Onboard Oasis... Want to book Southern Caribbean for next year... Which ship?

[cuti]

We are on our last day on Oasis. Happy to answer any questions ;)

 

 

But we are looking to book our spring break cruise for next year in the southern Caribbean (and we are liking the itineraries of Jewel of the Seas, Adventure of the Seas, and Celebrity Summit.

 

All three for the April 4 or 5 have similar, but not matching ports and many places new to us. So we are wanting advice on which ship... You can see what we've done so far in my signature. We have been on AOS (different southern ports though). And we did like it. We have not done Radiance class before. I have been on the smaller Celebrity ships, but not with my kids (12 yr old town girls) or husband.

 

Thoughts to help us decide? And do you think booking Onboard is best or should I wait and research more when I get back home?

 

Thanks!

[krev]

I've only been on AOS from your list but also sailed on Serenade, same class as Jewel. I personally like Adventure, love the promenade. I find it very easy to find my way around, then again I'd be happy in a dingy in the Caribbean!

 

 

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[golfer1966]

If you like all the bells and whistles and the promenade area....etc then your better of on the Adventurer, but if you like a smaller ship with more brass and glass shall we say ( but still awesome ship ) then do the Jewel or Serenade...whichever ship is there.

[A Pisces]

I agree with the above post, the Adventure has more to do onboard the ship, but the Jewel is beautiful with lots of sea views in the public areas. Enjoy which ever ship you pick!

[OhioCruiser3]

I just got off the Summit on Saturday and the Jewel the Saturday before. Both ships were great, but are the smaller ships. We really look for the intinerary first and then decide on the ships. Coming off of Oasis though you may want to go with Adventure-it is currenlty in dry dock and will have some new features for next spring's cruises. That's what we are looking at for next year!

[cuti]

such a tough call. We love Oasis but also enjoyed AOS and Infiniti and Reflection....

 

 

such a tough call.

 

 

I just got off the Summit on Saturday and the Jewel the Saturday before. Both ships were great, but are the smaller ships. We really look for the intinerary first and then decide on the ships. Coming off of Oasis though you may want to go with Adventure-it is currenlty in dry dock and will have some new features for next spring's cruises. That's what we are looking at for next year!

[EuroDate20]

Here's a thought, book whatever you're leaning towards at this point while you're on board and get the OBC. Later on, if you decide you like another RCCL ship, you can transfer your booking and keep your OBC. Not sure if they would honor the transfer to a Celebrity ship though.

 

Happy Cruising!

 

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[Riff Sniff]

We've never sailed on the Jewel, but we have done the southern Caribbean on both the Serenade and Brilliance and enjoyed both. Radiance class ships are beautiful - I especially love eating in the open air Windjammer at the back of the ship! If you decide to book the Jewel, I recommend an aft balcony cabin if there are any available.

 

 

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[Kat in CA]

We too just got off a back to back: the Summit followed by the Jewel. Here is my opinion:

 

For traveling without children: Summit

Going with teens or kids: Jewel

Classy but not stuffy atmosphere: Summit

Like to dance to a live band? Jewel

Foodies? Summit-especially if you can eat in Blu

Love a good promenade deck? Jewel

All over good service: Summit

Shows-aeralists-dancers-comedians: Summit

Cabin amenities/robes/toiletries/flat screen TV: Summit

Free hard scooped ice cream with toppings: Summit

Lively Centrum at night: Jewel

Open air buffet dining at aft of ship: Jewel

Easy embarkation or debarkation: BOTH

Pool area grill with freshly made burgers: Summit

Quality of buffet food: Summit

Love lots of glass with sea views?: Jewel

Less Crowded tables in MDR: Summit

Go get your own pool towels: Jewel

Pool and beach towels delivered to room: Summit

Self serve drinks in Buffet: Summit

Drink station in Buffet: Jewel

Smoking in casino: Jewel

Showing age: Both, to a certain extent

Great ports: BOTH

 

There. Did I leave anything out? We did not use the bars, casinos, spa- so I can't speak to those things.

[cuti]

Wow, thanks! Great summary. We have kids... They'll be 13 next spring break. They traveled last year with us on celebrity and loved the celebrity touches, like padded lounge chairs, cold cloths when you get on from a port, etc. But they also appreciate the rock wall and stuff... We like shows and comedy. We've eaten in blu and like it. Tough call.

 

We too just got off a back to back: the Summit followed by the Jewel. Here is my opinion:

 

For traveling without children: Summit

Going with teens or kids: Jewel

Classy but not stuffy atmosphere: Summit

Like to dance to a live band? Jewel

Foodies? Summit-especially if you can eat in Blu

Love a good promenade deck? Jewel

All over good service: Summit

Shows-aeralists-dancers-comedians: Summit

Cabin amenities/robes/toiletries/flat screen TV: Summit

Free hard scooped ice cream with toppings: Summit

Lively Centrum at night: Jewel

Open air buffet dining at aft of ship: Jewel

Easy embarkation or debarkation: BOTH

Pool area grill with freshly made burgers: Summit

Quality of buffet food: Summit

Love lots of glass with sea views?: Jewel

Less Crowded tables in MDR: Summit

Go get your own pool towels: Jewel

Pool and beach towels delivered to room: Summit

Self serve drinks in Buffet: Summit

Drink station in Buffet: Jewel

Smoking in casino: Jewel

Showing age: Both, to a certain extent

Great ports: BOTH

 

There. Did I leave anything out? We did not use the bars, casinos, spa- so I can't speak to those things.

[cuti]

Just booked AOS :) thanks everyone for your thoughts!

[minnie00]

Hi J...its me K

 

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[cuti]

Hey!

 

Hi J...its me K

 

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[minnie00]

Did you guys happen to eat at Central Park 150? I am curious to hear how the new menu is?

 

We tried it last Fall for the first time and had fun eating there...we are not real "foodies" but up for adventure. We loved the salts and bread...oh and the martinins:p

[cuti]

Nope - we ate at Giovanni's, Chop's, Solarium Bistro, and Izumi. :)

[minnie00]

Nope - we ate at Giovanni's, Chop's, Solarium Bistro, and Izumi. :)

 

well we are eating at Giovannis, Chops, and Izumi too LOL. we have similar taste.

We do Giovannis on boarding day for lunch...so quiet and tasty. THAT shrimp is the best:)

[cuti]

So... if you go back to Giovannis at dinner, try the lamb chops - AMAZING!

 

Izumi - I got the surf and turf sushi - it was unique. My husband got the hot rock thing. He loved it. My kids ate well too - my daughter had lobster there.

 

And Chops was great as well - not quite as good as Capital Grille or other high end steak houses - but the filet was still quite good.

 

I am not a fan of the dining room. My husband makes fun of me. Specialty dining are my big meals. The rest are my dieting :).

 

Oh and Park Cafe - love the bagels with fresh lox for breakfast and the chopped salads at lunch. Needless to say, I rarely went to the buffet (only once) or MDR.

 

My 12 year olds fav was Sorrentos Pizza.

 

well we are eating at Giovannis, Chops, and Izumi too LOL. we have similar taste.

We do Giovannis on boarding day for lunch...so quiet and tasty. THAT shrimp is the best:)