Meet n Mingle for Oasis Viewing on Friday

[Erica@cruisecritic]

Hello Oasis fans! We thought it would be fun to create one main thread for people to discuss their plans to go down to the waterfront to see Oasis of the Seas sail in on Friday, post their first impressions and photos of the ship, and in general talk about how excited we are that the ship is finally arriving in Florida. Use this thread to plan a spontaneous Cruise Critic meet n mingle party at the John Lloyd Park or find people to carpool with. Let us know what you think -- does Oasis of the Seas meet or surpass your expectations? We can't wait to finally meet her!

[kelly@]

I won't be there in person, but I was down at the Solent in the U.K. last week when the ship came in for a short stop to drop off workers. There was a lot of excitement with the crowds there. I am sure the arrival in Fort Lauderdale will be fantastic, too!

I am looking forward to hearing the first impressions and chatting to members tomorrow about the atmosphere!

Have fun all, and definitely post your thoughts!

[DrFUN]

What time is it expected?

Thanks,
Mary-Lou

[Erica@cruisecritic]

According to Royal Caribbean, the ship will be visible around 6:30 am. It will enter the inlet around 8 am and dock by 9 am. I'm sure all these are estimates but probably pretty close to accurate.

[DrFUN]

Originally Posted by Erica@cruisecritic

According to Royal Caribbean, the ship will be visible around 6:30 am. It will enter the inlet around 8 am and dock by 9 am. I'm sure all these are estimates but probably pretty close to accurate.

Thanks SOOOO much, dear Erica!!

DH Dr. Dave and I are here in Fort Lauderdale for just two days (from our Phoenix home)--and looking forward to seeing her tomorrow!

BTW: We're RCCL Diamond members--booked in an Aqua Theatre suite on the January 2 sailing in just 7 weeks!! Our dear Phoenix friends are joining us (in a Loft Suite) to celebrate our 12th wedding anniversary--on the sailing day (January 2).

We won't be able to get to the 17th Street Bridge area (for a high-rise view) until around 11 a.m.-ish tomorrow (Friday, 11/13) -- but would you like me to send my phone number for our views (or is that too late)?

And thanks also to all the great posters on these boards who have provided so much helpful info about the sail-in!!!

Appreciatively,
Mary-Lou

[Jods00]

I will be there in spirit.

Enjoy everyone!

Less than 9 hours to go.

[kelly@]

I've already got the webcam streaming going ready for Oasis' arrival! The excitement is growing!

[loricatus]

Hi,

Can anybody give good links for webcams showing the entrance channel.

-L-

[kelly@]

Try inletcam.com - Ship should be coming into view soon!

[kelly@]

Oasis is just coming into view on inletcam. Right on time! Folks think she may wait out there for a bit...

Has anyone else been watching?

[JBert]

Inlet cam isnt working for me!

[kelly@]

Originally Posted by JBert

Inlet cam isnt working for me!

Try the back up webcam. I seem to be getting a connection there right now.

[JBert]

Originally Posted by kelly@cruisecriticUK

Try the back up webcam. I seem to be getting a connection there right now.

Its frustrating... oh well. I got it to work as a webcam, but now its frozen. Luckily, it seems like GMA has an anchor waiting on the jetty to show it coming in

[bigdougw3999]

Yeah looks like tat they are there for big event

[JBert]

looks like i finally got a connection!

[kelly@]

Looks like Oasis has done a little turn in the harbour - keeping us waiting!

Arrival will be in 54 minutes according to Oasis of the Seas' website.

[melissa@cruisecritic]

I'm watching the Web cam from my cabin onboard Carnival Dream, which was christened just last night -- what a week for cruise ships! This is so exciting and fun -- can't wait to read all the reports from people who are in Florida watching in person

[parddr]

Turn on Good Morning America. The crane that was shown on another thread yesterday is for their camera. They have already shown the ship from from about 1 mile away. I am in Maryland. I would have given anything to go to FTL. But then again I would have flown out during a nor-easter. I don't think so. Not even for OASIS.

I couldn't get the inletcam to work. Now I'm happy.

[Host Graham]

Watching the inlet cam right now....looks like something might be getting ready to happen....people gathering and spray from boats flying high in the air...as well as the cam slightly repositioning...Map shows Oasis about 1.5 miles off shore right now...heading in at about 14 knots...

[parddr]

Still trying to get the inletcam to work. I quess it's overloading. Anybody got an update? GMA isn't doing anything except when they break for the weather.