CGTLH Posted October 28, 2017 Report Share Posted October 28, 2017 Sorry to say... I'm back again ready to provide another quality LIVEish! This time around I'll be on the Oasis of the Seas for Halloween. For those that want to get an idea of what I'll be posting look back at my last journey on board Also, keep an eye on Twitter/Periscope for any material not posted here. Twitter/Periscope: @CGTLH RestingBird 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2017 On board background information. October 29th 2017 sailing (7n) Western: Port Canaveral, Sea Day, Labadee, Falmouth, Sea Day, Cozumel, Sea Day Accommodations: One Bedroom Aqua Theater Suite, deck 14 (A4) ellcee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2017 Made it to the hotel for the night. Homewood Suites near the port. Happened to see these menus in the elevator lobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2017 Carnival Magic passing by Messing around some with Lightroom. Had to to make some adjustments to get any vibrance in color. So dull out here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 Pre cruise dinner delivered to the hotel room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 What a wonderful sight! RestingBird, Floski and Lovetocruise2002 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neaxan Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 Following. Hope you'll share how the halloween celebrations are on the ship, do many people wear costumes? Symphony's TA will include Halloween and I have no idea what to expect. Enjoy your cruise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 14 minutes ago, Neaxan said: Following. Hope you'll share how the halloween celebrations are on the ship, do many people wear costumes? Symphony's TA will include Halloween and I have no idea what to expect. Enjoy your cruise! Will definitely share about the festivities. My only thought is if Symphony will truly be able to decorate. Not sure if they would local stuff or have stuff shipped to them from the US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 Hotel breakfast, I do the same thing in WJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 All checked in waiting to board. FYI: Just talked to the agent guarding the "lounge" All suites (Including JR -Sea class is still covered-), Pinnacle, and Diamond Plus are allowed in the "lounge" area. The lounge area has beverages (coffee, juice, and water) and some snacks like cookies and pound cake. Diamonds have their own holding pen. rjac 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 At check-in they offered a nice pouch for your card. Nice size group of b2b folks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 On board and in the Suite Lounge by 11am. First official drink, already gone... Moscow Mule, from the Champagne Bar (oh how I missed it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 No need to see a duplicate post... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 Hot items on the Suite Lounge buffet. Coastal Kitchen is open for lunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 Had popped in on the scope and thought I heard it. But it is confirmed, 18% gratuity is now being added to Specality restaurants on Oasis. Was told CP150 would be $53 and change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 WJ feature of the night and CK menus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimberussell Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 Hooray! Can't wait to read and yeah I'm completely jealous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 For those that want to buy Voom on board, here are the costs. Price is formated as followed: Surf/Surf+Stream One day: $19.99/$27.99 Full/Remaining of voyage pricing (per day, based on each device) 1 device: $12.99/$17.99 2 devices: $11.99/$15.99 4 devices: $9.99/$13.99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 Forgot to mention, so far no decorations seen. Was told the Adventure Ocean area was decorated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 Some what of a recap for the day. Left the hotel around 9:45, was check-in by 10:05. Traffic for the bus drop off area was near zero. Waited in the VIP lounge area, open to all suites (Including JR Suites) and Diamond Plus and above. Diamonds have a holding area as well. Boarding started around 10:53, I was up and trying to enter the Suite Lounge by 11. While waiting for the rooms to open did some exploration and trying to see what crew members were still onboard since January. Rooms opened at 1, headed up around 1:15. Did some more roaming and drink enjoyment. Found out about the new 18% gratuity addition for Specality Restaurants (Online booking are not charged anything extra, so I was told). Muster at 4, shut down started at 3:30. Enjoyed "Wash Your Hands" and "Operation Little Bear" while sitting in either the sun or shade dealing with a wind chill factor. (Muster station was in the Aqua Theater). After the drill, came back to the room. Headed back out to hunt down one final crew member. Had some nibbles in the Suite Lounge then dinner in Coastal Kitchen at 6:30. After that did some Windjammer recon and grabbed a few things for a night time snack. After dropping the snacks off, back out roaming. Then was just roaming and enjoying a few beverages. Finally, pecking out this post on my phone. -Nite all! ellcee and RestingBird 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 13 hours ago, CGTLH said: WJ feature of the night and CK menus. Following this blog with envy....Oh how I miss CK.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 Loving this live blog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 Think I might have discovered a major con for some folks about this room. It is located near the machinery for the FlowRider. Hearing a very constant motor/pump hum. Wouldn't say it loud, but it is above ambient background noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 Putting the fruit bowl to good use... ellcee, Skigoofy, JLMoran and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 45 minutes ago, CGTLH said: Putting the fruit bowl to good use... I like your style! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 4 hours ago, CGTLH said: Putting the fruit bowl to good use... Don't share this with your dentist, he me be motivated to go out and buy a new car or boat! CGTLH 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 Those random observations, and do mean random... Tech nerd moment: Just noticed the wireless AP in the restrooms (that square thing just right of the light). rjac 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestingBird Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 On our way to Merritt Island yesterday I saw Oasis as we were at the top of the bridge...thought of you, with a little envy. How's the weather? Thinking of heading out on Oasis next Nov. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 32 minutes ago, RestingBirds said: On our way to Merritt Island yesterday I saw Oasis as we were at the top of the bridge...thought of you, with a little envy. How's the weather? Thinking of heading out on Oasis next Nov. Weather has been fine so far. Maybe a little motion last night, nothing too bad. RestingBird 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 CK Dinner Menu and nightly WJ recon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 54 minutes ago, CGTLH said: CK Dinner Menu and nightly WJ recon I have always wondered if the CK dinner menu remains the same on all the ships that have CK. So far your last two nights are the same as it was on Harmony. Thanks for posting those. And kind of embarrassed to admit that after all the RC cruises I've taken I have never made it to the WJ for dinner. After seeing your pics I will definitely have to do WJ recon next cruise. Those desserts look so yummy ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 23 minutes ago, Sabrinaklai said: I have always wondered if the CK dinner menu remains the same on all the ships that have CK. So far your last two nights are the same as it was on Harmony. Thanks for posting those. And kind of embarrassed to admit that after all the RC cruises I've taken I have never made it to the WJ for dinner. After seeing your pics I will definitely have to do WJ recon next cruise. Those desserts look so yummy ? Don't be embarrassed, WJ is one if those places overlooked by many. I may not eat there, but I like to look. Heck, I've been stopping by after dinner just to see what I've missed. Good example, tonight they had duck in WJ. Just one of those random things I find unique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 Halloween decorations just started to appear Matt and Neaxan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 Time for a daily, and it isn't much of one... After waking up, headed over to Wipeout Cafe. Completely void of anyone, had the standard basics and offered made to order eggs. The ready to go scrambled eggs looked to be fresh eggs, not a liquid egg product. Afterwards headed of to Windjammer for recon. One interesting thing was they had an area called the kosher corner. Essentially it had smoked salmon, hummus, bagels, and fixings. Also on this side the had precooked and constantly refreshed fried eggs. Top tier party followed the recon mission. Then met up for the slot pull. 83 participants putting in $15. Walked away with $12. After the slot pull, just hung out at the Champagne Bar until I had to get ready for dinner. Dinner was at CP150, meal was a big box store TA comp. Bill was $0, no extra gratuity was added (still left something). Note: Had originally planned on doing Diamond Plus BOGO and reserved/paid for one in advance. The way they were going to handle it was refund the $45 for buying in advance and charge the cover charge and BOGO that. That was when I found out about the new 18% gratuity and they were going to charge it. Some pecking away occured and that was when they said we had a TA comp that could be used. After dinner, Windjammer recon and grabbed something for a night time nibble. Short nap then headed to the 10:30 comedy show. The show was a very classic case of audience dynamics. For the most part it became pick on this one guy. After that, back to the Champagne Bar and watched them start to put up decorations for Halloween. Once the bar closed up at 12:30, just kept roaming around the Promenade looking at the decorations that had been setup and marveled at the setup for the balloon drop. Only other observation: Sorrentos is offering garlic bread in addition to the pizza. Also had another oven baked item. Yesterday is was a open face baked veggie sandwich and today it was stromboli. Other than that, not much more I'm willing to discuss. -Nite all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 Oh... one final thing. Happy Halloween, should be a fun day coming up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 Love seeing those decorations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 Greetings from Labadee Wilson and Skigoofy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 Something I noticed at the bar on Barefoot. The two hard ciders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 Have a great time in paradise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 This post is going to be some of the Halloween decorations that had been set out late last night/early this morning. Neaxan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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