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Agree as well with the comments. Although there are more passengers and it's a bigger ship, it doesn't feel crowded. What I love about Oasis class is the number of different areas, the additional food venues (e.g. Park Cafe). We don't usually do specialty but it also has some additional ones if you want. Also, the shows are superb. Oasis has the best Aqua show in my opinion of the ones that I've seen. The Aqua show is something different too if you have yet to go on Oasis class. Central Park is great to walk through of sit an enjoy. Boardwalk is fun. It's just more spread out with more things to do. I guess one piece of advice is to choose your stateroom location carefully based on what you think you'll do most if you are worried of it being too big and having long walks.

Looking forward to your cruise. A girls trip will be so much fun! We have Harmony booked a year out at Christmas time. Sounds like you had a smooth travels getting to Houston and to your hotel. One question....the price you listed for Galveston Express is per person, or per car? It it's per person then probably straight uber makes more sense for us (as we'll be a party of 4). From your numbers, it looks like per person. Too bad you're delayed a bit for boarding but looks like you are in a great area for your hotel so can just enjoy there for longer. Happy cruise day!

Good point. Thanks for the note. Natural light will be nice. Promenade rooms are fun to look out so CP Interior will have that too. The location is pretty good too as it's central all around.

We actually have one booked on our upcoming Icon cruise so it'll be our first time trying it. It will be for 4 so prob a bit squishy but we'll make it work. From pictures, it seems like on Icon though, there is a window ledge vs an actual seat.

Thanks. We do like Boardwalk balcony rooms but agree, it can be noisy at night. Have yet to stay in Centra Park interior or balcony (first time will be in December). Think we'll stick with our Central Park Interior.

Hoopster, thanks so much for posting. It looks nice. Similar to the promenade rooms, it is nice having the extra seat (by the window).

Thanks for the feedback! We've stayed in promenade rooms before but never central park interior . Good to hear positive things about them.

This is for March 15, 2026. ...so our March break. Duh...I looked again and it actually says Boardwalk View Balcony Guarantee...so we know the room type then only mystery is location. I guess I just noticed the "guarantee" name the first time. My bad. Thanks for looking and for your feedback! (I am still curious on what others do get when it's a general guarantee)

We currently have a Central Park Interior (refundable) booked for 3 on Oasis for a future cruise. Got a great price. For $135 more, we can book a Balcony Guarantee. If we did this, it would mean switching to non-refundable which isn't a definite no, but we prefer to book refundable, especially when it's so far out. Curious...for those that booked Balcony Guarantee, what room did you end up with? I'm assuming a true balcony is very unlikely (esp as this will be March/spring break), but did you end up with a Central Park Balcony or Boardwalk Balcony? (Or regular balcony?. But guessing none of these). For a BW, it might be worth it...even though location wouldn't be ideal and most likely far from aft and high up), but not for a Central Park Balcony which is the same room as our booking but with a small outside space that doesn't even see the ocean.

I noticed the same prior to our Wonder cruise (and think I posted a similar question). They are short a regular show as they just have Effectors and Voices in the main theatre (plus the Ice Show, Aqua and comedy for adults). I think they used to also have a tap show but that is no longer offered. Having said that, we still had some sort of show or entertainment each night between headliners and a game show...Mind you. our daughter did have one night without a show (when we had adult comedy and nothing else was going on). We also had one day show with the cast singing (if I'm remembering correctly). I agree t though as other Oasis ships have an additional show such as Flight on Symphony. P.S. - We had the same headliner (singer) back in March. Not sure if it's a coincidence or if she is a regular on Wonder with a longer contract.

Booked the place for now. We still each feel the same, but it'll split the day up a bit and he's not set against it (and not pricey ).

Lol true. I'll discuss with DH again (not that the places are open for booking for our date). I saw one for about $100 CAD, which isn't too bad. We've used that one before and it was fine (plus nice pool). Will let you know. Thanks.

Yeah, but we already spent $$$ for Icon at xmas holidays (only time we can go with both kids). I don't remember the difference but the flight times we took were worth the less cost.

True....cold and probably snow end of December back home. I know Miami isn't always warm that time of year but certainly beats home.

Good point. We may have to wait to check in our luggage. Think we'd still try and get off as late as we could if we go straight to the airport. P.S. - For evening flight, we'd for sure get a day hotel, and we've done that a few times. For afternoon flight, it may not be as worthwhile. Flights are often delayed, but of course, we can't count on that.

I'd have to check with DH but I think we might have some kind of access based on our Aeroplan.

We'd pick a hotel near the airport with a shuttle (or uber/taxi may save some time) but good point. Thanks. Probably just head to the airport. Long day but more straight forward.

Thanks, but we'll have lots of luggage (and time, but not a ton of time) so thinking either a day hotel or just spend the day at the airport. I'm thinking the former since it'll split up the day. Kids can swim if they want if weather cooperates. DH is thinking the latter since we probably have to check out of the hotel anyways at 2pm or 2:30pm.

Yeah. Thanks for the suggestion. Only thing is there are 4 of us, and trying to keep the cost down. (Otherwise, we may have gone for the pricier flight home with a better timing).

We have Icon booked out of Miami in December. Can't wait. Our flight back is probably the worst time of day...right in the middle of the afternoon at 4:30pm (back to Ontario Canada). We've done a day hotel before when we have an evening flight, but not sure if it's worth it for a few hours. For others, would you bother with a day hotel (looking at one near the airport with a shuttle)? Or you wouldn't bother and just head to the airport? I know we are kicked off early so might be a long day.

I know what you mean . I like that area outside too and will either sit or just walk laps (sometimes you have to go up a deck though if you want the full circle). If I'm not mistaken, Oasis class has the jogging track there, so you can walk but not sit. Mind you, on Wonder they did have some seats aft.

I've had this happen a couple of times (although never had to be assigned a new booking number). So frustrating. A few things I've learned and do: 1. Before calling for a price drop, note/calculate the price yourself. Know the non-refundable and refundable, and make sure you are using your taxes and fees. 2. Tell them to let you know what they are seeing BEFORE they go ahead with committing the change. 3. If the system messes up (or perhpas the agent selected wrong)? , don't hang up until it's resolved. I have one reservation for 2026 where they had to put manual notes that the booking is refundable....and I've had to explain the story and let them know that this one is in fact refundable. Frustrating that they switched your stateroom.

Looking forward to your live review. We were on Liberty in June with a short stop to Halifax. (We just walked around the waterfront and went to the Maritime museum as that's an option if you have no tour due to yours getting cancelled). Quite enjoyed the ship and stop. Would love to do your itinerary someday. Glad all is good for travel day. Enjoy your cruise!

Agree...marketing Utopia as a party ship like Carnival feels disanointing. Royal has other 3 and 4 days cruises and these are still family ships.

Lol...Ricky Matthews? Oh yah, I see him. We had him as a CD 3 times in a row, on different ships. He is so energetic and funny. Definitely perfect for Utopia!