First off, traveling with severe peanut and tree nut allergies is very risky and frightening, and typically, the food options are very limited. We were EXTREMELY PLEASED with the care and overall quality received from our serving team in the Grande dining area as well as of the food options that were safe in the Windjammer restaurant. Goodfredo, Alfredo, and Chadwick in the Grande dining area were OUTSTANDING - they provided us with an extremely high level of service, concern, and great options that were safe to eat for someone with a peanut and tree nut food allergy. They even went the extra mile to ensure we had dessert and bread options, which was greatly appreciated. Also, I forgot the names of our room attendants, but we had two different attendants: one in 7202 and one in 7204. They both were AMAZING! The rooms were extremely clean, and we couldn't wait to get back to our rooms each night to see the creative towel-animals they put in each room. The attendants were OUTSTANDING. Also, I wish to compliment the staff for allowing me to return two cases of unopened water for a full credit. I erroneously ordered too much water, and the staff allowed me to return the two unopened cases - much appreciated. The only two areas where our cruise fell a little short of expectations were at the various pools: too many guests are allowed to simply place towels on chairs in prime areas, and then disappear for hours. We routinely saw guests put towels in chairs of a great location, then leave for restaurants or wherever, and not come back for a long period of time. That practice should be stopped. Also, the pool service servers were extremely slow and inconsistent. On multiple occasions, I even gave a large ($10 or $20) cash tip with hopes of getting faster repeat service, but the service was fairly slow and weak. The only other suggestion for improvement is with the shore excursions, as there was not clear direction on where to go or how to meet our excursion experience. There should be more direction provided for the excursions, and more assistance from Royal Caribbean staff once on the pier. Overall, this was the first cruise for my family and we thoroughly enjoyed Royal Caribbean, and will definitely be back. We even took part in the all-access ship tour, which we loved. The Oasis of the Seas staff is AMAZING....my family has very high standards for our vacations, and the staff thoroughly exceeded them! We loved our balcony rooms and were very happy to be able to open up the balcony door and interior door between each of the rooms. Most especially, the variety and quality of the food options for someone traveling with peanut and tree nut food allergies were WONDERFUL and GREATLY APPRECIATED! We cannot thank enough Goodfredo and Alfredo for their concern and care for our food allergies. Read Less

Ship was huge and beautiful. Service and food was the same. There was a variety of things to do whether you were 2 or 92 years old. Ports of call .. especially St Martin and St Thomas, didn’t disappoint.. exotic and romantic! Areas of the ship were for 16 and over, and my 16 yr old son felt comfortable and grownup therespent most of our time at sea on the Solarium. My son even spent time on the ice, although the rink was a bit small... Always something to see and do. Central Park was our favorite part of the ship, and the promenade was always active and lively. As for food and beverage, we could always find somewhere to get a bite or a drink... Will book a suite on the next trip.. amazingly spacious and comfortable. Staff went above and beyond to please us. can’t wait for the next trip... Read Less

We picked this cruise line Oasis of the Seas for several reasons: Entertainment was top rated So many activities for my teenage son that he was exhausted at night Shore Excursions from swimming with the dolphins to scuba diving Dining was 5 star. Menu changed each night. So many choices hard to pick from. Ship was impeccable. Such a beauty to look at and be on. Cabin with the balcony facing the water was breath taking. This ship has everything for everyone. Singles that just want to have fun, families with small children, parents with teenagers and retirees now having fun. I can't image a person leaving this ship without the most wonderful memories. The staff will go the extra mile to make sure your experience is one to remember Royal Caribbean will be the only cruise line that I use. Thank you to the Captain and staff for everything . Book now won't be disappointed Read Less

Could not say enough good things about our recent cruise on the Oasis of the Sea. Aug. 2018 Keion (stateroom attendant) made us feel welcomed on the first day. Asked us at least twice a day, “how are day is and is everything ok”. If there was an issue, he addressed it immediately and got it resolved. Kenny (waiter at Chops) was amazing!!! Instantly made feel right at home and excelled at customer service while building relationships. Made such an impression, we came back an asked for him 4 different times we ate after. Recommend Chops and while your there, ask for Kenny to be your server!! Santosh( salesman at watch store) wasn’t over powering or presssure selling us. Had a great and long first conversation with him. He personalized the encounter by sending each of us a personalized note asking,”how are day was and excited to talk with us again”. On last day told us he had got some new merchandise to look at an found and got my wife her first watch. Ginny(spa attendant) fabulous!! Greatest experience I have had at a spa!! Good enough for my wife she went back 3 times for other treatments with Ginny!! If you can, indulge yourself. Thank you to all on our cruise for the personalized touches and superior service to make our cruise memorable!!! Recommend to all and we will be back!! Read Less

It was the best choice between Carnival and Disney! After our cruise my family was thoroughly convinced that ROYAL CARIBBEAN is the way to cruise!!! The ports of call were part of the reason for sailing with RC. NASSAU ,Bahamas was an excellent and inexpensive way to tour the Atlantis Hotel and it's water parks( we took a taxi,paid a total of $28.00 and did our own sight seeing.) With Charlotte Amalie,USVI we took a two hour tour around the island of St. Thomas. Later that day we went snorkeling on Castawygirl #4 and went to Turtle Cove and Shipwreck Cove( we saw sea turtles,stimgrays,a school of squid and various fish and a ship wreck!) The last port of call was Philipsburg,St Martin! OMG ,the water was calm and so greenish blue it looked unreal! We spent at least 6 hours in the beach soaking up the sun and floating in the crystal clear water( we couldn't believe how quick the time flew while relaxing in Philipsburg!) The only sad part of our trip was realizing that all good things have to come to an end! Let me tell you about the dining- The Silk restaurant on deck 5 had amazing food( NY strip steak,shrimp coctail,etc.) The buffets at the Solarium and the Windjammer Market place had a wide selection of breakfast foods and dinner cuisine. Our waiters Rhedjie and Patel ( we were table 829 Silk ) were top notch as well as the rest of the wait staff. As far as activities are concerned we enjoyed the mini golf,table tennis,dodge ball(there's so many activites it would take too long to mention.) Our cabin was spacious and had a center view of the bow and heli pad(it was beautiful to see each port head on as we pulled into Nassau,St. Thomas,and Philippsburg! Just aboit every crew member was polite anf artentive. My family is totally sold on Royal Caribbean,we can't wait to go again in the very near future. Read Less

This was my first RC Cruise. Carnival Will Never See Me Again!! GREAT JOB ROYAL CARRIBEAN!! Looking forward to next year’s, as well as, the following years cruise!! I could, Easily Cruise several times per year!! Maybe, once hubby retires (fingers crossed) Every step of the boarding process, every excursion, EVERYTHING! Was organized and flowed smoothly. Every meal was delicious! But, the most impressive item was, the Curried Chicken, On Windjammer’s buffet. It Was AWESOME!!! The attention to cleanliness was appreciated. Someone was wiping, and offering hand sanitizer, constantly. Again.. Good Job, RC! Everyone seemed to genuinely care about pleasing the guest. Another, Very Appreciated feature, that is different from the previously traveled cruise line is, The children’s curfew and the designated area for the children. The entertainment was Top Notch!! And!!! The drinks!! The Schooner Bar makes an amazing drink called The Baton Rouge!! Also had, quite a few, tasty Lemon Drop martini’s Read Less

Amazing!! The ship is not crowded even with over 6,000 guests on-board. It’s a very different feeling ship than our many other cruises. Loved the solarium, spa, outdoor feel and awesome views. It’s a different experience than most cruise ships. Go and Enjoy!! And since I don’t have enough words yet for the review. Allow me to continue... my teenage girls like the teen club staff involvement better on other ships BUT. They made great friends on this ship and had a blast!! It’s just less staff involvement and tons of activities to do. It’s impossible to see this ship in just 7 days so another oasis experience is inevitable for our family. My wife and I enjoyed the spa experiences and the shows. Not as talented as other ships we’ve been on but the shows did not disappoint. They were incredible as well. From ice skating shows to aqua theater and comedy live shows. So much fun!! Read Less

This was our first cruise as a family with two adult children. I am sure the kids on the cruise had a blast, I am glad we waited to go on a cruise when our kids were adults. The on/off boarding was seamless. It seemed hectic at times, but all in all went smoothly. Our cabin (Ocean View w/balcony) was some what spacious for four adults. Next time we go we will definitely get two adjoining rooms (if available). The dining was just absolutely awesome. The variety we had in the Silk Dining area was great. The breakfast in the Windjammer was excellent. The entertainment was definitely great. There was a wide variety of different thing to do, morning, noon and night. Something for everyone to do. Now we get to the staff and crew. Our waitresses in the Silk were just absolutely wonderful. After the first night they knew what we wanted pretty much and treated us like we were family. Even at breakfast the staff was always there to help you with what you wanted to eat. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. The ports (Labadee, Falmouth and Cozumel) were great. The crew and staff take great care of everyone while docked. There was a good variety of excursions. Something for all ages to do. I would highly recommend reserving them prior to departure. One thing that I would recommend to the ship: 1. Maybe get a kiosk or two so passengers can look up available excursions. That would tone down the line at the excursions desk. That way passengers can find an excursion that is available, instead of trying to figure out what was open with the desk clerk. To sum this up, without a doubt we are going again. Going to try and recruit some more friends or family members to go with us. Read Less

I truly had a wonderful time on this cruise. The staff was great, the food was simply delicious, with a large selection to choose from. The activities were exiting, the shows were entertaining, except for the Broadway show, Cats. I did not care for the performance, I would have enjoyed another Broadway performance much more, example of, Lion king or Hamilton. I would recommend Royal Caribbean to all of my family and friends, I did not want to leave the ship, I wanted the fun to continue for two more weeks. I would like to let Royal Caribbean know that, they make there guess feel like royalty, it was great to experience the life of luxury for one week. I now know how the queen of England live her daily life. It was short but a wonderful experience that I hope to relive again. Cruising is the only way to vacation. Thank you. Read Less

We chose this cruise because we had children that went with us. We looked at some videos online and it seemed fun for them. Honestly once you got on there, there was not much to do. Once you have done everything you get kind of bored. For the children’s club they spent most of their time playing Gaga ball. Two of the kids had fun but my one child did not like Gaga ball therefor she did not like kids club so only go there if you like Gaga ball. She was in the 9-11 group. The shows on the ship were fantastic. The food was not too great on many occasions. The staff was very nice but the food was lacking in many areas. The buffet was not as good as on other ships and was very unorganized. Our cabins were very nice. The showers were a bit too small and my father could not fit in them. Once they turned our couch into a bed they did not change it back she we could not watch tv anymore without wanting to lay down. Overall the cruise was okay but it was very expensive, especially the drink package and overall was not what we expected. They raised our expectations a little too high. Overall I would not sod this cruise again and would instead to a smaller, cheaper ship that cost less but still gave the same things. Read Less

I would highly recommend the Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Sea to anyone for any sort of vacation or occasion. Our family booked a row of 5 balcony rooms on Deck 8 plus one more a few doors down for our family vacation. This trip was a first time cruise for about 6 of us. We enjoyed being able to sit out on the balcony in the morning/evening or when we were coming into port. Our stateroom attendant, (I’m sorry, I forgot his name, but my room was 8136) consistently went above and beyond to make us feel at home, highly personable, went of his way to ensure everything in our room was to our satisfaction and along with the other housekeeping staff. This team did what they could to make us welcomed aboard. The food and service in the American Icon dining room were top notch. We were so impressed by our servers, Nelson and Amoor (I think that’s how you spell is name), we actually reserved our table in their section every night. We were highly pleased with it with all available selections. Honestly, we didn’t bother spending the money on the specialty restaurants. And I MUST mention the AMAZING bartenders at the Trellis Bar in the Central Park Deck 8 area of the ship. Virgillo, Archie and Shawna were nothing less than the BEST OF THE BEST bartenders. They always treated us with top notch service. My name is L'Oreal and the simple fact that EVERYTIME I would pass, they would speak and actually remember my name speaks VOLUMES for this crew. This team truly rocks! (I must also shout out to William. He opened the Trellis one afternoon and remembered me that same evening in the American Icon bar!) The activities on the ship were a lot of fun too. You could make the trip as relaxed or as busy as you wanted. We loved the fact that there was SO much to do we could not fit it all into our schedules. Even though we missed our shows due to our family dinners, I heard they were awesome. The FlowRider competition was pretty cool to watch. We also watched the World’s Sexiest Man contest which was HILARIOUS and fun! I must also make mention of the DreamWorks Parade! This was TRULY one of my favorite experiences aboard! I felt like a kid again and danced around with my little cousin who was just as mesmerized as I was. Our ports were Labadee, Haiti; Falmouth, Jamaica and Cozumel, Mexico. The beautiful blue waters of the Caribbean will always be etched in my memory. I’m sure none of my family will ever forget this family vacation. We enjoyed the RCC event held in Labadee and the shopping. In Falmouth, we did the Fun in the Sun excursion to Doctor Cave’s Beach Club. We did enjoy seeing the school and field where Usain Bolt learned and trained. The beach was beautiful. We also had to joy of watching planes landing at the airport just north of us. Finally in Cozumel, we took a taxi downtown to do some shopping. We then took another taxi to Paradise Beach. This place is just beautiful and full of a broad range of activities. The culture here in Mexico is rich and I sincerely wanted more time there. All in all, it was the most amazing family vaction we could ask for. Thank you Royal Caribbean and Oasis of the Seas! We will definitely be back! (However, disembarked Aug. 5th 2018. As of Aug. 8th, we have booked Family Vacation 2019 on Allure of the Seas. No worries, Oasis, we’ll be back!) Read Less

We went on a 7- night cruise for our 10th anniversary and I don't think we could have made a better choice. Royal Caribbean does such an amazingjob with everything: food, service, entertainment. You can really tell that everyone on that vessel takes great pride in their work and ship. Highly recommend this cruise! The excursion options were great. Each stop had something to offer, some the same and some unique to the locations. The daily itineraries they deliver each night along with the shopping guide are so helpful in planning your next day: whether it's figuring when to do what or what time the eateries will be open or letting you know the currency of your next destination or even what time you can catch the sunrise. We constantly referred back to those. And of you left yours in your room, there were some available at the customer service desk. There is no way to be bored on board either. There is so much to do. Again, I highly recommend this cruise experience. Read Less

We picked this ship because it is really large. With our Star Class, getting on and off the boat was always easy. Our Genie took care of us so we waited very little. The ship has lots to do, is clean and absolutely beautiful. Our cabin was a suite. There are 2 suites bigger than ours but they don't sleep but 4 or 6. Ours sleeps 8 and was spacious. The views were great, the balcony was amazing and the service was above and beyond my expectations. Being Star Class definitely made us feel like Royalty! Your personal Genie caters to your every need. I had 4 fourteen year old boys and they had a blast. Plenty for them to do socially and they love sports. They were occupied at all times and I always felt they were safe and supervised. They loved the 24 hour room service! The entertainment was awesome. We saw Cats, the Aqua theater water show, the ice skating show, the comedy show and all of the bands and singers. We missed some shows, just ran out of time. All of the shows and bands were great! Some of our group did other events and loved them all. My husband played poker and gave it a big thumbs up. The staff at all levels are very accommodating and kind. They work hard and seem to be happy to serve. The food was delicious and we ate way too much! The shore excursions were typical. Ours was not described accurately for St. Thomas (said 2 beaches but was only 1 and rushed). It was snorkeling too and not many fish. Nassau at Atlantis is crowded and the rain closed it for a bit. But there is a beach and it has jet skis for rent and other water activities. St. Maarten was our best! Sea Trek and they threw in some snorkeling. We saw lots of fish there. Then we found a Zip line on our own afterwards that Royal Caribbean does not sell and it was the best of all. It was a zip line plus you could ride an inner tube down the mountain. Just need more time at all the stops. Typical for a cruise but there is always a rush and of course, lots of people. But everyone was friendly and we always felt safe. Bring cash off ship for extras! Jet skis Etc want cash. Read Less

I would highly recommend the Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Sea to anyone, especially as a honeymoon, but really for any sort of vacation or occasion. We had a balcony room on Deck 12 which was a very nice room, we enjoyed being able to sit out on the balcony in the morning/evening or when we were coming into port. Our stateroom attendant, Jermaine, consistently went above and beyond to make us feel at home, highly personable, went of his way to ensure everything in our room was to our satisfaction and along with the other housekeeping staff did what they could to make us feel special on our honeymoon. We cannot say enough wonderful things about Jermaine. The food and service in the American Icon dining room were top notch. We were so impressed by our servers (which having been a server in the past, I'm a fairly tough critic), we actually reserved at table in their section every night. Trust the waitstaff recommendations on dinner options, every time we selected something they had recommended we were highly pleased with it. Honestly, don't bother spending the money on the specialty restaurants. We went to one and talked to other couples who went to a couple of the others and all of us agreed, that the food in the dining room was just as good if not better and the service was better than in the specialty restaurants. And for some great drinks in a really nice atmosphere check out the Trellis Bar in the Central Park Deck 8 area of the ship. Jude and his fellow bartenders always treated us great. The activities on the ship were a lot of fun too. You could make the trip as relaxed or as busy as you wanted. We loved the Honeymooner's get together - what a great idea to give all of us a chance to get to know each other. We forged a friendship with another couple that began in part through our attendance at the Honeymooner's get together. We also absolutely loved the night time game shows (love and marriage, battle of the sexes, quest, perfect couple, etc) and attended every one. As a singer, the Rock a Rokie karaoke with the band was so much fun, definitely something you should keep.The headliner show, ice show, and aqua theater show were all amazing. We didn't get to see the Come Fly with Me show because of technical difficulties -- we were disappointed but of course everything can't be perfect. But they did offer up other activities in its place. The quality of the entertainment was truly top notch. Our ports were Bahamas, St. Thomas, and St. Maarten. We did the Blue Lagoon Dolphin Swim in the Bahamas. This was a bucket-list item for me and my husband and it was worth every penny we paid for it. We each got a "foot push" by the dolphins, got a dolphin hug, kiss, danced with them in the water, and more. Neither of us will ever forget that. At St. Thomas we went snorkeling and on a catamaran sail ride. The snorkeling was ok, we saw a lot of turtles and our guides were great, but I wish the area we snorkeled in had more coral reef or colorful fish. Finally in St. Maarten, we took it a little easier and went on an island tour by bus to see both sides of the island, did a little shopping, and took tons of pictures. All in all, it was the most amazing honeymoon we could ask for. Thank you Royal Caribbean and Oasis of the Seas! We will definitely be back! Read Less

We chose Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas due to the features onboard as well as the nice itinerary. Ship Even though the ship is massive, it is very easy to navigate. It is broken up into neighbourhoods such as Central Park, the Boardwalk, and Royal Promenade. There are maps and signs all over the ship so it’s hard to get lost. Since it is such a large ship, it holds a lot of people. This means that we often had to wait a while for an elevator or search for a while for two chairs together by the pool. Dining We paid for First Night Done Right. We were assigned to Giovanni’s, but I really wanted to try Choppes. They didn’t charge us anything extra (even though other reviewers have posted that this is common practice.) My meal at the steakhouse was my favourite. We each ordered a filet mignon; it was cooked perfectly and there were 3 sauces to choose from. They pour your choice on your plate at the table. We each ordered dessert, and upon hearing it was our anniversary, they sent us a third dessert with a candle and sang us a song. The sever was attentive and had a good sense of humour! We also had dinner at Giovanni’s, and it was fantastic too! I had the gnocchi with spinach and cream sauce; it was SO GOOD! The other 5 nights we ate in the main dining room. It was quite good. I didn’t care for the New York Strip steak as it was a little overdone and rubbery. Drinks We purchased the deluxe beverage package and found the drink service excellent. The variety of beer, wine, and cocktails was awesome! We never had to wait for a drink. Entertainment We saw the comedy show, headliners, the oasis of dreams, and a parade. The comedians were funny and they involved the audience quite a bit! I also really enjoyed the oasis of dreams show; the diving was impressive! The show was supposed to be performed a number of times throughout the cruise, but it was cancelled several times due to technical issues. In place of the last oasis of dreams show, they put on a Dreamworks Parade on the promenade. It was cute, but I felt stuck at the side while it was on and I just wanted to cut across to get a drink. Activities There is so much to do on the ship. I did the zip lining and enjoyed the pool on each day at sea. We also had fun in the casino. There are quite a few table games and plenty of slot machines. Shore Excursions Bahamas We enjoyed all three ports. We purchased an excursion through the ship in the Bahamas; it was called the VIP BEACH DAY IN BLUE LAGOON. It was very expensive at $135 pp. And it was chaos when we got off the ship. There were thousands of passengers trying to figure out where to line up and there were hardly any employees to tell us where to go. Once we got on our ferry, everything was great. It was a 25 minute ride to Blue Lagoon. The beach was separate from the rest of the activities. We had chairs and an umbrella. We were greeted with mimosas❤️We also got to see people interacting with sting rays and dolphins. They had tubes to float on (no charge) and they served us lunch right on the beach. St Thomas We decided to go on our own this time and it was a much smoother process. We did some shopping right off the dock. Then we decided to take a taxi to Meagan’s Bay Beach. It was $10 pp each way. It was about a 20 minute ride. It also costs $5 pp to access the beach. The beach was beautiful! The sand is white and the water was clear and warm. We enjoyed this day very much! St Maarten We decided to skip the beach and just shop here. We took a taxi cab ($7 round trip all day). These people are still working to recover from the hurricane. The police presence was strong so I felt pretty safe. My husband bought a watch and I bought a diamond necklace. We saved a few hundred dollars. One thing I was not prepared for is the constant requests for more tips. We already pay a nice sum of money for prepaid gratuities and yet there is a tip line on bills for drinks, food, etc. We ended up giving an extra $100 or so in tips. I think they should have prepaid grats or pay as you go grats, not both. Overall , we had an excellent vacation! Read Less

We went on a family cruise. There were 14 of us total. We had like 7 total rooms. All with the same room attendant. Her name was desqua or? Something like that. She was phenomenal. At dinner we ate at the Grande restaurant, our waiters were Roy and Ganna, they were both great. Got to know us personally and went above and beyond in their service. I loved every aspect of it except for the laundry. We tried to get out laundry done and since it was advertised as 24 hours we went ahead and did it. I was disappointed when in took 2 whole days to get laundry back. Also we ate breakfast one morning at Johnny Rockets. It was awful. The service was awful. Food was cold. And I didn’t get my drink until I was half way done with my food. After asking for it twice. Overall it was amazing but would’ve been perfect had we not had a couple hiccups Read Less

Family vacation and our first cruise and we went to Labadee, st. Martin, and Puerto Rico. Did two excursions thru royal Carribean. The culture of the staff throughout the ship was friendly and courteous. You can tell they strive to be nothing but excellent! And they were! Looking forward to another cruise w you! Fine dining was so nice and great to meet up with our group at a specific time each evening. The shows were extravagant! My kids loved the shows especially frozen in time and oasis of dreams! Our older boys had fun doing their own thing for kids their age. The hot tubs were the best! The pools are nice and not too deep so u can let your kids play and know they r safe w exellent pool staff. We got the drink package and worth every penny! The staff were more than happy to make any drink you asked for and w a smile on their face. The waiters gave us everything we asked for and more! Read Less

Other siblings chose this cruise--we went along to hang with them. Spent MANY hours researching cruise-ship-cabins-ports-menus-CC reviews. Embarkation/debarkation was a breeze- Got to PC at 1pm-when others had already boarded ship. Luggage showed up 2 hours later. Booked Jr. Suite on deck 10 near rear bulge. Good spot--no noise from anyone. Tip; 2nd outlet under bed frame near night stand. Cabins have coolers--not fridges--temp was about 50 degr or a little less-no settings. Walk-in closet, lots of hangers. AC worked great. Cabin steward kept the place neat/tidy. Ate at MDR every night-food was good / very good --all meals. Service was outstanding. Hit WJ for breakfast between 730-8am every day and no issues with table seating/crowds. Lots of variety. All crew were friendly & courteous. No "in your face" sales tactics. Staff stayed out of your way on decks 5 & 6. Ship was full--6000 plus cattle on our trip. Only noticed crowd on night we went to Aqua Theater show--long line to get in--go way early. Comedy show room has obstructed seating--get there early for better seats.Did not do--zip line-rock climbing-skating-wave surfing, etc. We entertain ourselves mostly. Did go to Central Park a few nights for soft/relaxing music--it was loud and not relaxing--electric piano & violin (amplified)--playing show tunes with some improv. by two musicians. Went as far away from them as we could get and it was barely tolerable. Did I say it was loud? Beers were $8.50 +/- incl 18% s.c. Pina Colada was $11.50 with s.c. My Memory may be cloudy on that part. We brought wine and I smuggled mini bottles of rum on board--so our drink tab was only $100. Labadee--went to Columbus Cove--no wind--should have gone to windward side, Did have good drinks served at out lounge chairs--"Island Specials" $13 with S.C. Rum based fruit drinks--very good. Falmouth--stayed inside security area--shopped and had some Red Stripe while wife haggled with vendors--she had fun. Cozumel--hired a taxi for 4 hrs--went to Punta Sur Park--that was a mistake--RUTTED dirt road last five miles inside park--slow going in & out--not much to see. Lost 1/1/2 hrs driving to & from park. Did see all the island and stopped in downtown San Miguel to haggle with vendors. Would go again on Oasis size ship--if itinerary was to my liking. We are doing an Alaska cruise in 2019 on a 2100 passenger ship. I'm thinking that is more to my liking. Will see if I am right. Read Less

The staff on this cruise really put the customer first. We felt extremely welcomed and pampered. From cabin attendants to dining room servers to shop employees to entertainers, we were treated like royalty. We attended 4 shows and 1 shore excursion. Our favorite show, surprisingly, was the ice skating show. We also really enjoyed the water/diving show. Our shire excursion was learning to make salsa and margaritas and learning to salsa dance. Very fun!! We loved the natural environment of the Central Park area of this ship and we enjoyed the card room for family games and the casino for a bit of gambling. The food was plentiful and very good, and we enjoyed the ability to get pizza by the slice almost anytime. The ship was beautiful and had something for everyone. So glad we stayed in Central Park rather than the noisy Boardwalk area. Our youngest is 13, we don’t get up early, so it was quieter in Central Park. The Boardwalk area has a lots of families with small children. We much preferred the quieter beauty of Central Park. Read Less

The itinerary and the ship is the main reason we chose this cruise. This was a family vacation and Royal Caribbean does not disappoint. The staff, food, and boat activities were amazing. While cruising we stayed entertained and had fun getting to know our attendants at our sit down dinner service. The boat and our stateroom was clean and the staff very helpful in answering any questions we had. The ports of call were nice and I felt Royal Caribbean had everything organized to help us enjoy the ports as well as the amenities on the boat. I felt safe at all of the ports and the shopping at each one was great. The excursions went seamlessly and the tour guides were helpful. I will definitely go with Royal Caribbean in the future. You cannot go wrong cruising with this cruise line. I cannot wait to book my next cruise! Read Less

Fabulous trip. The ship and staff were great. Staff were attentive to our needs. Our room was always clean....Dean was wonderful. This was the third time we have been on this ship. The shows on the Promanade are very entertaining. We love to dance and went to Dazzles and Blaze every night. We enjoyed 80’s night. We really did not care for the scratch music at Blaze on a couple nights. Our se excursion was easy to book and procedures were very well explained. The food and service in the main dining room were fabulous and the variety of food at the Windjammer is awesome. I also visited the casino and had a great time...even won a little. We always purchase the deluxe drink package and find it so easy to order. The drinks are great and not watered down at all. We have tried Carnival and I must say Royal Caribbean is hands above when it comes to modernization of the ship and the quality of service. We can’t wait to cruise again. Read Less

We were part of a large tour group comprised of about 250 passengers. The ship itself is an engineering marvel and beautifully maintained. The ports of call were nothing special for the most part (Labadee was easily the best port) and we chose to stay on the ship in Falmouth Jamaica and Cozumel. Nothing authentic to see that was worth seeing outside of an excursion. Embarking and disembarking was relatively smooth given that there were well over 5k passengers. What made this cruise an absolutely unforgettable experience however was the RC staff & crew. The level of care and customer service was off the charts from everyone we encountered without exception. To be on such a great ship was one thing, and it could have easily been diminished by even average customer care. But the ship, combined with world class customer service we experienced with everyone from our cabin attendant to our main dining room wait staff and everyone in between was what made it a truly special experience. I left the ship completely refreshed, thoroughly impressed and wondering when I could do it all over again. Not a frequent cruiser but I do travel extensively and for my money, there is no better vacation experience. Read Less

My family really enjoyed this cruise ship. The food was DELICIOUS! The only thing is I wished they served some Mexican food on a Caribbean cruise in the dining rooms. The Carousel was COOL! We rode it a few times. The putt-putt is small but very fun. We went to almost every show, and they were all FANTASTIC! The ice-skating show was our favorite. We had a great staff in the dining room. If you ever get a chance to sit at Jayant's table, you will not be disappointed. He is extremely nice and helpful when you ask his advice on what to try that night for supper. My only issues is they need more staff working in the shore excursion department because we had to wait in very long lines twice to straighten out shore excursion problems, even though, I had picked out and paid for all of our shore excursions before the cruise. They also need more souvenir shops because they only have one and it is very small with very little to choose from, and I hope they figure out not all cruisers want purses and watches. The lady in the art gallery is very RUDE and does not care to talk to you unless you look rich. The only place that stayed crowded was the pool area, and we did not go to the pool, so we never felt like we were on a huge ship with almost nine thousand people. The Broadway and Central Park areas also made you feel like you were at the beach and in New York walking in the park. I also would have liked staying in the ports longer and been able to do more shore excursions. Read Less

Heard about this ship and had to try it, our experience was great . Our kids had plenty of things to do on board like teen club, zip lining, surfing, rock climbing besides the usual pool and jacuzzi, shows were great Cats, frozen, fly with me. On my end I have to say there were plenty of bars to choose from and the wait time was minimal.The staff at the restaurant was very friendly and accommodating , the food was excellent and also the menu. There was always activities, shows or something to do, my kids loved it. The layout of the ship is awesome you can find food or drinks at anytime in different decks of the ship, not like other ships that we had to go to the 16th floor after midnight just to have a snack, I was able to find breakfast or light lunch at the cafe on Central Park or Main diningroom or wind jammers. Midnight snack and coffee or drinks at Sorrentos or cafe promenade. Read Less

There was so much to do and overall the service was amazing. Dinner was well prepared each night and it was made fun in the big dining hall. The ship never felt overly crowded because of all the places there were to hang out. The fitness classes and opportunities were great and I would highly recommend taking advantage of them. The service for room service was also very good and I feel like each activity was well thought out. The photographers take great pictures so it’s smart to take advantage of those. There are a couple of places that are open with food very late which is nice if you decide to stay up. There are so many family friendly dance parties and activities available which made this so much fun for my family. I would definitely recommend this cruise to any family with teenagers. It was very fun and relaxing! Read Less