MaiseyM

I have been reading comments about experiences had on Oasis regarding breakfast. What options are good for a breakfast on Oasis? I have 3 kids and will want something that is somewhat filling (i.e. not a small plate of toast). From what I have read, it looks like the Windjammer is crowded. Is the dining room open in morning? I am only looking for options that are already included and not a place that you have to pay extra for. Tia.

I am planning for our family trip on Oasis in March. I have 2 adults, 3 kids. We are flying into FLL, so I won't have a car. I would like to avoid getting two rooms if possible; my youngest will be 10 yo. Is there any suggestions of good/decent hotels that won't cost more than $400 per night after all the transfers to the ship and other fees? I was looking at Embassy Suites and Hampton since they include meals, but it seems like I may need to get two rooms. I haven't called, so maybe it's possible to get a cot for a 5th person.

Any pros/cons in getting shuttle vs. cab/Uber to the cruise on Saturday morning? I have a group of five, so I am wondering if we would save money by getting a cab since we have so many people. Thoughts?

Good to know Dacsmom. Thank you. You did what I was wondering, get all bases covered. If you were using the Ultimate to pay for the coffee drinks, can you get them in a few places or is it one location? I ask b/c I am considering upgrading to Ultimate (or maybe downgrading to Royal Replenish) to get the coffee covered. I don't want to do that though if you have to walk super far to get there. I am hoping the coffee drinks covered can be purchased in a few locations? Thanks for the info. And how cool is that to have a Starbucks on board? Love my Bux!

It doesn't say bottled water on the link.

http://media.royalcaribbean.com/content/shared_assets/pdf/menus/beverage_packages.pdf

I am having a hard time figuring out the drink deal. I was planning on my husband and I getting the premium drink package. I don't know if I'll drink that much alcohol, but I'm kind of in the mindset that I would rather pay and not worry about it, even if it means I ended up 'overpaying' in the end. I just don't want to worry about it. That said, it seems like the coffees aren't included in the premium package; they are only in the Ultimate and Royal Replenish. I am somewhat fussier about my coffee and wouldn't mind having some good coffee on board.

So... Is there a Starbucks on Oasis? If so, I don't believe it's the 'store' type, but can you get it from a machine/bar somewhere? Is it included in one of these drink packages (ultimate, royal replenish)? Or, would I be having coffee from the coffee shop (cafe latitudes? I think??). And if I use my drink package there, can I get the 'fun' drinks and not just plain coffee with it?

Lastly, as an aside to the coffee, if I do get the premium drink package, do I have to use it every time or can my husband/kids go up with our cards and get our drinks? (obviously not talking alcoholic drinks with the kids ordering).

Thanks in advance.

When I'm looking at the RCI website, it's showing that premium covers up to $12 per drink. This is what they told me on the phone too. Here is the site from RCI.

http://media.royalcaribbean.com/content/shared_assets/pdf/menus/beverage_packages.pdf

Perfect. Thank you!

It has been a very long time since I have taken a cruise with RCI (or any cruise for that matter). I finally booked a family vacation on Oasis next spring. This forum has been helpful in learning about what has changed since I was on last, but I can't find a list of restaurants on Oasis. I really am trying to find a full list, with clear delineation of what is free and which ones you pay extra for. Is there a link out there somewhere that lists the places we can eat at on the ship and a general idea of what they serve, if not a general menu sample? I looked at RCI website and they had a list, but it doesn't really say which ones are on Oasis.

TIA.