Perhaps I had overdone it on the research but when we actually got on the Oasis it was all so familiar it was almost something of an anticlimax!The last ship we sailed on was the Celebrity Constellation back in 2010 and I was keen to see how they compared!

We stayed a few nights at the Hilton Fort Lauderdle pre cruise and I cannot recommend it enough. Absolutely stuaggering customer service, cleanliness and luxury, it exceeded our expectations and was really excellent value for money. Please just go there!

We got to the port at approximately 11 am and, as we drove up past the ship my othr half commented that it wasn't 'that big'.I must have talked up the size a little bit too much!Check in was organised and we were onboard a little before noon. And, suddenly there it all was....The Globe and Atlas, Sorrentos, all so familiar to me! Read more