Rare aimcat Posted March 1, 2017 #1 Share Posted March 1, 2017 I think my husband and I have narrowed down our cruise we want to take next month (april) down to the three oasis class ships. So I have a few questions to help decide. 1. The ship itself - Harmony is the newest of course, but I am just curious if now that Oasis and Allure have been in service a few years if they are a little more worn? 2. Rooms - Harmony is about 300 more for a Superior Room with Large Balcony or almost $1000 more than a Junior suite. Oasis is 2nd, and Allure has the cheapest. We would really like a Superior with Large balcony or the junior suite. This is what our budget allows. What do you guys think? 3. Restaurants - I assume that the restaurants on these ships are all about the same? We would maybe eat at the Buffet once a day (breakfast or lunch) and specialty for dinner. Is there a ship that has better dining? We are big into food so that's important to us! 4. Shows - Are shows all equally good? 5. On all these ships will I be able to reserve everything ahead of time? Shows, restaurants etc? My husband and I like to have reservations and know we have a spot places. 6. Last - I assume all of these ships will be packed with people but is there one that maybe does a better job of spreading people out than another? My husband hates to be right up on someone else. Prefers a quite spot away when we can, etc. Appreciate any help guys and I know I have asked a lot of questions but just trying to plan the best trip for us! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted March 1, 2017 #2 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Here is last month's thread on the topic: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2458683 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aimcat Posted March 1, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Thank you! I missed that thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Shippy Posted March 1, 2017 #4 Share Posted March 1, 2017 The Harmony for us.... Used to LOVE Oasis but they moved to Port Canaveral. Much harder to get to for us the Fort Lauderdale. Allure leaves on Sunday......Flights are cheaper for us for a Saturday cruise...we always go a day earlier. I think the ships are all quite similar. Did not like the show, Cats, on Oasis. Way to long & dry. Cannot wait to see Grease on Harmony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aimcat Posted March 2, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Once I am booked, will I be able to reserve restaurants and shows? Am I able to actually pick seats, and which table we would want in these reservations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franl24fan Posted March 2, 2017 #6 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Been on all, just got off Harmony. Harmony is the best IMHO. In every question you asked HOS was superb. Service was best I've had, even on smaller ships. Cabins large, decor modern. Shows unique and great. Yes there are crowds, especially for elevators, but not unbearable. I am booked on Oasis for Thanksgiving and I will feel a little let down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted March 2, 2017 #7 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Once I am booked, will I be able to reserve restaurants and shows? Am I able to actually pick seats, and which table we would want in these reservations? If reservations are open (and they may not be), you can reserve slots in restaurants and shows, but not specific seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aimcat Posted March 2, 2017 Author #8 Share Posted March 2, 2017 What's the likelihood everything will be booked up? The cruise we want to book is 45 days out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliea344 Posted March 2, 2017 #9 Share Posted March 2, 2017 What's the likelihood everything will be booked up? The cruise we want to book is 45 days out In my recent experience on Allure there wasn't much to choose from by 45 days out. You can always book an undesirable time slot and try to change it once aboard the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted March 2, 2017 #10 Share Posted March 2, 2017 What's the likelihood everything will be booked up? The cruise we want to book is 45 days out A percentage slots are held back for onboard booking, so if you cannot get what you want pre-cruise, then try again as soon as you board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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