Oasis of the Seas Review

Oasis - A Floating Wonder - but not perfect

Review for the Eastern Caribbean Cruise on Oasis of the Seas
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fvill23
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

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Sail Date: Sep 2010
Cabin: Superior Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony

We were 5 couples traveling together - with 3 different types of cabins - Outside balcony, Central Park balcony and inside cabin. So let's start the review on cabins - First understand that the ship is longer than 3 football fields and has a tremendous amount of open space so getting together to meet each other, even when we were on the same floor took a lot of coordination and walking as there are only 2 or 3 areas to cross-over from one side to the other. So a word to the wise if you are traveling in a group check where each cabin is located when you book to make it easy. Second, the cabins are the same square footage as on many other ships, but they are longer and narrower - so, navigating your cabin and especially your bathroom takes a little getting used to, especially if you are a little overweight. Balconies are only 30 sq. ft, so not a great place to have others over to have a drink and relax, need to use the common areas.

To the common areas - They are truly amazing - In one week it is almost impossible to get to appreciate and truly enjoy all the specialty areas the ship has to offer. For us Bolero's (Latin dance), On Air (Karoake), Schooner Bar (Piano Bar), Viking Lounge (Trio and beautiful views), and Dazzles (Dance with live Band) took up the late evening entertainment. All went beyond our expectations.

To the shows - Without a doubt the best we have ever seen on a cruise ship. Seen entertainment is my business, I feel confident in saying that the production values of the theme shows - Hairspray, Come Fly with Me, Ice and Water shows -for a cruise ship were incredible. Both the headliner (Earl Thomas and the Comedian) were also excellent. Do yourself a favor and make the time to see the shows while you are on the cruise. In my opinion, it is very important for you to choose your shore excursions first and then set your show schedule after that so that you have enough time to relax between the excursion, your dinner and the show. We did not do that and on the day in St. Thomas, we found ourselves very tired during the show.

Cabin Review

Superior Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony

Cabin D7

Our cabin was at the rear of the ship. Small cabin and had to walk to get anywhere - Better in my opinion to be in the middle of the ship or on the Boardwalk balconies at the rear at least you can then see the aqua shows

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