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We sailed on Symphony for our first Oasis class ship a few weeks ago just to experience the ship. And wow. Everybody says I wont go back to smaller or other ships. But for us usually its about itineraries. Same ship or not. Next year we booked Hawaii to Vancouver for the itinerary and Wonder for the ship.

We just did our first Oasis class. We were in an interior virtual balcony not far from central park. We loved being near central park. If we get on the Symphony again I would like to stay in a balcony over looking central park.

I like how you said number 1. We have been to a lot of places as an appetizer while cruising. We would have never thought about spending a vacation in Puerta Rico or even Panama. But we are talking about it now.

We just got off Symphony. One thing that was really nice was they had a trouble shooter at the entry to guest services. Usually there is a long line. But the person up front was able to take care of all the easy stuff and keep the line short.

We just got off Symphony in Miami. Last week we walked up at 10:20 for a 10:30 boarding. The people in front of us had a 1:30 boarding. As far as I can tell they didn't check boarding times or hold anybody back. And the security and boarding process was efficient. We were on pretty quick and had restaurant reservations by 11:00.

I started tipping our cabin steward a little bit on the first day and a little bit later in the week the last few cruises.

Thanks Leroyr55. We are sailing on 5/21. Have the Dinning Package. First time on Oasis Class. Looking forward to Restaurants and shows.

We went to Alaska last August. Maybe 50% full. Had a free upgrade to a balcony room. It was a handicap room and huge. Only saw one other cruise ship one time. It was great.

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Traveling Mike, Thanks for spending time doing this blog. We will be on Symphony for the first time in less then 2 weeks. We have mostly been on the smaller ships. We decided to do this one just for the food and shows.

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We have never had a Grand Suite. But we book the Junior Suite for the same reasons as you. Not all the time but sometimes. In between everything from an inside room to a balcony. Our next cruise will be on the Symphony with a virtual balcony.

We have traveled with our Catholic Priest friends in the past. They usually post something or let somebody know at guest services. So, you might ask when you board. There has been as few as the 8 or 10 in our group to probably 40 people at a daily mass.

We also started tipping the steward on embarkation day. And then at the end of the cruise. Usually starting with a $20. If its a nicer room like a junior suite then more. It does seem to improve the service.

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Cruiser58, We will be on the Symphony in 5 weeks. Our first time on a Oasis class ship. We are excited as we are doing this cruise to experience this ship. How are the crowds for the shows ? We have the UDP for dinners as we want to try different restaurants but also want to see the shows.

We have about 8 weeks until our next cruise. It will be our first on an Oasis class ship. The Symphony. I am excited because we are going on this cruise to experience the ship and not for the itinerary. As much as I love dogs I am looking forward to not walking our dog every day.