AshleyDillo Posted November 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 Hmm..so where did I leave off last night...last thing I remember was robots taking jobs away from service workers RIP Champagne Bar. At least at this bar you don't have to feel shamed for not tipping in cash on top of the 18% gratuity for your drink? Service is pretty slow anyways. At that point it was pushing 9:30 and I was at the point where if I wasn't actively doing something I was going to fall asleep sitting up. The only options then were passive activities (watching music). The first night promenade balloon drop at midnight is always fun, but I knew I wouldn't make it that long without a nap. I went back to the cabin intending to take a nap so I could go watch the balloon drop. Spoiler alert: I didn't end up seeing the balloon drop. CarlaB, JohnK6404, cruisestuff and 8 others 3 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 I "napped" until 2:45am. Apparently I am able to self-regulate my naps as to ensure I won't miss the 3am room service hanger final call, but not to get up and go around crowds of people. I filled out my room service form and hung it on the door. I like to use this as my alarm in the morning. They call your room before your order is delivered. Continental breakfast is completely free and the hanger clearly marks the items that fall under the $7.95 service charge. Lovetocruise2002, Skigoofy, USCG Teacher and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 I checked off 8:30-9:00. It's a sea day...I have no plans. The top tier gathering is at 10:30am and the CC Meet&Mingle is before that. So..room service alarm. They rang the room at 8:11am and my order was here at 8:17am. Definitely worth the few $ cash tip. i always feel weird about ordering just coffee..and I don't really eat breads or any of the other stuff on the menu..but I still order something so it's not as obvious that I am too lazy to walk down to Park Cafe to help myself Pro tip: Make sure to indicate how many of something you want when it comes to things like butter or cream cheese or they default to 1 piece. IRMO12HD, Guy Gadwa, Lovetocruise2002 and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DublinFC Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 16 hours ago, AshleyDillo said: So I am torn on this new Solarium sun deck. It by itself is an amazing place. Plenty of chairs and there are some clam shell things and no children. Kind of similar to the Carnival Serenity deck. However I understand there used to be all this enclosed Solarium space right up against the windows that had a direct oceanview with no obstructions. There is really none of that now. If you go to the size of the solarium there is but it's limited to maybe 10 or 15 chairs worth of loungers. I am looking forward to experiencing the solarium for the 1st time when we sail on her. I am wondering how is the wind out there while the ship is moving? AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 19 minutes ago, DublinFC said: I am wondering how is the wind out there while the ship is moving? I will test that for you at some point. The front of the sun desk is glass panels all the way around so I feel that probably blocks the wind pretty well. The panels were taller than me. DublinFC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 I attended the Meet & Mingle held in Boleros. They set out cookies and coffee. They did some Royal swag giveaways. My mother is now a proud owner of a Royal Bingo 2XL tshirt She lives for this stuff. The next thing on my agenda was the Top Tier party. When you don't have a drink package you.take advantage of this always. Free bloody marys and mimosas and rum punch etc. But first I had time to kill so I buzzed the Windjammer. It was busy as expected but I was able to snag some sustenance and take off quickly. I live for this stuff.. SpeedNoodles, Lovetocruise2002, CarlaB and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 Then it was off to the top tier party. It was held in Studio B..so bonus score, no sun and air conditioning! And free drinks.. I ran into the Hochbergs and @Matt bought me a free bloody mary. What a guy! USCG Teacher, twangster, heffy2 and 7 others 1 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 Top tier numbers: Gold: 1300? Platinum: 470? Emerald: 213 Diamond: 436 Diamond+: 185 Pinnacle: 44 Top 3 cruisers had 8369, 3180, 2595 points respectively. Win goes to Super Mario. Shocked, I tell you. JohnK6404, Skigoofy, Guy Gadwa and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 6 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: I ran into the Hochbergs and @Matt bought me a free bloody mary. What a guy! He stills owes me a free beer from several years ago so you're doing quite well. AshleyDillo, WAAAYTOOO, heffy2 and 5 others 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 I wonder if Super Mario has enough blocks by now to build an igloo. To kill time and avoid sparkling in the sun, strolled in the promenade and checked out the new ShipShop. #comeseek the Crown beacon JohnK6404, Guy Gadwa and Lovetocruise2002 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 They have the updated ship models for sale. You too can subtly advertise. Guy Gadwa, CarlaB, IRMO12HD and 4 others 5 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DublinFC Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 37 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: Then it was off to the top tier party. It was held in Studio B..so bonus score, no sun and air conditioning! And free drinks.. I ran into the Hochbergs and @Matt bought me a free bloody mary. What a guy! For the new guy? Top Tier party? How does that work/get invite ? I am Gold status by marriage . My 1st RC sailing will be next Dec! AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 15 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: They have the updated ship models for sale. Forgive me, but that orange blob where I assume the water slides are depicted, looks like a place where a Pomeranian with diarrhea left his gift. JohnK6404, heffy2, ellcee and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 55 minutes ago, DublinFC said: For the new guy? Top Tier party? How does that work/get invite ? I am Gold status by marriage . My 1st RC sailing will be next Dec! You get an invite in your stateroom. I think it's for anyone that has sailed before. It's usually on the first sea day; just look for it in the Cruise Compass. If you don't formally get an invite walk in like you own the place. No one asked to see my card or invitation SpeedNoodles, USCG Teacher and DublinFC 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 Never trust the app. They say places to eat are closed and they aren't. Izumi sushi for lunch. Poke bowl, no rice. Champagne lobster roll The app also let me do this... I can make reservations in the app for multiple specialty restaurant visits within the same day. I had previously been told one reservation per day and other venues drop in only as space permits. SpeedNoodles, DublinFC, The Cruise Junkie and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 On the way to Izumi we had cut through what I dubbed the smoky ATM. But on Oasis, this is no longer the case. Yes, it still has this smell of smoke but it appears they no longer give you the option to charge to your room via the slot machines as I had experienced with other ships. You now tap your card to access your casino account. This is fun because people tend to forget to log out of their account leaving innocent bystanders to gamble on their accounts and earn them more Casino Royale points . It also is frustrating folks trying to tap their cards when others forget to log out. You can also charge your phone at the machine. DublinFC, Ken23, The Cruise Junkie and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floski Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 17 hours ago, AshleyDillo said: Beers on tap: Strongbow, Heineken, Newcastle, Budweiser, Bud Light, Blue Moon, Miller Lite, Brooklyn Lager, , Ballast Point Grapefruit Sculpin IPA, Terrapin Hopsecutioner, Funky Buddha Floridian Okay, I've had dozens of things I've wanted to comment on but was waiting until I caught up, then I see this. At first I thought it was goinna be the usual blahblah craftnotreallycraft beer, but hey, there are a couple of excellent choices! Funky Buddha is a great brewery (they made a beer solely for Coco Cay!), and the Sculpin, Terrapin, and Brooklyns are all solid options. Too bad I only drink liquor when I'm cruising. AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 What is missing (or at least it was for me) was the feature to charge to the room. This used to allow you to add money to play on the slots and just have it charge your onboard account. I used this to just cashout and effectively turned the slot machine into an ATM. The ROOM CHARGE option is missing from Personal Banker. It also didn't want to let me transfer my $5 promo credit either. Guy Gadwa and Lovetocruise2002 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 We didn't NOT heed the Hochberg lobster bat signal to the MDR for lunch.. Lined up patiently waiting for lobster Tutti salad bar is one of my faves Narrowly avoiding a riot.. And objective achieved. The Cruise Junkie, JohnK6404, Big Tule and 5 others 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almondmilktea Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 20 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: Yes, it still has this smell of smoke but it appears they no longer give you the option to charge to your room via the slot machines as I had experienced with other ships. You now tap your card to access your casino account. AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 I don't eat lobster so I can't personally comment. It was gone in about 3 minutes so I guess it was good. Was told it's better than the ones you get at dinner in the MDR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 RFID room key isn't working now for some reason. Flashes green but doesn't open the door. Also does that when I tried my neighbor's door. Ah well, it was entertaining for the 2 seconds it lasted. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 8 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: RFID room key isn't working now for some reason. Flashes green but doesn't open the door. Also does that when I tried my neighbor's door. Ah well, it was entertaining for the 2 seconds it lasted. The digital key in the app or your RFID Seapass card? AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 Is there bath robes in the room we sail next week and the wife is asking AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 21 minutes ago, twangster said: The digital key in the app or your RFID Seapass card? Oopsy..in the app. Digital key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 13 minutes ago, Deano said: Is there bath robes in the room we sail next week and the wife is asking There are not bathrobes. You can ask for them but I think they're only for C&A members at a certain level (Platinum maybe?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 Junk mail call. BTDT..got the champagne and credit card charge to prove it. Guy Gadwa and Lovetocruise2002 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 Bingo is popular as always.. Skigoofy, The Cruise Junkie, Guy Gadwa and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 They just walked down the aisle in Music Hall. Lovetocruise2002, Fairlynew, Guy Gadwa and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 Today's Sorrentos selection. They also have various antipasti as well Guy Gadwa, The Cruise Junkie, JohnK6404 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 1 hour ago, AshleyDillo said: Oopsy..in the app. Digital key. In Royal's defense my bluetooth lock and app at home works about the same. SpeedNoodles, Guy Gadwa and AshleyDillo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 This caught my eye in the casino Hmmm... Guy Gadwa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 Went to the casino cashier to ask about it. He said it wasn't working but he could do it for no charge. I verified it was no charge and he said yes, no charge. So sign me up..I want more credit card points. He game back with gaming vouchers...ughhh. i guess I was fully expecting them to just charge my credit card and hand me cash with no extra fee. They had before on other ships, except the slot machine played the middle man. Good thing I found a slot machine called Redemption Machine that turned these white barcode papers into green paper. Phew. Thought I was going to have to do some gambling after all. Guy Gadwa and heffy2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 8 hours ago, AshleyDillo said: Hmm..so where did I leave off last night...last thing I remember was robots taking jobs away from service workers RIP Champagne Bar. At least at this bar you don't have to feel shamed for not tipping in cash on top of the 18% gratuity for your drink? Service is pretty slow anyways. On Ovation the Bionic Bar was the quickest place to get a drink. The wait at the Schooner bar was often 3 people deep all the way around the U-shaped bar. We tipped the two (human) attendants very well at the end of the cruise for their hard work keeping the area running and clean. So I guess to each their own. AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cruise Junkie Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 59 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: Today's Sorrentos selection. I Love The Caribbean Dream Pizza. It One Of My Favorite At Sorrento's. AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 Pretty much the afternoon was napping and avoiding sun. We have CP150 resverations for 7:30 so now I am partaking in the free Diamond lounge happy hour. Surf & turf and some brie..because you can't dinner without pre-dinner. I also swung by Izumi sushi to grab some snacks for later. JohnK6404, Lovetocruise2002, Skigoofy and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heffy2 Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 7 hours ago, AshleyDillo said: I attended the Meet & Mingle held in Boleros. They set out cookies and coffee. They did some Royal swag giveaways. My mother is now a proud owner of a Royal Bingo 2XL tshirt She lives for this stuff. The next thing on my agenda was the Top Tier party. When you don't have a drink package you.take advantage of this always. Free bloody marys and mimosas and rum punch etc. But first I had time to kill so I buzzed the Windjammer. It was busy as expected but I was able to snag some sustenance and take off quickly. I live for this stuff.. I LOVED these eggs on Anthem earlier this month! I hope you've had an amazing day, this blog is great. AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK6404 Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 55 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: We have CP150 resverations for 7:30 so now I am partaking in the free Diamond lounge happy hour. Have a nice dinner. My wife and I are looking forward to trying CP150 for the first time when we're on Oasis next May. AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWDW1204 Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 5 hours ago, AshleyDillo said: RFID room key isn't working now for some reason. Flashes green but doesn't open the door. Also does that when I tried my neighbor's door. Ah well, it was entertaining for the 2 seconds it lasted. Ours hasn't worked either. Using my phone for the TV is great. Don't have to keep finding where the remote is. AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 I've got a couple days to think about getting the UDP. Curious to know your opinion. I had it for my last Oasis cruise pre-amp and didn't think I'd do it again because it's too much food. Now with PM and BBQ I'm thinking about it again. Any word on JR? Is it covered by UDP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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