Oasis of the Seas Review
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Cruising on Oasis as first time RCL passengers exceeded expectations in almost every area.
Hotel/Embark: Stayed at Embassy Suites on 17th the night before. Walk to Publix, Total Wine (buy your 2 bottles here instead of packing in suitcase for flight) and several dining options for all budgets. Hotel was a little worn, but good. Big breakfast buffet is included. $15 cab ride to pier for family of 4.
Ship: Very beautiful and clean. Overwhelming a first but you acclimate quickly. Several places you will forget you are on a boat. The Promenade feels like a mall in Vegas. Sports deck had so much to do and the kids loved the H2O zone. Never felt too crowded and we always found chairs. Used the fitness facility on the first day but [we were] so busy I never made it back. Shower is available for free in the spa below. There are a zillion activities for all ages all the time. SO much to do. Ship felt crowded at times, but not too bad. Elevators arrive quickly, but are usually full of people. Early morning the ship feels completely empty, so if you are an early riser, you feel like you have the place to yourself. Tip: There is a "sundeck" all the way forward on the port side of deck 14. Incredible views from there and not many know about it.
Cabin Review
Boardwalk View Stateroom with Balcony
Boardwalk view with a decent view of the Aqua Theatre and ocean view behind the ship. Room was good size for 2A, 2C. Sofa bed was adequate, main bed was very comfy. Nice size balcony and bathroom for a cruise ship stateroom. Decent storage, nice big flatscreen TV. Stateroom attendant was excellent. One minor note, there is some noise from the boardwalk below and from deck 15, but pretty quiet at night once the movie or show ends at the Aqua Theatre. There is a "Zoltar" fortune teller amusement that talks pretty regularly and you can hear them ring the bell for the carousel. Keep sheer privacy curtain closed when needed, as the port side cabins look right into your room, and visa-versa. Easy access by stairs to pool/sports deck and windjammer, and also for Adv. Ocean. Elevator needed for access to other decks. Easy ship to navigate around, especially considering its size.