I was at the beach when this ship, Oasis of the Seas, entered this country for the first time on November 13th. At twenty stories high, it didn’t even look real. I would have awakened at 5:30 am also if I had the opportunity to see the unveiling of the pyramids! I am enthralled by this marvel of human achievement as somebody had to dream it, thousands of talented people had to build it for 6 years and over a billion dollars was spent to manifest it.
I also was fortunate enough to go onboard for two days on November 19-20 as the spoons were being used for the first time, the dishes placed in their settings and the sheets were unwrapped and put on my bed! When I entered the ship I felt like the archaeologist Howard Carter as he looked inside of Tutenkamen’s tomb and said…”I see things, wonderful things!”
How big is too big? How much happiness is too much happiness? If you don’t like saying “Wow” all day, don’t go on this ship. At a small interview with five of the top VIP’s when the captain was asked about the technology, he said it was the most advanced technological ship on the planet, higher than the navy’s. From the shipyard in Finland they made a stop in England to drop off crew and pick up crew. He said they never dropped anchor and for the two hours they were there the ship didn’t deviate more than 8 inches. Wow, 225,000 tons of magic. It has mind blowing technology onboard with a huge touch screen at ever elevator which tells you were you are, what is happening all over the ship, how full the restaurants are, and gives you step by step directions to anyplace you want to go. This info is also in your stateroom with a keyboard you can point to your flat screen TV. 
The buffet was small than any RC ship I have been on, as they don’t want you to have the “herd watering hole” effect so created 20 restaurants to eat different meals in. The specialty restaurants are stunning, but small. Make sure to make your reservations prior to boarding. Sorrento’s Pizza on the fabulous Royal Promenade has a new section where you can “Create your own Pizza.” The Cupcake Store is adorable; Bolero’s Lounge designed as if Chihuly himself had done it; “On Air” Karaoke Lounge presents ticker tape style entrance that is reminescent of Times Square. Dazzles Lounge is a two story dream with the bandstand the highlight. 
You also can make reservations for any and all of the shows. I will be onboard for a week January 2 and have made reservations for everything but “Hairspray” which I hear is wonderful and hope to squeeze in. I don’t know if I will have the time! You never have the feeling you are cruising, just in some huge resort with paper backdrops that have ocean scenes on them!
With two Flo Rider machines, two Rock Climbing walls, gorgeous whirlpools with flat screen TV’s in them, the Solarium Deck is almost my favorite with floor to ceiling glass everywhere.
What kind of attention to detail does a billion dollars + buy? After years of struggling in tiny shower tubes, they built a foot rest and made room so ladies can finally shave their legs in the shower!
Vitality Spa has it’s own restaurant and aromatherapy smells are everywhere. You know that whatever service you have in the spa you will never want to leave! 
Rianna gave a concert that was great. 
Food & entertainment options were endless. Good Morning America broadcasted live from the ship in the morning, so there was a wonderful high dive show in the Aqua Theatre which someone with kooky glasses was watching! 
Join me on the Inaugural Halloween sailing for our 9th Annual Halloween Gratitude Cruise and I will tell you more in person!