One of the largest ships in the world, Oasis of the Seas makes an impression even before you board; the mega-ship looms above its counterparts. The this-can't-be-a-ship effect continues as you board; lined with eateries, shops selling designer goods and logowear, and Starbucks -- and no outside windows -- the ship's Royal Promenade can feel like a mall, rather than a cruise ship.
Oasis of the Seas
Pros
Packed with activities, restaurants and bars, Oasis is manageable despite its size.
Cons
Mall-like interior means it's hard to see the ocean; expect lines at popular venues.
Bottom Line
Innovative and energetic, Oasis appeals most to active cruisers and families.
About
| Passengers | 5,606 |
| Crew | 2,181 |
| Passenger to Crew | 2.57:1 |
| Launched | 2009 |
| Shore Excursions | 314 |
Oasis of the Seas Overview
And yet, Oasis of the Seas has been enthusiastically embraced as one of Royal Caribbean's most beloved vessels, even more than a decade after its launch. At double occupancy, Oasis sails with 5,606 passengers, but during the busiest seasons there can be nearly 6,700 people onboard. Its onboard attractions are so popular that up to one-third of the passengers never even leave the ship in port.
So what makes Oasis of the Seas a hit for the families and active cruisers who love it? The secret is not only in the ship's neighborhoods -- which divide the vessel into manageable pieces, keep bottlenecks to a minimum and provide a dizzying amount of activities -- but also in Royal Caribbean's ability to evolve Oasis over time, sinking $165 million into the ship in 2019 as part of its Royal Amplification initiative to revitalize older ships.
The Boardwalk boasts two rock climbing walls, a carousel, the AquaTheater, the Ultimate Abyss dry slide and the impressive Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade. The aft deck Pool and Sports Zone has the Perfect storm trio of other water slides, a kids splash park, two FlowRider surf simulators, a basketball court, a mini-golf course, a table tennis area, a teen club and a short zipline. Add in the sheer amount of shows, restaurants and bars, and you'll see that it's impossible to be bored on this ship.
Cruising on a ship this size comes with compromises. If you want to see all the shows and entertainment on offer, you must book online in advance, as the theaters are simply not big enough to hold everyone. Specialty dining reservations should be made in advance, too. If you don't like planning your cruise activities before you board or hate lines, Oasis is probably not a great choice compared to Royal Caribbean's more intimate ships.
Inclusions
Included with your cruise fare:
- Main dining room, the buffet and select other eateries
- All theater shows, the ice skating and AquaTheater shows, and the comedy club
- Ultimate Abyss dry slide and Perfect Storm water slides, FlowRiders, rock climbing walls, zipline, water park, mini-golf and laser tag, among other active activities
- Most daily activities unless noted below
- Use of the gym, but not most classes
- Gratuities, only if you booked your cruise in Australia or New Zealand in AU and NZ dollars
Not included with your cruise fare:
- Gratuities ($14.50 per person, per day or $17.50 per person, per day for those staying in suites)
- Automatic beverage and spa tips (18 percent for both)
- All drinks beyond water, tea (including iced tea), coffee and select juices in the buffet
- Specialty restaurants
- Spa treatments
- Shore excursions
- Wi-Fi
- Activities such as arcade games, bingo and the escape room
- Photos and artwork
Top Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas Itineraries
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Oasis of the Seas7 Night Eastern Caribbean & Perfect DayFort Lauderdale , St. Kitts , St. Thomas, Perfect Day at CocoCay, Fort LauderdaleNow -
Oasis of the Seas7 Night Perfect Day Bahamas CruiseBayonne , Port Canaveral , Perfect Day at CocoCay, Nassau, BayonneNow
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Oasis of the Seas9 Night Eastern Caribbean CruiseBayonne , Labadee, St. Thomas, St. Maarten, BayonneNow
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Oasis of the Seas7 Night Eastern Caribbean Holiday CruiseFort Lauderdale , Nassau, St. Thomas, San Juan, Labadee, Fort LauderdaleNow
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Oasis of the Seas7 Night Western Caribbean & Perfect DayMiami, Perfect Day at CocoCay, Cozumel, Roatan, Costa Maya, MiamiNow
Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas Dress Code
Daytime: Casual, with shorts and tees most common inside the ship and bathing suits and cover-ups on the pool deck.
Evening: On sailings of fewer than seven nights, dress remains casual, though shorts and tanks are not permissible in the main dining room at dinner. On optional formal nights -- now called "smart casual" -- men are asked to wear long pants and collared shirts, and women are expected to dress up a bit. Suits, sport jackets and cocktail dresses are the norm, but there is a tux rental shop onboard.
Not permitted: Bare feet are not allowed at any time in any venue, and tank tops are not permitted in the main dining room or specialty dining venues for dinner. Shorts are discouraged at dinner.
For more information, visit Cruise Line Dress Codes: Royal Caribbean.
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Where does Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas sail from?
Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas departs from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Miami and Bayonne (Cape Liberty).
Where does Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas sail to?
Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas cruises to Nassau, Cozumel, San Juan, St. Kitts (Port Zante), St. Maarten, St. Thomas, Halifax, Port Canaveral (Orlando), Miami, Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Saint John (New Brunswick), Bayonne (Cape Liberty), Costa Maya, Roatan, Falmouth, Perfect Day at CocoCay and Labadee.
Awards and Recognition
Cruise Critic Cruisers’ Choice
- 2019 Best Overall
- 2019 Best for Entertainment
- 2019 Best for Fitness & Recreation
- 2019 Best for Public Rooms
- 2019 Best for Families
- 2019 Best for First Timers
- 2018 Best Overall
- 2018 Best for Cabins
- 2018 Best for Dining
- 2018 Best for Embarkation
- 2018 Best for Entertainment
- 2018 Best for Fitness & Recreation
- 2018 Best for Public Rooms
- 2018 Best for Service
- 2018 Best for Shore Excursions
- 2018 Best for Value
- 2018 Best for First Timers
- 2017 Best for Entertainment
- 2017 Best for Fitness & Recreation
- 2016 Best for Entertainment
- 2016 Best for Fitness & Recreation
- 2015 Best for Entertainment
- 2015 Best for Fitness
- 2015 Best for Families
- 2014 Best Overall
- 2014 Best for Cabins
- 2014 Best for Embarkation
- 2014 Best for Entertainment
- 2014 Best for Fitness
- 2014 Best for Public Rooms
- 2014 Best for Service
- 2013 Best Overall
- 2013 Best for Embarkation
- 2013 Best for Entertainment
- 2013 Best for Fitness
- 2013 Best for Public Rooms
- 2013 Best for Service
- 2013 Best for Shore Excursions
- 2013 Best for Families
Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks
- 2019 Best Ship Refurbishment
Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas Member Reviews
mjr1babe
Sail Date: Dec 2019
My daughter and I sailed on the Oasis Of The Seas. The ship was just back from being all redone and new. Beautiful ship for sure.
We ate in the dining room and it was great....Read More
tbarreto
Sail Date: Nov 2019
The best part of the Oasis of the Seas is the Boulevard and Central Park. An amazing, lively setting with different shops, bars and restaurants and ongoing parties and scheduled events....Read More
Suzishoney
Sail Date: Jan 2020
We were not traveling with children, but noticed that oasis of the seas is exceptionally child friendly has play areas for each group in the pool area. We loved the solarium adults only section....Read More
padilla_rose
Sail Date: Nov 2018
Oasis of the Seas is a beatiful ship, The theater had great shows ad we enjoyed our experience there. The cabin was comfortable enough, and we had pleasant nights there....Read More
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