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Our First Day Aboard Oasis Of The Sea’s | Is This still a good ship in 2023? Our first impressions

Kyle Pallo
Kyle Pallo
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👁️ 231K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 25:59

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Editorial Summary

The creators document their initial experiences aboard the Oasis of the Seas, evaluating whether the older vessel remains a high quality option for travelers in 2023. After sailing away from Miami, they explore various ship amenities including the Solarium, Central Park, and the fitness center. The vlog covers several dining experiences, ranging from a formal dinner in the main dining room featuring shrimp cocktail and steak to a convenient room service breakfast. The couple also participates in several onboard activities such as the zip line, ice skating at Studio B, and a ten story slide. They provide feedback on the ship's motion, noting that while it feels somewhat rocky, they have not experienced seasickness. Ultimately, the creators conclude that the ship provides an excellent experience with great food and staff, despite its age, and they express excitement to explore more of the vessel's offerings in the coming days.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Oasis of the Seas
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Oasis of the Seas
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise Vlog🥉Knowledgeable Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleCaribbeanFrom Miami

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

this is one of the nicer Cruise very modern there's a lot to do on here too

it's a good ship even though it's really old I don't know my first impression is great

the food is great the people the staff is great there's so much to do

we love cruising baby we love cruising

Creator's Tips & Advice

Do not get my time dining; get the late or early dining
Don't get stuffed for breakfast because you won't eat all day

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Ship age and modernityThe ship is old but refurbished in 2019; it feels modern and has a lot to do

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Oasis of the Seas still a good ship in 2023?
QWhat are the first impressions of the ship?

Topics Covered

Ship Condition3½ Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities4 Happy BaconDining Main4 Happy BaconPool Deck3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Haiti
Miami
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