Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 17 Author Report Share Posted March 17 Left Deck 17 at 8:10am. On the curb by 8:25am. Our Lyft that we ordered was cancelled but thank goodness it only took 5 mins to grab another. Lines were long at MIA but we made it to our gate by 9:40am. Jax, WAAAYTOOO, Sweety and 5 others 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 17 Author Report Share Posted March 17 Final thoughts on this sailing overall: There were a ton of kids this week, but expected because it’s spring break. Some kids were parented well, some not so much. The elevators were slow and stuffy all week. Not sure if that is because our last sailing was Icon and we were totally spoiled by those destination elevators. Overall, service was excellent, and food was pretty decent throughout. Oasis is showing its age in some areas, but not unexpected. Rumour has it that they will be refreshing some guest areas and cabins during dry dock. Time will tell. Jax, JohnK6404, Sweety and 5 others 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 17 Author Report Share Posted March 17 Final thoughts on the Royal Loft Suite: I don’t know how I am going to come back from this cabin. But I will have to find a way to. We cherished our time in our room this week. The hot tub was used every day, we spent time on the balcony every day. It was so awesome to have all the space, most times I would shout something to the kids and they would not even hear me. There was almost too much space in that room, but that is not a complaint lol I loved everything about that suite, but if I was to point out two things that I did not like, it would be the noise from the back sports area, and the master shower. You can hear everything from the basketball area, FlowRider, even Aqua80 if you are out on the balcony. This room has pretty much helped us decide that that we would never want a crown loft that faces the aft. Way too much noise. The master shower area is not that private. When we were parked next to Carnival Mardi Gras in Nassau, I really felt like I had to duck because the upper decks of that ship are almost as high as oasis. Next to Freedom in PDCC I did not feel as visible. However, if one is in the shower at night, and someone else is in the hot tub, well let’s just say they will most definitely get a very well lit shadow puppet show if you are using the shower closest to the window. SweetPea, barbeyg, Sweety and 11 others 3 8 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandstromCruise Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 Question, so besides the elevators being a noticeable difference, after sailing Icon is sailing Oasis a let down compared to Icon? On our icon cruise coming up in August we have some people going on it that will be their first cruise. I’m afraid it will ruin it to go on anything smaller and older after Cactus527 and Lovetocruise2002 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 17 Author Report Share Posted March 17 Our Genie Shane We have known Shane since 2019 so there was already some familiarity here. However, we have learned this week that knowing Shane, and having him as our Genie are two different things. There are Genies, and then there is Shane. That is the best way I can describe our experience with him. We have never had terrible genie in any of our sailings, but Shane stands out not because of the grandiose gestures, but the small little things all throughout the week. Those small little things, add up to reflect a Genie who adores his job, genuinely listens to his guests, and takes time to build a relationship with them. This is why people adore Shane. Any genie can send food, decorate, and throw a party, but very few will become unforgettable because their thoughtful small gestures truly show that their guests, and their satisfaction, are their number one priority. This is Shane. He is all that, and more, a truly unique Genie. Sweety, AshleyDillo, WAAAYTOOO and 9 others 8 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 17 Author Report Share Posted March 17 11 minutes ago, LandstromCruise said: Question, so besides the elevators being a noticeable difference, after sailing Icon is sailing Oasis a let down compared to Icon? On our icon cruise coming up in August we have some people going on it that will be their first cruise. I’m afraid it will ruin it to go on anything smaller and older after No, I was perfectly happy on Oasis this week and did not miss Icon at any point other than the elevators. Every time I used the elevator, I thought of Icon lol LandstromCruise, PPPJJ-GCVAB, Neesa and 3 others 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 17 Author Report Share Posted March 17 That’s a wrap for us. The end of an era for our family and our March Break sailings as 4. I will leave you all with a few pics. Our very first March Break sailing on Anthem of the seas. Our very first star class March break sailing back in 2019. Our last March break sailing this week as a family of 4. Jamesszy94, KristiZ, jbrinkm and 19 others 5 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 What a wonderful live blog, Sabrina. Thank you so much. Have a safe and enjoyable (inasmuch as that is possible) trip home. Can’t wait for the next trip ! MamaShark, recogneyes, Jax and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 17 Author Report Share Posted March 17 1 minute ago, WAAAYTOOO said: What a wonderful live blog, Sabrina. Thank you so much. Have a safe and enjoyable (inasmuch as that is possible) trip home. Can’t wait for the next trip ! Thank you! We are going into dry dock. Tis the season for prom & graduation festivities. That will keep us on land until July. WAAAYTOOO, PPPJJ-GCVAB, asquared17 and 6 others 3 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellemiche Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 Thank you for sharing your trip! It was great to live vicariously through you. We're looking forward to our Star Class sailing in July! Sweety, Lovetocruise2002 and Neesa 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 Have a safe trip home. Thanks for sharing your wonderful week. It was so cute to see how much more beautiful your family continues to be as time goes on. I mean that from an exterior and interior point. I loved that your daughters still wanted physical books and how they still enjoyed dinners and activities together with their parents despite being teenagers. Neesa, PPPJJ-GCVAB, Sweety and 4 others 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMOKEY0202 Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 Safe travels home to your own oasis... Hubby might get flowrider withdrawals being in dry dock. It's been so enjoyable that you have brought us along with the blogs as your family as evolved. Your cabin this week was definitely beyond magical. How you seriously go back to booking any other cabin ever again would be way too hard. My theory you only live once so.....the next endeavor would be owning your own yacht sailing the seas in retirement. We can't wait to see prom and graduation pictures Neesa, Lovetocruise2002 and Sweety 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 17 Author Report Share Posted March 17 21 minutes ago, Ampurp85 said: I loved that your daughters still wanted physical books and how they still enjoyed dinners and activities together with their parents despite being teenagers. Yes, we are grateful they still want to hang out with the old people lol. And I most definitely have raised two readers. While waiting for our plane right now… Jax, PPPJJ-GCVAB, Cactus527 and 6 others 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 17 Author Report Share Posted March 17 19 minutes ago, SMOKEY0202 said: the next endeavor would be owning your own yacht sailing the seas in retirement. Pass on that. I would get too motion sick lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 1 hour ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Oasis is showing its age in some areas, but not unexpected. Rumour has it that they will be refreshing some guest areas and cabins during dry dock. Time will tell. I agree, and i do hope they give those rooms a refresh. We were fine in the OP since it's newer, but when i had a fleeting thought of downgrading to save a few thousand dollars in the Star Loft, i couldn't do it. I stand by my 90s College Dorm Room decor comment. As always, thanks for taking us along! Have a safe trip home! Lovetocruise2002, Jax, Neesa and 3 others 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melski94 Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 Have a safe trip home! I’ve never been in a CLS but the aft balcony is very unappealing to me. I love looking at the ocean so hoping the ATS for our anniversary will be a balance. already landed. Seems like a lifetime ago and not 8 days that our flight was cancelled. So glad we made our spring break! Safe trip home! MamaShark, Neesa, Jax and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 17 Author Report Share Posted March 17 2 minutes ago, melski94 said: I love looking at the ocean so hoping the ATS for our anniversary will be a balance. The ATS has the best views. There is no contest! bellemiche 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweety Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 Thank you for sharing your cruise. Please share prom and graduation pictures. Lovetocruise2002 and Neesa 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 17 Author Report Share Posted March 17 In case anyone is wondering what happens if you leave something on board JohnK6404, Ampurp85, asquared17 and 5 others 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorCruiser Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 Beautiful pics of a beautiful family. Safe travels. Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandstromCruise Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 21 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: In case anyone is wondering what happens if you leave something on board Uh oh. Who left the jacket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 17 Author Report Share Posted March 17 14 minutes ago, LandstromCruise said: Uh oh. Who left the jacket Yours truly…me lol I already had a long sleeve on this morning and I was planning to throw it into my bag for the plane and for when we get back to Detroit. But I totally forgot about it and realized once we were waiting for Lyft that I had left it. I messaged Shane right away and he located it. We’ll see how this return process goes. First time for everything Ampurp85, WAAAYTOOO, SweetPea and 8 others 8 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floski Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 I just can't have loved this blog enough!!! Thank you for taking us with you and your beautiful family. May God bless your girls as they grow into the fantastic women y'all have raised them to be. Jax, Sweety, WAAAYTOOO and 3 others 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 17 Author Report Share Posted March 17 1 minute ago, Floski said: I just can't have loved this blog enough!!! Thank you for taking us with you and your beautiful family. My God bless your girls as they grow into the fantastic women y'all have raised them to be. Thank you @Floski! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 Ha! Batman left his phone on the counter on our Norwegian cruise. Of course he realized it outside the terminal and i messaged the concierge. He found it immediately, but we were being ushered into the car and told to move along at that point. I think it cost us $20 to ship back? More with insurance. It took awhile, so i wish you better luck. But XS? Don't waste my time! MamaShark, Lovetocruise2002, PPPJJ-GCVAB and 2 others 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 17 Author Report Share Posted March 17 14 minutes ago, SweetPea said: I think it cost us $20 to ship back? More with insurance. It took awhile, so i wish you better luck. I am thinking it will be more to ship to Canada. SweetPea and Cactus527 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesszy94 Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 Thank you for the blog! Looks like you had an amazing time on Oasis with the kids! Despite only being confined to the FlowRider viewing bench for 90%? of the time Safe travels home and look forward to your next blog whenever that is. Always love reading your insights. (Can someone tell Royal to send an Oasis class ship down to Australia?) Lovetocruise2002 and SweetPea 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPPJJ-GCVAB Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 What a great week of information and pictures and entertainment! If I didn’t know any better I’d believe I just got off a cruise ship! Hope your trip home was carefree and on time! Enjoy the next few months as your daughter moves along the path of maturity, adventure, fun, sadness, and the future! The best is yet to come for all of you! XO Sweety, WAAAYTOOO, Neesa and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 Hey, did you get a 10% FCC like Andrew?! Maybe for the water? That would be . Neesa, MamaShark and Lovetocruise2002 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 18 Author Report Share Posted March 18 4 hours ago, Jamesszy94 said: Despite only being confined to the FlowRider viewing bench for 90%? I’m supportive, but not crazy! He was out there on his own for most of the time lol 1 hour ago, PPPJJ-GCVAB said: of maturity, adventure, fun, sadness, and the future! That about sums up my feelings for the next few months ahead. 1 hour ago, SweetPea said: Hey, did you get a 10% FCC like Andrew?! Maybe for the water? That would be . We did. The letter was very non-specific. It said because of “inconveniences while sailing this week”. But I will gladly take it! Let’s see what they actually send. Cactus527, SweetPea, bellemiche and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBryant Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 Thanks for this blog, the only problem is with it over, I feel like I've been told to leave the ship. But you really do a great job bringing us in. Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 1 hour ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: We did. The letter was very non-specific. It said because of “inconveniences while sailing this week”. But I will gladly take it! Let’s see what they actually send. I can only imagine. But ... IME (which is based on the only time this happened to us, on Norwegian), that each of you will get a credit, based on fare. So now ... at least in my head ... you NEED to have one more cruise with the 4 of you. Neesa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 18 Author Report Share Posted March 18 23 minutes ago, SweetPea said: that each of you will get a credit, based on fare. That is my assumption too. Thank goodness it's not a shady math booking lmao 1 hour ago, TomBryant said: Thanks for this blog, the only problem is with it over, I feel like I've been told to leave the ship. Problem is, I was actually told I had to leave the ship! thank you for following along! MamaShark, TomBryant and Jax 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquared17 Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 keep an eye on that letter, sabrina. it may not impact you since you guys were in the RLS, but i had to follow up several times with royal for our oasis FCC from february. worth it, of course, but don’t be surprised if you have to nudge them along Cactus527 and Lovetocruise2002 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 1 hour ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: That is my assumption too. Thank goodness it's not a shady math booking lmao Hey! IYKYK! Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 18 Author Report Share Posted March 18 9 hours ago, asquared17 said: keep an eye on that letter, sabrina. it may not impact you since you guys were in the RLS, but i had to follow up several times with royal for our oasis FCC from february. Yikes. Thanks for the heads up. I want to use the FCC for my Europe sailing this July. But final is coming up next month for that so it doesn't leave me much time. After that sailing, I am not sure when the next one is with all 4 of us and that FCC is only good for 1 year. 9 hours ago, SweetPea said: Hey! IYKYK! I will forever be picturing the business card! lol SweetPea 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 19 Author Report Share Posted March 19 For anyone wondering, I completed the process for the return of my Vuori hoodie today. We decided to ship it to our U.S. mailbox for several reasons. The main one was that the link Royal sent me only accepts US addresses. If I want it shipped internationally, I would have to wait for another email from Royal, and who knows how long that will take. So with that in mind, domestic shipping for a single hoodie came to $47.86. Lesson learned. I need to do a better final sweep next time, or book a smaller cabin so that things don’t hide as well WAAAYTOOO, MaryS, Cactus527 and 7 others 1 1 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 15 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: or book a smaller cabin Who are you and what have you done to @Lovetocruise2002? Cactus527, OCSC Mike, LandstromCruise and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 19 Author Report Share Posted March 19 43 minutes ago, twangster said: Who are you and what have you done to @Lovetocruise2002? Yeah, I'm going to go with option 1, do a better final sweep next time lol jbrinkm, SweetPea, twangster and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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