Royal Caribbean·Oasis of the Seas

Oasis of the Seas - Bahamas & Perfect Day from New York

4.3(4,400 reviews)
via U.S. News & Cruise Critic · Jun 2026
|7 Nights|3 Ports|3 Sea Days

A no-fly Bahamas escape from the New York area: Oasis of the Seas heads south from Cape Liberty to Port Canaveral, Nassau, and a full day at Perfect Day at CocoCay before two sea days home. The Port Canaveral call puts Kennedy Space Center within easy reach, and the sea days leave plenty of time for the first Oasis-class ship's Central Park, Boardwalk, and AquaTheater.

FamiliesFirst-Time CruisersParty Lovers

Price Range

$$

Mid-Range

DepartureBayonne, New Jersey
Dress CodeFormal Nights
MealsIncluded
WiFiPaid

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Ship Details — Oasis of the Seas

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Year Built

2009

Tonnage

226,838 GT

Passengers

6,780

Crew

2,165

Decks

18

Class

Oasis

Itinerary & Route Map

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Onboard Amenities

Rock Climbing Wall
Surf Simulator
Ice Skating Rink
Zip Line
Broadway Shows
Casino
Spa
Kids Club
Multiple Pools
Specialty Dining
Aqua Theater
Boardwalk
Water Slides
Surf Simulator (FlowRider)
Central Park
Adults-Only Solarium
Carousel

Cruise Highlights

Full day at Perfect Day at CocoCay with Thrill Waterpark and Oasis Lagoon
Port Canaveral call within reach of Kennedy Space Center
No-fly departure from Cape Liberty with a Manhattan-skyline sailaway
Two closing sea days to explore Central Park, the Boardwalk, and the AquaTheater

About the Ship

What Travelers Say About Oasis of the Seas

Reviews of the ship itself — the same for every Oasis of the Seas sailing. Based on 9,000 discussions.

Oasis of the Seas is the ship that started it all - the original and oldest of Royal Caribbean's Oasis class, debuting in 2009 and pioneering the now-signature 'neighborhood' concept of Central Park, the Boardwalk, and the Royal Promenade. The vibe is big, busy, and family-forward: this is a floating resort built around doing things, from the FlowRider and zip line to the AquaTheater high-diving show and the hand-carved Boardwalk carousel. A major 2019 'Royal Amplification' kept it competitive, adding the 10-story Ultimate Abyss dry slide, The Perfect Storm waterslides, a Caribbean-themed pool deck with The Lime and Coconut, an Apollo-themed escape room, and several new dining venues.

What People Love

  • Best value of the four Oasis-class ships - cabin pricing sits within roughly $12/night of its newer sisters, so you get nearly the same 7-neighborhood layout for less when sailing from comparable ports
  • 2019 'Royal Amplification' added the 10-story Ultimate Abyss (then the tallest slide at sea), The Perfect Storm racing waterslides, and a reimagined Caribbean-themed pool deck with The Lime and Coconut bar
  • Standout entertainment lineup including the AquaTheater diving show, an ice-skating show, and acclaimed Broadway-style productions like 'Come Fly With Me' that reviewers rate among the best at sea

Common Complaints

  • Oldest Oasis-class ship (debuted 2009) and it shows - reviewers consistently say it feels dated next to Harmony and Wonder despite the 2019 refit
  • Staterooms were largely untouched in the amplification and look much as they did in 2009, with worn carpet/furnishings reported, limited drawer and shelf space, and a lack of USB ports
  • Main dining room and Windjammer buffet food is frequently called mediocre - the best meals require paying extra at specialty venues
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