Cruise Ship Profiles

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Itinerary

Year-round Alternating Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises sailing from Port Everglades, FL.

Eastern -  St. Thomas, St. Maarten, San Juan, Labadee

Western - Belize, Costa MayaCozumel

Updated Nov 2011

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CDC Ratings

Sanitation Report

2010 Rating: 95 (Jan)
2011 Rating: 100 (Jun)
2012 Rating: 100 (Feb)
2012 Rating: 97 (Aug)
2013 Rating 100 (Jan)

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Deck Plan

Deck 18

Passenger Staterooms

Deck 17

Passenger Staterooms, Pinnacle Chapel, Loft Lounge, Viking Crown Lounge

Deck 16

Windjammer Marketplace, Solarium Bar, Mast Bar, Sky Bar, Izumi Japanese Cuisine, Zip Line, FloRider, Wipe Out Bar

Deck 15

Wipe Out Cafe, Sand Bar, Main Pool, Beach Pool, Sports Pool, Pool Bar, Solarium Bistro, Solarium, H2O Zone, Oasis Dune, Sports Court, The Living Room, Fuel Teen Disco

Deck 14

Passenger Staterooms, Kids Avenue, Kids Arcade, Royal Babies and Tots, Workshop, Imagination Studio, Adventure Science Lab, Card Room

Deck 12

Passenger staterooms, Concierge Club

Deck 11

Passenger staterooms, Concierge Club

Deck 10

Passenger Staterooms

Deck 9

Passenger Staterooms, Dazzle's

Deck 8

Central Park, Chops Grille, Giovanni's Table, 150 Central Park, Vintages, Park Cafe, Trellis Bar, Rising Tide Bar, Parkside Gallery, Picture This

Deck 7

Passenger Staterooms, Rock Climbing Wall

Deck 6

Boardwalk, Vitality Spa, Seafood Shack, Donut Shop, Vitality Cafe, Johnny Rockets, AquaTheater, Pets at Sea, Schooner Bar, Boardwalk Bar,

Deck 5

Royal Promenade, Opus Dining Room, Sorrentos Pizzeria, Mondo Coffee Bar, Cafe Promenade, Johnny Rockets, Aquatheater, On Air Club, Boleros, Rising Tide Bar, Globe and Atlas Pub, Opal Theater, Champagne Bar,  Vitality Spa, A Close Shave, Guest Services & Explorations, Focus Photo Gallery

Deck 4

Opal Theater, Blaze, Jazz on 4, Comedy Live, Hall of Odds, Casino, Studio B, Opus Dining Room

Deck 3

Opal Theater (forward), Conference Center, Studio B, Ice Rink, Passenger Staterooms, Opus Dining Room (aft)

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Kid's Only

Royal Babies & Royal Tots

Interactive classes filled with enriching activities developed by early childhood experts at Fisher-Price® for kids 6-18 months. The Royal Tots Program offers 45-minute interactive playground sessions filled with age-appropriate activities and toys for kids ages 18-36 months. Both programs are hosted by trained youth staff. A parent or caregiver must accompany child during all activity sessions. Nursery program also available.

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Adventure Ocean for Kids Ages 3-11

Aquanauts for kids ages 3-5 years old; Explorers for kids ages 6-8 years old; Voyagers for kids ages 9-11 years old. Royal Caribbean offers age appropriate parties, crafts, scavenger hunts, science experiments, theater games, excursions and more.

Teen Program

Non-structured, participate when you want program for teens, ages 12-17 years old. Featuring Theme Nights, Improve Games, DJ Academy, Mocktail Competition, Dodgeball, Open Mic and Talent Show, BBQ, Movie and Pool Party, Teen Casino, Snowball Fight, Climbing Competition and more. Teens also have their own lounge (The Living Room) and disco (Fuel).

Youth Zone 

• Open gym and activity area

• Adventure Ocean Theater and Science Lab

• The Workshop - includes activities such as jewelry making & scrapbooking

• Teen Areas including Fuel disco, The Living Room lounge, the Back Deck and more

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Outdoor Venues

AquaTheater

An amphitheater-style outdoor space at the stern of the ship.

Pool and Sports Zone

Main Pool, Beach Pool, Sports Pool, Pool Bar, Solarium Bistro, Solarium, Oasis Dune, Sports Court located on deck 15. Zip Line and 2 Flowriders® located on deck 16

Poolside Solarium

Adult's only tranquil area

H2O Zone

Waterpark featuring interactive sculpture fountains, ground geysers and a cascading waterfall located on deck 11.

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Spa Features

Solo and couple massage suites

Youth spa

Complete hair and makeup services

158 state-of-the-art cardio and resistance machines

Pilates, kickboxing, yoga and spinning classes

Vitality Café

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Oasis of the Seas

royal caribbean oasis class cruise ship

When she launched in late 2009, Oasis of the Seas was the largest and most revolutionary cruise ship in the world. An architectural marvel at sea, she spans 16 decks, encompass 220,000 gross registered tons (GRT), carry 5,400 guests at double occupancy, and feature 2,700 staterooms. Oasis of the Seas is the first ship to tout the cruise line’s new neighborhood concept of seven distinct themed areas, which include Central Park, Boardwalk, the Royal Promenade, the Pool and Sports Zone, Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center and Entertainment Place.

Specifications

Ship Class: Oasis

Launched: 2009

Refurbished:

GRT: 220,000

Length: 1,181 ft.

Draft: 31 ft.

Speed: 22 Knots

Passengers: 5,400

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Accommodations

All staterooms offer accommodations that convert to queen size bed and have private bath, vanity area, flat-panel TV and phone, electric mini-bar, hair dryers and AC. The bedding program has been updated fleet-wide, with new bed frames, mattresses, sheets, pillows, duvets and flat-screen TV's in every stateroom. 

Stateroom sizes

Inside 152-323 Sq. ft.
Outside 161-293 Sq. Ft.
Balcony 251-257 Sq. ft. w/veranda
Suite 388-1783 Sq. ft. w/veranda

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Dining Venues

Opus Dining Room

Three-level main dining room caters to guests' varying preferences. The newly introduced My Time Dining and My Family Time Dining, as well as the traditional main and late seating options are offered.
Guests choosing My Time Dining will not have a pre-assigned table, but will be seated in the ships main dining room and will order from the same traditional dinner menu. My Time Dining guests can make daily reservations for specific seating times or choose to walk in. My Family Time Dining accommodates parents and children by offering an expedited 40-minute dining service for young cruisers, ages 3-11. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Windjammer Marketplace

Offering the utmost flexibility for breakfast, lunch and dinner, this next generation of the brand staple features multiple islands, each serving a variety casual buffet fare.

Ice Cream Parlor

The 1950's styled ice cream venue displays classic sundaes and a variety of ice cream flavors and toppings to choose from and then mixed-to-order on a frozen slab. Open throughout the day; á la carte pricing.

Boardwalk Donut Shop

Guests can stop into the classically styled shop for a casual snack any time of day. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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Boardwalk Bar

The main bar in the Boardwalk offers on-the-go snacks and a variety of prepackaged sandwiches, fruit and salads. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Mondo Cafe

This new addition to the Royal Promenade features coffee, sandwiches and pastries native to countries such as Italy, Spain and Cuba. Steps from Boleros and open around the clock, it is sure to be popular after an evening on the dance floor. Open for breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner and late night treats.

Café Promenade

Located on the opposite end of the Royal Promenade from the Mondo Cafe, the popular café continues serving Seattle's Best Coffee, fruit shakes, pastries and sandwiches throughout the day and night. Open 24 hours; á la carte pricing.

The Wipe Out Café

The casual self-service buffet offers a variety of options from pizza, hamburgers, sandwiches and fresh salads to quick snacks and desserts, for young cruisers on-the-go. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The Vitality Café

Located at the entrance of the Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center, the Vitality Café features healthy snacks, sandwiches, wraps and fruit, in addition to refreshing juices and smoothies from the Vitality spa menu for the calorie conscious guest. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

150 Central Park

The most exclusive dining venue on Oasis of the Seas, 150 Central Park provides an intimate dining experience that will combines leading-edge cuisine with modern design, creating a trendy upscale ambiance. Signature features include a tasting menu with customized wine pairings. Open for dinner; $35 cover charge.

Giovanni's Table

This Tuscan countryside influenced trattoria is a more-accessible, casual Italian restaurant featuring both indoor and al fresco seating. Giovanni's Table offers rustic dishes with a contemporary flair, including toasted herbal breads, pizzas, salads, pastas, Italian sandwiches, braised meat dishes and stews, all served family-style. Open for lunch and dinner; $10 lunch and $15 dinner cover charge.

Seafood Shack

The indoor/outdoor casual family restaurant brings the surf style of beach side amusement parks to the Boardwalk, serving a variety of seafood, as well an extensive beverage menu of non-alcoholic cocktails and over-sized desserts. Open for lunch and dinner; $7.95 lunch and $9.95 dinner cover charge.

Solarium Bistro

Located in the Solarium the contemporary bistro offers health-conscious dining for breakfast and lunch in a casual setting. In the evenings, Solarium Bistro will transform into a romantic and intimate dining setting for specialty healthy-fare dinner and dancing under the stars. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner; dinner has a $20 cover charge.

Izumi

The new Asian cuisine restaurant features a sushi bar and hot rock cooking, as well as other Asian fare in a more formal setting. Open for lunch and dinner; á la carte pricing.

Chops Grill

Steak and Seafood in an elegant atmosphere.* $30.00 per person surcharge.

Johnny Rockets

50's style diner offering burgers, fries and shakes.

In-Stateroom Service

Guests wanting to enjoy a meal in the comfort of their staterooms can choose from the complimentary breakfast, lunch and dinner menus, as well as the recently introduced Dine in Delights menu, which offers name-brand culinary options ranging from the Original Johnny Rockets hamburger to Ghirardelli Chocolate Cookies. Open 24 hours; á la carte pricing for Dine In Delights and $3.95 service charge for in-room deliveries between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.

* Prices subject to change. Updated Dec 2011.

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Notable Features

Boardwalk

Boardwalk is an area for the entire family to enjoy together. The elements of the Boardwalk are a dynamic way to engage families in classic fun with a colorful original carousel as well as eateries, retail outlets and carnival games. Signature elements of the Boardwalk include the AquaTheater, a remarkable outdoor venue at the stern of Oasis of the Seas with a backdrop of the ocean across the horizon, the Sea Carousel, a one-of-a-kind and first-ever at sea carousel, the centerpiece of Boardwalk, and a zip line, a thrilling new feature suspended nine decks above Boardwalk.

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Royal Promenade

Giant glass-arched skylights, the Crystal Canopies, form a sculptured roof that will look up into Central Park and the sky beyond. Elements of the Royal Promenade include: Rising Tide Bar, Globe and Atlas Pub, Schooner Bar,  Retail shops, Karaoke Bar, Boleros Latin Club, Photo Gallery, Vintages, Chops Grille, Pizzeria, Canopy Bar and more. The Royal Promenade also serves as the entry point for all guests embarking on Oasis of the Seas, rather than the traditional lower decks.

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Entertainment

The Opal Theater

Oasis of the Seas’ state-of-the-art 1,380-seat main theater, features a thrust stage and proscenium extending into the audience space to create a more intimate and interactive environment.  

Comedy Live

Comedy club where headline acts interact with the audience and provide engaging and customized performances each evening.

Jazz on 4

Intimate lounge inspired by prohibition-era Chicago, filled with live jazz and blues.

Blaze

Quintessential nightclub experience where guests can dance the night away to pulsating music in a hip and trendy atmosphere.

Boleros

Latin-themed club.

Rising Tide

This unique bar is the first moving bar at sea and spans three decks.

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Globe and Atlas Pub

Suspended above the Globe and Atlas Pub, an unfurling bridge on hinged hydraulics creates a spectacular, surprise element for guests. Incorporated into the pub’s facade, a giant copper globe will “crack open” as part of its unique construction and extend over the Royal Promenade as a bridge platform.

Studio B

Ice skating rink and a variety of themed events.

Casino Royale

The largest and most sophisticated casino at sea. Casino Royale features 450 slot machines; extensive table games including Blackjack, roulette, craps, and Caribbean Stud Poker; and a bar and lounge area from which to take in the casino action. Other amenities include a poker room and players club.

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Dazzles

Spectacular venue - spanning two decks - with an expansive floor-to-ceiling windows offering breathtaking views of the Boardwalk below. The dance lounge offers a variety of musical experiences ranging from 1940’s big band to disco to ballroom evenings. In the evenings, the elegant space is theatrically illuminated with dazzling constellations of small twinkling lights reflecting off glass and mirrored surfaces above and below.

The On Air Club

Located in the Royal Promenade, radiates energy day and night with television monitors featuring news, sporting events and music.

Club 20

High-energy late night dance club experience under the stars, transforms the adults-only Solarium into an evening hot spot.

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