All I can say about this ship is WOW! It’s Massive with a capital M. After arriving at Port 18 at Port Everglades, built just to accommodate the Oasis of the Seas, my three other traveling companions climbed the kinda steep ramp to enter the mammoth ship. There certainly is a great deal of anticipation for the Oasis. Everyone is friendly, from the Broward County Sheriff deputy waving us through security at the port entrance to the Royal Caribbean staff welcoming us aboard.
As we arrive on deck 5, we’re greeted by the smell of Sorrento’s Pizza (which is enticing, since it was 12:30 and I was hungry!). We’re in full view of a cupcake store, Irish pub, and sandwich shop. After my cabin mate, Shannon and I find our stateroom on the 9th deck, we check out the balcony, the bathroom (small), throw our bags down, head downstairs for a slice or two of pizza, then decide the Champagne Bar is too good to miss. A whole bar dedicated to my favorite beverage! One this inaugural cruise, there’s just one brand offered, but for paying customers, there will be a whole menu of choices. Two Kir Royales later, we stroll towards the Boardwalk to see the Carousel, rock climbing wall, and Aqua Theater – where it looks like workers are putting the finishing touches on the floor. I read The Oasis will have water shows featuring Olympic and college synchronized swimmers. I’m thinking a modern-day version of one of those Esther Williams’ shows.
The only snag so far is the stateroom Gala and Doug – my two other traveling companions-hadn’t been vacated yet. Guess the guests on the last Cruise to Nowhere didn’t want to leave! But Guest Services fixed the problem rather quickly, and escorted them to their new stateroom.
Shannon and I have been on a quest to find the ice skating rink. It’s on deck 4, but we have to wait until tomorrow to actually skate – and that’s not a definitely. We’ll see.
Well, I’ve been on the ship for more than 3 hours. Just about time for our emergency drill and then the sail away party! Lots of fun still to enjoy. Stay tuned!
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