DISCruise 1.0 - 8/24-8/31/2013 Royal Caribbean Cruise Oasis of the Seas

[WebmasterJohn]

I am excited about the schedule but have a question. It listed Aug 29 twice Is the bingo and live recording on the same day? Also we don't disembark until Aug 31 and it lists the 30. Thanks

This has been corrected.

 

[mskayo]

I just want to make you all aware that all of the podcasters will be on this cruise except Corey, Julie and Teresa. The sailing conflicted with start of school and we all agreed that was more important.


More important than a cruise? Happily I don't live in THAT world!

 

[LeahZ]

Jeff, can you add me to the list? As it is also the start of school for us, my husband and kids won't be coming, so I'll be bring my dad and mom (David and Tina). They've never cruised before, so we're looking forward to it!

 

[OKW Lover]

Jeff, can you add me to the list? As it is also the start of school for us, my husband and kids won't be coming, so I'll be bring my dad and mom (David and Tina). They've never cruised before, so we're looking forward to it!

You'll be on the next update Leah. Looking forward to chatting with you about your second week in California. Just listened to the two podcasts and I know it was really fun for the whole family.

 

[KathyTX]

Please ignore my 'see you in 6 weeks' in my last email - I apparently forgot about the month of July

Yeah, you scared me for a minute! In 6 weeks I'll be in India, and I started to think I had REALLY messed up my calendars!!!

 

[KathyTX]

I am excited about the schedule but have a question. It listed Aug 29 twice Is the bingo and live recording on the same day? Also we don't disembark until Aug 31 and it lists the 30. Thanks

That Aug 30 disembarkation s only for the truly wicked, and involves a plank...

 

[OKW Lover]

I just want to make you all aware that all of the podcasters will be on this cruise except Corey, Julie and Teresa. The sailing conflicted with start of school and we all agreed that was more important.

The podcasters on this cruise are:

Pete
John
Kevin
Kathy
Dustin
Shaun
Craig

For some reason I can't recall Dustin's DISBoards screen name. Anybody got it on the tip of their fingers?

 

[sayhello]

For some reason I can't recall Dustin's DISBoards screen name. Anybody got it on the tip of their fingers?

It's a really hard one. Dustin.

http://www.disboards.com/member.php?u=100385

Sayhello

 

[OKW Lover]

It's a really hard one. Dustin.

http://www.disboards.com/member.php?u=100385

Sayhello

Thanks Tobi - no wonder I couldn't remember it.

 

[OKW Lover]

BZelf & Bwix; Yvonne & Burt
C-Rad; Roger, Patti, Brianna (daughter) and Carly (daughter)
CanadianDISfan; Gabriella, Terry & Matthew
Disney Enabler & Merry Mousketeer; Carol & Michael
DisneyKevin & Webmaster John; Kevin & John
DisneySuzy; Sue, Bill, Amanda (daughter), Ben (son-in-law), Wanda (Mom) & Dean (Dad)
DSNYDREAMER; Tracey, Chris & Ben
Dustin; Dustin (duh)
LionKingRules84; Angela & Ryan
LuvsBlueDiamonds; Michele, Eric and Mikayla 11
Mikelan6 & ShellyMinnie; Mike & Shelly
msjuyamc; Kim
mskayo; Kay & Mike
myweegirls; Liz, Eric, Anna 8, Tessa 6
NewMouse: Teresa
NitroStitch; Lisa, but no Paul this trip
OKW Lover & OKW Lover Lover; Jeff & Val
Penny Mouse; Penny (first cruise) & Whitney (niece)
Princessclab;
rn4val; Debbie & Tina (SIL)
SafetyMom; Kathy
Shogo;
Teleclashter; Craig
WDWworld; Bob & Julie
Webmaster Pete; Pete
WebmasterKathy; Kathy & (better half) Tom
WebmasterLeah; Leah, David (Dad, not husband) and Tina (Mom)
WebmasterShaun; Shaun
Wimpy & DisneyFanInPA; Jim & Jayme

Total of 59 so far.

 

[mcd2745]

Hello! We're part of this cruise also. All along I didn't even know about this thread - but it explains why there's been no activity in the sticky thread on the cruise board. Anyway, it will be myself (Mike), DW (Kathleen), DS (Cameron, 11), and DD (Kaitlyn, 8). We were originally booked the DCL Fantasy (while on board the Dream last August) for the exact same dates as this cruise, but bumped that reservation to the same time in 2014 and booked this cruise instead (for a lot less $$ ). We've been on a RCCL cruise once before - Freedom of the Seas in August 2009 for the (sorry, Mickey) Nickelodoen Family Cruise. We can't wait to check out the Oasis. We've booked our excursions for Nassau and St. Thomas, but haven't decided what to do on St. Maarten yet. However, currently leaning toward just getting a taxi and spending the day at Le Galion beach, as it seems to be the best for families. Unfortunately, it seems most of the ship's excursions go to Orient Beach and I'm pretty sure DW wants to avoid that one.

 

[OKW Lover]

Will there be a "formal" night on this cruise? If so, how dressy do people get? Is there anything that gentlemen need a jacket for?

Are there laundry facilities on the ship?

 

[DSNYDREAMER]

There is a formal night and a semi formal I believe. I found those that participated were more formal than DCL. However, we do not partake and I found plenty of places to have dinner that didn't require dress up clothes! A jacket will depend, a couple of the specialty restaurants suggest one. I believe Chefs Table it is mandatory.

There is a laundry service, but not facilities like DCL.

 

[mcd2745]

Will there be a "formal" night on this cruise? If so, how dressy do people get? Is there anything that gentlemen need a jacket for?

Are there laundry facilities on the ship?

I believe there will be 2 formal nights.


http://www.royalcaribbean.com/customersupport/faq/details.do?pagename=frequently_asked_questions&pnav=5&pnav=2&faqSubjectName=Vida+a+bordo&faqId=255&faqSubjectId=334&faqType=faq


According a to recent "Cruise Compass" (Royal Caribbean's equivalent to DCL's Navigator) for the exact same itineray we are doing, formal nights were on nights 2 & 6. They also have a "smart casual" night - which seems to be their version of "semi-formal" (although according to the link above, seems just plain formal to me) . Not sure if it is okay to link to Cruise Critic boards...but here is the link to the thread with the Compass (i figure it will be blocked if not):


http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1827467


Not sure about self-serve laundry facilities. You can always stuff to your stateroom host laundry service.


Laundry service prices:


http://media.royalcaribbean.com/content/en_US/pdf/LaundryPriceList.pdf

 

[OKW Lover]

Woo Hoo - just booked pre/post hotel stays. Great rate from Dreams.

Also booked limo to/from airport!

 

[OKW Lover]

I see that one night we have a group dinner at Giovani's Table. How dressy is that place? Should I pack a sport coat?

Also, do I need to tell Tracey what time we would prefer to dine?

 

[Disney Enabler]

Woo Hoo - just booked pre/post hotel stays. Great rate from Dreams.

Also booked limo to/from airport!

Jeff, what company are you using for your limo service? I need to book one.

Thanks,
Carol
It's a great day to be alive!!!

 

[OKW Lover]

Jeff, what company are you using for your limo service? I need to book one.

Thanks,
Carol
It's a great day to be alive!!!

We booked FL Tours through the Dreams website for the cruise.

BTW, talked to some folks this weekend who will be cruising with you next year. We may be interested in joining you.

 

[Wimpy]

We just got back from WDW (Saturday) and now I only have to wait 54 more days till the cruise. Now if I just could get out of going to work...

 

[DSNYDREAMER]

I see that one night we have a group dinner at Giovani's Table. How dressy is that place? Should I pack a sport coat?

Also, do I need to tell Tracey what time we would prefer to dine?

Hi Jeff, it will be somewhat casual as well. Especially since we bought it out for the night! Khakis and a collared shirt would work here. I am still back and forth with RCL on a few things...the timing of dinner at Giovanni's is one of them!

It is always a little stressful dealing with events departments prior to sailing, but somehow we get onboard and it all magically works out!!