RBD Posted May 25, 2014 #1 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Just back from Oasis May 17th sailing - tip of the day/week/year Don't waste your time or bother going to the Windjammer for breakfast lunch" etc. it has completely lost value, food quality etc. you have so many better options, Park Cafe, Solarium Cafe, even the Wipeout Cafe. Food much fresher, friendlier atmosphere, no "pushing and shoving" cleaner, better organized, must I go on. Bottom line avoid the Windjammer! Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincesm Posted May 25, 2014 #2 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Agreed!!! Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted May 25, 2014 #3 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Out of all the ships I've sailed on with RCI the Oasis WJ was the most disappointing for many reasons...and I'm usually a fan of the WJ's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loman Posted May 25, 2014 #4 Share Posted May 25, 2014 On the other hand , i like the windjammer on the Oasis . Been on the Oasis twice and have no complaints.I always seem to find something appealing. We were greeted by staff at the entrance at busy times and we were escorted to a table . No complaints for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewel825 Posted May 25, 2014 #5 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Just back from Oasis May 17th sailing - tip of the day/week/year Don't waste your time or bother going to the Windjammer for breakfast lunch" etc. it has completely lost value, food quality etc. you have so many better options, Park Cafe, Solarium Cafe, even the Wipeout Cafe. Food much fresher, friendlier atmosphere, no "pushing and shoving" cleaner, better organized, must I go on. Bottom line avoid the Windjammer! Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app I agree! When we went to the WJ for breakfast the first morning on the Allure, there was no where to sit......anywhere. We ended up sitting out on the pool deck in lounge chairs. It was windy and everything went flying! Never again! We did room service, Johnny Rockets and the Wipe Out for breakfast after that. Those other options were wonderful. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sha88 Posted May 25, 2014 #6 Share Posted May 25, 2014 I thought the Wipeout Cafe was really good for breakfast. Wish we had tried it earlier on our cruise. Loved sitting outside watching the sea and enjoying a leisurely breakfast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trev71 Posted May 25, 2014 #7 Share Posted May 25, 2014 WJ wasn't super great for my May 10th sailing on the Oasis. But then again it wasn't horrible. I will say, I didn't go there as much as I have past cruises. I went to Park Café twice and Johnny Rockets and the Main Dining room a few times too. Mainly because I knew it would be less crowded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffy116 Posted May 25, 2014 #8 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Too common? It's a buffet and they serve thousands a day at it. You were expecting what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinmama06 Posted May 25, 2014 #9 Share Posted May 25, 2014 (edited) I tried to say the same thing on Facebook but was accused of being a "Debbie Downer" - lol. We were on Allure May 4th and every time we tried to go to Windjammer - we ran into lines. And it didn't matter if it was early morning, early afternoon, late afternoon. It was anytime it was open. I laughed it off the first couple of days because frankly - I'm on vacation. But I was so amazed that there were LINES in the WJ. I have never seen this before. It's not like I need to go there - but I have never experienced that on another royal ship. Edited May 25, 2014 by crusinmama06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor9 Posted May 25, 2014 #10 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Too common? It's a buffet and they serve thousands a day at it. You were expecting what? for a bigger ship it should be a better. i know there are too many cheerleaders here however step back and look it is a ten dollar golden corral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinmama06 Posted May 25, 2014 #11 Share Posted May 25, 2014 for a bigger ship it should be a better. i know there are too many cheerleaders here however step back and look it is a ten dollar golden corral. I totally agree with you! If you look at my past posts - I was the biggest cheerleader. This cruise changed me. The selection of other ships was NOT there. I kept walking around the first day and said to a cruising friend - where's the rest of it? It was no doubt the worst WJ selection. I thought I was missing another side. He looked at me like I had grown two heads lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor9 Posted May 25, 2014 #12 Share Posted May 25, 2014 I totally agree with you! If you look at my past posts - I was the biggest cheerleader. This cruise changed me. The selection of other ships was NOT there. I kept walking around the first day and said to a cruising friend - where's the rest of it? It was no doubt the worst WJ selection. I thought I was missing another side. He looked at me like I had grown two heads lol. I love Royal however im very realistic. Others seem to jump on you here for disagreeing or speaking the truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexCruise371 Posted May 25, 2014 #13 Share Posted May 25, 2014 The Windjammer was by far the most disappointing thing we found on the Oasis. Terrible layout! :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinmama06 Posted May 25, 2014 #14 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Yeah well some don't want the truth - they want rainbows and sunshine. But sorry - if I am paying money for my vacation and things have changed and not for the better and THIS is not the royal I am used to. Then I have to call it as I see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
33tekfan Posted May 26, 2014 #15 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Agreed! The Windjammer is my least favorite place on every ship I've been on but the Oasis was the worst. We called it "running the gauntlet" as in "Do you feel like running the gauntlet for breakfast this morning or just going to Park Cafe instead? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave85 Posted May 26, 2014 #16 Share Posted May 26, 2014 (edited) Felt the same way about Allure's WJ last week, and Oasis's on both of my sailings. Really a sad and sorry venue. I'm glad to hear they're at least making noise about improving it for the Quantum Class... It's just not a good venue on the Oasis class. Fortunately, there are other options on the Oasis Class. Sent from my iPhone using Cruise Critic Forums mobile app Edited May 26, 2014 by Dave85 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anzura Posted May 26, 2014 #17 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Is the WJ on the bigger ships the same size as the WJ on the smaller ships? Seems to me that on a mega ship, they should have more than one buffet. Maybe even on different decks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinola Posted May 26, 2014 #18 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Lol, I've found that generally it takes a pig to refer so casually to a whole group of people as cows. I'm sure the commoners don't miss your company. You Rock, Sitzmark!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggieq Posted May 26, 2014 #19 Share Posted May 26, 2014 We go in there very early am. Have done a dinner or two also in there but not lunch. Depends what you are looking fork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkvillain Posted May 26, 2014 #20 Share Posted May 26, 2014 (edited) Is the WJ on the bigger ships the same size as the WJ on the smaller ships? Seems to me that on a mega ship, they should have more than one buffet. Maybe even on different decks. It's smaller on the Oasis/Allure but that is because there are more options around the ship. If you don't go to the Windjammer you could always do Park Cafe, Solarium Bistro, Vitality Cafe, Wipeout Cafe, Johnny Rockets and of course MDR or room service. If I'm awake early enough for breakfast I usually do Wipeout Cafe or Johnny Rockets. Edited May 26, 2014 by Yorkvillain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebooth Posted May 26, 2014 #21 Share Posted May 26, 2014 I don't like it for breakfast or lunch on Allure/Oasis, IMHO the best breakfast was the made to order eggs in wipe out. We did do one dinner on our March Oasis cruise and it was actually pretty decent... Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sitzmark Posted May 26, 2014 #22 Share Posted May 26, 2014 for a bigger ship it should be a better. i know there are too many cheerleaders here however step back and look it is a ten dollar golden corral. Lol, I've never been on a royal caribbean cruise so I can neither defend nor condemn the food. My issue is your casual reference to the diners there as cows. It strikes me as low class and uncalled for. I didn't see anyone here doing what I would call cheerleading but I see you trying to turn the conversation to a decidedly negative tone. Cruise ship food in my experience isn't worth enjoying, it's for staving off hunger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted May 26, 2014 #23 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Out of all the ships I've sailed on with RCI the Oasis WJ was the most disappointing for many reasons...and I'm usually a fan of the WJ's. I agree., park cafe for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celly Posted May 26, 2014 #24 Share Posted May 26, 2014 The Windjammer was by far the most disappointing thing we found on the Oasis. Terrible layout! :( Agree completely. Very little variety and the selection you find in the Windjammer on other ships is nowhere to be found. It was a very disappointing experience. Glad there are better options on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiecookie Posted May 26, 2014 #25 Share Posted May 26, 2014 We eat many meals in the WJ on our 14night cruise on IOS, we loved the casual feel to it. We were very surprised on Oasis how much smaller the WJ was, and yes we did queue most days but not for long. It didn't spoil our enjoyment though. We are hoping it's not the same on Radiance in August. Canadian Rockies /Alaskan cruise tour August 2014 Oasis of the Seas August 2013 Independence of the Seas August 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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