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A brake from work by
A Traveler from Anaheim,Ca Sailing date: Dec 2012Pros: relaxsation Cons: that I didn't get the room I thought I was going to get from you all
We enjoyed our relaxation on the boat when we where on. We just went to relax and be together and enjoy some sites. Ship Quality
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   Super ship by
A Traveler from Colorado Sailing date: Dec 2011Pros: Lots of space, wonderful friendly staff Cons: Ports too commercialized There is so much to do on this ship. However we never felt crowded, even though there are over 6000 passengers. Super friendly staff, and the accomodations are clean and new. The entertainment was great, though you need to make reservations to get in.The ports are too commercialized in my view. The Labadee haiti stop is a 3 star beach. The Cozumel and Jamaica stops are mostly for shopping. However, if you book other excursions, you can get away from the commercialization. Ship Quality
Dining/FoodGreat selection, but not outstanding quality. Stateroom Quality
Ship Staff Qualitysuper friendly staff Entertainment & ActivitiesMake reservations! 5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
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A Great First Cruise but not perfect! by
Ken S. from United States Sailing date: Jul 2011Pros: Fantastic Boat, very clean, a lot to do, great shows and activities, nice stateroom Cons: For those with food allergies be aware that the food in the Windjammer buffet is labeled extremely poorly. I only gave the boat a good rating because I had a very bad experience on the last night of the cruise at the Windjammer buffet. I took what was labeled simply as "Chocolate Cake" and had a severe allergic reaction. I found out later that it had a hazelnut cream but there was no mention of any type of nut on the cake label or any mention of the possibility that it may have a nut ingredient. For those with allergies just putting a sign that states "may contain nuts" would have been enough to keep me far away from it. Even though we had an amazingly great time on the boat this experience did put a damper on our enthusiasm for Royal Caribbean and the Oasis of the Seas. I'm surprised that Royal Caribbean does not take food allergies seriously enough to just put a simple allergen warning sign in front of certain foods at the buffet. The buffet managers response was even more puzzling when my wife brought it to his attention. He admitted that it did have a hazelnut cream and went on to send us a plate of chocolate covered strawberries to our stateroom to make things better (insulting at best). To this day I'm not sure if the sign was mislabeled or if this is just standard labeling for buffet service. Other than this problem the cruise was wonderful. Ship QualityThe ship was very clean and had Purell anti-bacterial dispensers located throughout the ship and in all eating areas. By the second day I was able to make it around the ship to all the places we wanted to go with great ease. The ship is very large but is laid out very well. The decor throughout the ship was top notch and very appropriate for each neighborhood. Dining/FoodI was not really happy with the buffet selection and as mentioned previously the food in the buffet not being labeled completely for those with allergies was very disappointing. The food in the main dining room was very good though and there is a big difference between the quality of food in the MDR when compared to the buffet. There are also many complementary cafes and other complementary eateries located throughout the ship if you don't want the Windjammer buffet or MDR. Stateroom QualityThe stateroom was very nice and clean, and we had a pretty good view of central park. The bed was also very comfortable. The shower is a little small but not really a big deal unless your a very large person. Ship Staff QualityThe staff was very cordial for the most part. Sometimes we weren't sure if it was genuine or if they are aiming for a big tip. When we first got on the ship it initially seemed that some of the staff was a little standoffish. It must be very difficult to work on a cruise ship week after week, so I can understand the staff not always being 100% perfect. I couldn't imagine having to attend to so many people week after week and to always be smiling and gracious. Entertainment & ActivitiesThere is so much to do on the ship and can even be a little overwhelming. The shows were really good and all the athletic activities were great as well. Just make sure to use your daily cruise compass to plan your day. It took us a few days to get use to using the cruise compass that gets delivered to the room daily. The fitness room was outstanding and as good as some of the best gyms I have been in. 
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Nassau, BahamasWe weren't thrilled with the Bahamas. It seems kind of beneath the Oasis of the Seas to attend this country. Also, maybe we didn't like it because our excursion was really not very interesting.
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.St. Thomas was very nice.
Philipsburg, St. MaartenSt. Maarten was also very nice.
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Best Cruise Yet! by
Michael B from Rolesville,NC Sailing date: May 2013Pros: The ship was like a floating city loved it Cons: some of the comedy was not family friendly I was blown away by this trip. Awesome trip with a great ship, great food and great service. Ship Quality
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Fun and Exciting! by
Julie M. from Tipp City, Ohio Sailing date: May 2013Pros: Always something to do!! Cons: Very cold in the Opus Dining Room. The ship was more than I expected. I always had new adventures everyday to explore on the ship. The staff from the cleaning crew to the executive staff were extremely helpful! Dining/FoodThe only minor thing, take a sweater to the Opus dining room it is very cold and was uncomfortable, it was hard to enjoy dinner some evenings due to the temp. Stateroom Quality
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Enjoyable vacation by
A Traveler from Estonia Sailing date: Mar 2013We had big expectations before the vacation and luckily we didn't have to be disappointed because the ship was just great. Ship Quality
Dining/FoodDinners were great-the food, the service - just excellent. The service and food in other places (for free) didn't impress us so much. Stateroom QualityRoom service was very good, clean and nice surprises when we returned to our cabins :). Ship Staff Quality
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Children's ProgramsWe didn't have children with us, but so much what we saw, I can think that children would enjoy the ship a lot. 0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.
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Great but crowded. by
A Traveler from California Sailing date: Oct 2012Pros: The food and entertainment was wonderful. Cons: So many people that the lines at customer service were long and some events were a crush. This is a terrific ship and this was my second cruise on it. The first cruise must have had fewer passengers because I didn't notice the long lines or the crush of people at any events. The entertainment is excellent and I enjoyed the trip despite the overcrowding. Ship Quality
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Oasis - Eastern Carib - Great Cruise by
MN girl from MN Sailing date: Apr 2012Pros: The quality of staff, ship in general Cons: Casino, tips on top of tips, Extra spending everywhere This was a high quality ship with lots to offer. Don't worry about finding stuff to do on the ship - computerized tvs are everywhere & you push a button & it gives you options - from what to do & where to eat. Don't bother with casino - so little bonuses/payouts that everyone was DISGUSTED. Took fun right out of it. Sunblock spf 50 at least (SEVERE burns were very common on our cruise.) Excursions were better booked in port. Watch the time - we left a few travelers on an island... Ship QualityBeautiful, clean, easy to figure out Dining/FoodDining Room -We didn't have a choice about prepaid gratuities (it added it in) so we had "My time dining" which it looks like you HAVE to set up ahead of time - but you can change it - so no stress. Plus you can just walk in & usually get in.
WindJammer - Good buffet. Not a 10, but probably an 8. Be careful of the extra charges "fresh squeezed orange juice" versus just orange juice... Stateroom Qualitysmallest room/cheapest available and it was still spacious and orderly/clean Ship Staff QualityStaff needs to be tipped - the prepaid gratuities don't go to all the people they should - so be aware, any tipping should be done directly to them and cash. Entertainment & ActivitiesVery easy to find something quality to do Children's ProgramsWe didnt use - Many kids - they seemed well entertained and stayed in the kids areas... 5 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Fantastic Time on Oasis of the Seas by
Jose A. from Tampa, FL Sailing date: Sep 2011Pros: Lots of activites Cons: Not getting show times we wanted Bigger really is better! Loved Oasis of the Seas, sitting in Central Park in the afternoon, sipping a cool drink and looking up at the sky is breath taking. Had the most delicious dinner at Giovanni's. It's the best! Skip Chops and go there instead. We still talk about our dinner there it was that good! No problem getting a lounge chair by the pool. Getting on and off the ship was easy, not much of a wait. Royal Carribean knows how to treat you right. This is our 4th cruise and by far our best. Can't wait to go back again! Ship Quality
Dining/FoodGiovanni's is the best. If you can only do one specialty restaurant, go there. You won't be disappointed. Our waiter knew the menu and directed us to choices he knew we'd love-and he was spot on. Stateroom QualityOur room overlooked Central Park. Great location. Ship Staff Quality
Entertainment & ActivitiesGood entertainment. Disappointing not getting times to shows that work into your schedule. However, there's always something to do and see.
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Cozumel, MexicoTook a Royal Carribean tour to Tulum. The site was great, very good tour but hot. It was extremely hot. I wish we booked some time on the beaches which were gorgeous.
Don't Miss: The beaches at Tulum are beautiful, wish we planned to go there. Labadee (Cruiseline Private Island)Labadee was much nicer than our last visit. Easy off and on the ship. Nice visit.
Don't Miss: Dragons breath. It's free and you've got to hear the dragon once in your lifetime. Falmouth, JamaicaTook at tour to Dunns River Falls with Yardley Tours. Great time. This tour company was recommended and did not disappoint. Wonderful, memorable day in Jamaica.
Don't Miss: Dunns River Falls. 4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Oasis of the Seas - August 6th-13th 2011 by
Jacqueline T from Toronto, Ontario Sailing date: Aug 2011Pros: The ship and staff Cons: The coffee was absolutely horrible Can't really say much but WOW! You will be blown away when u first walk on Ship Quality
Dining/FoodDon't Roget to check out the Park Cafe. Most restaurants on that floor were specialty ones $$$$, but that place was free and the food. Bit healthier than the usual burgers etc Stateroom QualityCouch bed out son slept on was huge! Good for 2 people Ship Staff Quality
Entertainment & ActivitiesGo see the shows they really put on exceptional productions Children's Programs
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Cozumel, MexicoTwister and Isla Pasion is a must. Beautiful private island everything is free. Bouncy stuff in water for the whole family, cayacking,floaties,sailing, peddle boats etc. food great too!
Labadee (Cruiseline Private Island)It both us to see the locals watching us eat on the other side if the bard wire fencing. Soo sad.....
Falmouth, JamaicaYou must do the zip line and tubing tour. The guys were just amazing and the jerk chicken super!
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