I have been so busy lately! Finally there is a moment I can share my experience on board of Oasis of The Seas - newest Royal Caribbean world's largest ship. My husband, Brett Vitols, was a project manager for the Aqua Theater at the ship. It is truly amazing project on it's own!
See my
pictures of the real ship Oasis of the Seas here.
Tips for the lucky people who is going on cruise on Oasis of the Seas1. Plan your trip in advance and learn about the ship as much as possible.
The ship is HUGE and the program is full of activities. Spectacular shows in Studio B (ice show Frozen in Time), Aqua Theater (Oasis of Dreams), Opal Theater (Hairspray) - these are just a few popular ones. There are a lot more shows and activities!
2. Do
on-line check in to make it easier at checking in.
3. Do all your activity
reservations for the trip
FIRST THING when you get on the ship. This tip is
A MUST. They recommend to do reservations. All shows you want to see, all specialty restaurants you want to visit and top deck activities like golfing, surfing, zip line...
I have learned that you can miss something you wanted to do because all time slots for this activity are full. I wanted to ride on a
Zip Line and it was too late when I came there to try. Plan what show and when you will go soo and
make reservations right away first day! If you cannot make a reservation for the show because it's full, you will stay in line and wait to get in after all people with reservations come in. Or you may have no table for a sushi dinner if you did not reserve in in advance.... So to get the most out of your ship experience do RESERVATIONS right away when you get on the ship.
You have to visit the
Office Box on the Promenade for all show reservations (they have all cruise schedule right there), and visit top deck locations for sports activities reservations. Call restaurants you want to visit. Good planning will pay off and you won't miss a thing!
Also I do recommend to see the Parades - they are truly amazing! Have a video camera or take pictures - be prepared.
4. When you go see Aqua Show and Fountains Show - have a simple plastic rain coat if you do not want to get wet. No kidding. Do not watch the show in your dining clothes before dinner- you are very likely get soaking wet from head to toes! I watched photographers happily taking pictures of the aqua show till the moment when fountain show came up and all people and cameras got wet completely. Keep in mind that the water used is ocean water... be prepared...
5. Food is available for free at many locations.
Must try: breakfast burritos at the Park Cafe, lunch signature sandwich at Park Cafe. Healthy food is available at Solarium cafe. Free unlimited pizza at Sorrento's at Royal Promenade. And of course Windjammer and main dining room! There are alot more places to have a snack any time of the day (here is the problem - do not overeat!)
These are just a few most important thing to know.
Oasis of the Seas REVIEWI have a lot more to say about my favorite amazing shows and board experience but it's time to go.
To be continued....
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