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Item: Oasis of the Seas
Rating: 4
Author: terrilgmiller

Oasis of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

terrilgmiller

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 3

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 13, 2016

Ship: Oasis of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 11189

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

Everything on this ship was wonderful. The activities, the shows, the food. The kids loved every moment. The only problem I had was that my husband is dairy free, and there are not many dairy free options in the form of dessert and other treats. I really would like to see the gluten free and dairy free options made available. He had a horrible experience at Starbucks where he asked for a dairy free beverage and was given one with dairy. I asked the attendant to correct it, and she informed me I would be charged for the change. Starbucks does not charge you to correct a mistake. That was my only problem. All of the other details were amazing.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

There should be more dairy free and gluten free options.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

I really enjoined the adult comedy and the headliner show.

Children's Programs

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

5 out of 5

Philipsburg, St. Maarten

5 out of 5

San Juan, Puerto Rico

5 out of 5

Labadee (Cruise Line Private Island)

1 out of 5

5 Comments

SilentlyPerfect 8 years ago

NCL was very accommodating when a wait staff heard I was lactose intolerant and quickly provided me with an individual to advise me with what to avoid on the menu, but the whole situation brought too much attention to me. I pretty much can tell what foods has dairy. However, I did not expect to have difficulty trying to find a nondairy creamer. In fact, when I go out to eat I usually take my own.

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idalia1960 8 years ago

On RC there is a form that you fill out and email and advise them of any special dietary restrictions and they plan accordingly. In a past cruise I advised them of my lactose intolerance and the off r red alternatives in the main dining room and when ordering room service.

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SilentlyPerfect 8 years ago

My last few cruises was a little inconvenient when it came to trying to find a nondairy creamer for my coffee. If something has dairy in it, let's just say the results are not pretty. Sometimes, I can get away with some half and half, but not onboard the ships. I assume they mix their own. Therefore, for all my future cruises I plan on bringing my own nondairy creamer; problem solved

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laurawj 8 years ago

They do have soy milk on board at Starbucks. I had it. They should have corrected it for you if it was their mistake. Sorry for that

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dargriff60 8 years ago

Write Starbuck so they can get with RCCL

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