Extra Charges - List?

[ocdb8r]

So, I came across the restaraunt list which details the extra charges for all the optional venues. I am wondering if there are lists anywhere for other things on the Oasis? I'd like to get my hands on as much as possible. Some things I'd like to know for sure:

 

Tours

Coffee (Espresso drinks)

Ice Cream at the Ice Cream Shop

On Board Activities (like the zipline)

 

We're going to dive into the Oasis and I want to go and do everything we want without worrying about costs...however that means I need to put together a realistic budget ahead of time to make sure we stash enough to go all out without worrying.

[Hobiecat01]

So, I came across the restaraunt list which details the extra charges for all the optional venues. I am wondering if there are lists anywhere for other things on the Oasis? I'd like to get my hands on as much as possible. Some things I'd like to know for sure:

 

Tours

Coffee (Espresso drinks)

Ice Cream at the Ice Cream Shop

On Board Activities (like the zipline)

 

We're going to dive into the Oasis and I want to go and do everything we want without worrying about costs...however that means I need to put together a realistic budget ahead of time to make sure we stash enough to go all out without worrying.

 

Yeah, there are quite a few "add-ons" that you have to be aware of. Some of them are:

 

Tours - costs vary widely. Less expensive tours can be booked at the port via reputable local tour guides. There are other sections of this board where you can get more ino.

 

Coffee (Espresso drinks) - espresso , yes, regular coffee, no. The best coffee is at the Cafe Promenade. Always free and very good! One of our fav places on the ship.

 

Ice Cream (at the Ice Cream Shoppe) - again true, but they have free frozen yogurt on the pool deck (near the Wipeout Bar) and free soft-serv in the Windjammer.

 

On-board Activities (like the zipline) - I thought the ZipLine was free?? and I know the FlowRiders are free. You just have to sign waivers and there is a use limit on the zipline (once a day , I believe).

 

The real things to look out for are:

 

Photos - everywhere you go there will be an RCCL photographer taking pictures of you. At embarkation, getting off at ports, in the dining room, formal pictures and on some tours. Getting the pictures taken is free. You purchasing a picture, well that's another story. You can run up a hefty bill with pictures alone. But, a nice formal picture can be had for about $20. This is where my wife spends her money for the week... Some do make great Christmas presents.

 

Your Cruise DVD - yeah sounds great but it is really a standard RCCL advertisment DVD with a few minutes of items from your specific cruise. If you think you may be on the DVD, I might buy it. If not, pass it up.

 

Bingo - it ain't free (as my Mom would say). They charge for the Bingo cards, but you can win a bundle.

 

Casino - enough said... this place can kill ya'. But it's still fun!!!

 

Alternative Dining - I have mixed emotions here. There are many places to eat free on the ship. However, the alternative dining places are a relatively good value compared to home. Where else can you get fine dining for say a $40 fee? The actual cost of food is free but the charges are for the tips for the wait staff that work only those alternative venues. Cost per venue vary.

 

Liquor - it depends on where you are from. Here in Atlanta, I can buy liquor at discount prices similar to the ship's price. In some areas/states tha ship's prices are great. You decide. But remember you have to get it back home. If you are flying... can't carry it aboard anymore...

 

Bar - if you drink or not, the bar will cost you. All bar drinks, (soft drinks are bar drinks on a ship), will cost you and have a 15% tip added to your bill. So a drink may cost $5.95 plus 15% = $6.85. Do that several times a day for 7 days and you WILL have a nice bar tab. (Our's was once $900 in just one week! Ouch!).

 

Souvenirs - nothing with RCCL or especially Oasis of the Seas will be cheap. Yeah, there will be a day that there is a sale in the shops, but the sale items are not the one's most folks want.

 

Water - you will see bottles of water on sale everywhere. Pretty expensive when you can bring your own aboard in your luggage. Just be aware.

 

Those are just a few that I can think of off-hand. Just remember, a cruise is a business just like any other. They are there to make money. Your job is to get as much as you can for the money you spend. Just like home...

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Sea ya!

Ron and Lee

Canton, Ga

Proud RCCL Platinum Member

"In wine there is wisdom, in beer there is freedom,

in water there is bacteria." – Ben Franklin

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Previous Cruises – 59 Days at Sea!

Carnival Mardis Gras - 3 Day Bahamas - April 1982

Carnival Destiny - 7 Days Western Carib. - April 1998

Princess Grand Princess - 7 Days Eastern Carib. - April 1999

Princess Sea Princess - 7 Days Western Carib. - March 2000

Princess Grand Princess - 7 Days Western Carib. - March 2002

RCCL Navigator of the Seas - 7 Days Western Carib. - March 2003

RCCL Mariner of the Seas - 7 Days Western Carib. - April 2005

RCCL Freedom of the Seas - 7 Days Western Carib. - 6/18 - 6/25/2006

RCCL Liberty of the Seas - 7 Days Eastern Carib. - 7/19 - 7/26/08

Planned Cruises

RCCL Oasis of the Seas – Our Friends Cruise - April 17, 2010

RCCL Allure of the Seas – Our Neighborhood Cruise - 2011

The BIG One - Southeast Asia 14 day – 2012?

Princess Cruises - The Med – 14 day – 2013?

[retnuh281]

Great post Hobiecat. A person had a couple questions, and you answered so politely and with great information. Thats what these boards should be about. (mostly)

My hat is off to you.

[Cruising89143]

Zipline is free of charge.

 

You could spend a week on this ship and not spend a dime extra. There are plenty of places to dine without any charges but what I do like is that RCI is giving those that want the option of choosing other places to dine and for a small price.

 

Just because she is a larger ship does not mean that she has to take more out of ones wallet.

[waterbug123]

So, I came across the restaraunt list which details the extra charges for all the optional venues. I am wondering if there are lists anywhere for other things on the Oasis? I'd like to get my hands on as much as possible. Some things I'd like to know for sure:

Tours

Coffee (Espresso drinks)

Ice Cream at the Ice Cream Shop

On Board Activities (like the zipline).

 

Just for the record, the "extras" on Oasis are the same "extras" as on all ships, i.e. drinks, tours, casino, souvenirs, specialty coffe, spa, specialty restaurants and so forth.

The additional entertainment activities found on Oasis that are not available on other ships, such as the Aqua show, zipline and flow rider, are free.