OA260 From Ireland, joined Nov 2006, 11058 posts, RR: 22 Reply 3, posted (2 months 3 weeks 5 days 15 hours ago) and read 644 times:
There are so many innovations for the Oasis of the Seas. Im actually booked on one of its first voyages in December 2009 so cant wait.
Its not a real beach ::
The ship's new Beach Pool will be "zero entry" -- which means there's a gentle slope for entering as if you are at the beach (however, there's no sand). Colorful beach umbrellas will add to the resort feel. In total, Oasis of the Seas will feature four pools and 10 whirlpools.
Mortyman From Norway, joined Aug 2006, 927 posts, RR: 1 Reply 6, posted (2 months 3 weeks 5 days 10 hours ago) and read 555 times:
Quoting Jpax (Reply 5): I love RCCL. Can't wait to go on this (huge) baby!
Yes, it's great to see that this once a 100 % Norwegian company continues to be in the for front in the cruise industry. Norwegian and American interests seems to work well togehter here.
MadameConcorde From Monaco, joined Feb 2007, 2443 posts, RR: 6 Reply 7, posted (2 months 3 weeks 5 days 9 hours ago) and read 536 times:
The mega-yacht Lady Moura has its own retractable beach on board along with jet skis and other beach toys. The Saudi ownerr does not allow his wife and young daughter to go to any public (or private) beaches so he has fitted the mega-yacht with a beach with real sand and full beach equipment.
The child goes to the Interational School of Monaco. The mother sometimes invites some of her school friends on board the yacht for kiddies parties. I once went to fetch one of the invited children. No one is allowed on board except the children. This is how I learned about the beach on board the yacht.
OA260 From Ireland, joined Nov 2006, 11058 posts, RR: 22 Reply 8, posted (2 months 3 weeks 5 days 8 hours ago) and read 505 times:
Quoting Mortyman (Reply 4): But the journalist could have missunderstood, I guess....
Probably was excited like the rest of us and got carried away LOL....
This will be an amazing ship to see and sail on . The bar which rises like an elevator is a cool idea. Also the adults solarium pool looks amazing and is where I will spend my days relaxing.
Superfly From United States, joined May 2000, 27319 posts, RR: 75 Reply 14, posted (2 months 3 weeks 5 days 6 hours ago) and read 440 times:
Talk about bringing sand to the beach.
I've been on Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines years ago and it was wonderful. I've heard they have gone downhill like the airlines have recently. Is that true?
Pliersinsight From United States, joined May 2008, 91 posts, RR: 0 Reply 16, posted (2 months 3 weeks 5 days 3 hours ago) and read 383 times:
You will need a beach on that ship because on a 7 day cruise it only makes two ports of call besides Ft. Lauderdale. I guess they want a captive group of passengers to spend all their $$$ onboard.
KPIT - More daily touch and go departures than any other Class B airport.
Superfly From United States, joined May 2000, 27319 posts, RR: 75 Reply 17, posted (2 months 3 weeks 5 days 2 hours ago) and read 366 times:
Quoting Pliersinsight (Reply 16): You will need a beach on that ship because on a 7 day cruise it only makes two ports of call besides Ft. Lauderdale. I guess they want a captive group of passengers to spend all their $$$ onboard.
Those ships are incredible. The ports they visit are rather lame unless you go deep in to the countries they dock. Otherwise, you will only see the lame tourist T-shirt stands that you would see in any other tourist trap.
The beaches are great throughout the Caribbean.
The cruise line themselves. Also I saw a live press conference over the Web which also stated no sand. I cant give you more clarification than that ,other than when Im onboard I will take photos for you LOL....
Quoting Superfly (Reply 14): I've heard they have gone downhill like the airlines have recently. Is that true?
I dont agree, I was on the newest of their ships last year ''Independance of the Seas'' and it was as good as ever.
Quoting Soups (Reply 15): Im going on my 1st RCCL in 3 weeks.. freedom of the seas... should be fun
You will love it. Its the first of the ''Freedom'' class ships . The Royal Promenade is cool and be sure to drop by the 24 hour Pizza bar . If you want to see the Ice show get your tickets at Studio B as soon as you can . They are free but run out quickly.
Baguy From United Kingdom (England), joined Mar 2006, 257 posts, RR: 0 Reply 20, posted (2 months 3 weeks 4 days 13 hours ago) and read 292 times:
Quoting Soups (Reply 15): Im going on my 1st RCCL in 3 weeks.. freedom of the seas... should be fun
As 0A260 says, you should love it.
I went on Voyager Of The Seas last year nad it was fantastic.
As nice as Oasis looks like it will be, IMHO it is too big. As has already been mentioned there are very few ports in which the ship will actually be able to dock or anchor. But if you are one of those people who "don't do cruising" it will probably be great, Voyager was great but I would not go any bigger.
OA260 From Ireland, joined Nov 2006, 11058 posts, RR: 22 Reply 21, posted (2 months 3 weeks 4 days 10 hours ago) and read 256 times:
Quoting Baguy (Reply 20): I went on Voyager Of The Seas last year nad it was fantastic.
I did the Voyager and loved it . Really nice ship. The thing I like on the newer versions is that the Promenade is 30% longer and has a few more things in it. As you will know its a great meeting place day or night. Has a buzz about it .
Quoting Baguy (Reply 20): As nice as Oasis looks like it will be, IMHO it is too big. As has already been mentioned there are very few ports in which the ship will actually be able to dock or anchor
I am going on it just for the experience. I might never go again but just will try it. I guess there is a market for everything. My favourite brand is their sister company Celebrity.
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