First 7 Things to Do After Booking Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas
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- Are you going on Oasis of the Seas? We're planning our Royal Caribbean cruise right now!! In this video I share how we are planning our cruise on Oasis of the Seas, and the things we did to plan our cruise once we were booked.
This cruise leaves from Cape Liberty and is a Bahamas itinerary with Perfect Day at CocoCay, Royal Caribbean's private island. I share what we did, and you should do as well to prepare for cruise on Oasis of the Seas. From dining and drink packages, to excursions, to downloading the Royal Caribbean app & more.
Do you have questions about planning a Royal Caribbean cruise or Oasis of the Seas? Please let me know in the video comments.
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Hi! I'm Ilana! I live in Montreal, Canada with my husband Frank. We can often be found dreaming about and planning future cruises, ideally to hot and sunny destinations! I believe in having fun, being kind and that you are never too old, or too young, to live the life of your dreams!
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We cruised on Oasis many years ago. We are going again April 2023 with our two nieces ( 25 and 21) who have never cruised before. We chose this ship after seeing all the new things there is to do onboard.
Iâm doing my first ever solo cruise on this ship in May, Iâve been watching your videos non stop! I bought towel clips and a hanging organizer so far. Thanks for great content :)
Hey Iâm going in May as well! Happy cruising! I am down to single digits in store excited! Have fun!
I am cruising on this ship soon. Itâs my first cruise and I am really excited. I look forward to hearing more about your trip especially your great tips!
IM GOING ON THE OASIS outta Cape Liberty in July. SUPER EXCITED and so happy you did this video and look forward to more information you post!đ„°
Yay!! So exciting đ
Great tips! We are driving to New Jersey from Muskoka, Ontario for April 3rd Anthem of the Seas. It's my first time cruising since 2009 and we're bringing our 5 and 9 year old now who are beyond excited. Now we just need to all stay healthy so we can go!
Thatâs awesome! Yes stay healthy and have an amazing time - great family vacation đ
Love your tips! I called about my June cruise on harmony of the seas and was able to upgrade to balcony for $300 cheaper than my original booked ocean view room. Thanks for your advice!!đ
Thatâs amazing! Iâm so glad to hear this worked out so well for you đ
I have been really enjoying your channel. Lots of useful info. I just purchased your planner. I think it is going to be a lifesaver! My husband and I are taking our very first cruise in a couple months. I hope you enjoy yours. Oasis of the Seas looks beautiful.
Iâm so glad youâre enjoying the channel Susan! Itâs so exciting to be planning your first cruise đ Thanks for your purchase:)
On the Oasis of the seas when u arrive and are on board go either to Park Cafe in Central park on deck 8 or Boardwalk Dog House in the Boardwalk area on deck 6 . These places are not super crowded like the Windjammer is.
Thanks for the tip! We loved Central Park Cafe years ago. Do they still have that roast beef sandwich?
Yes they should.....enjoy your cruise on Oasis of the sea
Iâve never been on RC but we will have to check this out!! Carnival cruise in a few months⊠I would love the itinerary. Great information again! Have fun!đ
So fun!
Iâll on that ship in early June!! Iâve never been but my boyfriend has and I canât wait! using a lot of your tips as well!
We just got back from our cruise on Anthem of the Seas out of NJ this month and to tell you the truth we never made it to the main dining room. The other food choices were just right for us and our daily schedule. We did dine at Chops as well as Jamie's and they were both fantastic! We haven't cruised in 17 years and I used so many of your tips including the magnetic hooks & clips!! The covid tests you get for the cruise were $30 each for us. Have a fantastic time. We already rebooked for next Feb on the same ship since we had such a fantastic time. We live on Long Island so it only a 45 minute drive for us. The parking garage was fantastic as well at $25/day!
We are on the Oasis cruise leaving cape liberty on May 1st. I hope to see you on the ship! I have just started following you and love your tips.
I will be doing this ship and itinerary in October. Iâm super excited.
This is the cruise I'm going on May 15th. It will be my first cruise and I will say all of your videos have been very helpful. Thank you!!
Iâm so glad the videos have been helpful! Weâll be on in about 2 weeks, so Iâll be sharing more info about this ship and itinerary soon. Nice cruise for you!
We are going on Oasis in late May. All your videos are so helpful.
We just sailed on Oasis from Feb 27 - Mar 6. I would suggest the UDP or at least the 3 Night Dining. We had the 3 night and really enjoyed 150 Central Park. We went there twice. We also did Chops. We had Hibatchi booked but changed it to 150 for the 2nd time as it was that good. We also paid for lunch at Portside BBQ. We were given the tip to share a 3 meat meal between the two of us and it was a ton of food. We didn't even finish it. The chicken was amazing. As for MDR, we usually love to eat there, which is why we didn't by the UDP. However, we were really disappointed in the food in MDR as well as Windjammer. We didn't have a good breakfast anywhere. One other food recommendation though, is the beef dip in the Park Cafe for lunch. Its was delicious. As for COVID testing (should it return), I used the Switch Health tests to board the ship and then we did our tests in our staterooms for us to return home. Canada has since dropped the testing but if it returns, I highly suggest ordering these tests and bringing them with you. The one MUST DO on Oasis is the Aqua 80 show. See it twice if you can!!
Been on the Oasis, the Symphony, and going on the Wonder next week. We love the Oasis class.
Thatâs awesome! Enjoy your cruise!!
Taking this cruise in late August. Taking our 9 & 6 yr olds for their first ever cruise! Will keep watching for tips!
We are actually going on the Oasis in 4 days. We were on the Symphony in October and main dining was wonderful. This go around though, we are doing the Ultimate Dining Package. So excited to do this. đ
Thatâs amazing!! The UDP does sound incredible - enjoy đđ
Was on the Oasis back in December. Loved it. Our favourite specialty dinning was 150 Park.
Great to know!! Thanks for sharing
Hi first time with a comment, love your channel. I booked Oasis of the seas twice, the most recent on October 2021 and I love the new venues. First the Playmakers sportsbar is a great addition as well as The Portside BBQ. It has additional cost for food but its a great value and awesome food. I recommend the experience of the Main Dining room, the menu has something new everyday and if you have the same table and time every night, they will surprise you with special appetizers not on the menu.
Enjoy your trip, the Oasis is amazing. I will go again in August with my daughters and grandchildren from New York city. A 40 minute drive.
Great to hear your experience!! Thanks for sharing
Thank you for the tip on the Facebook group for the week of our cruise, excited to talk to people who are as excited as I am to get back to cruising
Awesome!!
Great tips Ilana! We will be on Oasis in April. First time on an Oasis class and my (adult) kids' first time on Royal. We are planning only MDR for dinner for them to get a taste of how good it can be without specialty dining (we will save specialty dining for next trip!). Can't wait to see your other Oasis content and follow your journey!
Great idea! Please let me know your feedback as well :)
I love your videos. I'm going in Dec. Looking forward to a great time.
Thatâs awesome!! I love cruising in the winter
Our Facebook page for Allure in 2 weeks has been so helpful. Members will post drops in excursion and drink packages, check in days, test options and even drop in room prices. Really agree with this advice!!!
Thatâs great! All the secrets and tips are there đ
We will be on the Wonder of the Seas on October from Barcelona. The preparation is great and we love it. Thanks for the information! Safe Travels!
Good for you! This ship is looking great đ
We sailed on Oasis in December and had a great time. The ship is great and they have some really nice specialty restaurants. You can get several multi night specialty restaurant packages. We sail Royal on a consistent basis so we have tried all the restaurants (multiple times) and we like them all but our favorite is 150 Central Park. Lots of variety and the food is wonderful. It may not apply to you but if you happen to own 100 shares of Royal Caribbean stock you can document it to them about a month or so before your cruise and get onboard credit. For a 7 night cruise you get $100. For our 14 night cruise next month we get $250. Hope you have a great time.
Two Oasis must-do's : 80s Aqua show and Portside BBQ. Both are SO AWESOME! You can thank me later.
We were on the Oasis in 2010, will be on it again for New Year 2023, we are out of Miami, canât wait to go in it again!
I just got back from a cruise on Oasis of the seas two weeks ago! We had so much fun ice skating , seeing Cats the musical and sliding down the huge slides! I would totally book this ship again
Great to hear! I went ice skating back years ago. That might be fun. Is the slide scary? đŹđ
@@LifeWellCruised us tooooooo. We did Oasis for my birthday in December of 2021. Omg. Best cruise EVER. Oh CATS. I cried in that theater. Hell, I cried of joy all week! Now we are going on the Allure of the Seas in 2 weeks from our hometown. We live in Paradise now, but nice to cruise so close to home, and now we can cruise again.
My husband and I are going on Independence of the Seas for our first cruise for our first wedding anniversary đ. All of your videos have been so helpful and informative
Thatâs wonderful! Happy upcoming anniversary đ„
Thank you
This was super helpful!!! Weâre going on the the same cruise as you in May
How fun! If you see me please say hi đ
Our booking was more or less a surprise booking. We try to do 2 cruises a year and have already done Anthem back in April 2022. We were booked on Enchantment back in July, however my mother was feeling a bit off in the days leading up to the cruise, so my Dad got in touch with our TA and placed a hold on Oasis as a contingency plan. It's a good thing he did, as my mother tested positive during the pre-cruise testing. Our hold on Oasis turned into a booking. Between you, me, and CZcams, I think Oasis much better suited for my soon-to-be 10 year old co-host, who is my niece. She knows about the trip, as she was supposed to come with us on Enchantment, so when we canceled that cruise, we told her about this one since we promised her she could come on Enchantment. Mom is much better and has now been cleared of COVID.
Enjoy Illanađąđ joining a roll call is a good thing, you can get some nice info, especially for those who have cruised on that ship. We booked the specialty restaurant pkg and it was wonderful. We could eat at any of the specialty restaurants as many time as you wanted, Izumi was just an up charge of 10 dollars but worth it. We dined at Jaimes Italian and Chops and enjoyed them all; not that thrilled with the MDR on the Mariner. We walked over to Margaritaville, easy walk, its a beautiful place, did not get pkg but we were allowed to walk around the lower level of the property. We did the excursion at coco cay beach club at CoCo Cay Very nice, excellent service. Great food, lobster and and shrimp, the only complaint is the vegetables were over cooked. The plates appetizers were wonderful The grouper was bland to me but my son enjoyed itđ
Love this ship!
Great to hear! Anything you recommend for embarkation day in particular?
We are sailing Oasis May 29th! Looking forward to dining at Chefâs Table. Weâve done these before and loved them.
Nice!
Thank You for sharing your plans. I to get a lot of ideas from Parodeejay. Love all of my CZcams cruise news/ information/ vlogs. Have a great cruise!!
Going to Canada from Cape Liberty on Oasis in June. Cant wait âșïž
Thatâs great!! A nice itinerary đ
We're going to be on this ship in just 18 days. It'll be our first cruise with RC and we couldn't be more excited!
So exciting!! Have an amazing cruise!! đđ
How was your cruise? Please share!
@@rosevalley6581 The cruise itself was wonderful! We had a lovely time and got to cross off a bucket list item when we swam with dolphins. The journey to and from the cruise port was another thing entirely, lol. Cancelled flights, rental cars and a LOT more driving than we had signed up for. :)
Hi Ilana, great that you'll be cruising from nearby new jersey. We'll be on Celebrity leaving from Cape Liberty in June on a 10 night to Bermuda again. When you're on the ship , wave towards Connecticut as we're on the shore. Hi from Bob and Jill in Connecticut
Wonderful news. Enjoy the planning. Thanks for the update. Another creator Parodeejay went to Margaritaville and had a good time there.
Thanks Eleanor! Yes I actually saw the video on their channel - I thought I mentioned in the video but Iâm really glad they shared this!
Was on OASIS last September,,, had a fabulous cruise!!!!! Enjoy!!! Howie from BROOKLYN đšđšđš
The main dining room on the Oasis of the Seas were pretty good, but, we booked 4 specialty dining on there. And, wow, for us, Chops was soooo amazing. We are picky. Giovanniâs was good, change of pace, the 150 Park, I really enjoyed, but hubby said it was just ok, pretty good. It was too eclectic for him. Izumi was amazing! Best sushi I ever had on any cruise ever. The cooking at the tables there was good. We loved the Winjammer too. Great choices, healthy is also there, but tasty. Lol. Many choices. Park Avenue cafe was great too. Great salad bar etc. sorrentos for pizza, heard it was great, but too full to try it, lol. Oh, there is a place I canât think of the name. Best chicken ever! Itâs a small fee. Had lunch there. I wish I remembered the name. But it was some barbecue place on the pool deck, you go inside where you order the food soooo good for lunch. We were impressed. Go there! During the day.
California Linda shares that on our RC cruise during New Year's, we found all meals in the MDR were excellent, comparable to Princess. We enjoyed lunch each day at the Promenade Cafe, which is like Princess' International Cafe. Enjoy dining in the MDR and wear the black dress to a specialty dining venue. Whatever you decide, just have fun. đđ
I appreciated the information that you prefer to stay in the Secaucus area in New Jersey. We will be making hotel reservations for our 21-day B2B in Eastern Canada/USA next October, and this information was most helpful. We will not stay in New York, and so far, the Port Authorities show a New Jersey embarkation port!
This is the first time Iâve tried your news show and have seen you maybe twice before. So I subscribed to your account. Have been on the Oasis of the Seas and the Harmony of the Seas a few years ago. We liked the Oasis more than the Harmony, just our on preference. But on both ships, we found that the Hot Dog stand on both ship, had really good hot dogs. Iâm not much on hot dogs but my friends that we went with ,just loves them. So I followed him on this and was pleasantly surprised. Give the dog a try. I think youâll like them also. Youâll find it right across from the merry go round on the left side facing aft. I think itâs the Boardwalk neighborhood? Enjoy your trip.
Thanks for the heads up on the drink package sticker shock.
After I finished laughing at the price, I noted that it was a discount.
I would have to guzzle five of top dollar mixed drinks each day to break even.
Haha! This is in US dollars so I have even greater sticker shock when I add my exchange rate
We booked 3 night dining package as price was about the price of 1 &1/2 individually purchased meals. Checked out sample menus in cruise planner. Also checked out MDR menus in the app.
Can also purchase refreshment package that includes almost all non alcoholic beverages if you drink less than 2 or 3 drinks a day for much lower cost.
Tip: if youâre going to watch the Agua show be sure to take a seat to the right when facing the stage otherwise it would be difficult for you to watch the aerial acrobatics. You would think the middle seats are the best but itâs not. Forget about the left area!
Thanks Irene
I just cruised out-of Bayonne 2 weeks ago on Anthem, such an easy port to get in and out of. Ill be sailing on Oasis in October and cant wait. Now that the restrictions are being lifted the prices for beverage packages and internet have gone up a lot. I kick myself daily for not booking them earlier haha. Hopefully they will start allowing people to book shows before boarding but the last 3 RC cruises I went on you had to wait until on board, even reading through the Oasis past, present, and future facebook group you still can't book ahead.
Looking forward to May on Oasis!
Awesome!!
We live in NY and have gone on Oasis from NJ and love it. We have this itinerary later this year as well. I would love for you to do a review of the Margaritaville resort for a day once you return. We've done a local beach and Pearl Island, but I'm looking for something for our next cruise
I'm D+ and LOVE Royal Caribbean. We enjoy the MDR food. I like the crab cakes, lobster bisque, jerk pork chop, warm hazelnut cake, lamb chops, to name just a few. For specialty, Chops is wonderful.
If you enjoy coconut drinks, try the coconut mojito from Boleros. It's the 1st drink I order once onboard.
I'm a clothes horse and take a different dress for each night we're onboard. Looking forward to seeing your outfits (although I'm 6 feet tall and big boned, not your petite frame!).
Thanks for the amazing suggestions! The coconut mojito is going on my must try drink list đ. Iâll definitely share a review and info of margaritaville
We booked b2b May1 and May 8 on Oasis. Like you because it is easy to drive to. We are driving from Ottawa. Nice to hear the covid test to come back home will be removed as of April 1st.
Hi, love your videos. Can you share the excursion company you used to book the Margaritaville excursion?
I'm Diamond, and our last cruise was on the Ovation last September. We had no problem with any of the quality of the food.
I was on freedom of the seas in Sept 2021. The ship was 1/2 empty. It was awesome having such a large ship be so empty. Food is good in the dining room. Not as good as princess or celebrity, but definitely worth it to go at least a couple times.
That must have been amazing! The early months back at cruising were a great opportunity
I will also be on oasis in May!! We were debating on booking a dining package. However the one thing we really wanted to book was Izumi hibachi, and I was informed thatâs not including with the dining package. We decided to not do a dining package and paid for only that restaurant advance and we might do 150 Central Park another night. We were on anthem in 2020 and the food in the main dining room and solarium bistro is really good, so plenty of free things to enjoy. Iâve also heard that if you get an unlimited dining package you canât make reservations before you board? So thatâs another thing to keep in mind
Weâre going on Oasis in July! Canât wait!!
Thatâs great!! Do you have the Bahamas itinerary?
@@LifeWellCruised yes same as yours. Leaving from Jersey July 1. We were last in cococay in 2017 and we cannot wait to go back and see all the new renovations. Looking forward to those mozzarella sticks and free kids splash zone.
Oh and I got the nautica navy and white dress you recommended and it fit great.
@@DMinAllston awesome!! So glad you liked it. I have to add the mozzarella sticks up my list đđ
My last cruise prior to the shutdown was on Oasis of the Seas. You will enjoy all the entertainment on board. Donât miss the ice show and the aqua show. Both are not to be missed. We decided to skip Cats after seeing how long the show lasts.
What an amazing âlast cruiseâ! Iâm looking forward to those things đ
We are booked on an 8 day Southern Caribbean ABC island cruise on Explorer of the Seas with 4 days at sea. I foresee needing lots of poolside drinks! My partner, however, doesnât drink. I called RC and they let me book the Ultimate Drink Pkg for me and the Refreshments Pkg for himâŠsaved us $500.
Also, we booked the Unlimited Dining Pkg because we just didnât want any limitations to where we could eat..it was worth the extra $384 total for both of us. With 4 days at sea, we wanted options!
Oh you have to do the savager hunt and the trivia game after you are done while you are on board. I still have all of my pins from doing that. There are all kinds of fun things to do and I loved my time on board.
How fun!!
Definitely try isumi
Can you please share what you did at Coco Cay? Your information is always so helpful!
Hi Lori, we went to the waterslides (extra $), but I would not say this was necessary. My son loved it. We spent most of our time at Oasis lagoon pool. Itâs a beautiful island with really good casual food options - we had a good Greek salad and chicken burgers at Jacks Shack (I think itâs called)
We cruised Oasis in Nov '21. Izumi's (with Hibatchi), Giovanni's, and Chops are highly recommended. The Main Dining is really good too. Try the BBQ place too!
Thanks Tom!!
@@LifeWellCruised We are going on Oasis again in Jun 17 2022.
Any ideas for Alaska in May from Vancouver. Do you know if it is normally cold? so suggestions on packing
Donât forget the cruise critics boards too. They often organize private groups.
Went a week or so ago. Food was great everywhere but Iâm leaving again in June and we booked unlimited dining package
I have a question about payments, since we put the down payment down, do subsequent payments come out of your credit card automatically or do you have to sign onto the web page and remember to pay each payment?
Chops is good but we loved the chefs table. It's a specialty dinner and entertainment. That's how I mentally justified paying for it.
Now thatâs an interesting way to think about it!! Is was there good? Hmm I just might đ
@@LifeWellCruised We did it on the Jewel a couple months ago. Allow for 3 hours of your time. I would not recommend for picky eaters or those with dietary restrictions. Let them know upfront if you are allergic to something. It's a mix of presentation of cuisine and wine pairings, interactive with a smaller group of passengers, and fun.
I have a question. If you have booked an excursion is there somewhere u need to download the "tickets" and bring them with you or will the cabin attendent put them in your room? We are sailing on a celebrity cruise in may and i really like to have my things sorted but kinda confused about that one :)
Weâre doing this same cruise at the end of May!
Thatâs awesome!!
Great videos, very informative. I'm will be going on the exact same cruise this July as my first ever cruise. I'm torn with regards to the deluxe drink package. I'm not a heavy alcohol drinker, last vacation I went on, at most 3 beers a day (twice) the other days maybe 1-2 beers. If it not for the requirement that my wife also get the package I would just get it for peace of mind. My wife doesn't drink alcohol, soda, or coffee, literally only drinks water and tea. As for coffee, I'm a plain coffee drinker no specialty coffee for me so the complimentary coffee is fine. I've also heard that diamond members get 4 alcoholic drinks each per day complimentary, not totally sure on that. If that's the case, my in-laws who are also going are both diamond members who also don't drink. I decided on the soda package as I do drink soda, and we also have the water package ( case of water delivered to our room). Sorry for the long drawn out message, basically what I'm asking is, do you think I should opt for the deluxe package or stay like I am. Thanks in advance.
Hello I will be going on this cruise in September from Cape Liberty. Wanted to know if parking was easy to find at the port and if there are certain garages that. cost more than others? If so which ones?
Going on my first cruise and your videos are so helpful! Thank you. And yes I liked everything I watched, subscribed and am still watching!
Thatâs awesome!! When is your first cruise?
I will go on my first cruise next month, do they have a spa? And if they do is it a package?
Weâre going may 15th. Are you going before that? Wondering what the capacity is?
We loved the bionic bar- coco cay yet the food in the MDR was the worst food we have ever had on a RCL cruise. Have fun.
Thanks for the info. Yes I hear mixed/meh reviews of the mdr. Lol I have to drink more at the Bionic Bar đ€Ł
I'm doing the same going on the oasis with the same itinerary on July 1st. When are you going?
I enjoy hours videos and have purchased your planner. I would like to see how you pack for this cruise.
Thanks Dianne! Iâll definitely share how I pack, and it will be a bit different than the last a bit. Thanks for your purchase :)
Wife and I are going oasis as well 5/29. How cool would it be if you were on the same. Love your Channel
Plan to go around September 2022, from what I have heard itâs a bit more empty like half capacity. I do really want a ocean view though since itâs not that busy then, is it more likely Iâll get an ocean view (since thatâs more desirable)
Iâll be on the Oasis in 6 days! Itâs a 4 day sailing out of MIA đđœ
Have an amazing cruise!
Do you have to reserve your parking ?
We booked it for June 5th
I'm going on Oasis in June. (I have so much to do.). Would love to hear about your experience at Margaritaville.
Sailing out June 10!
@@claritaturbo Awesome! I'll be on her later in June. She's my favorite ship even before the renovations, so I'm excited to experience her with the renovations.đ
Can you recommend a hotel near the port in cape liberty?
We are going on Oasis from New Jersey next May was wondering if anyone could recommend hotels next to port. Ty
We are taking our 2 nieces on the Oasis in April. I was thinking of doing one speciality dining night. My one niece LOVES sushi đŁ, my husband will eat anything, I think my other niece likes sushi, but itâs not her favorite. I on the other hand, do NOT like sushi at all. Is there something there that I can eat? Is it kind of like a Benihana where they prepare and cook food right at your table? So I could get cooked food while they all enjoy their raw food? Thank you for your help.
Please report on the app: whether it stays connected while you are using it, can you select 2 or more interest for the calendar, is there a way to go from movie list to find out what day it is playing, etc.
My wife and I are cruising on Oasis for the first time in July. We are looking forward to whatever information and tips you can share. We have been sailing NCL recently and need to learn how the RCL ships function.
Thatâs great! Iâll definitely share a lot as we pack, cruise and visit ports
RCI
Did you book Magaritaville directly to the hotel?
What date are you leaving? We are on the June 24 cruise
Iâm interested in seeing Margarita Villa excursion activities and where youâll end up eating
Fun! I love sharing food stuff đ
The "discounts" on specialty dining are based on if you ate at Chops Grill every day and booked them individually at the cruise planner base price. The drink package "discounts" are based on the alleged price if you purchased the drink package onboard during embarkation. They are NOT based on the regular cruise planner price.
Ahhh good to know. Thanks Don
I'd be interested to know what the seas were like on your sail to and from the Caribbean, it could be a little rough even for a large ship. I hope not and you have calm weather. You have about a 6 1/2 hr drive from Montreal plus I would be interested in the hotel and area mentioned in the video and the parking.
Great Rick - Iâll make sure to share these things :)
The Main Dining Room has great food and if you don't like something they will take it back and bring you something else or adjust the current dish to your liking. We do not book specialty restaurants. There is plenty of amazing food already included.
Thanks Annie!
The oasis, before covid, was the only ship I ever found I couldnât even get into the buffet, on the first day, as the line started at the elevators!
Iâm sure quite busy. I like to keep out of the buffet for embarkation day lunch, and weâll likely do this again :)
@@LifeWellCruised I usually get in and out as early as possible because I need aisle access. Iâve not found other options that worked better for us although when loyalty groups have a meal in the MDR I absolutely like those best!
The other problem we encountered was that the elevator shafts near the MDR caused a draft such that they pulled cigarette smoke from the casino. I hope the changes made for covid and maybe an amping solved that problem.
We went with friends who loved the Oasis, at that time, so we had a good time. I donât think they had seen such lines either.
We usually stay nearer the airport in Newark, nj as thatâs where weâve found package deals for park and cruise, and now transfers. The parking has all been gated.
We booked Oasis of the Seas for late May but we're not seeing any Entertainment reservations available. The website just says " We're putting the finishing touches on our entertainment lineup, so if you're sailing on a ship that accepts reservations before you board*, check back closer to your sail date to guarantee your seat at our can't-miss shows." I spoke to someone from customer services and they mentioned they weren't taking reservations due to lower capacity on the ship. Have you heard anything about this? We would hate to miss out on the shows.
Yes Iâve heard only onboard and to do this asap as you board on the app. Make sure to download it before you go
Hi Ilanna, enjoying your channel. We are sailing on the Oasis in May 2022. First cruise back since the lockdown. Will you be letting viewers know your sail date?
Thatâs so exciting! Weâre on may 1 :)
Nice! Sorry we will miss you. We are sailing on May 8. Looking forward to it!
Thank you for the reply!
My husband and I will be on May 15th!! Canât wait!!!
You'll get an e-mail telling you when you can check in. Now it's usually at 30 days.