Semi LIVE Review:Oasis of the Seas - June 21, 2014 - Western Caribbean

Will definitely come back and update. I'm nervous about the Dynamic Dining as I am travelling with a pretty large group and trying to figure out how we will all get seated together will be interesting.

Oasis Bars #2:

Schooner Bar Deck 6

Globe and Atlas, Champagne Bar Deck 5 - Royal Promenade

Thanks cruiser Radio for these pics.

Schooner Bar Deck 6

Champagne Bar Deck 5- Royal Promenade

Globe and Atlas Deck 5- Royal Promenade: wonderful place to watch the parades....

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Will definitely come back and update. I'm nervous about the Dynamic Dining as I am travelling with a pretty large group and trying to figure out how we will all get seated together will be interesting.

Megville this thread may help you with info on how to get your group signed up for Dynamic Dining:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2051211&highlight=group+dining

Oasis Bars #3 -Viking Crown, Boleros

The Viking Crown is the bar with the best view, not including the outside Pool Bars of course. You can't get any better than those large wrap around windows.

And when it comes to the club/bar that is jumping the most every night the Oscar goes to Boleros. Salsa, Salsa, Salsa BABEE! Great beats from the live band and the dance floor is always packed to capacity!

Thanks cruiser Radio for these pics.

Viking Crown Lounge Deck 17

Boleros Deck 5, this is also where the Art show is held.

This place was HOPPIN' and POPPIN' every night!

 

 

Oasis Wine and Champagne list #1 of 4

Oasis has a pretty extensive wine list. If you really want to check out the various wines you should look into booking Vintages. It is located in Central Park. You can prebook or wait till you board. Not sure if they do this on every cruise but a couple times on our cruise they ran specials. I suspect it may have been low reservations that were the cause. At Vintages you will get to try various wine parings and they also serve tapas.

Thanks CC cruiser megacruiser

Oasis Wine list #2 of 4

Thanks CC cruiser megacruiser

Oasis Wine list #3 of 4

Thanks CC cruiser megacruiser

Oasis Wine list #4 of 4

so this is the end of the wine list...Woo!! quite extensive...Right?...

I saw quite a few I would like to try..How bout you? Do you find that your tastes lend to a certain region or just a certain type...I like when they have the wine tasting events on board as I get to try some that I wouldn't think of trying...

Thanks CC cruiser megacruiser

More Oasis Bars: You really can't go very far without seeing one. These are wonderful venues to relax before dinner or just to set a spell. Besides the adult beverages you can get sodas at the bars and a glass of water if you find yourself in need.

Boardwalk Bar - Deck 5 Near Aqua Theatre. Here you can get snacks as well as drinks.

On Air - Deck 5 Royal Promenade-karaoke is the name of the game or watch sporting events on the big screen. And look out for those drink specials...it all goes down in On Air.

Trellis Bar Deck 8 Central Park. A nice place to have a drink before going to dinner at Chops or one of the other Deck 8 restaurants or just to take in the sounds of the music in the evening as the live musician serenades you.

Alas, the Viking Crown Lounge is no more. It was changed to suites in the dry dock. Too bad, always great views there.

Alas, the Viking Crown Lounge is no more. It was changed to suites in the dry dock. Too bad, always great views there.

I know you are right floatn (and I am sad about that :(!).

If you all will bare with me I will finish the bar review as it was when I sailed and then I have a couple of posts about the New Reimagined Ms. Oasis.:D

Also, don't forget the Viking Crown is still available to enjoy on other Royal ships. So we can look forward to that. :p

Oasis Bars continued

Vintages Wine Bar Deck 8 Central Park Specialty Restaurant which also serves tapas...you can enjoy your wine and tapas inside or outside in the garden like setting of Central Park...

Oasis Outdoor Bars

Sky Bar: This is the one that a lot of Roll Calls meet at for Sailaway. I call it the cute little one way up on the top deck. Just go to the main pool and go one deck up. Lots of good people hang out here. The atmosphere around this bar is always "Party, Party, and more Party!!!". I have had some great conversations at this one.

Pool Bar no need to go far if you decide to hang out by the pool...

Sand Bar: again pool side

Mast BarThe Mast Bar is opposite the Sky Bar starboard side. It is also used at night for singles get together events.

Solarium Bar: slow and easy atmosphere here. Great place to relax. I have fallen asleep in this area on many occasions. I wake up feeling refreshed and good to go!

Wipeout Bar : you might miss them one if you're not paying attention so keep your eyes open wide if you are up in the area of the Cafe and looking for some libations. It is located situated between the two FlowRider in the Sports Zone aft of deck 16. You also get uninterrupted views over the stern at this bar.

RCCL removes corkage fee for bottles of wine...click link below for full article...

http://www.******************.com/2014/10/11/royal-caribbean-removes-corkage-fee-bottles-of-wine

So what do you all think about this? Didn't really effect me before as I never bought any bottles of wine on board but I might consider it now that this new rule is in place...

Here's a great article on the Oasis Revitalizations...I found some wonderful pictures too that are soon to come...

This article gives you a good idea of what the changes are...

http://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/11730-oasis-of-the-seas-receives-upgrades-in-drydock.html

CATS!!!!

I can hardly wait...GET READY PEOPLE!!!

Thanks Kcjarvis...these are FANTASTIC!!!

We went to the 2:30 performance of Cats

 

 

 

 

At the intermission - The lead cat stayed on stage and allowed people to take pictures with him

 

 

 

 

I will provide my Cats review in my upcoming cruise summary

Might as well start with some Food Porn!!

Sabor Taqueria & Tequila Bar replaces the Seafood Shack...Boardwalk Deck 6. Also, the Boardwalk Bar (near the Aqua Theater) has become the Sabor Bar.

Thanks to CC Cruiser Kcjarvis for a wonderful review and pics of the Transatlantic sailing to bring Ms. O back home.

Sabor - The service was slow but the food was excellent. Everyone on the sailing receives 50% off. Sorry for the grainy menu pic.

 

 

Warm chips and salsa. Salsa needed more vinegar, tasted like regular tomatoes

 

 

Chicken stuff jalapenos wrapped in bacon - WINNER!!!!! Not hot at all, great flavor

 

 

Ensalada

 

 

Pollo Quesadillas - Excellent

 

 

Sauces

 

Oasis Rvitalization Sabor Continued

Honestly, by the time the main courses arrived, we were pretty full, but the mains were great.

 

Chicken empanadas

 

 

Mole Short Ribs - WINNER!!!!!!!

 

 

Yucca fries - Heavenly

 

 

Overall an excellent meal!!!!!!!!!!

Oasis Deck plan changes after Dry Dock October, 2014

Deck 3

- Opus Dining Room changes to American Icon Grill

Deck 4

- Private dining (port side) becomes Izumi

- Private dining (starboard side) becomes Diamond CLub

- Opus Dining Room becomes The Grande

Deck 5

- Opus Dining Room has become Silk restaurant

- Cupcake Cupboard has come Kate Spade Store

- Focus store has become Michael Kors store

- Guess store has become Regalia store

Deck 6

- Seafood Shack has become Sabor

- Boardwalk Bar has become Sabor Bar

- Pets at Sea has become Britto shop

- Ice Cream Parlor renamed to Cups and Scoops

- Boardwalk Donut Shop has become Boardwalk Dog House

- Inside staterooms added (6279, 6281, 6679, 6681)

- Diamond Club replaed with staterooms (6593, 6591, 6589, 6587, 6585)

- Pinwheels has become an Arcade

Deck 7

- New staterooms added (7279, 7679)

Deck 8

- Public restrooms in Central Park forward reduced in size

- New staterooms added at Central Park forward (8450, 8452, 8454, 8456)

- New staterooms added near Dazzles (8279, 8679)

Deck 9

- New staterooms added (9279, 9679)

Deck 10

- New stateroom added near forward elevators (10458)

- New staterooms added near central elevators (10279, 10679)

Deck 11

- New staterooms added at aft (11330, 11730)

- Concierge Club is now Concierge Club & Wonderland restaurant

- New staterooms added near Concierge Club & Wonderland (11279, 11679)

Deck 12

- Concierge Club is now Concierge Club & Wonderland restaurant

- New Grand Suites added to aft (12330, 12730)

- New staterooms added near Concierge Club & Wonderland (12279, 12679)

- Royal Suite 12240 replaced with new staterooms (12238, 12240, 12242, 12244, 12246, 12248)

- Presidential Suite 12640 replaced with new staterooms (12638, 12648)

Deck 14

- New staterooms added near Card Room (14279, 14679)

- New Grand Suite staterooms added at aft (14330, 14730)

Deck 16

- Izumi removed and becomes part of the Windjammer

Deck 17

- Viking Crown Lounge has become the Suite Lounge and Coastal Kitchen restaurant

- Pinnacle Lounge has become a Royal Suite (1701)

- Pinnacle Chapel has become a Royal Suite (1758)

More Pics to follow...

Oasis Revitalization Sabor continued

Thanks CC Cruiser MisterMom

Sabor looks well-attended

 

 

 

Fresh tortillas

 

 

Busy tequila bar

 

 

 

Oasis Revitalization_Continuing with the Boardwalk on Deck 6

Cruise Critic Cruisers have such great info and such wonderfu lpictures...thanks to all!!! :D

 

The hot dog stand is here and open.

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New flooring

 

 

Oasis Revitalization_More Boardwalk Deck 6

Reminder:

Deck 6

- Seafood Shack has become Sabor

- Boardwalk Bar has become Sabor Bar

- Pets at Sea has become Britto shop

- Ice Cream Parlor renamed to Cups and Scoops

- Boardwalk Donut Shop has become Boardwalk Dog House

- Inside staterooms added (6279, 6281, 6679, 6681)

- Diamond Club replaed with staterooms (6593, 6591, 6589, 6587, 6585)

- Pinwheels has become an Arcade

I love these posts from Kcjarvis as they include the old deck plan next to the new one...thanks Kcjarvis...

Are you all ready for more?

Hello!! Is anybody out there? :D

Hoping someone is getting something out of this.:o

Have a lot more to share if you want it.

Hello!! Is anybody out there? :D

 

Hoping someone is getting something out of this.:o

 

Have a lot more to share if you want it.

Yes, please!:)

Hello!! Is anybody out there? :D

 

Hoping someone is getting something out of this.:o

 

Have a lot more to share if you want it.

Definitely, keep it going!

Hello!! Is anybody out there? :D

 

Hoping someone is getting something out of this.:o

 

Have a lot more to share if you want it.

Yes' date=' please!:)[/quote']

 

Definitely, keep it going!

 

Thanks cruisers clarea and FuseRules for letting me know I am not out here all by myself. :D

 

Let's get on with the revitalization of Ms. O! :cool: