Before embarking on our recent Oasis honeymoon, I utilized many of the reviews on CruiseCritic, so thought I would return the favor for others looking for an honest, unbiased opinion.

To start, I followed the suggestions of past cruisers and pre-booked all our dinner reservations and shows for the week. That's a must. We saw most shows with the exception of the comedy show. In hindsight, I wish I would've booked that in advance because there was no chance of getting in without reserving your spot. Sure, you could wait in a line of 30 people in hopes someone didn't show up, but no thanks, right? All the shows were great, you cant go wrong.The ship is very impressive and really has so much to offer. The food is fantastic. I've been on cruises in the past, and remember the main dining areas (for dinner) just being so so, nothing great. Not the case with the Oasis. We purchased a dining package which allowed us to eat at 3 of the specialty restaurants : Chefs Table, Chops, and 150 Central Park. (The Chefs Table was by far the best of the three). I must say, although we had the specialty package, our dinner in the main dining room was equally impressive. I was shocked how good the food was. Maybe my expectations were low but whatever the case, you cant go wrong with your dining decisions.

The service was top notch. I must give Royal Caribbean credit where its due for their exceptional staff. They truly go out of their way to ensure your vacation is everything you had hoped for. I also appreciated the overall cleanliness of the ship. Kudos for that as well. Read more