How do I get to the Hellipad on the Oasis?

[butterfly2]

What deck is the Hellipad on Oasis and how do I access the area?

Thanks!

[Aquahound]

The helipad on Oasis is by invite only. It is not open like on the other RCI ship classes.

[butterfly2]

Thanks for the info.

[DicAnns]

I believe I read somewhere that one of the fitness (yoga?) classes are held in that area so if you really want to get there I guess that would be an option.

[CruiseFanatic407]

I've attended Diamond and higher event on the Helipad of the Oasis. Sometimes depending on weather and such, they would do a sailaway event from Labadee on the Helipad for the crown and anchor members.

[ARCruisinNana]

Party on the Helipad on Oasis has been for the Top Tier Party. Invitation only.

[Lionesss]

We were invited to the helipad for a sail-a-way party the day of Labadee.

Dont know what got us the invite.

We were in a crown loft suite or our Platinum status.

Sea Ya

[Merion_Mom]

We were invited to the helipad for a sail-a-way party the day of Labadee.

Dont know what got us the invite.

We were in a crown loft suite or our Platinum status.

Sea Ya

 

Yes, the Suite would be the reason. :)

[tractortom]

I knew that you can't get to the pad on Allure, but the first thing that came to my mind when the original poster posed the question was "fall down a flight of stairs". That should get you to the helio pad and on the helio too.

 

Sorry, I know that it's mean, but I've been on a medivac helio and don't recommend it.

 

Sorry again, it really sounded mean...

 

Tractor Tom in Okeechobee

Please ignore me....

[Lionesss]

Yes, the Suite would be the reason. :)

 

Thanks

Now I know.

Sea Ya

[Jan_In_Maine]

We were invited to the helipad for a sail-a-way party the day of Labadee.

 

Dont know what got us the invite.

 

We were in a crown loft suite or our Platinum status.

 

Sea Ya

 

We were Platinum (now Emerald) and were invited to the helipad ... (we were in a balcony), but we were also on a b2b, so perhaps that is why we were invited both legs. Jan

[ARCruisinNana]

The two times I've been on Oasis this year (in a JS) the Top Tier Party (Platuinum and above) has been on the Helipad. There may also be a party for those in Suites on the Helipad.

[help04me]

Party on the Helipad on Oasis has been for the Top Tier Party. Invitation only.

just turned plat and sailing on her march 29 does that include us ????

[CleveRocks]

Last year I was in an ocean view cabin at the very front of Allure just under the bridge. The only time we noticed non-crew on the helipad deck was for a yoga class a few mornings.

[Aquahound]

just turned plat and sailing on her march 29 does that include us ????

 

Yes. One day, there will be a Platinum and up sailaway on the helipad.

[help04me]

Yes. One day, there will be a Platinum and up sailaway on the helipad.

/thanks for the info

[Tweety63]

I can verify Aquahound's information. We were on the Oasis in July and they had the Crown and Anchor platninum and above sailaway from Labadee on the helipad. Wonderful experience!!

[G85 SS]

I've attended Diamond and higher event on the Helipad of the Oasis. Sometimes depending on weather and such, they would do a sailaway event from Labadee on the Helipad for the crown and anchor members.

 

They did a sail away for Platinum and higher out of Nassau on the pad back in June.

 

I will say I don't like the fact that it is closed off from general use.

[Merion_Mom]

They did a sail away for Platinum and higher out of Nassau on the pad back in June.

 

I will say I don't like the fact that it is closed off from general use.

 

It is an issue of security.

 

There is no access to the helipad except through "restricted" areas.

[Lionesss]

Yes. One day, there will be a Platinum and up sailaway on the helipad.

 

Maybe we will be invited to two sail-a-ways.

Suite

and

Emerald (earned enough credits on last sailing)

I know......dont hold my breath:eek:

Sea Ya

[don't-use-real-name]

I have not been on RC but would further a guess that the area of the

BOW is restricted on most ships. Reason: preventing unwanted activity

that may distract the crew on the bridge. Also don't need to see folks

doing dangerous love maneuvers off the forward mast head "Titanic Movie"!

Some ships have this area reserved for crew recreation with their

own private swimming pool on others I have seen winches and pulleys

for the anchor and spare propeller blades - certainly not a safe area for

passengers. On another note the Prime big buck suites don't need to

view and hear activity in the vicinity.

Some cruise lines open these restricted areas for prime viewing of scenic

vistas i.e. Glacial fjords in Alaska - Passing under Lions Gate Bridge in

Vancouver - the Golden Gate in San Francisco and whale watching.

So a lot depends on the ship and the Captain/crew. It is exciting when

you have a photo opportunity such as that. A ship with a helipad on the

forward deck is no doubt a big plus. Not all ships have a helipad and some

have the pad on or near the rear deck. If invited enjoy this feature !

[sky0000547]

Last year I was in an ocean view cabin at the very front of Allure just under the bridge. The only time we noticed non-crew on the helipad deck was for a yoga class a few mornings.

 

There is a door in the fitness centre that leads to the outside up the stairs straight onto the helipad. So it is very close.

 

The ship's 'All Access Tour' also takes you to the helipad. Hence my avatar of Allure.

[steamboats]

Don´t they do the Stargaze thing anymore? That used to be on the helipad.

 

don´t-use-real-name, a couple of RCI ships do have an helipad which is accessible for everyone (like all Voyager class ships, all Radiance class ships). But in that case they are designed to accomodate the passengers (meaning there are rails and an open access).

 

steamboats

[sleepless]

I have not been on RC but would further a guess that the area of the

BOW is restricted on most ships. Reason: preventing unwanted activity

that may distract the crew on the bridge. Also don't need to see folks

doing dangerous love maneuvers off the forward mast head "Titanic Movie"!

Some ships have this area reserved for crew recreation with their

own private swimming pool on others I have seen winches and pulleys

for the anchor and spare propeller blades - certainly not a safe area for

passengers. On another note the Prime big buck suites don't need to

view and hear activity in the vicinity.

Some cruise lines open these restricted areas for prime viewing of scenic

vistas i.e. Glacial fjords in Alaska - Passing under Lions Gate Bridge in

Vancouver - the Golden Gate in San Francisco and whale watching.

So a lot depends on the ship and the Captain/crew. It is exciting when

you have a photo opportunity such as that. A ship with a helipad on the

forward deck is no doubt a big plus. Not all ships have a helipad and some

have the pad on or near the rear deck. If invited enjoy this feature !

 

 

You would be wrong then. The helipad, on the front of the ship (bow) is open to guests on several classes of the Royal Caribbean ships. I have been on the helipad while on ships in the Radiance class, as well as the Voyager class. The general public is allowed in this area, weather permitting. No special invite is needed. Sometimes, there is a crew member there, sometimes there is not a crew member there. It is a great place for sail-away from the islands, or for star gazing at night. The Oasis class, however, does not allow viewing from the helipad unless you are with a class, or invitation only party.

[BillOh]

We were Platinum (now Emerald) and were invited to the helipad ... (we were in a balcony), but we were also on a b2b, so perhaps that is why we were invited both legs. Jan

 

 

Been on Allure twice, once as Platinum, once as Emerald. I've only heard of the sailaway event at Labadee, never saw one twice on the Eastern Itinerary. I've only heard it reported that they look at the number of the top level cruisers on board and extend the invite down till they get a certain number.