Oasis in Late August

Oasis of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

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Reviews: 2
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Overall rating:

4 out of 5
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Oasis of the Seas

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 24, 2013

Ship: Oasis of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 11 years ago

Review summary

Enjoyed the overall cruise. *Disappointed in St. Thomas as a shopping port. Not as clean nor colorful in Charlotte Amalie. Now just another Caribbean port - they are not keeping up the downtown area. Beaches are still naturally beautiful. *Ship offers loads to do - necessary to make advance reservations for shows and re$taurant$+. *Mytime dining tablemates never the same due to other competing restaurants so social interaction does not develop easily. Show times and premium dining reservations redirect schedules and alter the daily dining schedule. *Giovanni's was very good -dining outside in Central Park. * Great for multi-generational family gatherings as ship offers many neighborhoods, parades and different activities. * Lots of children at this time of year and travelers from different nations are represented as the ship is an attraction in itself. * Oasis of the seas is fascinating engineering and will satisfy those looking for an extra - the Royal Promenade - a mall- at- sea, a shoppers delight ! The music at the Globe Bar was very good in the evenings.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Service was reflective of a caring staff.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Go early to parades if you want a good view and satisfy the kids!

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Need advance reservations - lots of different small venues for such a large passenger group.

Children's Programs

Did not use, however, they have lots of facilities

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Amazing that it is a ship 1

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Interior balcony rooms may experience night time noise if there are teens on the roam at night. Typically, they have very little sensibility for how loud they are at night.

Ship tip

Go early to the Windjammer on port days - hard to get a seat - Look around buffets early as there may be more around the corner - it is quite extensive with different offerings.

Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

5 out of 5
Quick transfers for 6,000 passengers ! Stay overnight at nearby hotel and enjoy Las Olas beach strip.

Nassau, Bahamas

5 out of 5
4 1/2 hour stop - brief - Senior Frog is close -Atlantis is easily accessible too.

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

3 out of 5
Residents not trying to keep up with other ports and their enhancements. Downtown getting dirty.

Philipsburg, St. Maarten

5 out of 5
Great broadwalk, beach and shopping.
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