Oasis of the Seas Review

First time cruisers beware.

Review for the Western Caribbean Cruise on Oasis of the Seas
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VTMck
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

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Sail Date: Feb 2017
Cabin: Superior Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony

As first time cruisers, on the biggest ship, we did not know what to expect. Whether you come in by car, taxi, or shuttle you get in the same line as everyone else. The lines are long,but the entire process of going through customs, and then going upstairs to get in line again by group to get your ID/pass for the week goes smoothly and takes about an hour.

Then you make your way into the ship and go to the elevators to find your room. If you were smart, you either changed that morning or brought clothes with you to change into. We went right up to the Solarium Bistro after checking out our room and found it easy to get lunch with plenty of places to sit. The food was great.

Make sure you sign up with a group on cruise critic because they have an embarkation day get-together before leaving port, which is a great way to meet people and ask any questions you may have from people who have sailed before.

Cabin Review

Superior Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony

Cabin D2

Cabins are large enough for two people to live comfortably for a week. You might have to wait for the other person to be done doing something before having a turn, but the size of the room is very similar to a hotel/motel room. Plenty of space to unpack everything you have and either hang it up or put it in a drawer or on a shelf. The balcony overlooks the ocean and has a small table with two chairs. (The chairs were great for clipping your bathing suits onto and letting them dry in the ocean breeze). Cabin was clean, and was cleaned at least twice daily. The room attendants bring you mail every evening (itinerary for the next day, important information, and shipboard offers).

It was very relaxing to lie in bed at night and look through the large patio door and watch the stars at night.

Port Reviews

Port Canaveral (Orlando)

Rented a car at Orlando airport and drove to Port Canaveral. Easy to get to, car rental companies have their own shuttles, short drive to the ship with plenty of room for baggage.

Labadee

The water on the reef was not clear because it was so windy that day, also made it hard to swim. The staff at Labadee snorkel safari was friendly and knowlegable.

Jetskiing was cancelled due to high winds and large waves.

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