Do I really need show reservations???

[Scribilo]

On the Oasis January 25th and this will be our first cruise in 3 years. We have been on 15 other cruises and have never needed a reservation for a show. We would finish dinner and make our way to the show and never had a problem. Your input is appreciated. Thanks

[Aquahound]

It's not mandatory, but it does help. Without reservations, you won't be allowed in until 10 minutes prior. Not a huge deal for the main theater, but it is for the Aqua Theater and sometimes the Comedy Club.

[Clarea]

On the Oasis January 25th and this will be our first cruise in 3 years. We have been on 15 other cruises and have never needed a reservation for a show. We would finish dinner and make our way to the show and never had a problem. Your input is appreciated. Thanks

Reservations are suggested for Oasis and Allure. Because of the sheer number of guests, they need to show more than just two performances of a show.

 

If you cannot make any reservations at this late date using Royal's website, you have two options:

 

Go to Studio B as soon as you board and try to make reservations there.

 

Use the standby line at the show venues. This line is allowed to enter the venue about 10 minutes before the performance starts.

[wrp96]

The main theater shows seemed to be fine without reservations, but the comedy shows you definitely need reservations, and unless you want to sit in the splash zone, the same for the Aquatheater as well.

[Scribilo]

Thanks for the input. We have booked most of the shows that we wanted to see, some not our first choice in terms of time but no worries, we're on vacation!

[ehfl]

You can spend a few seconds online pointing and clicking, or you can wait in line on vacation for tickets. The choice is yours.

[cb at sea]

Unless you are on Oasis/Allure, you don't need reservations to shows. Especially if you have traditional seating....the shows are still schedule around those 2 times on all the other ships!

[johnstoc13]

Based on our last Allure cruise, I would say its worth it. As most have said, it's up to you, but to guarantee you'll see what you want to see, book them. Comedy shows always fill up fast, and aqua theatre shows do too. If you change your mind on board, who cares. Just do what you want instead and forget about your reservations. Some plan and others go with the flow. Decide what's best for your vacation and go from there! Enjoy your cruise!

[SConnolly]

On the Oasis January 25th and this will be our first cruise in 3 years. We have been on 15 other cruises and have never needed a reservation for a show. We would finish dinner and make our way to the show and never had a problem. Your input is appreciated. Thanks

 

Highly recommended on Oasis / Allure or you could be disappointed.

 

Only other ship / show we have ever reserved either was Sat Night Fever on Liberty Med.

 

Only takes a few min...

 

Enjoy your cruise.

 

http://media.royalcaribbean.com/content/en_US/pdf/showtimes/showtimes_OA.pdf

[Silvery Seas Cruiser]

I'd add that the ice show can be problematic without reservations unless you are willing to wait to the last minute. Then you may have to sit behind a column or in another less than desirable seat position. The easiest ice show to get in without reservations is the five o'clock show and the ice show for children "How to Train a Dragon."