smilz Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Had to change our plans today from Adventure to Oasis without much thought and absolutely no planning. Not new to RCCL but have never been on an Oasis class ship before. Since we are sailing with other family members I would like a little insight about what needs to be pre-booked etc. We are celebrating our Anniversary and 2 birthdays. Any info would be great! Link to post Share on other sites
John&LaLa Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 (edited) I did a cool review last week Pretty much my favorite ship😀 Edited January 26 by John&LaLa 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Clarea Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Good start on Oasis info here: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/search/?type=forums_topic&search_and_or=or&search_in=titles&nodes=51&q=oasis Major difference is that there are so many guests on Oasis that they cannot fit all the guests into the traditional two shows in the main theater, so they offer reservations for shows. Link to post Share on other sites
John&LaLa Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 This is also a good reference Working on a CATS thread now. It will take a few days to work it out Link to post Share on other sites
OCruisers Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 The only thing we didn't like about Oasis was having to make advance reservations for shows, etc. Otherwise, enjoyed the ship! :) 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Clarea Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 2 hours ago, OCruisers said: The only thing we didn't like about Oasis was having to make advance reservations for shows, etc. Otherwise, enjoyed the ship! 🙂 Yep, that's one of the bad parts. If you miss your reservation, then you have to use the standby line for antother performance. Link to post Share on other sites
John&LaLa Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 3 hours ago, OCruisers said: The only thing we didn't like about Oasis was having to make advance reservations for shows, etc. Otherwise, enjoyed the ship! 🙂 plenty of seats for all venues except comedy club Link to post Share on other sites
mugtech Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 (edited) For someone who has had 3 cruises on Quantum class ships but none on any Oasis class ships, which Oasis class ship would be the best one to book right now, ignoring the fact that most itineraries are boring? Edited January 26 by mugtech Link to post Share on other sites
twangster Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 13 minutes ago, mugtech said: For someone who has had 3 cruises on Quantum class ships but none on any Oasis class ships, which Oasis class ship would be the best one to book right now, ignoring the fact that most itineraries are boring? Sailing next week or at some future point in time? Where do you want to depart from? New Jersey, Miami, Port Canaveral, Galveston, Barcelona? Link to post Share on other sites
SSMEX Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 1 hour ago, Host Clarea said: Yep, that's one of the bad parts. If you miss your reservation, then you have to use the standby line for antother performance. True, strictly speaking, but guest services has always been willing to rebook me for another time (if it's available, of course). Link to post Share on other sites
John&LaLa Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 11 minutes ago, mugtech said: For someone who has had 3 cruises on Quantum class ships but none on any Oasis class ships, which Oasis class ship would be the best one to book right now, ignoring the fact that most itineraries are boring? That's a good question. Departure port, I obviously prefer Harmony out of Pt Canaveral followed by Allure out of Ft Lauderdale Oasis wins based on shows and new stuff, but I love CATS, so go figure. Aqua show and Ice Show are both good as well Symphony has a good mix of restaurants and shows Allure has Mama Mia which is very popular, and doesn't have the slides yet, so that appeals to some Harmony would be last on my list except for the location 1 Link to post Share on other sites
John&LaLa Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 3 minutes ago, twangster said: Sailing next week or at some future point in time? Where do you want to depart from? New Jersey, Miami, Port Canaveral, Galveston, Barcelona? Next week has 3 charters out of South Florida Link to post Share on other sites
mugtech Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 23 minutes ago, twangster said: Sailing next week or at some future point in time? Where do you want to depart from? New Jersey, Miami, Port Canaveral, Galveston, Barcelona? Was asking more about the ships than the ports or itineraries, would be easiest RT out of Bayonne but I saw CATS 30 years ago. Link to post Share on other sites
John&LaLa Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 1 minute ago, mugtech said: Was asking more about the ships than the ports or itineraries, would be easiest RT out of Bayonne but I saw CATS 30 years ago. Allure leaves for Europe March 1. She'll be Amped when she returns. The drydock is right away, so she'll also be Amped for the Med season Goes to PC summer of 21 and transitions to Galveston in fall of 21 1 Link to post Share on other sites
HBE4 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 1 hour ago, mugtech said: Was asking more about the ships than the ports or itineraries, would be easiest RT out of Bayonne but I saw CATS 30 years ago. Sounds like Oasis is your girl! Recently renovated makes her the "newest" of the Oasis-class ship, although cabin decor hasn't changed, if that's important to you. Departure port is easiest. You don't care about the crappy itinerary so that is a non-issue. Plenty to do so you could skip CATS and not be bored. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
cruisegirl1 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 2 hours ago, mugtech said: For someone who has had 3 cruises on Quantum class ships but none on any Oasis class ships, which Oasis class ship would be the best one to book right now, ignoring the fact that most itineraries are boring? Symphony, without a doubt. We have sailed all the oasis class ships and believe that symphony has the best entertainment of the four. Enjoy m 1 Link to post Share on other sites
John&LaLa Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 13 minutes ago, cruisegirl1 said: Symphony, without a doubt. We have sailed all the oasis class ships and believe that symphony has the best entertainment of the four. Enjoy m Close CATS is better than Hairspray - Oasis Flight is better than One Sky - Symphony Aqua80 is better than Hiro - Oasis Ice shows are a toss up Portside BBQ is better than Hooked - Oasis Music Hall is better than Wonderland - Oasis Solarium is better on Symphony Windjammer is way better on Symphony In my opinion 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Clarea Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 7 hours ago, mugtech said: For someone who has had 3 cruises on Quantum class ships but none on any Oasis class ships, which Oasis class ship would be the best one to book right now, ignoring the fact that most itineraries are boring? Symphony is newest, Oasis is the mot recently updated until March, then Allure. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
deliver42 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Both ships are more of the destination than the itineraries. I've been on both, and even with the redo on the Oasis, I'd take the Symphony. Link to post Share on other sites
John&LaLa Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 12 minutes ago, deliver42 said: Both ships are more of the destination than the itineraries. I've been on both, and even with the redo on the Oasis, I'd take the Symphony. Have you sailed Oasis since the Amplification Link to post Share on other sites
emmy Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 10 hours ago, John&LaLa said: Next week has 3 charters out of South Florida John I assume the charters are because of the Super Bowl. Will the ships sail out of port or stay and be used as accommodations for VIP etc? Link to post Share on other sites
bobmacliberty Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Book the Aqua Theater show as early in the cruise as possible. The shows are all good but I think the Aqua Theater is one of the things that separates the Oasis Class. This show can (and does) get cancelled due to weather or sea conditions. If you plan to watch early in the week and it gets cancelled, you can see it later in the week. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
John&LaLa Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 (edited) 6 minutes ago, emmy said: John I assume the charters are because of the Super Bowl. Will the ships sail out of port or stay and be used as accommodations for VIP etc? Oasis and Symphony are Chick fil A Full charters Allure is a partial charter Mario got moved to the Allure Theme is Grown & Sexy I know another couple on it Interesting note on Chick fil A They paid a massive fee to close the casino Not sure about the bars Edited January 26 by John&LaLa Link to post Share on other sites
emmy Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 4 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: Oasis and Symphony are Chick fil A Full charters Allure is a partial charter Mario got moved to the Allure Theme is Grown & Sexy I know another couple on it Interesting note on Chick fil A They paid a massive fee to close the casino Not sure about the bars Interesting info thanks John Link to post Share on other sites
John&LaLa Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 26 minutes ago, bobmacliberty said: Book the Aqua Theater show as early in the cruise as possible. The shows are all good but I think the Aqua Theater is one of the things that separates the Oasis Class. This show can (and does) get cancelled due to weather or sea conditions. If you plan to watch early in the week and it gets cancelled, you can see it later in the week. And you can watch from deck 7 without reservations, or if you want a different perspective. access via the deck 7 hallway or walk up from Aqua Theater like you were headed to the Rock Wall 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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