Oasis of the Seas – simply the best

The world may have turned a few thousand times since I first stood on the decks of Oasis of the Seas. Then it was in far off Florida as she prepared for her magnificent naming ceremony.

As is the way of such events, the ship was hardly full to capacity. As such I was able to stand back and gape at the sheer scale of the vessel. Quite simply she was, and remains, a spectacle to behold.

With seven unique neighbourhoods ranging from the first open park at sea, a recreation of an American boardwalk complete with Aqua Theatre, and the incredible Royal Promenade that is the signature of the last three classes of Royal Caribbean ships (Voyager, Freedom and now Oasis), she was quite spellbinding.

A floating marvel that would transport over 6,000 guests at a time to world-class destinations in world-class luxury and enjoying world-class entertainment and facilities.

And there was the rub. Enormous as Oasis undoubtedly was, could any cruise ship live up to such expectation and promise with 6,000 people on board plus a further 2,000 crew?

The answer turns out to be an emphatic yes, I can report. Even when full, Oasis provides whatever your expectations are for the cruise of a lifetime.

Looking for a little peace and quiet? Amble down to the Central Park at any time of the day for a drink in a sidewalk cafe or lunch among the breeze-blown trees. In the evening, with starry skies above and the warm night air, Central Park turns out to be the ideal setting for dining al fresco.

Looking for a little more action? Head for the Royal Promenade with its huge array of shops, novel eateries, traditional pub and exciting bars. Its here you can hitch a ride on the Rising Tides bar, an amazing creation where guests enjoying a soothing tipple are lifted, quite literally, to the decks above, emerging into the Central Park.

Even more nightlife is on offer in the fantastic Dazzles club set on two decks, or for the real night owls the adults-only Blaze nightclub.

Something in between the sedate and frenetic? Try the fabulous, full-on, full scale shows in the amazing Opal theatre; or Comedy Live; or a breathtaking, splashing-fun event at the Aqua Theatre high-dive shows; or perhaps the most tremendous ice dance show on either land or sea. Still looking for more? Even after a sing-along at karaoke or in the Schooner Bar with piano man Robin?

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Oasis of the Seas - simply the best