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Oasis of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Reviews: 3
Helpful Votes: 22

Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5
Oasis of the Seas

7 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 12, 2020

Ship: Oasis of the Seas

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 1701

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 2 months ago

Review summary

We loved our time cruising on Oasis. This was the first cruise for my mother and sister and they both got hooked on cruising from this experience!

Embarkation

5 out of 5
We purchased the Key, so we had expedited embarkation. I would highly recommend the Key if you want to get on the ship early, have a boarding day lunch, would normally purchase WiFI, and want special perks throughout the cruise.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
We ate mostly in the MDR and the Windjammer. The food was excellent and the drinks were nice and strong. El Loco Fresh had just been added and was a great option for snacks between meals.

Vitality Café

5 out of 5

This is an often-forgotten hidden gem. Loved visiting here for a smoothie in the mornings when I didn't feel like having a full breakfast. Particularly good for port days. And everything here is included if you have the refreshment package or deluxe beverage package.

Sorrento's Pizza

5 out of 5

If you haven't had Sorrento's Pizza yet, you're missing out! We love to stop in for a slice of pizza throughout the day and night. Sometimes we even got a slice of pre-dinner pizza!

Solarium Bar

5 out of 5

A great, uncrowded place to get a drink without the lines and crowds on the pool deck and at the Lime and Coconut.

Room Service*

5 out of 5

Ordered a Royal Burger from Room Service and was blown away! This was one of the most delicious burgers I have had, as it is prepared with Wagyu beef. I highly recommend ordering Room Service during your cruise, the surcharge for delivery is only about $8.

Pool Bar

5 out of 5

The ship was Amplified and has a Lime and Coconut Bar on the pool deck. I highly recommend trying the Lime and Coconut drink, as it's only served on ships with a Lime and Coconut Bar!

Park Cafe

5 out of 5

Great place to stop in for breakfast on a busy port day without getting into the hustle and bustle of the Windjammer or Cafe Promenade.

Chop's Grille

5 out of 5

This was our first time to visit an up-charge restaurant. We had a great time and great food! This has become a staple visit for us when we cruise. Tip: try the seafood or lamb options for a change versus the traditional steaks Chop's is known for serving.

Café Promenade

5 out of 5

This is the go-to spot for beverage package-included coffees and drinks. I also like to stop in for a late-night snack of a sandwich or some cookie.

Boardwalk Dog House

5 out of 5

I always love stopping into the Boardwalk Dog House for a regular hot dog and potato salad! It's a great snack while exploring the ship.

Bionic Bar®by Mark Shakr

5 out of 5

I always recommend stopping by the Bionic Bar on any ships with this feature. My go-to drink is the "From Earth." It's perfect and the robots make the drinks strong!

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
The pools were nice and well-maintained, only always full of cruisers! The gym had ample space and equipment for working out.

Royal Promendade

5 out of 5

A great place for activities and events. We enjoyed walking the promenade and visiting the shops. We usually visit the Logo Shop many times to make sure we don't miss anything that we "need" to buy!

Picture This

5 out of 5

We purchased the unlimited photos package which is no longer offered after COVID. We enjoyed getting to take professional photos around the ship and downloading as many as we wanted after our cruise.

Center Ice Rink

5 out of 5

Enjoyed the ice skating show that was performed while we cruised. It was my first time seeing and ice show at sea and enjoyed it immensely!

Casino Royale

5 out of 5

Great place to go and donate some money to Royal Caribbean if you have an interest in testing the fates.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
All the shows were great! My mother particularly enjoyed the Headliner Show. The Aqua Show is always a do-not-miss event. The ice skating show was also entertaining.

AquaTheater

5 out of 5

We enjoyed watching the AquaTheater show at night on Oasis. My mother enjoyed it so much, she watched the show from our Boardwalk View Balcony every night!

Children's Programs

No children went with us

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Service was excellent! The staff was friendly and helpful. Our MDR waiter, Behrendra, went above and beyond!

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
The ship had just been amplified, so it was in immaculate condition at the time of sailing. All the new venues had been added. The ship is well-maintained and clean throughout.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Had a Boardwalk View Balcony almost at the end of deck 10. Had a great line of sight to watch Aqua Show performances from our balcony. Could hear noise from Boardwalk at night, but it was minimal.

Ship tip

Don't discredit older ships, especially Amplified ships!

Ports of call

Miami, Florida

5 out of 5
Excellent embarkation port. We love Miami! I would recommend visiting Versailles for authentic, delicious Cuban food and Bayside for a yardstick drink from the 305 Daiquiri Bar!

Labadee (Cruise Line Private Island)

5 out of 5
We all had an excellent time in Labadee! I love to do the Dragon's Tail Coaster every time I'm in Labadee, the views are amazing! My sister enjoys the zipline over the water!

Falmouth, Jamaica

3 out of 5
We only explored inside the port. There were no excursions that interested us and outside the port, the area looked sketchy. Reportedly a lot of crime and violence in the area outside of the port, so we did not venture out.

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5
We always love visiting Cozumel! Had a great time exploring the port and doing some shopping.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Disembarkation was quick and easy, thanks to the Key! We had a delicious disembarkation breakfast served in the MDR and then we were personally escorted off the ship by staff, cutting in front of everyone that had been waiting. Another reason we recommend the Key, you can disembark in minutes!
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