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BIGGER. BOLDER. GAMECHANGER.

Oasis of the seas.

The original gamechanger is running up the score again — loaded with all new adventures in the biggest Royal Amplified reimagining ever.

Beyond the first of its class, Oasis of the Seas® was also the ship that launched a vacation revolution. And now this Oasis Class favorite will introduce even more new thrills for couples and kids of all ages, upgraded ways to soak up the sun or enjoy the shade, more delicious dining options than ever to elevate date night, and buzzworthy new spots to light up every evening. 

Make Room For Thrills

There are so many game changing adventures to choose from onboard the Amplified Oasis of the Seas® — where will you wander next?

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A NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN SCENE

Find new thrills on every deck, like The Perfect Storm℠ waterslides and the tallest slide at sea, Ultimate Abyss℠. Grab bold bites to go at El Loco Fresh® and the first Portside BBQ℠, or cheer on your favorite team at Playmakers℠ Sports Bar & Arcade. This is the Amplified Oasis of the Seas® — and the adventure has never been bolder. 

PLAY IT UP BIG

This isn’t just changing the game. It’s changing how you play. From adrenaline-soaked thrills on The Perfect Storm℠ waterslides to our most drenchworthy Splashaway Bay℠ aquapark yet. Plus a cool new glow-in-the-dark laser tag faceoff where you’ll battle for control of a mystical frozen city. A space-age puzzler in the latest Royal Escape Room. The tallest slide at sea, Ultimate Abyss℠. And totally interactive, completely redesigned spaces for babies, kids and teens of all ages.  

EVEN MORE ON THE MENU

When the options are this good, there’s no such thing as too many. That’s why we’ve added even more possibilities to our seemingly endless selection of best restaurants — so you can take that family dinner or date night to the next level. Now you can grab crazy good Mexican fare at El Loco Fresh® or game-day favorites at Playmakers℠ Sports Bar & Arcade. See how we put our own spin on a backyard favorite, with pitmastery perfection at the new Portside BBQ℠. And we’ve got you and your sweet tooth covered at Sugar Beach℠. 

ADVENTURE FROM DAY TO NIGHT

Rally your special someone and get down all day and all night at over a dozen of our best bars, plus some bold new contenders. Turn up the Caribbean cool with couples’ cocktails poolside at the Lime and Coconut®, or grab a beer at Playmakers℠ Sports Bar & Arcade. Rock out on the dance floor to the best cover bands in the biz at Music Hall. And end the evening on a high note with a duet at the new Spotlight℠ Karaoke. 

THIS IS THE ISLAND TIME OF YOUR LIFE

The tropics are yours for the taking onboard Oasis of the Seas®. Dial up island hopping with plenty of visits to the award-winning private destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay from Fort Lauderdale . This is the Caribbean vacation that you’ve been waiting for.

TROPIC LIKE ITS HOT

When the temperature drops, you can explore the vibrant shores of the Western Caribbean on a 7 night adventure onboard Oasis of the Seas®. Cruise to Perfect Day at Cococay to conquer the tallest waterslide in the Caribbean and grab a drink at the largest freshwater swim up bar in the Bahamas. Make it a romantic escape for two, or bring the whole family along for the thrills.

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SAIL FROM FORT LAUDERDALE

Sand and sea or cities and shopping — choose your own adventure when you set sail from Fort Lauderdale. Pass the hours window shopping along Las Olas or lounging on picture-perfect beaches before kickstarting your Western Caribbean adventure.

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WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO DISCOVER THE ORIGINAL GAMECHANGER

One-of-a-kind thrills and weeklong discoveries await you on  Oasis of the Seas ®. Show off your wave-taming skills on two FlowRider® surf simulators. Or plummet 10 stories down the Ultimate Abyss SM . Plus indulge in delicious dining options for the whole family and lively bars to elevate date night. Your boldest adventure yet is calling.

Check out our guides for additional tips on a memory-maxing vacation onboard the world’s boldest ships.

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These engineering wonders take home awards every year for their cutting-edge design, first-of-their-kind attractions, world class dining and accommodations, and unforgettable experiences. From the tallest slide at sea, to culinary concepts that take guests from Japan to Italy to Wonderland, the world’s largest cruise ships are full of adventures guaranteed to wow every kind of explorer.

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THIS IS A DAY UNLIKE ANY OTHER

Conquer the tallest waterslide in the Caribbean and snap a shot from up to 450 feet up in a helium balloon . Grab a drink at the swim-up bar and soak up the scene in the largest freshwater pool in the Bahamas. Or get a taste of Bora Bora with your own overwater cabana . When you sail onboard Oasis of the Seas®, adventure is always on the itinerary.

THRILL- SEEKERS WANTED

If you’re into adrenaline-amping experiences, you’ll find plenty of bucket list worthy thrills to conquer on Perfect Day at CocoCay — Take on the twists and turns of Thrill Waterpark with record-breaking slides and adrenaline-pumping rides.

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Elevate Your Vacay

Level up your lounge game at Coco Beach Club®, an exclusive retreat where you can sip cocktails while drifting along the disappearing edge of the infinity pool. Or experience a bit of Bora Bora with the first Overwater Cabanas in The Bahamas.

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DIG IN TO DELICIOUS

Whether you fill your day with high-energy thrills or lots of laid-back lounging, eventually you’re going to work up an appetite. Fortunately, Perfect Day at CocoCay offers tons of delicious dining options to satisfy all your cravings.

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UPGRADE YOUR BEACH DAY

Level up your lounge game at Coco Beach Club®, an exclusive retreat with Overwater Cabanas and an infinity pool. Or crank the party vibe way up at Hideaway Beach℠, the ultimate adults-only beachfront paradise fueled by DJ-spun beats and craft cocktails.

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Oasis. Maintenance of the seas

By gavvy , May 6 in Royal Caribbean International

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Lots of drilling in the solarium and central park. They were re assembling one of the water slides looks like a big job 

Not very relaxing in these areas at all. I understand they need maintenance but we were docked all day and they thought the best time to restart all this was in the afternoon just as everyone is getting back in board 

Sone areas of the ship look v tatty. The windows everywhere are dirty, My room has what looks like blood stains on the curtain and it's ripped with holes in it. The vent in the bathroom is like a 747 engine it's so loud.

I'd expect more from a 3 star hotel. This ship is a bit of a rust bucket. 

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2 minutes ago, gavvy said: This ship is a bit of a rust bucket. 

Don’t ever sail Grandeur. 

They drilling and hammering the slide again.

I don't think it be operational anytime soon the way they going that clear bit has been removed and replaced twice now.

Also one of the big counter leaver hot tubs is Down with a lot of sanding and drilling going on in there too. They trying to hide it with blue plastic sheets.

Can’t remember the last time we had a live refurb thread. 

smokeybandit

So do you expect them to not do any maintenance in between dry docks?

I don't think I've ever been on a cruise where some sort of project wasn't being worked.

8 minutes ago, Biker19 said: Don’t ever sail Grandeur. 

I was just on the Grandeur and it was in pretty good shape. My room was good, no weird sounds. There’s always some maintenance, but nothing very disruptive. WiFi was generally good, I only got kicked off a few times in my room and got right back on. The crew was very nice.

There is a lot going on though. I mean a silly amount seems they saved it all up for the Europeans rather than annoy the Americans.

Sone choice language coming from the hot tub now f bombs are the norm.

I am actually having a good time by the way. I suppose you can look for the negatives in everything.

Probably cheaper to get the work done in Spain than in the US.

Just now, gumshoe958 said: Probably cheaper to get the work done in Spain than in the US.

Wasent the ship built in Europe? Maybe the right man with the right wrench is in Spain!

43 minutes ago, Sonic2012 said: I was just on the Grandeur and it was in pretty good shape.

Somehow, I don't think OP would see it that way.

Is there anything you are pleased with?

17 minutes ago, mets123 said: Is there anything you are pleased with?

Staff crew. Blooming amazing and the mojitos.

I did say above I was being a bit of a negative Annie. Though I do wish I could turn the fan in the shower off! 

Gives me an excuse to drink more to sleep.

Leaving now for France x

davidrlewis2302

It's a shame they can send her to Europe, do the dry docking first, then commence the summer season in Europe.   Instead they do the summer season with a ship that desperately needs a bit of TLC first. I watched her leave Miami last month, she's in desperate need of a paint!

2 hours ago, davidrlewis2302 said: It's a shame they can send her to Europe, do the dry docking first, then commence the summer season in Europe.   Instead they do the summer season with a ship that desperately needs a bit of TLC first. I watched her leave Miami last month, she's in desperate need of a paint!

Dry docking is up to availability of the actual dry docks.  They have to have an opening in their schedule.  This may not match up with the cruise line desired timeframe so the cruise line has to adjust accordingly.

2 minutes ago, gatour said: This may not match up with the cruise line desired timeframe so the cruise line has to adjust accordingly.

The timing of the dry dock is not really up to RCI - it's mandated by the timing of the initial delivery of the ship.

mo&fran

well, she is 15 years old, guess it's time.

I’m into my third week on the ship (the TA preceded the OP’s sailing).  While Oasis is still a beautiful ship, the sounds of hammering and chipping have gone on throughout the TA and now this cruise.  One of the water slides is down, the solarium pool is closed with the tile being removed, two hot tubs were out of commission during the TA for a complete overhaul, and a third one is closed on this cruise.  During the TA, our balcony was off limits for 3 days for rust removal.  They are being very thorough in their maintenance.  With all that, the TA was fantastic and this cruise is shaping up to be the same.  Great crew!  Great ship!

3 hours ago, Biker19 said: The timing of the dry dock is not really up to RCI - it's mandated by the timing of the initial delivery of the ship.

Yep.   I didn't want to dive into all the variables that go into the timong.

Oasis is scheduled for the President's Cruise in June, 2024. What you're seeing is the ship being prepared for the cruise.

We sailed on Allure 2023 President's Cruise, same thing.

Ready the ship to host Royal President and executive staff. Plus about two thousand Crown and Anchor members.

pyrateslife4me84

If it makes you feel any better, last month, they were working on oasis too. Somehow, we managed to push through and still have a fabulous time. 

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On 5/6/2024 at 8:49 AM, gavvy said: Lots of drilling in the solarium and central park. They were re assembling one of the water slides looks like a big job    Not very relaxing in these areas at all. I understand they need maintenance but we were docked all day and they thought the best time to restart all this was in the afternoon just as everyone is getting back in board    Sone areas of the ship look v tatty. The windows everywhere are dirty, My room has what looks like blood stains on the curtain and it's ripped with holes in it. The vent in the bathroom is like a 747 engine it's so loud. I'd expect more from a 3 star hotel. This ship is a bit of a rust bucket.   

Wow- sounds like the Adventure of the seas!  It was terrible.  Worst Royal ship we have ever been on.

We've quickly pivoted from "I can't believe RC doesn't keep their ships up" to "I can't believe RC is keeping their ships up" pretty quickly.

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