Comments on: Is Oasis of the Seas worth the price?

By: kaytee

kaytee — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 22:19:12 +0000

I cruise for the ports-of-call and the last thing I want to do is disembark in Charlotte Amalie with 5399 other passengers. I will NEVER sail on this floating monstrosity. The last ship I was on carried 3000 passengers and that was about 1400 too many.

By: Mona

Mona — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:02:56 +0000

I have cruised probably 2 dozen times on all sizes of ships but other than to satisfy my curiosity about how the Oasis can possibly accommodate upwards of 6,000 passengers comfortably, I have absolutely NO desire to sail on a ship that size! With all of its gimmicks and attractions, the only thing I’ve heard about so far that even remotely appeals to me is not having to sluff your life vest to the drill and then back to your cabin. Give me the smaller ships any day. In fact, the more I hear about these humongous ocean liners, the more I’m loving the European riverboat cruises. If the cruise lines want to reinvent their industry, they should get some affordable river cruises going in this country. Now there’s relaxation. When I want the glitz and glam of Vegas or New York or the Jersey boardwalk, I fly there; those are not the things I look for on a cruise. No, I won’t be booking a cruise on the Oasis or any other ship of that magnitude.

By: Kevin M

Kevin M — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:20:28 +0000

In another discussion recently, a person asked “If the traveler wanted a honeymoon that was a combination of Las Vegas and Disney, why didn’t he just book a visit to Las Vegas and a visit to Disney?”. I feel the same way about the ever-growing cruise ship with dozens of restaurants, bars, and the like.

If you’re going to sea, go for a sea experience, not a transplanted fake New York or Paris or whatever. While not much about going to sea appeals to me at all, the only part that makes sense is experiencing what it’s like to be at sea. Not rock climbing walls, not Vegas-replica casinos, and for god’s sake, certainly not a Johnny Rocket’s. What insane individual would pay anywhere from $1,700 to $17,000 to go on a ship and have the same restaurant choices as in his backyard?

By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:40:53 +0000

On the only cruises I’ve ever taken, my friends and I were Captain and crew of a 42′-45′ sailboat. Now that’s real cruising!

By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:38:23 +0000

I just returned from the 4-night Oasis cruise and it was wonderful. I had a cabin all the way forward, and no it didn’t take a half hour to get to it. From the AquaTheater to my cabin was at most 5 minutes walking. The ship is quite easy to traverse and after a couple days didn’t seem as large as it did on embarkation day. There was so much to do that I was never bored. The crew was very personable and even remembered my name. Food was great. Service great. I never forgot I was on a ship. Up forward we could feel the seas and the ship did have some motion. This was less so farther back. They had a few glitches in the processes but nothing major. They’ll fix them. I plan to cruise on the Oasis (or Allure) again.

By: shirley

shirley — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:58:13 +0000

Want glamour, excitement and the same amenities? Las Vegas is where it’s at with room rates at an all-time low. Customer service is the best in the world; dining ranges from inexpensive buffets to fine dining. One does not have to be a gambler to enjoy this fabulous city.

By: erik b

erik b — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 05:03:06 +0000

the smaller the ship the better!!!!!!!!

By: MJ’s Travel Favorites 12-6-09 | Traveling with MJ

MJ’s Travel Favorites 12-6-09 | Traveling with MJ — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:39:46 +0000

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By: Dan S.

Dan S. — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:28:10 +0000

Not this year, or next year, or any year. Not in a million years. Not even if they paid my fare.

A gross mockery of what it used to mean to travel by sea.

By: Willa

Willa — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:16:04 +0000

I’m a Platinum member of RCCL and I have no interest in sailing on this monster at any price. Why would I want to pay more to walk a distance of two football fields to get places. If you forget something in your room, you’d have a half hour trip to retrieve it. Bigger ships aren’t built for the benefit of passengers, but for the cruiseline to make more money with less staff.