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Oasis of the Seas, LIVEish: January 15, 2017


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Congratulations on the crystal block!

 

I am surprised to see the drink card show up. With 3 days left, surprising it is here this late, but it is good to see the drink card is alive and well (and on an Oasis class ship).

I saw a memo behind the bar on the Allure that spelled out the specific details for the crew. It said the card could not be offered until after the 4 th day.

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Congratulations on the crystal block!

 

I am surprised to see the drink card show up.  With 3 days left, surprising it is here this late, but it is good to see the drink card is alive and well (and on an Oasis class ship).

Going to double check the Compasses when I get back to see it they didn't show up on Day 4 and just didn't notice it.

Thanks, it was a surprisingly quick journey from 140 (Jan 2016) to 210 (Jan 2017).

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The current time is 1:35 am of Day 7 :( …

At the start of writing this it is officially the morning of day 7. However, that isn’t the reason behind this post. Rather it is for the recap of day6.

 

As originally thought, mooched a ride from the Port Shopper to the Forum Shops. If I recalled correctly, the Forum Shops use to be way down on the strip, right next to Pancho's Backyard. That location had to been well over three years ago. Due to the otherwise long walk, a taxi is usually a must. Me being cheap, I would rather not pay $16 round trip. Yes, I know it is a flat cost per cab. However, the return trip can be a pain finding more occupants in order to split the fare.

 

Once I the Forum Shops, did some browsing in one of what fells like two hundred Diamonds International on the strip. At times, I swear Cozumel has more Diamonds International locations than there were actual Diamond and Diamond Plus members on board. 

 

After my venture in Diamonds International, head over COZ Coffee Roasting Company. Oh, my how I miss the Peanut Butter Coffee. At 60 pesos, it isn’t that bad of a cost wise. Wound up being $3.33 using an 18 peso to 1 USD conversation rate. Gave $4 USD and got back 10 pesos. 

 

Did some more browsing of the shops, and eventually wound up at Pancho’s Backyard. Did even more shop browsing inside of the terminal.

On the subject of the terminal, Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville is now open along with the liquor store. Both places are right at the start/end of the secure zone for the ship.

 

Made it back on the ship at 5pm. Got showered and headed to Solarium Bistro for dinner. I’m not usually a “food porn†person but I made an exception for this misunderstood place.

Here is the album for the pictures of the buffet appetizers and desserts: https://mjcwebdesign.com/photos/index.php?/category/64 

I was impressed with the food. Service on the other had was questionable. When asked about fries, after seeing them on another table, we were told no. At dessert, once again after seeing it on another table, was told no. Was told it was only available in the MDR.

 

After dinner and raiding the dessert buffet, head over Windjammer to get some ice cream. When I was at WJ, did my observations. Action station was tacos. Had “Shrimp Cocktail†once again. It did look like they might have had King Crab at one point in time, there was some shell bit from crab.

Afterwards, talked in Café Promenade then browsed the photo gallery for the free photos.

Watched some sort of dance party in the Promenade until it was time for The Quest. This go around of The Quest had to been a bit tamer at times. One section didn’t even have captains from there section. After wards, just did some more walking until now.

 

Tomorrows plans, Galley Tour (Diamond Plus) and enjoy the last day on board...

 

The current time is 2:45am of Day 7…

 

Just wanted to add: If bored, check out the Scopes I did yesterday. I got something interesting during the dance thing in the Promenade and also got The Quest.

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After my venture in Diamonds International, head over COZ Coffee Roasting Company. Oh, my how I miss the Peanut Butter Coffee. At 60 pesos, it isn’t that bad of a cost wise. Wound up being $3.33 using an 18 peso to 1 USD conversation rate. Gave $4 USD and got back 10 pesos. 

 
Did some more browsing of the shops, and eventually wound up at Pancho’s Backyard. Did even more shop browsing inside of the terminal.
On the subject of the terminal, Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville is now open along with the liquor store. Both places are right at the start/end of the secure zone for the ship.

I love the coffee at COZ.  Did you happen to notice if their windows and air conditioning is back? When we went in September the glass where the windows are was missing and no A/C.  It was so hot outside that I could not go in for a cup of coffee.

 

Also, the gifts and knick knacks at Pancho's are always fun to look at.

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I love the coffee at COZ. Did you happen to notice if their windows and air conditioning is back? When we went in September the glass where the windows are was missing and no A/C. It was so hot outside that I could not go in for a cup of coffee.

 

Also, the gifts and knick knacks at Pancho's are always fun to look at.

I think the windows might be back in place, did seem cool inside. Then again, it wasn't too bad temperature wise by Florida standards.
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Lunch menu looks good, but it's too bad none of the entrees are designated as gluten-free, only appetizers and desserts.

Know it was an appetizer, but the shrimp risotto could have been doubled up. Other thing that might work could be asking for extra shrimp. The portion of risotto was about half cup with 3 shrimp. Also wonder if the removal of just one item could have swung an entree gluten-free (say a sauce).
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Know it was an appetizer, but the shrimp risotto could have been doubled up. Other thing that might work could be asking for extra shrimp. The portion of risotto was about half cup with 3 shrimp. Also wonder if the removal of just one item could have swung an entree gluten-free (say a sauce).

This is a possibility, and I'm sure the staff would have arranged something.  I was just surprised not to see an entree noted.  For example, they have gluten-free hamburger buns onboard, so the burger could have easily been noted.  The symbol simply means that it's an option that it is available gluten-free, not that it is actually gluten-free as served according to what I've been told.

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Forgot to post this about 8 hours ago...

 

So here is my quick recap for Day 7. I'll post something more detailed later today.

 

Best summed up as: Galley tour (Diamond Plus), adult beverage, eat (lunch), rest, adult beverage times ???, eat (dinner), mingle (with adult beverage), adult beverage times ???, gamble, adult beverage time ???, say good bye to beverage staff, procrastinate, pack, post.

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Thanks for your live blog! What were your top 3 of Oasis of the Seas?

#3: Aqua Show and CATS. CATS, other than the issue of the story line being slow and hard to follow. I look at it deeper, the technical and talent aspect of it. Amazes me that such a detailed set and choreography is on a ship.

#2: Central Park, both views and venues (Other than Giovanni's, forgot once again to visit Vintages). Sitting out at the Trellis Bar is a very interesting experience. It feels like you are no longer on a ship. In a way, it is a nice throw toward an apartment complex/hotel with an interior outdoor plaza with dining and shops.

#1: Sounds silly in a way, but being remembered. It was nice when walking to a frequently visited venue that the crew remembered your name, know what you liked. Even the simple "Were you on here just a few weeks ago".

 

I'm gearing up, in 111 days I'm heading off for Harmony. I know for the most part the bones are the same, the personality will be different.

One thing I feel I'm going to miss the most is the Champagne Bar. I know Rising Tides carries on the tradition, but the Champagne Bar was a nice and quiet"ish" venue, not the center of attraction, and used some fresh ingredients. Most importantly the bar team was great. 

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So here I am at home typing this up. Looking back this previous week was a blast and a blur.

 

Here is the slightly longer recap of Day 7.

 

This morning was the Diamond Plus galley tour. Start time was 10:00am finish time was a whole 15 or 20 minutes later. Met in the deck 4 dining room lobby, walked in the starboard side entrance. This was where the dirty dishes were dropped off for cleaning. Passed by the bar “cage†heading to the cook line where the turkey breasts were being prepared along with hamburgers that were being served for lunch.

 

After the tour headed over to Windjammer just to do some recon/stepping foot inside during breakfast. Didn’t go away empty handed, grabbed a coffee cup with a few hard-cooked eggs to eat before leaving. I would rather not make the trek to a food venue the final morning.

Was going to look at the Solarium Bistro for breakfast as well, but it was closed by the time I made it over.

Eventually around 11:00 I made it back to my go to location, the Champagne Bar. Around 11:30 or noon, went to give the main dining room a shot for lunch after seeing the burgers being cooked during the galley tour. Left there stuffed around 1pm after visiting the buffet spread and having multiple appetizers and an entrée.

 

Headed back to the room to recharge my phone/camera then did some roaming where I wound up once again at the Champagne Bar. At 5pm headed over to the Trellis Bar to meet up the folks I was traveling with, 5:30 dinner in the Main Dining Room. Left there and head up to Café Promenade, wound up watching the Dream Works Farewell parade. After that, stuck around in Café Promenade until the casino raffle drawing. To get a ticket for it you either win them from the free spin machine. After the drawing, stuck around in the casino for the last chance of hitting it big. After not hitting it big, I hit the Champagne Bar for one final time. 20170122161457-8c95ad77-me.jpg

 

After seeing the “time to wrap up your vacation†message on the TV screen, I knew it was that time. Said my good byes to the Champagne Bar staff and jumped over to Cafe Promenade to tell someone else looking forward to seeing them on Harmony.

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Finally made it back to the cabin around 1am to finally start packing, around 3am I was packed and went to bed. I normally don’t carry off a large suitcase, but my procrastination and lack of desire to pack before 11pm made it a requirement.

 

The one great thing in Port Canaveral’s Terminal 1 is the switchback ramp going from the second level to the first level. No need to worry about a free hand for an escalator or waiting for an elevator.

 

All in all, from getting number called, ding out with group 15, until waiting for a taxi back to the hotel was about 35 minutes (8:15-8:50).  

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