Dorie7 Posted August 1, 2011 #1 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Would you go solo for a week on Oasis, or is this ship too big and busy? I am concerned that 7 days alone would feel lonely on such a big ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmasteach Posted August 1, 2011 #2 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Let's see not sail at all or sail alone. GO FOR IT. There is so much to do on Oasis, you will not regret it. My manfriend and I went in June, but I would not hesitiate to go by myself. He often enjoyed doing his thing, and me mine. I met so many nice people on board when just doing my thing. Enjoy your trip.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eng23 Posted August 1, 2011 #3 Share Posted August 1, 2011 I'd go solo with no worries! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briscogun Posted August 1, 2011 #4 Share Posted August 1, 2011 I would be thinking the exact opposite. If I were to go solo, I'd want to find the biggest, busiest ship I could find! More things to do, more people, more fun! Why go on a smaller ship with less things to do where you'd keep running into the same folks over and over again, when you can go on a big ship with many different bars, pools, classes, excursions, theaters, shows... you name it! Unless you are really looking for some total alone time and don't care, I think you'd have such better odds meeting people and having fun on the bigger ships. But either way, you'll be cruising! Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorie7 Posted August 1, 2011 Author #5 Share Posted August 1, 2011 I have been solo on Radiance class for a short cruise, but haven't been on the huge Oasis at all. I guess that the sheer size of the ship intimidates me a little. Sometimes you feel more alone in a large crowd than with a cozy smaller group, you know? Just feeling a little unsure of the whole Oasis class size, too. I kinda like the smaller ships. But perhaps you are right, with so much to do I'll not even notice the magnitude of it all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler80 Posted August 1, 2011 #6 Share Posted August 1, 2011 This person went on Allure of the Seas all by herself. She posted great photos and it sounded like she had a great time! I say go for it! http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1448740&highlight=allure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare silentbob007 Posted August 1, 2011 #7 Share Posted August 1, 2011 I think Oasis would be a great ship for a solo fare ... the only downside is, at least when I've looked, that ship rarely lowers the solo premium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franl24fan Posted August 1, 2011 #8 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Biggest issue for a solo on these ships was the high surcharge and no senior discount, although I did snag a small military discount. I would recommend using My Time Dining as a solo on these ships. I had a disasterous dining experience on the Allure, although I requested a large table I was put with another single lady, and we took an instant dislike to each other. The maitre d tried to find me another table with no luck. I ended up eating in the Windjammer or skipping dinner. After I put the comment on the card, RCL called me and were very upset at my treatment (seems to have happened a lot on Allure), so they gave me a $250 future cruise credit. Other than that, ship was great, especially the casino:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruisegirl6 Posted August 1, 2011 #9 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Yes the bigger the better, meet more people, more things to do go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rancher Dave Posted August 1, 2011 #10 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Definitely go solo...participate in Trivia and other activities and you will meet friends maybe others going solo, couples, families...in any case fun is a large part what you make of it. Even some of the crew can become friends for the cruise...they go out of their way, most at least, to make sure you are having fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorie7 Posted August 1, 2011 Author #11 Share Posted August 1, 2011 SilentBob007, Yes, the solo surcharge is almost as huge as Oasis! But it is the cost of the cruise, what can you do? Franl24fan, Sorry to hear that you had such a difficult time at dinner. At least it was nice of RCI to try to make it up with a future cruise credit. Thank you for the encouragement, all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveky Posted August 1, 2011 #12 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Haven't sailed Oasis solo, but have sailed Voyager/Freedom class ships solo over 10 times and feel the larger ships and eastern/western routes are fine and had a great time. As another post mentioned, rather be on a cruise solo that no cruise at all. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamInWa Posted August 1, 2011 #13 Share Posted August 1, 2011 First off, I often travel solo and wouldn't hesitate to do Oasis if the price et all was right. As people indicated it will probably be 200% on the surcharge. My experience on Mariner and similar ships has been that you meet a lot of different people, but it's big enough that you might not ever see them again. On smaller ships like Legend and especially Monarch you tend to run into the same folks more often. I find good and bad things about both situations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffinater Posted August 1, 2011 #14 Share Posted August 1, 2011 I would sail solo on the Oasis. So much to do and see you could do it at your own pace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retiring soon Posted August 1, 2011 #15 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Hi all! Yes I would, & am sailing solo on Oasis but have asked for a large table in the DR as I like to have company for dinner. I've gone twice alone on Freedom & also on NCL Epic. Go on the rollcall for your sailing, attend the M&G, play trivia & do some ship's shore excursions, you'll meet lots of people.:D It looks like an amazing ship with lots to do! ~ Jo~ :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorie7 Posted August 2, 2011 Author #16 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I am booked to go on Oasis solo! It will be very exciting. I will post a review to let you all know how it went. Thanks for your encouragement and support!! You are the best! Dorie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retiring soon Posted August 2, 2011 #17 Share Posted August 2, 2011 WTG Dorie! Looking forward to hearing how you liked it! Are you going soon? I'm going in November. Jo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorie7 Posted August 2, 2011 Author #18 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Jo, I got a good deal on the Nov 26 sailing with a stateroom guarantee!:) Booking a guarantee is not something that I do often either. It feels quite exciting to jump out of my comfort zone so much. I am a little nervous but sort of giddy about actually doing it! Dorie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retiring soon Posted August 3, 2011 #19 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Dorie - I 'm on the week before you ! That's too bad it would have been nice to meet . Jo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsKnuts2 Posted August 3, 2011 #20 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Dorie, I sailed Oasis solo and it was GREAT! I joined the roll call for my cruise and met the best people. A bunch of us had met at a hotel the night before so I had 25 friends when I boarded the ship. I had a group of ladies from Hunstville and a group from Texas adopt me :) I still keep in touch with several of the folks I met and we plan on doing a reunion cruise September 2012. I found cruising solo, people are even more friendlier. Have a great time! Please come back and tell us all about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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