An Amplified Agglomeration of Oasis Pictures - Post Amplification

[twangster]

Rather doing yet another trip blog since there have been a couple of really good ones already, I'm just going to do a photo dump in this thread to showcase the newly amplified Oasis of the Seas.

I've got a couple of weeks of photo ops to gather my collection of pictures so over the next little while I'll update this post with different areas around the ship.  I may bounce around a little but that's just the drink package effect.

Without further delay, here is the new Oasis of the Seas fresh off a $165M makeover.

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Let's start with boarding.  The Crown of Miami or Terminal A is itself worthy of some pictures.

I've been fortunate to experience the suite lounge in the Crown of Miami.

Free wifi:

Some food and beverages are available.

The egg sandwich was just about perfect since I had skipped the hotel's $26 buffet breakfast.

The biggest "problem" is that the ship begins to board so quickly that you don't tend to have a lot of time to experience the new terminal.

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Boarding leads you into the beautiful and spacious promenade.  They had preloaded the promenade for the midnight balloon drop.

During this cruise they started decorating the promenade for Christmas.

Oasis was upgraded to RFID SeaPass cards but they have a special punch at guest services for those that want to use a lanyard.

Muster stations:

 

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Spotlight Karaoke is a new change replacing the On Air Club.

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They've added a library to Central Park:

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A new card room replaces the Diamond Lounge that was moved down to deck 4.

The upstairs section also has a desk for the loyalty ambassador.

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One thing to get out of the way.  The general decor of Oasis was not updated in all places.  Hallways, elevator lobbies, many cabins were not changed to use the newer decor that Harmony and Symphony have.  

 I can understand why.  The decor goes beyond carpet.  Floor tile, wall panels, the color of doors, the wood panels and marble elements would all need to be changed to adopt and match the Harmony and Symphony decor.  That would be a massive change that would take a lot of effort and expense. 

My cabin was not updated.  However that's okay with me.  There's nothing wrong with my cabin and replacing the cabinets, wall panels, carpet and curtains would be a huge undertaking for what purpose?  My cabin is fine.   

[DanielB]

Great pics!  Thanks for sharing and keeping her in one piece for my January cruise

[twangster]

Time to show off the Solarium.  They've done a really nice job and I love the huge forward outdoor public deck.

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The water features around the Solarium Bistro remain.

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Upstairs looks pretty good as well.

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The outdoor forward solarium deck is a first in the fleet.  You won't find this on any other ship, yet.

This area is closed until 9':30am.  It's right above the new cabins on deck 14.  I think they are trying to let people sleep in to avoid the chair scraping noises as guests inevitably rearrange loungers to suit their needs.

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The solarium pool is always a popular topic and Oasis has retained her solarium pool.

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Here's some solarium pictures while we were at Labadee.

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The suite sun deck has been refreshed.

Unfortunately the port side including bar is now a smoking area.

A local Haitian butterfly stopped by.

[Sweety]

Beautiful.

[twangster]

Oasis received the Ultimate Abyss.  Here are a few pictures taken at various times.

[Lovetocruise2002]

Love all the pics!!  Thanks for posting @twangster!  While not a fan of the outdated decor in some places, I cannot wait for the 99 days to pass!

[GregD]

I agree, these are great pictures. Thank you for taking the time to do this. I can’t wait for my 442 days to pass. Unfortunately, I’m sure the “new ship smell” will have worn off by then.

[Joe01]

43 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said:

Love all the pics!!  Thanks for posting @twangster!  While not a fan of the outdated decor in some places, I cannot wait for the 99 days to pass!

Got to disagree with you there, I'm thrilled that they've kept the original decor. Nicer, brighter colours. HM & SY feel a bit too dark for me with their decors.

[Fairlynew]

Thank you for the pictures!  I cannot wait until early March!  On Harmony, I spent a lot of time on the suites sun deck, but since the bar there is now a smoking area (what WERE they thinking-or smokingto make that area smoking), I will probably spent more time in the solarium.  It is beautiful.

[The Cruise Junkie]

Great Photos @twangster Can You Please Take Some Photos Of The New Extended Flowriders.  

[Lovetocruise2002]

13 minutes ago, Joe01 said:

Got to disagree with you there, I'm thrilled that they've kept the original decor. Nicer, brighter colours. HM & SY feel a bit too dark for me with their decors.

Decor always comes down to personal preference

[KWofPerth]

I am always grateful to learn new words, so thanks Twangster. Agglomeration.

[KWofPerth]

PS. Nice photos, too!

[Rags1]

Thanks for the great photos!  In 49 days I'll try and add to the collection!!

[twangster]

More to come. 

It's the night before turn around day and I'm changing cabins which means... gotta pack. 

[Sweety]

I will be on Oasis June 2021. Can't wait to try the BBQ.

[Mike P]

Wow @twangster, awesome photos!  Really can't wait for April! I'll only be on for 3 days, but 3 days is better then no days!

[twangster]

Portside BBQ.

Where else but deck 15 aft on the port side. 

The inside section is air conditioned.

Orders placed on the left then you slide to the right for sides, desserts and beverages.

For dinner you can choose two or three meats, sides  and a dessert.

For lunch or a smaller snack you can choose some of the favorites.

The full lunch menu:

Dinner menu:

Late night menu:

The food all looks really good.

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My first meal was lunch on boarding day.

Sammie with pulled pork.

It's a lot of food and quite filling.

For dinner another night I had the brisket and ribs.

Very tender. Fall off the bone tender.

It's so much food I couldn't finish the brisket and all the ribs.

Sauces are available at the table.

At dinner they had live music.

Turkey leg lunch on another boarding day.  I feel like Fred Flinstone the Turkey leg is that big.

All three meals at Portside BBQ have been really good.

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Behind the restaurant near the sports area and mini golf is "The Porch" outdoor seating.

[MadamG2U]

I can't wait!

[DanielB]

You're pictures are amazing....very excited for my January cruise.

Thanks for posting and safe travels

[Sweety]

Order my ribs now.

[Va4fam]

Great pics @Twangster!   Thank you for sharing.   The Port Side BBQ looks amazing.   

What is the "banana dream" dessert listed on the menu?   

[JohnK6404]

Thanks for the beautiful pics @twangster!

Amazing as always! My wife will love seeing these!

 

[twangster]

59 minutes ago, Va4fam said:

Great pics @Twangster!   Thank you for sharing.   The Port Side BBQ looks amazing.   

What is the "banana dream" dessert listed on the menu?   

That's the one in my lunch meal pictures, or should I say... "In my belly!".  Yum.

[Lovetocruise2002]

2 hours ago, twangster said:

That's the one in my lunch meal pictures, or should I say... "In my belly!".  Yum.

Is it a mousse type dessert?  And Hubby wants to know where the Mac n Cheese pics are?

[JLMoran]

2 hours ago, twangster said:

That's the one in my lunch meal pictures, or should I say... "In my belly!".  Yum.