Summer — Mediterranean
Barcelona · Rome (Civitavecchia)
7-night Western Mediterranean itineraries — Barcelona, Palma, Marseille, Florence/Pisa, Rome, Naples — with a full sea day to enjoy the ship.
← Oasis Class
Royal Caribbean · Oasis Class · Launched 2009 · Amplified 2019
Oasis of the Seas
The ship that changed cruising — and still does it beautifully.
Oasis of the Seas launched in December 2009 as the world's first truly neighbourhood-based cruise ship: Central Park with real trees, the Boardwalk with a hand-carved carousel, and the AquaTheater at the stern. A 2019 amplification added the Ultimate Abyss slide, the Perfect Storm waterslides and Portside BBQ. Sixteen years on, she's still one of the most complete family ships at sea.
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Oasis of the Seas — a first look.
A short look at Oasis of the Seas — the seven-neighbourhood ship that started it all.
Quick facts
The essentials — checked before we advise.
Fleet details change. These are correct at time of writing; we'll confirm the exact deployment for your dates when we speak.
Class
Oasis Class (lead ship; sisters include Allure, Harmony, Symphony, Wonder & Utopia)
Maiden voyage
5 December 2009 · Amplified 2019
Size
226,838 GT · 18 decks (16 guest decks) · 1,187 ft / 361 m long · 215 ft / 65 m wide · 30 ft / 9 m draft
Capacity
2,801 staterooms · 5,602 guests at double occupancy
Crew
2,109 international crew
Built at
STX Europe, Turku, Finland
Godmothers
Daisy Fuentes, Dara Torres, Gloria Estefan, Jane Seymour, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Michelle Kwan & Shawn Johnson
Best for
Families and multi-gen groups who want the full Oasis-class neighbourhood experience without going to Icon scale, and anyone who loves live entertainment and outdoor deck space
Official fact sheet
Every deck, dining venue and stateroom count — the full Oasis of the Seas fact sheet (PDF).
Onboard
Standout features, at a glance.
A high-level look. We'll go deeper on any of these — including the shows worth pre-booking — when we speak.
Central Park
An open-air park in the middle of the ship — real trees, quiet restaurants like 150 Central Park and Chops Grille, live jazz at Trellis Bar in the evenings.
Royal Theater & AquaTheater
A full Broadway-scale theatre plus the outdoor AquaTheater at the stern — high-diving, acrobatics and synchronised swimming, weather permitting.
The Perfect Storm & Ultimate Abyss
Two racing waterslides on the pool deck, and the ten-storey Ultimate Abyss dry slide from deck 16 down to the Boardwalk — added in the 2019 amplification.
Dining variety
150 Central Park, Chops Grille, Giovanni's Table, Izumi, Chef's Table, Coastal Kitchen for suite guests, plus Portside BBQ and El Loco Fresh for casual days.
The Boardwalk
Coney Island-inspired neighbourhood at the stern — hand-carved carousel, arcade, Playmakers sports bar, family-friendly Johnny Rockets and direct AquaTheater views.
Ultimate Panoramic Suite
A wraparound forward-facing suite with 270-degree views — one of the most sought-after cabins in the Oasis fleet. We'll tell you honestly whether it's worth the premium for your week.
Cabins & where to book
Not all balconies are equal.
Oasis has over 30 stateroom categories across 16 guest decks. The magic — and the traps — sit in the Central Park and Boardwalk balconies: some are wonderful, some overlook noisy venues or have obstructed views for the same money.
We'll steer you clear of the obstructed views, the cabins under the pool deck and the noisy connecting doors — and towards the ones that quietly go for the same money.
Best value balcony
Central Park view balcony, deck 10 or 11 mid-ship
Quiet, leafy, mid-ship for minimal motion — and priced below an ocean-view balcony on the same deck.
Best for families
Boardwalk balcony, aft-facing on deck 12+
Direct AquaTheater views from your balcony — front row for the show without booking a seat. Avoid decks 6–8 if you're a light sleeper (music runs late).
Quiet ocean view
Deck 9 or 10 aft-facing ocean-view balcony
Sunrise over the wake, well away from the pool deck and the neighbourhoods. Our pick for couples on an Oasis sailing.
Suite splurge
Crown Loft Suite or Grand Suite, deck 17
Two-storey Crown Lofts are unique to Oasis-class. Crown & Anchor perks plus access to Coastal Kitchen and the suite sun deck.
Where she sails
Popular itineraries for Oasis of the Seas.
A general picture of her deployment. Exact dates, ports and pricing shift — we'll confirm live availability for your window.
Winter — Caribbean
Miami or Port Canaveral, Florida
7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean loops, most including Perfect Day at CocoCay — Royal's private-island day that alone is worth the fare.
Repositioning
Transatlantic — spring & autumn
Occasional 12–14 night crossings between the Caribbean and Europe. Long sea-day stretches that show off just how much ship there is.
Why book Oasis of the Seas with Valora
A Royal Guru in your corner.
- Royal Guru status — we know the Oasis-class ships in real detail, not just from a brochure.
- Honest cabin picks — we'll steer you clear of the noisy Boardwalks and the obstructed Central Parks.
- Pre-cruise planning — dining slots, show reservations and CocoCay cabana bookings sorted before you sail.
- One named point of contact — before, during and after your cruise. Never a call centre.
Ready when you are
Sail Oasis of the Seas the right way.
Twenty unhurried minutes with a named Royal Guru. Honest advice on cabin, deck and week — no obligation, no hard sell.