CRUISE VACATION GUIDE The World’s Largest Gay Cruise Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas | January 19 - 26, 2020 Contents Welcome! ........................................................................................................................................................ 2 Entertainment Preview .......................................................................................................................... 8 Do This Right Now .................................................................................................................................... 3 Dining Information .................................................................................................................................11 Before You Depart ..................................................................................................................................... 4 Onboard Oasis ...........................................................................................................................................13 Embarkation Day ....................................................................................................................................... 5 After Your Cruise ......................................................................................................................................15 Atlantis Cruise Essentials ....................................................................................................................... 6 Team Atlantis & Entertainers ............................................................................................................16 Welcome to the Big One! Our Cruise Itinerary This is it! You’re about to sail on the largest cruise ship ever built with the Day Date Port Arrive Depart greatest entertainment lineup ever seen on an all-gay cruise. Whether this Sunday January 19 Miami, FL 4:30 pm is your first Atlantis vacation or you’ve been with us for years, this will be an extraordinary week in every way. In this guide we’ll help get you organized for Monday January 20 Amazing Day at Sea your vacation, including how to get ready, what to pack, and what to expect Tuesday January 21 Labadee, Haiti 9 am 4:30 pm when you arrive. Wednesday January 22 San Juan, PR 2 pm 10:30 pm Sailing the spectacular Oasis of the Seas, you’ll experience a new style of cruising as we sail to some of the most exciting islands in the Caribbean. Thursday January 23 St. Maarten 8 am 10 pm Onboard, a festival of nonstop entertainment and fun await you in remarkable Friday January 24 Incredible Day at Sea ways. Royal Caribbean and Atlantis’ superb teams of hosts, entertainers, and crew are excited and ready to show you the time of your life. Saturday January 25 Relaxing Day at Sea Please take a few minutes now to read this entire guide, as it contains Sunday January 26 Miami, FL 7 am important information to help you prepare. We’ve created a complex and diverse Itinerary Notes entertainment program with many options. Please note that all arrival and departure times are approximate and may Have a safe flight and get ready for our biggest celebration yet. We look change without notice. A few of the times above are different from what was forward to seeing you in Miami and throughout the cruise. It’s going to be originally published on the Atlantis website due to some last-minute operational incredible! issues. The above times are correct. Warm regards, Itinerary Changes Rich, James, Ellen, Malcolm, and the entire Atlantis Oasis Team Atlantis and Royal Caribbean have carefully planned this itinerary for maximum enjoyment in all our ports and onboard your ship. Although we do our best to adhere to published ports and times, unforeseen weather and/or sea conditions may force us to alter the itinerary during your cruise. In the unlikely event of an itinerary change while sailing, we will communicate our new plan both through ship wide (outside of cabin) announcements and through an updated Cruise Compass. Neither Atlantis nor Royal Caribbean shall be held liable for any damages resulting from any itinerary change according to your Passenger Cruise Contract. Page 2 Explore Our Thrilling Shore Excursions Do This Right Now Atlantis and Royal Caribbean have designed a series of truly inspiring and Review Your Passport or Proof of Citizenship Documents exciting ways to see these magnificent ports in comfort and with expert guides. A valid passport (with three months validity beyond your departure date) is Our shore excursions are the best way to experience the most in the limited time required for all guests. Visas are not required for citizens of the US and Canada. we have in these great cities. Atlantis has customized the “standard” offerings to Visa requirements for all other nationalities vary and should be checked with the move quicker, see more, and spend less time in the “touristy” places. And there’s embassy or consulate of each country on this itinerary. no better way to meet new friends than to spend the day exploring with them! Please note that it is your responsibility to have the necessary documentation We advise booking shore excursions now to save time on your first day and before boarding the ship. Failure to provide proper and valid documentation will make sure you get what you’re looking for. You can reserve shore excursions in result in denied boarding, and no refund will be provided. advance on the RCI website (royalcaribbean.com) until January 16 at 11:59 EDT. Upon arrival to the ship, you will receive tickets for your pre-booked excursions in Register On-line With Royal Caribbean Line (RCI) your stateroom. Please take a few minutes to register on-line for this cruise in order to obtain You may purchase additional shore excursions onboard, subject to availability, a full copy of your cruise documents from Royal Caribbean. Once registered, you at the Shore Excursions Desk. You may also book shore excursions through your should print the Boarding Pass and bring it with you to the pier. This will allow you TV set using the RCTV system in your room. Just remember that the first day is to check in quickly and board in minutes. You may register anytime until January hectic and it’s much easier to reserve in advance. 16. Atlantis has worked closely with RCI to enhance and develop excursions To complete Online Check-in, you will need: that will be fun and exciting for our group. Virtually all of these excursions are • Royal Caribbean Booking Number (same for all guests in each stateroom) “exclusive” to Atlantis guests, although in a very few cases the tours may be mixed • Full legal name as Atlantis has it recorded • Your Passport information with guests from other cruise ships. If you are in doubt, please inquire with Shore • Credit card to use for onboard purchases Excursions before booking. To Begin: Cruise Planner Access • Log into Royal Caribbean.com We are currently loading our entertainment program into the Oasis Cruise • Go to https://secure.royalcaribbean.com/beforeyouboard/ Planner. Once loaded, you can use it to book reservations for most of our shows. boardingDocuments.do We’ll send an email out as soon as the shows are loaded and ready for booking. • For non-US guests, please visit the following page and select your country: https://www.royalcaribbean.com/resources/select-location Royal Caribbean App For Online Check-In Assistance, please contact RCI at 866-562-7625. The Royal Caribbean App unfortunately will not be functional during our cruise. Their fabulous new app is not yet able to handle charter sailings. We’re If you are unable to complete online check-in, manual forms will be available hoping to be able to use it on a future Royal Caribbean Cruise. at the pier. It just might take a bit longer to process and get you onboard. So we’ll do a few things the old fashioned way! Review your Flight Plans Thank you for understanding. This sounds obvious, but take a minute right now and make sure that your flights are booked correctly to Miami. Make sure you have enough time to depart correctly from the ship on January 26 as well. Your flight should not depart before 11 am. Page 3 • Playground - Everyone’s a kid again when we transform Studio B into a Before You Depart high-energy playground of pure silliness, music, lights, and a sea of lasers. Packing Advice Fast, bouncy, zany fun reigns with eye-popping décor and a room full of upbeat progressive music with non-stop visual surprises. Bright as day is Atlantis emphasizes a casual, relaxed atmosphere with no specified dress the way to go here as we take you deeper into the night at a party that will code. Sportswear and casual resort attire are appropriate at all times. There are no leave you breathless with smiles. formal nights, and absolutely no need for a jacket and tie. • Dazzling White - Show us your sparkle in one simple color that everyone Our only real rule is that no tank tops or shorts are permitted in any of the wears fabulously. Our biggest party of the week couldn’t be easier. So many specialty restaurants at dinner. Please respect this rule for our premium dining possibilities... experiences for all guests. The staff at these restaurants will ask you to change. • Dog Tag T-Dance - The troops come home for Atlantis’ longest-running Plan for warm, even hot weather with slightly cooler breezes at night. We signature afternoon party. Show your creative strength at our first big recommend loose, comfortable cottons and other lightweight clothing. Don’t outdoor party inspired by the joys of men