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We've sailed on the Oasis twice. It's not likely that the early seating will open up before your embark. However, as soon as you board go straight to the dining room and talk with the Maitre 'D about getting switched to the early seating. He will work with you and try to get you switched. But it can be a busy time, so make that your first stop if you truly want to be seated at the early seating.
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If they feel the need to charge, why not charge for some items and not others, like an a-la-carte menu. Leave the "continental" breakfast (pastries, cereals, juices, coffee, tea, etc.) at no charge and charge for other items (pancakes, omelets, etc.). That would give everybody a choice to still have room service, but have options available.
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I don't have an issue with late night fees for room service. But just having breakfast in our room before going into port has been a convenience and a treat for us. Now, even that seems to be going away. Why pay for room service when I can go to the buffet for free? But it definitely will lower my "experience" that I'm used to. Cruise ships are starting to charge for every little thing anymore, that it's staring to not make sense to cruise. It used to be a way of doing a cost effective vacation. Now you get huge surprises on your bill because they charge for everything, a lot of which they never used to charge for. Makes cruising not nearly as attractive as it used to be. (My thoughts, don't attack me for them!)
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How do you feel about sneaking Alcohol on a Cruise?
ametrinel replied to Lifeguard404's topic in Let's Talk Cruise!
Personally, I think if it goes against cruise line policy, then it's wrong. If your kids were "sneaking" things they shouldn't, wouldn't you get angry with them? What's the difference? As adults, I think we need to be setting better examples for our kids. If you don't want to pay the high alcohol prices on board, don't drink. And yes, I do enjoy my alcoholic beverages, just not if I have to "sneak" them on board. -
This may not mean much to a lot of people, but to us it was amazing. My husband and I took a cruise on the Oasis of the Seas in 2011 to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. When we were talking with our room steward, he asked if this was our first cruise (it wasn't) and we told him no, we wanted to go on the Oasis to celebrate our anniversary. When we got back to the room the next time, there was a bottle of champagne on ice and a plate of chocolate covered strawberries waiting for us with a card wishing us a happy anniversary, signed by the asst. manager of customer service (or a title similar to that, don't remember exactly). This was the first time we had gotten away in 19 years (we take care of my elderly parents who live with us)! What a treat for us to have someone think of us for a change!
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My first cruise was in 2004 in he Monarch if the Seas. My 3 siblings and I took my parents on their first cruise, too. It was just the 6 in my original family, no spouses or kids allowed! It was the first time the 6 of us had been together in over 20 years! The weather wasn't the greatest, but we had a great time playing Family Feud (we won!) and being silly. A little while later my mom passed away. But she was remembering that cruise in her final days.
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Have You Ever Tipped Extra? Have You Ever Removed A Gratuity?
ametrinel replied to Sarge6870's topic in Let's Talk Cruise!
Great idea. We are going on the Oasis of the Seas in November. I've got an Arizona Highways magazine sitting on my coffee table that has some beautiful photos. I hated to toss it because the photos are so pretty and show the diversity of our state and this is a perfect way to use it. I think I'll have to take that along with me! We always budget extra to be able to tip extra to those who really go above and beyond for us. -
We're sailing on the Oasis again in November! Yay!
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We just got spinners. Sometimes we use them on 2 wheels, other times on four. Just depends. Make sure you light weight ones, though!
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Seeking some advice for a "reluctant" cruiser
ametrinel replied to margojay's topic in Let's Talk Cruise!
Staying hydrated (with water, not booze!) helps. Also, my brother swears by the Sea Band. Staying in a cabin in a lower deck, mid-ship is a good place for those prone to seasickness. -
Carnival cracks down on cruisers who 'save' deck chairs
ametrinel replied to Jason's topic in Let's Talk Cruise!
It's a shame people don't choose to not be rude on their own. I have never been able to get a deck chair because they always have people's belongings on them. Even on port days when few people are on the ship, the deck chairs are "saved". Hope this works. -
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Carnival hikes fee to eat at cruise ship steakhouses
ametrinel replied to Jason's topic in Let's Talk Cruise!
We don't use the specialty restaurants, so it wouldn't make any difference to us. We're not huge foodies like a lot of people, so the main dining rooms are fine for us. -
Royal Caribbean Cruise's HAIRSPRAY to Perform on Tony Awards
ametrinel replied to Jason's topic in Let's Talk Cruise!
We saw Hairspray on the Oasis last year. It was much better than I had anticipated! Can't wait to see another snippet on the Tony's. -
Yay! Thanks!
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I've never done a cruise alone, but it's nice to know there are some options.
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As long as I know about it before I book and don't have to book that cruise, I don't care.
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Top 20 stupid complaints to travel agents
ametrinel replied to Longboysfan's topic in Let's Talk Cruise!
Well, I guess some people can find anything to complain about! Funny! -
Sounds like fun!!
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CruiseLines are Finally Serious about Emergency drills...read on:
ametrinel replied to rcuised's topic in Let's Talk Cruise!
I think too many times we take for granted that "nothing bad" will happen. We have become too complacent with our safe little lives to think about whether something could ever go wrong. People don't attend the muster drills, listen to the flight attendants during their emergency speech or think about texting/phoning while driving. We constantly hear of things happening, and yet, we assume that won't include us. I think taking 30 minutes out of my 3-14 days of vacation is worth the peace of mind to know that I, at least, will know what to do in case of an unlikely emergency happening. And then maybe I can help others who don't remember or..... -
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These are common misconceptions among many people. But I think cruising has changed in recent years and cruise lines are catering to all ages. As for being dangerous - I'd rather be on a ship than on the road with thousands of drivers texting or putting on their makeup!