Oasis of the Seas tips

[mickyminnie890]

Hello

 

We just booked our 1st Royal Caribbean cruise, going on Oasis of the Seas for this June. I wanted to know some of your tips and things to do and to avoid on the oasis. Also what do you think of this ship.

 

Thank you! :)

Edited January 22, 2016 by mickyminnie890

[Sky616]

Hello

 

We just booked our 1st Royal Caribbean cruise, going on Oasis of the Seas for this June. I wanted to know some of your tips and things to do and to avoid on the oasis. Also what do you think of this ship.

 

Thank you! :)

 

Only been on this class of ship once but the aqua show is a must I believe. We had a boardwalk balcony at the end and watched it from our cabin. If you like Mexican food Sabor is very good. Central Park is a great area just to have a drink and people watch. There is a secret area on deck 14 to view the ocean and a good spot for sail away which not many people know about. Go on port side (left) hallway all the way to the front of the ship and there will be a door that leads you outside. There are hundreds of other tips others will point out to you but just a few that I know of.

Edited January 22, 2016 by Sky616

[cindyscruise]

Make sure you book your entertainment online as soon as it opens especially the comedy show (it is a small venue and books quick) the ice show is great as well as the aqua show. Make sure you read the compass daily to see what is going on each day. It is a large ship but is so great. look at the deck plans to get familiar with the layout. Try the roast beef sandwich at park cafe. Central park is a great place to go for a quiet place to read etc.

[mickyminnie890]

Only been on this class of ship once but the aqua show is a must I believe. We had a boardwalk balcony at the end and watched it from our cabin. If you like Mexican food Sabor is very good. Central Park is a great area just to have a drink and people watch. There is a secret area on deck 14 to view the ocean and a good spot for sail away which not many people know about. Go on port side (left) hallway all the way to the front of the ship and there will be a door that leads you outside. There are hundreds of other tips others will point out to you but just a few that I know of.

Thank you I'll definitely check that out!

[mickyminnie890]

Make sure you book your entertainment online as soon as it opens especially the comedy show (it is a small venue and books quick) the ice show is great as well as the aqua show. Make sure you read the compass daily to see what is going on each day. It is a large ship but is so great. look at the deck plans to get familiar with the layout. Try the roast beef sandwich at park cafe. Central park is a great place to go for a quiet place to read etc.

Definitely going to book entertainment this weekend!

[lmares1968]

Just finished cruising Oasis last Saturday, and I loved it!! If you can, take the behind the scenes tour. I booked it for my husband, but I enjoyed it just as much. I was amazed at how a ship that size runs. Great Tour!

[yvet]

What was the price of the behind the scenes tour??

[h20skibum]

Definitely going to book entertainment this weekend!

 

Entertainment typically doesn't open till 90 to 120 days out. If you are interested in some of the cruise compasses from the western route, copies are in my November review link in my signature below.

 

Enjoy the Oasis.

[Ourusualbeach]

What was the price of the behind the scenes tour??

 

It's $150pp. US$

[sddsddean]

If you have a soda drinks package that includes the refillable soda mugs, there are machines:

2 by Sorrentos on deck 5

2 (one each side) by the entrances to the Windjammer on deck 16

and a hidden one in the Video Arcade on deck 15 (just aft of the aft elevator bank on starboard side)...I never saw anyone else using this one!

 

Simon

[mickyminnie890]

Entertainment typically doesn't open till 90 to 120 days out. If you are interested in some of the cruise compasses from the western route, copies are in my November review link in my signature below.

 

Enjoy the Oasis.

The entertainment is open for my cruise already.

[jagsfan]

I booked our entertainment for our June 11 sailing on Monday. Don't wait!

[cmpells87]

following!

 

the tips i've found so far specific to Oasis:

- Shuffleboard location behind aqua theater is a great view of ship's wake

- Best place to see the parade is from the Schooner bar and you can watch it from a level up or Sorrento’s pizza

[Queen of Oakville]

Let's see ....

 

• Ice Show and Aqua Show
  
• Rock-climbing and Zipline
  
• Flow-Rider
  
• Beef on Weck at the Café
  
• If you have kids, visit the area for face painting and balloon animals
  
• Have a brekkie (or lunch) at Johnny Rockets
  
• Ride the carousel (be a kid again!)
  

[garnetpalmetto]

One of the best places to watch sailaway is the Sun Deck on Deck 14. Take the portside room corridor all the way forward and you'll see a door leading out to it. Gives you a great view of sailaway and you can sort of peek into the bridge wings from there and see the ship's officers and crew working.

[LA_CA_GAL]

Deck 5 aft.

 

Great place to watch a docking, or just sit back and watch the wake while sailing.

[mickyminnie890]

Thank you for all the tips!!

Edited January 22, 2016 by mickyminnie890

[UCF_Knight]

Let's see ....

[*]If you have kids, visit the area for face painting and balloon animals

 

According to this post that may not be possible in June:

 

No more balloon twister or face painter on Allure/Oasis:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2296772

[jamer]

LOVE THIS SHIP

1) at sail-away..go to the "secret" hallway (port)and wear something bright and wave good-by. There is a camera on the hotels and family can watch you sail away and when you come home, it is still on the webcam for Fort laud

2)There are periscope "things" attached to deck and when you look in them, it is magical. Central Park have many , but they are all over the ship. Ask at GS for list.

3)Ice Show..wear warm clothes, you are in a ice arena.

4)There is a Globe opposite Sorrento's. It opens and the Captain and crew members, welcome you from there. Check daily Nav for times.

5) Adults pool area is sooooo nice. Sun and shade areas and food/drink.

I am so jealous..Have a GREAT cruise. Relax and enjoy.

[TwoJ'smommy]

Thanks. I'm taking notes along with the OP. I've heard the roast beef sandwich at Park Café talked about a few times so that is definitely a must try. My entertainment is booked also.

[mickyminnie890]

LOVE THIS SHIP

1) at sail-away..go to the "secret" hallway (port)and wear something bright and wave good-by. There is a camera on the hotels and family can watch you sail away and when you come home, it is still on the webcam for Fort laud

2)There are periscope "things" attached to deck and when you look in them, it is magical. Central Park have many , but they are all over the ship. Ask at GS for list.

3)Ice Show..wear warm clothes, you are in a ice arena.

4)There is a Globe opposite Sorrento's. It opens and the Captain and crew members, welcome you from there. Check daily Nav for times.

5) Adults pool area is sooooo nice. Sun and shade areas and food/drink.

I am so jealous..Have a GREAT cruise. Relax and enjoy.

Thank you :)

[yvet]

It's $150pp. US$

 

 

Thanks!!

[grandmarnnurse]

Hello

 

We just booked our 1st Royal Caribbean cruise, going on Oasis of the Seas for this June. I wanted to know some of your tips and things to do and to avoid on the oasis. Also what do you think of this ship.

 

Thank you! :)

 

I sailed the Oasis last year and LOVED it! There are plenty of complimentary eating areas, so that if the Windjammer (buffet is too busy) you do have alternatives. The Park Cafe in Central Park has breakfast sandwiches, and salads and other foods the rest of the time; The Prommenade Cafe is also complimentary with pastries and sandwiches; Sorrentos has free pizza; Johnny Rockets serves complimentary breakfast, including fried eggs; The Solarium Bistro has complimentary breakfast and lunch; and there is also a free cafe by the flow rider and zip line area. And of course, the main dining rooms, which one is open for breakfast and lunch, and all three for dinner.

We went to all the shows. HATED CATS! Too long and boring! Loved the water show in the Aqua Theater!

We had a 70s night in the Prommenade, which was fun!

But our favorite place was Central Park. We would have a night cap there to unwind before heading back to our cabin.

Enjoy Oasis! We did!

[joand452]

As already mentioned, make sure you take a look at all the "Small Wonders," scattered around the ship. Some look like chrome binoculars on posts, others are upside-down brass telescopes. Here's a thread with a partial list: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1441464

 

We've been on Oasis and Allure for a total of 5 weeks and never knew you could get a complete at Guest Services! We hope they have them on Harmony!!

 

So many ships, so little $$ and time!

[jagsfan]

We've been on Oasis and Allure for a total of 5 weeks and never knew you could get a complete at Guest Services! We hope they have them on Harmony!!

 

So many ships, so little $$ and time!

 

 

A complete what? Racking my brains!

Set of menus? Set of Compasses?