lizstas

We just sailed Oasis 11/29 what an amazing ship--we had a great time...only crowd issues we experienced was day one windjammer and elevators often tough to get. Sail AOS 1/25 with 16 other family members. Mixed reviews and I am praying after dry dock along with our sail date we will have minimal issues. Being the coordinator is stressful...worry about everything meeting everyone's expectations! Can't wait to read current reviews--thanks!

Hampton Inn North Pier hands down best service. Their shuttle will take you anywhere within a mile of the hotel no charge. $10 per person to the pier. Beds were comfortable hotel was very clean. Breakfast area large enough to accommodate--

Excellent review...I just returned from the same sailing and it was my first sailing as a diamond member as well. I agree with all you had said for us our experience in Chops was not the same as far as service. We did not realize until our bill came that the day of sailing the specialty restaurants were 50% off. We were a group of 6 (2 kids)--1/2 pre-paid and 1/2 did not--fixing that discount for the pre-paid was a headache! Once seated we were approached by the waiter and given the wine menu. He said he encouraged us to order a bottle of mid priced wine. We discussed but we rarely drink wine. Maybe a glass or two in a year and usually at New Years. He came back and asked if we decided on a wine and we again said we would pass. He dropped the menu to the table and said he would give us time to think about the wine and be back. He returned about 10 minutes later inquiring on the wine and finally realized we wouldn't order any. We actually ordered bar drinks instead and he said that we should order wine with the meal. Never did bring our drinks from the bar. He took our order for the entrée and said don't worry about sides he will bring a variety for all--. He did bring the entrees and a few sides of mashed potatoes and French fries (none of us did want fries) but no baked potatoes. Mom asked if it were possible for 3 of us to have a baked potato. He said of course. He brought back one and said since they were so large we may want to split it. The steak had a good taste but was room temperature warm and sides also were not "hot". I did very much enjoy the quality of the food for the price. Had I paid full price warm wouldn't have satisfied me. I just don't feel that restaurant is worth $35 per person. Now that I see the filet is on the MDR menu for $16.95 I would enjoy it as much there--I realize it will likely be at the luke warm temperature. After the meal was completed and signing my name to the bill I realized why he was pushing the wine...to increase the tip. I always tip based on service for the full price of the meal...before coupons and discounts. I realize that may not be always the case. Great service can often and in my case it does make up for subpar food. I appreciate the hard work of the wait staff, room stewards and all those that do all they can to make my vacation that much more enjoyable. I take the time to fill out the WOW cards, additional gratuity, etc. Maybe the waiter was having a bad day, but my feeling is he has been burned often with tips and just assumed it was going to happen again. MDR wait staff--Ramazan was EXCELLENT even in the windjammer they would see six of us trying to find a table they would help. I can't say enough about the service...really great. First sailing on the OASIS Loved the ship and based on your recommendation I will be looking to the Allure! Will be on the Adventure in 6 weeks...I know that will be no comparison! The weather we had last week made me so happy that I was on the world's largest cruise ship--Monday was tough for me!

Thanks for such a great video. We will be sailing this Sunday--Dec. 5th. Would this be ok for an 8 yr old? My mom has arthritis and a bad hip--is most of the walking on level ground