, I'm mad at myself for having to wait until March 2019 to try it, second time around on Harmony! @DunkelBierJay, looked like a great day in Nassau! I haven't had lunch yet and now I am all of the sudden starving after that Kummelweck pic!

Ummm.....isn't that what I've been trying to tell you Mr. Oasis Denier! ?

That's for when he's not watching nature from a distance and hiding from the wildlife ?

Question that I thought of while reading this thread....Do they offer bottled water in Diamond Lounge like the do in the Suite Lounge?