mickyminnie890 Posted January 22, 2016 #1 Share Posted January 22, 2016 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky616 Posted January 22, 2016 #2 Share Posted January 22, 2016 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindyscruise Posted January 22, 2016 #3 Share Posted January 22, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickyminnie890 Posted January 22, 2016 Author #4 Share Posted January 22, 2016 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickyminnie890 Posted January 22, 2016 Author #5 Share Posted January 22, 2016 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmares1968 Posted January 22, 2016 #6 Share Posted January 22, 2016 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvet Posted January 22, 2016 #7 Share Posted January 22, 2016 What was the price of the behind the scenes tour?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare h20skibum Posted January 22, 2016 #8 Share Posted January 22, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted January 22, 2016 #9 Share Posted January 22, 2016 What was the price of the behind the scenes tour?? It's $150pp. US$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sddsddean Posted January 22, 2016 #10 Share Posted January 22, 2016 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickyminnie890 Posted January 22, 2016 Author #11 Share Posted January 22, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagsfan Posted January 22, 2016 #12 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I booked our entertainment for our June 11 sailing on Monday. Don't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmpells87 Posted January 22, 2016 #13 Share Posted January 22, 2016 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen of Oakville Posted January 22, 2016 #14 Share Posted January 22, 2016 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!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garnetpalmetto Posted January 22, 2016 #15 Share Posted January 22, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LA_CA_GAL Posted January 22, 2016 #16 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Deck 5 aft. Great place to watch a docking, or just sit back and watch the wake while sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickyminnie890 Posted January 22, 2016 Author #17 Share Posted January 22, 2016 (edited) Thank you for all the tips!! Edited January 22, 2016 by mickyminnie890 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCF_Knight Posted January 22, 2016 #18 Share Posted January 22, 2016 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamer Posted January 22, 2016 #19 Share Posted January 22, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoJ'smommy Posted January 22, 2016 #20 Share Posted January 22, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickyminnie890 Posted January 22, 2016 Author #21 Share Posted January 22, 2016 LOVE THIS SHIP1) 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 :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvet Posted January 22, 2016 #22 Share Posted January 22, 2016 It's $150pp. US$ Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandmarnnurse Posted January 22, 2016 #23 Share Posted January 22, 2016 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joand452 Posted January 22, 2016 #24 Share Posted January 22, 2016 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 $$ and time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagsfan Posted January 22, 2016 #25 Share Posted January 22, 2016 We've been on Oasis and Allure for a total of 5 weeks and never knew you could get a complete at Guest Services! We hope they have them on Harmony!! So many ships, so little $$ and time! A complete what? Racking my brains! Set of menus? Set of Compasses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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