nurse5285 Posted July 29, 2013 #1 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Does anyone know if there is a midnight buffet on the Oasis and if so, what night do they offer it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted July 29, 2013 #2 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Does anyone know if there is a midnight buffet on the Oasis and if so, what night do they offer it? No midnight buffet on Oasis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m*u*g* Posted July 29, 2013 #3 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Never saw one on the Allure. Although you can eat just about anytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thetrail Posted July 29, 2013 #4 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Never saw one on the Allure. Although you can eat just about anytime.I think you said it....You can eat just about anytime! The midnight buffets worked somewhat in their day. But that being said such a waste of food and time in todays cruise environment IMHO.....And honestly thought it was such excess back in the day when they were a common event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voyager89 Posted July 29, 2013 #5 Share Posted July 29, 2013 I expected at least a snack bar open 24/7, I mean snacks -hot dogs, burguers and fries- The cafe promenade was not really that good IMHO. Everything else was super good. But well, they prevented me of gaining even more weight! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labeachcomber Posted July 29, 2013 #6 Share Posted July 29, 2013 No buffet on Oasis. Midnight buffet I always felt was more for show than for actual consumption. Especially if you ate late seating and had just finished dinner 2 hours prior, who is going to eat again? I do miss seeing the ice sculptures though. Oasis didn't even have an ice sculpture carving demonstration like I've seen on some other ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted July 29, 2013 #7 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Hmmm..The other RCI ships have a one night (late) pool party with buffet..are you saying Oasis/Allure doesn't :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suezyq50 Posted July 29, 2013 #8 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Hmmm..The other RCI ships have a one night (late) pool party with buffet..are you saying Oasis/Allure doesn't :confused: I would agree. Usually Mexican food, yum, that starts at 11:30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voyager89 Posted July 30, 2013 #9 Share Posted July 30, 2013 I would agree. Usually Mexican food, yum, that starts at 11:30. Uhh really? Do you know if tge adventure has it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steeler Nation At Sea Posted July 30, 2013 #10 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Hmmm..The other RCI ships have a one night (late) pool party with buffet..are you saying Oasis/Allure doesn't :confused: They do not. Late night food options are Cafe Promenade and room service 24 hours, Sorrento's Pizza until 3 am or Vintages tapas until 1 am. Cupcake Cupboard and Starbuck's are open until 11 pm, too. Some nights Johnny Rockets and the Ice Cream Parlour were open until midnight. Most other dining venues close at 9 or 9:30. I can't say if the Viking Crown Lounge offered tapas on the Allure and what times they were available if they did. EDIT: Most of what I mentioned are extra charge, of course. ;) Only Sorrento's and Cafe Promenade are included. Room service fee of $3.95 applies between midnight and 5 am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted July 30, 2013 #11 Share Posted July 30, 2013 They do not. Late night food options are Cafe Promenade and room service 24 hours, Sorrento's Pizza until 3 am or Vintages tapas until 1 am. Cupcake Cupboard and Starbuck's are open until 11 pm, too. Some nights Johnny Rockets and the Ice Cream Parlour were open until midnight. Most other dining venues close at 9 or 9:30. I can't say if the Viking Crown Lounge offered tapas on the Allure and what times they were available if they did. EDIT: Most of what I mentioned are extra charge, of course. ;) Only Sorrento's and Cafe Promenade are included. Room service fee of $3.95 applies between midnight and 5 am. Yes..I know...but I'm just surprised Oasis/Allure doesn't have a pool party (with buffet) even "one" night. Every other RCI ship/itinerary we have been on has had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted July 30, 2013 #12 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Yes..I know...but I'm just surprised Oasis/Allure doesn't have a pool party (with buffet) even "one" night. Every other RCI ship/itinerary we have been on has had. Think about how crowded those are, on the pool deck. Now picture twice as many people, on NOT twice as much real estate. <shudder> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted July 30, 2013 #13 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Yes..I know...but I'm just surprised Oasis/Allure doesn't have a pool party (with buffet) even "one" night. Every other RCI ship/itinerary we have been on has had. I think one reason might be because there's no single central pool area. We had one late night party in the Solarium on Allure, sponsored by some liquir company (can't remember), it was limited to 18 and over, and I don't remember any food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teajak Posted July 30, 2013 #14 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Think about how crowded those are, on the pool deck. Now picture twice as many people, on NOT twice as much real estate. <shudder> Our thoughts exactly.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted July 30, 2013 #15 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Many things are simply done differently on Oasis and Allure than on other RCI ships as they really are a totally different class of their own. However, they have plenty of things that are unique to themselves that make up for what they don't have that the other ships do. Missing a late night pool party is a small trade off for what you do get in return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steeler Nation At Sea Posted July 30, 2013 #16 Share Posted July 30, 2013 I think one reason might be because there's no single central pool area. We had one late night party in the Solarium on Allure, sponsored by some liquir company (can't remember), it was limited to 18 and over, and I don't remember any food. Yes, this is still going on. I believe it's Absolut vodka and it's billed as an on deck nightclub. Started at midnight and I did not make it so I can't speak to the crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thetrail Posted July 30, 2013 #17 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Yes..I know...but I'm just surprised Oasis/Allure doesn't have a pool party (with buffet) even "one" night. Every other RCI ship/itinerary we have been on has had. Well now you know and the surprise will be no more.:) If you ever get the wonderful chance to sail on either one of these ships you will not even think about the old midnight buffets. As Ocean Boy pointed out these two ships have so much going on and so many venues they are like no other ship sailing. They truly do have groundbreaking ideas and a different way of doing things. Hope you get the opportunity to sail them.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurse5285 Posted July 30, 2013 Author #18 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Thank you to everyone for all of the valuable info! We are cruising with our grown children and their spouses and they have never been on a cruise. You are right, we never ate @ the midnight buffets because we were so full from dinner however the display was awesome and we wanted to share the experience with them if it is offered on the Oasis. We specifically chose the Oasis because no one in our group will be able to say that they are bored. I have a feeling we won't even be able to participate in all of the activities on board due to time constraints LOL! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhcruiser Posted July 30, 2013 #19 Share Posted July 30, 2013 What time does the midnight buffet start? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thetrail Posted July 30, 2013 #20 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Thank you to everyone for all of the valuable info! We are cruising with our grown children and their spouses and they have never been on a cruise. You are right, we never ate @ the midnight buffets because we were so full from dinner however the display was awesome and we wanted to share the experience with them if it is offered on the Oasis. We specifically chose the Oasis because no one in our group will be able to say that they are bored. I have a feeling we won't even be able to participate in all of the activities on board due to time constraints LOL! :DEveryone will be totally WOWED by the ship! What a treat for your family!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR NW GUY Posted July 30, 2013 #21 Share Posted July 30, 2013 I think you said it....You can eat just about anytime! The midnight buffets worked somewhat in their day. But that being said such a waste of food and time in todays cruise environment IMHO.....And honestly thought it was such excess back in the day when they were a common event. Excess? Nah... it was major element of a cruise "back in the day" especially if you had early dinner and no other options.. I understand why the midnight buffets that began at 12:00 have gone away, but I have great memories! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted July 30, 2013 #22 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Excess? Nah... it was major element of a cruise "back in the day" especially if you had early dinner and no other options.. I understand why the midnight buffets that began at 12:00 have gone away, but I have great memories! "Back in the day" how many options did you have to get food after dinner in the MDR was over? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwm51 Posted July 30, 2013 #23 Share Posted July 30, 2013 I'm sorry none of this answers the burning question: SOOOO What time does the midnight buffet start?:D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.C. Posted July 31, 2013 #24 Share Posted July 31, 2013 I'm sorry none of this answers the burning question: SOOOO What time does the midnight buffet start?:D:D:D 2 am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR NW GUY Posted July 31, 2013 #25 Share Posted July 31, 2013 I'm sorry none of this answers the burning question: SOOOO What time does the midnight buffet start?:D:D:D See Post #21 :D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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