First Cruise and really enjoyed a good experience

Item: Oasis of the Seas
Rating: 4.3
Author: suongtu

Oasis of the Seas Cruise Review

suongtu

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 9

Overall rating:

4.3 out of 5

7 Night Perfect Day & Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: April 23, 2023

Ship: Oasis of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 11707

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

If you are just enjoying for the first time it’s a great way to relax. Try out every feature of this ship possible.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

A little crazy at first when you arrive but it can be troublesome as people are going in at the same time. But when you get in just hand your luggage off and it will be sent to your room

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Some freebie options that never disappoint but if you need alcohol and other good stuff you need to pay.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Has very good amenities. Need to go to the gym next time to work off the food

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Good entertainment, shows were excellent. Need to arrive early for good seating.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Very hospitable.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Small to my liking. But easy to enjoy. Has a balcony to the interior of the ship. Next time I’ll get the outside balcony.

Ship tip

As a first time on the cruise I didn’t think to book excursion. Next time to get the full experience just book the shore excursion to get the fullest experience.

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Miami, Florida

4 out of 5

Perfect Day At Coco Cay, Bahamas

5 out of 5

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

5 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5

Coxen Hole, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

4 out of 5

6 Comments

Gwbigdog 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

Thumbs Up 0

Flag

zim5 1 year ago

Glad you enjoyed your cruise! It took us 8 cruises before we finally used the gym on board! We always had good intentions to go to the gym, but didn’t. Taking the stairs, walking & swimming on excursions did provide some exercise. Now that we’ve used the gym & actually enjoyed it, we’ll make sure to work it into our daily routine to counteract all those extra calories we consume! And you can’t beat the view!

Thumbs Up 2

Flag

javawoody 1 year ago

Glad you enjoyed your first cruise

Thumbs Up 0

Flag

AuntPinkie 1 year ago

Welcome to the wonderful world of cruising. Appreciate your detailed review. Every cruise is a learning experience. Now you have the basics, your next one should be even better. Another thing to keep in mind for the next time, be sure you have cabins above and below. Glad you enjoyed your first cruise.

Thumbs Up 0

Flag

cruising2004 1 year ago

Thank you for sharing your cruising experience. Welcome to cruising!

Thumbs Up 1

Flag

RetiredRay 1 year ago

Yup, the sad story of the “cheaper” lines. A lot of add-ons like soda and up and paying crew salary (aka mandatory ‘tips’). But sounds like an overall good first cruise.

Thumbs Up 1

Flag

Other reviews of this sailing

Relaxing Cruise

Exactaly what I needed.