Fantastic ship on great intinerary
Oasis of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern
7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)
Sail date: November 02, 2013
Ship: Oasis of the Seas
Cabin type: Suite
Cabin number: 12632
Traveled as: Couple
Reviewed: 5 years ago
Review summary
First cruise on an Oasis class ship and we were sold. First thought it would be intimidating and crowd - neither the case. Ship is well designed allow for separate areas (neighborhoods) that hide how many people you're actually sailing with. Food was great - highly recommend the chefs table. Plan to a sail her in the future.Embarkation
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
Park Cafe
The first place we visit when you board an Oasis class ship. Out of the way and no one finds it until day 2. So food is very fresh and service is great.
Windjammer Cafe
Very nice selection. Crew kept the lines organized and clean. We avoided rush hour and would use it earlier in the day.
Giovanni's Table
Thought the food and service was great. Service slightly better than MDR - far more responsive. Food was above the MDR, but not a WOW.
Dazzles
Great bar with 2 levels. We used it as part of an on-board group gathering area. Super responsive staff. Great views of the promenade and sleek lighting. Entertainment offered on some nights.
Schooner Bar
Nautical deco fits nicely with the ship. Piano bar keeps you entertained and attentive staff keep a drink in you hand.
Main Dining Room
Huge elegant venue. Wait staff worked like crazy keeping everyone served. They hustled. Food was very good, but because of the number of people, quality was stretched.
Mast Bar
The place to visit when you're on the pool deck. Bar tenders worked well together, kept the margaritas coming.
Onboard Activities
Center Ice Rink
Great entertainment - iceskating at sea. And if you felt lucky, you could try it out on select times. Amazing skaters master flying across the ice on a rocking ship!
Dunes Mini Golf
Used it to pass a few minutes. Not very large but a pleasant distraction until too many other people end up finding it.
The Back Deck
Used it to get a morning drink. When not crowded, a nice place to get a drink and relax, but seats fill quickly and becomes tougher to get service.
Casino Royale
Nice sized casino for a cruise ship. Had easy entrance from 2 decks. Didn't win anything.
Vitality at Sea Spa
Excellent spa service. Only complaint is its expensive.
Swimming Pools
Nice pools, but nothing out of the ordinary. Very crowded with families at peak time. Lounge chairs close to the pool are scarce, need to get there early.
Carousel
A trademark of Oasis class ships. Hand carved horses are great for a quick break and photo op with an icecream cone.
Entertainment
AquaTheater
Its like a water circus. Very talented water acrobats showing off their craft to great music.
Studio B
The place for comedy shows. Nice lounge, attentive staff and great entertainment.
Library
Nice quiet area with ample selection of reading material.
Service and Staff
Ship Quality
Cabin / Stateroom
Ship tip
When you board, head to the central park cafe for lunch. Not many people find it until later in the cruise. Good food quiet venue.
Ports of call
Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida