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Oasis of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

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Overall rating:

3 out of 5
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Oasis of the Seas

7 Night Western Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 27, 2016

Ship: Oasis of the Seas

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 8102

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

The Oasis of the Seas is a Majestic Ship, absolutely worth seeing. However Royal Caribbean has lost touch with the Guests that pay the way.. We booked to celebrate My very Special Leap Year 60th Birthday. booking agent knew this.. Royal Caribbean appeared to have no knowledge of it.. We met with the Captain & Crew, we mentioned where we were from and why we were on board.. was asked Our Cabin Number, one of his officers in charge of events said nothing planned for Leap Year Day and would bring that up at the meeting in the morning, Hubby asked where he needed to go ask to buy a b day cake for Me, she told him no worries whats Your Cabin Number, Your looking at who You need to see and we will take care of everything for You.. Cake, Decorations. etc.. she told Us I was the only guest Birthday for Leap Year. This officer was the only Female on the stairway at the Aqua Theatre she was introduced by the Captain as being from Canada. We Went to supper Sunday night at 5:30 was shifted to another dining room after and hours & half wait in line.. We asked the Maitre D how they would find Me for My Celebration tomorrow night, He took the Cabin Number and said don't worry we will take care of it.. Next night supper , Hubby asks at reception to the dining room is everything set up for My wife's b day, he said whats Your cabin number then checked and said nothing in the system regarding that. So we ordered and ate supper was offered the dessert menu we declined saying just the birthday cake would suffice and Hubby said he would share My cake with Me, after a very long wait three waiters come out and present Me with a 1/2 inch high x 2 inch long x 1 inch wide of their menu chocolate sensation square with a candle in it.. it was horrid same taste as a teaspoon of raw cocoa out of the tin.. 

10 Years ago We booked on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas and the exact same issues only this time after being forgotten it was a small slice of banana cream pie with a candle.. Sad Sad Birthday Celebration and yet others were receiving B Day Cakes, Wine, Fruit Baskets & Treats, it was reported to the front desk and We removed the Automatic Tipping from Our Account (which can be done by the way) We chose to tip those that served us well.. Royal Caribbean has gotten so big they don't give a damn about the Guests unlike other lines, been on 7 Cruises last time on Royal for sure..

 

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Most was great

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5
Tiny venues not much dance floors, disappointed

Entertainment

1 out of 5
We were cheated out of most venues due to no reservation made months earlier..

Children's Programs

5 out of 5
its all about the kids on that ship for sure..

Service and Staff

3 out of 5
Our Cabin Steward Deni, he was great..

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Amazing

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
we left a tip, Our Steward was the only person that recognized I was celebrating and very special Birthday.. The Cabin exceeded Our expectations..

Ship tip

Do not sail Royal Caribbean for any special occasion they will not acknowledge it.. no matter how many times being told.. they did try to send a tray of very cheap $7 (I googled it) bottle of wine, crackers & cheese.. I wrote on the note on the tray to little way to late it was March the 4th.

Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

5 out of 5
Tip the Porter or he will damage Your luggage..

Labadee (Cruise Line Private Island)

3 out of 5
Didn't get off the ship its owned by Royal Caribbean Lines and all a money grab..

Falmouth, Jamaica

5 out of 5
Love Jamaica been 3 times.

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5
Nicely rebuilt after Hurricane Katrina, seen it just after Katrina it was destroyed, again RCL owns their own wharf and shops there..

Traveler Photos

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13 Comments

ATLTom    8 years ago

@mrsmungin LOL!!! Glad you are reading before responding!!!

mrsmungin    8 years ago

I'm so sorry I thought this was a different thread. My apologies

mrsmungin    8 years ago

@atltom....where does it say NO TIP? Furthermore as I stated before. ..who's to say that they even receive the "pre-paid gratuities". Right now royal Caribbean is offering free gratuities so should they be ashamed as well? Try reading before responding.

ATLTom    8 years ago

So frustrating to hear how you took out your anger on the people who bend over backward to help you, the crew... No tip??? How completely rude and selfish!! We are on the Oasis for our anniversary and our cabin is over the top decorated by the crew!!! A word of advice, how about plan for it!! Amazing what happens when you take ownership of your occasions. If disappointed look at your hubby...

mrsmungin    8 years ago

"Wah wah I didn't get anything for free" I mean really?! Why didn't your husband buy you a cake?

jamesjrjrjr    8 years ago

Cry babby

PatioGirlCan    8 years ago

What 60 year old makes such a fuss over their own birthday. I just turned 40 in New York and I didn't ask for anything special. Just being there was amazing enough. You should feel ashamed that you obsessed over something so silly and let it ruin your trip. It's really too bad.

loeweb    8 years ago

And btw we also pre buy a cake prior to cruising and still have to stay up on them

loeweb    8 years ago

Well happy leap year bday!

mikennicole    8 years ago

Did you carry a ruler to measure your cake? I was on this same cruise and it was amazing. Of course I didn't ask for any special decorations or desserts.

JusMe    8 years ago

How did you get "Cheated" out of shows ?   A little research would have told you that you have to pre-book shows and dining rooms on the mega ships.  Reading reviews posted here by prior guest would have told you this.  Your Travel Agent should have mentioned this to you.  

 

Sorry your B-day was not all you wanted it to be.... but being on a cruise for your b-day is pretty darn good.

debbmike    8 years ago

Sounds like you wasted your whole cruise worrying about free decorations and cake. All the people you saw with bd cakes, baskets etc. probaby paid for them. The cruise itself should have been a great birthday. Sounds like you should be upset with your booking agent, not Royal Caribbean. What a shame that you shorted the crew on their well earned tips just because you didn't get a special honor.

wildbill24    8 years ago

so, you're mad because Royal Caribbean didn't do anything special for YOUR birthday? Wow, glad I'm not part of your family!

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