CGTLH Posted January 6, 2018 Report Posted January 6, 2018 Going to keep this post sweet and simple. As you might be able to guess from the topic title I'm once again heading off on another voyage onboard Oasis. To get an idea of what to expect from me take a look back at my previous Oasis LIVEish over Halloween. Also, keep an eye on Twitter/Periscope for any material not posted here.Twitter/Periscope: @CGTLH Matt 1 Quote
CGTLH Posted January 6, 2018 Author Report Posted January 6, 2018 Itinerary is the same as the October sailing. January 7th 2018 sailing (7n) Western: Port Canaveral, Sea Day, Labadee, Falmouth, Sea Day, Cozumel, Sea Day This time around my accommodations will be a Junior Suite. Didn't want to part with the 13k a person to upgrade the Grand Loft. Heck, for a Grand Suite they were asking 6k a person. The Junior Suite was booked as a guarantee when offered after final payment. This was a paid upgrade from the originally booked Central Park double balcony. Room was assigned about two or three weeks later. As an excuse to play with my Gear 360 more. I'll try and post some "INSIDER" exclusive 360 photos in the Facebook group. Too lazy to do the research and sign-up for an account with a host. If someone knows of a plugin for Piwigo I can post them to my gallery site. Need to do a few last minute packing things before hitting the road late today for the drive to Port Canaveral. Now, where the heck did I put my circular polarizer. Final sad tidbit: This more than likely will be my last time on Oasis for some time. With all the other cruises on my plate and the swap of Oasis for Harmony. It is what it is. Being in the north part of Florida it is a pain in the rear to sail out of Ft. Lauderdale or Miami. It would be around an 8 hour drive and airfare out of Tallahassee is crazy. Then again just about all my upcoming cruises will be out of those two ports. Quote
twangster Posted January 6, 2018 Report Posted January 6, 2018 Woohoo! Another @CGTLH live blog! I once worked near TLH. Small airport but super pricey, JAX was way cheaper. Not so convenient for flying to South FL though. Personally I'd be happy with Harmony , any Oasis class or any ship being so close to me. As it is I have to fly no matter what ship. The thought of living close to a cruise port: Quote
Matt Posted January 6, 2018 Report Posted January 6, 2018 Looking forward to another live blog! Quote
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 6, 2018 Report Posted January 6, 2018 Looking forward to those WJ recons ? Enjoy! Have a safe trip! Quote
WAAAYTOOO Posted January 6, 2018 Report Posted January 6, 2018 Lucky you. Enjoy and thanks for taking us with you ! Quote
Matt Posted January 6, 2018 Report Posted January 6, 2018 Here's a link to Jay's stateroom tour https://www.periscope.tv/DunkelBier_Jay/1OyJAdgMOoLGb Quote
CGTLH Posted January 7, 2018 Author Report Posted January 7, 2018 Uneventful day, made it to the hotel (Homewood Suites) and headed off for dinner. Quote
CGTLH Posted January 7, 2018 Author Report Posted January 7, 2018 Hopefully T-12 hours until on board! Quote
CGTLH Posted January 7, 2018 Author Report Posted January 7, 2018 Soon! Will probably try and leave the hotel around 9:45. Just depends on when the taxi/shuttle shows up. Quote
Sweety Posted January 7, 2018 Report Posted January 7, 2018 Have an awesome cruise. I just got off the Brilliance and have to wait until March for my next cruise. Oh well! I can read about your cruise. Woohoo!!! Love your blogs. Quote
CGTLH Posted January 7, 2018 Author Report Posted January 7, 2018 Darn Carnival people! They are dropping them off first. Added @ 9:52: That was a fast drop off. Heading to Oasis now. Added @ 9:58: In the line for drop off. Added @ 10:08: Still waiting 10:22: Next to check in Quote
CGTLH Posted January 7, 2018 Author Report Posted January 7, 2018 Made it to the holding pen. Snack any one? FlowBro Ty and JLMoran 2 Quote
Sweety Posted January 7, 2018 Report Posted January 7, 2018 3 minutes ago, CGTLH said: Made it to the holding pen. Woohoo Diamond Plus!!! Quote
CGTLH Posted January 7, 2018 Author Report Posted January 7, 2018 Just now, Sweety said: Woohoo Diamond Plus!!! Yeah, glad they updated that sign. Plus is show generic SUITES vs the different classes with Sea Class covered. Quote
CGTLH Posted January 7, 2018 Author Report Posted January 7, 2018 One way to set folks up to complain... Can you spot the error? Quote
CGTLH Posted January 7, 2018 Author Report Posted January 7, 2018 Back to backers just entered the holding pen. Quote
CGTLH Posted January 7, 2018 Author Report Posted January 7, 2018 Going off topic... Any suggestions on a quick photo resize utility for Android. Quote
CGTLH Posted January 7, 2018 Author Report Posted January 7, 2018 Consecutive cruisers are getting ready to board. Added @ 11:00: Still waiting for the consecutive cruisers to start boarding. Added @ 11:01: Consecutive cruisers just started boarding. Quote
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 7, 2018 Report Posted January 7, 2018 33 minutes ago, CGTLH said: Is this area for JS guests too? Quote
CGTLH Posted January 7, 2018 Author Report Posted January 7, 2018 Onboard with first drink in hand Quote
Sweety Posted January 7, 2018 Report Posted January 7, 2018 8 minutes ago, CGTLH said: Onboard with first drink in hand Woohoo!!!! Quote
CGTLH Posted January 7, 2018 Author Report Posted January 7, 2018 23 minutes ago, Sabrinaklai said: Is this area for JS guests too? Yes Quote
twangster Posted January 7, 2018 Report Posted January 7, 2018 1 hour ago, CGTLH said: One way to set folks up to complain... Can you spot the error? Did you prepay? Be interested in seeing what they actually post to guest accounts. Suspect long lines at guest services in the near future. Quote
CGTLH Posted January 7, 2018 Author Report Posted January 7, 2018 Guess the new Giovanni menus made it to Oasis. Maybe not... Looked at the date on the bottom and it says March 2017. Quote
CGTLH Posted January 7, 2018 Author Report Posted January 7, 2018 Drink package pricing... Deluxe: $60, Refreshment/Replenish: $26, Soda: $8.50 Quote
twangster Posted January 7, 2018 Report Posted January 7, 2018 3 minutes ago, CGTLH said: Drink package pricing... Deluxe: $60, Refreshment/Replenish: $26, Soda: $8.50 What are Voom prices on board? JRammes 1 Quote
CGTLH Posted January 7, 2018 Author Report Posted January 7, 2018 12 minutes ago, twangster said: What are Voom prices on board? Think I saw a sign for 15.99 and 19.99 for the entire voyage one. twangster 1 Quote
twangster Posted January 7, 2018 Report Posted January 7, 2018 2 hours ago, CGTLH said: Think I saw a sign for 15.99 and 19.99 for the entire voyage one. Guess that makes the price hike official. Quote
CGTLH Posted January 7, 2018 Author Report Posted January 7, 2018 No luck in getting a VPN connection working using PPTP from a known "Strong" provider. Same thing with a "no scramble" OpenVPN from the same provider. If anyone provides me credentials I'll be more than happy to test that connection. Quote
CGTLH Posted January 7, 2018 Author Report Posted January 7, 2018 For any Insiders following: Just posted four 360 photos of the Junior Suite. They consist of the room, bathroom, balcony, and closet. Quote
CGTLH Posted January 7, 2018 Author Report Posted January 7, 2018 Getting close to muster time. Location is at my favorite place, Champagne Bar! Quote
twangster Posted January 7, 2018 Report Posted January 7, 2018 @Matt is at Port Canaveral for the sail away broadcasting live on Facebook. Quote
CGTLH Posted January 7, 2018 Author Report Posted January 7, 2018 1 minute ago, twangster said: @Matt is at Port Canaveral for the sail away broadcasting live on Facebook. Saw that, darn no electrons rule... Quote
CGTLH Posted January 7, 2018 Author Report Posted January 7, 2018 4 hours ago, twangster said: What are Voom prices on board? twangster 1 Quote
CGTLH Posted January 8, 2018 Author Report Posted January 8, 2018 WJ recon time! @Matt sorry for the large file sizes twangster 1 Quote
Sweety Posted January 8, 2018 Report Posted January 8, 2018 Is that red velvet cake peeking at me? Quote
Lovetocruise2002 Posted January 8, 2018 Report Posted January 8, 2018 I've got to do WJ recon in 60 days! Been missing out all these years...it looks delicious ? BTW...been meaning to ask...any issues getting into CK with the JS? Quote
CGTLH Posted January 8, 2018 Author Report Posted January 8, 2018 34 minutes ago, Sabrinaklai said: I've got to do WJ recon in 60 days! Been missing out all these years...it looks delicious ? BTW...been meaning to ask...any issues getting into CK with the JS? Not off hand. Then again we only requested three nights. Sailing with some other folks so we don't want to abuse things too much. Quote
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