After all of the planning, scheduling time off from work, packing, and traveling to get on your Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas cruise, what do you do once onboard the ship? You can either play it by ear or check out the daily Cruise Compass that’s left in your cabin nightly. It’s in there… Read More
Royal Promenade Oasis of the Seas: The Royal Promenade is not new to Royal Caribbean. Onboard the Oasis of the Seas, the Royal Promenade is nearly twice as wide as previous ones created on the cruise line’s Voyager and Freedom class ships. Take a look at the “Crystal Canopy” sculpted skylights. They cut through to Central Park… Read More
Sports Deck on the Oasis of the Seas Back away from the buffet and get up off that lounge chair people! You need to move, move, move! Maybe you’re not a couch potato and prefer physical activities to sitting around. If that’s you, then you’re in luck if you consider a cruise on Royal Caribbean’s… Read More
For anyone taking a vacation, a pool often is a necessity. For cruisers, the pool deck is pretty much synonymous with cruising. With more than a few from which to choose while onboard Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas, you’ll love the variety and the views from any seat onboard while soaking up the sun.… Read More
When Royal Caribbean first launched the revolutionary Oasis of the Seas on December 5, 2009, it was like no other ship at sea. This was due in part to some of the new neighborhoods that were added like Central Park on the Oasis of the Seas. Imagine a park in the middle of a cruise ship complete… Read More
One of the neighborhoods on Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas is the Boardwalk. Great for kids and adults, this family friendly area has something for everyone. CAROUSEL: Although I may never ride on the handcrafted carousel, I can appreciate the beauty and hard work of this beautiful piece of art. The first ever carousel… Read More
If you think that dining on a cruise ship is all buffets all the time, well, you’re wrong. With 25 restaurants onboard Oasis of the Seas, you’re bound to find a dining option or two that suits your palate perfectly. I’m covering the restaurants I visited during my October 2014 transatlantic sailing, but keep in… Read More
Vintages Wine Bar Don’t you just love going somewhere that transports you to a completely different place? Whether a movie that makes you feel like you’re in outer space or in a country you’ve never visited, a concert that takes you elsewhere, or a wine bar on a cruise ship. Wait a second! Did I… Read More
While I’m fully aware that many people don’t drink while on a cruise, that’s generally not me. Don’t worry – no drinking problem here. Cruising means relaxation and if I happened to pre-purchase a beverage package, well that means I can enjoy myself. C’mon! Could you turn that down? While on my 12 night transatlantic… Read More
Are you a glass half-full kind of person or more of a glass half empty pessimist? I believe in staying optimistic (or at least making every attempt to try to be optimistic) and enjoying change. If we can’t enjoy change, then we live in fear of it. While onboard Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas… Read More