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So before I continue on , I just want to tell you guys what a fabulous weekend we had in NYC!!!!
In no particular order:
Aladdin is phenomenal!!!! GO SEE IT!!!!!
We had two amazing dinners and met some great people!!!!
I got a Statue of Liberty charm to add to my Pandora bracelet!!
The Museum of Natural History ROCKS!!!! I hadn't visited since my 4th grade class trip and it surely will not be as long this time!!
We love taking the Amtrak Keystone express to NY!!!!
It snowed just enough to be beautiful!!!
Ok!! Back to the PTR:
Day 3. Labadee, Haiti.
Today our ship pulls into port at 8 AM. The ship will dock facing forward so since we are on the starboard side of the ship, we will head up to a high deck and watch the ship dock. Then we will grab some breakfast. We love Labadee, but having been here many times, we will not be in a rush to get to shore today. We don't have any excursions planned and we will rent some snorkel equipment later on. After breakfast, we will do some laps around the jogging deck. Muffin will more than likely walk while I jog. Then we'll head back to our room to change into swimsuits and head to the beach. There are four beaches on Labadee and one is just for suite guests. Out of the other three, we prefer Nellie's Beach. It's just a little bit quieter and shadier. As soon as we find a spot, I am going to the beach bar to order a Labadoozie. This is a wonderful pina colada type drink that is refreshing and delicious in the hot sun.
It is always super hot in Labadee. One time when were docked here it rained but it was still super hot. We plan on wearing plenty of sunscreen and hanging on the beach for an hour or so and then finding some snorkel equipment to rent. After snorkelling, we will head over to the BBQ lunch offered and fill up on burgers and dogs before heading back to the ship.
This is a map of Labadee:
The ship leaves port at 4:30 PM today and we will be back in time to shower and change for our dinner tonight at 150 Central Park. Our meal is scheduled for 6:30 PM so we can watch sail away and then go to the champagne bar or Vintages for a nice glass of wine beforehand. The only restaurant I love more than 150 Central Park on RCCL is Wonderland. Unfortunately there is no Wonderland on Oasis of the Seas but this is surely a pretty good settle!!
The food is freshly prepared and delicious!! This restaurant was created by Michael Schwartz. He uses locally sourced fresh ingredients only. The menu changes seasonally and the restaurant is onboard all of the Oasis class ships. The restaurant is absolutely stunning inside. It is low lit with an extensive wine wall and dinner is served on gold rimmed plates. The chairs are scooped and big and you feel like you are sitting on a throne!! The cost of this meal is 45 dollars pp and includes an appetizer, an entree and a dessert or cheese selection. If you want wine pairings with your meal, it is an additional 44 bucks pp and includes an additional appetizer and four glasses of wine. Muffin will never do that but I may use some onboard credit here.
I will post a sample menu but I would also like to make special mention of the bread service!! Also, the Cucumber Martini is my favorite martini on land or at sea!!! That's all I will say about those two right now!!
150 Central Park Sample Menu:
Central Park Martini $15
grey goose vodka, cucumber, basil, lemongrass
After dinner, we will go to the Aqua theater for the Oasis of Dreams dive show. We loved the dive show on the Harmony and the Allure so I can't imagine we won't love this one too!! They are all a bit different which is really nice!! If we are awake enough, we may go somewhere for a nightcap. If not, we'll head back to our stateroom after the show.
Glad you had such a great time in The Big Apple. I love the American Museum of Natural History and love it but been a while since I've been there! Probably ten years but overall been there a good 6 or 7 times at least!
Cruise is shaping up even better on this day and especially with your dinner at Central Park 150. The menu looks amazing! Even before you take this cruise I must consider this line for my next as just so much that is appealing to me. Even better as so many amazing dinner options which I'd enjoy so much and much more so than a Disney cruise and I'm sure not nearly at the cost of one of those. I loved my cruise on the Magic back in 2015 but just so expensive. I had a veranda and want one for future cruises but don't want to pay these prices. Even more so when going solo with the supplement fee, And I got a good deal on mine as one of the cheapest for the Western Caribbean 7 night variety. Perhaps, RC is better and cheaper for what you get? LML Tara!
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Aladdin is phenomenal - we saw it just over a year ago in London and were blown away by it. We loved the Museum of Natural History when we visited with Sharon a couple of years ago.
Sounds like another great day - I had no idea Haiti was a cruise destination. You learn something every day.
Love the sound of the menu. And adding the wine pairings seems like a good plan.
The food there is wonderful and I need garanimals when it comes to pairing wine with food!
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Glad you had such a great time in The Big Apple. I love the American Museum of Natural History and love it but been a while since I've been there! Probably ten years but overall been there a good 6 or 7 times at least!
Cruise is shaping up even better on this day and especially with your dinner at Central Park 150. The menu looks amazing! Even before you take this cruise I must consider this line for my next as just so much that is appealing to me. Even better as so many amazing dinner options which I'd enjoy so much and much more so than a Disney cruise and I'm sure not nearly at the cost of one of those. I loved my cruise on the Magic back in 2015 but just so expensive. I had a veranda and want one for future cruises but don't want to pay these prices. Even more so when going solo with the supplement fee, And I got a good deal on mine as one of the cheapest for the Western Caribbean 7 night variety. Perhaps, RC is better and cheaper for what you get? LML Tara!
NYC will always be my heart, Dave!! I am positive you would be very impressed with RCCL!! The cruises we choose seem to be around half the price of DCL.
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Aladdin is phenomenal - we saw it just over a year ago in London and were blown away by it. We loved the Museum of Natural History when we visited with Sharon a couple of years ago.
Sounds like another great day - I had no idea Haiti was a cruise destination. You learn something every day.
Well, Haiti itself is not a cruise destination. RCCL owns ( or rents for 99 years) a small part of coastline there.
So glad you enjoyed your time in NYC! We were in NYC Saturday for a fabulous brunch at a restaurant in the Flatiron District called Park Avenue (which you should check out if you're ever in that area) and then we did the Theodore Roosevelt House Tour. When we came out it was snowing which was just so beautiful!
Your day in Labadee sounds wonderful! I really enjoyed that island on our RCCL and your dinner plans sound perfect! Your cruise will be here soon!
So glad you enjoyed your time in NYC! We were in NYC Saturday for a fabulous brunch at a restaurant in the Flatiron District called Park Avenue (which you should check out if you're ever in that area) and then we did the Theodore Roosevelt House Tour. When we came out it was snowing which was just so beautiful!
Your day in Labadee sounds wonderful! I really enjoyed that island on our RCCL and your dinner plans sound perfect! Your cruise will be here soon!
Thanks, Linda!! We went to Fig and Olive and that was amazing as well!!! Your tour sounds great!! I wish we had run into each other!!
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Your day out in NYC sounds fun, its somewhere I hope to visit one day. Both restaurant menus look good and the list of activities is quite extensive.
I hope you get to NY Julia!! It is an amazing city!!!
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Garanimals for wine! That gave me a much needed laugh today! Garanimals are one of those things I think should come back - and in adult sizes!
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This restaurant was created by Michael Schwartz. He uses locally sourced fresh ingredients only. The menu changes seasonally and the restaurant is onboard all of the Oasis class ships. The restaurant is absolutely stunning inside. It is low lit with an extensive wine wall and dinner is served on gold rimmed plates. The chairs are scooped and big and you feel like you are sitting on a throne!! 
The cost of this meal is 45 dollars pp and includes an appetizer, an entree and a dessert or cheese selection. If you want wine pairings with your meal, it is an additional 44 bucks pp and includes an additional appetizer and four glasses of wine. Muffin will never do that but I may use some onboard credit here.
Also, the Cucumber Martini is my favorite martini on land or at sea!!! 
Probably ten years but overall been there a good 6 or 7 times at least!
Even better as so many amazing dinner options which I'd enjoy so much and much more so than a Disney cruise and I'm sure not nearly at the cost of one of those. 
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We loved the Museum of Natural History when we visited with Sharon a couple of years ago. 
Garanimals for wine! That gave me a much needed laugh today! Garanimals are one of those things I think should come back - and in adult sizes!
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