Do Oasis class ships feel crowded?

buddylover. We have found the Oasis class in general, to be the least crowded of any ship on any cruise line we have sailed! Been on the Harmony and the Allure and other than Windjammer on embarkation day lunch and disembarkation day breakfast, we always commented on how 'uncrowded' these ships felt.



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There were so many children, young and teens, on this cruise that it made it overly crowded(I heard the ship was at full capacity). Fortunately, the Oasis is a very large ship, so I was ... I am back from a cruise (8/27-9/3-2023)Staff was outstanding. Food was great.

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Traditionally, if a ship could not dock at a port, possibly due to lack of an available berth or the ship being too large for the berth, passengers were “tendered” ashore in small boats. RCI's 'Oasis' class, for example, is just too big to berth in many of the world's smaller ports.

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The ocean/waves don't really affect Oasis sized ships, but the wind does. That was the issue the one time I felt Oasis move -- we had a strong wind hitting directly on the side of the ship, which made it sway side to side a little bit, kind of like a skyscraper does.

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You may feel the ship move when on a cruise. Most passengers describe the feeling as a vibration instead of defined movements. The degree of movement felt does increase if the cruise ship is traveling through bad weather and you may be able to feel when the cruise ship is docking or pulling away from the port.

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To avoid crowds and experience cooler temperatures, consider traveling in the shoulder months of May and September or early October. Most Mediterranean cruises sail in the summer months, when the sun and sand in coastal ports are at their peak and cities come alive with activity.

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If You Want a Quieter Space If you plan on your cruise being a peaceful experience, you'll want to seek a cabin on the quietest side of the ship. This tends to be the aft or the rear of the ship. The aft is away from the hustle and bustle of midship, where all the action tends to happen.

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Despite having most features in common, ships within Royal Caribbean's Oasis class do differ, particularly between the older ships (Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas, launched in 2009 and 2010, respectively) and the newer ones (Harmony of the Seas, launched in 2016, Symphony of the Seas, launched in 2018, and ...

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Royal Loft Suite: The most opulent accommodations on Oasis of the Seas, the Royal Loft Suite is the size of a modest home (1,599 square feet with an 875-square-foot balcony), and features such luxuries as a baby grand piano and a dining area with a dry bar for entertaining on the bottom level.

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The curfew for ages 17 and younger is 1 AM and from our experience it is pretty strictly enforced.

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Here are some of the best ways to avoid the crowds on a cruise.
  1. Make priority boarding a priority. ...
  2. Check in on the exact date check-in opens. ...
  3. Pick a smaller ship or more premium cruise line. ...
  4. Book the ship-within-a-ship experience. ...
  5. Enjoy some of those comfy lounges during off-peak hours. ...
  6. Get up early.


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Taking a Cruise in October While the humidity is always a factor, October sees the start of a cooling trend in the weather. As well, while hurricanes can occur in October, the season is largely over so you don't have to worry about them disrupting your trip as much.

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Most cruise lines are now operating at full capacity, with the age of Covid restrictions in the rear view mirror.

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Midship staterooms on the lowest passenger deck are the most excellent spot to be on a cruise ship in this instance because you don't feel the vessel sway as much.

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If you've ever spent some time at sea, you may have noticed that you felt a little wobbly once you were back on land. This wobbliness is “mal de debarquement.” This condition makes people feel like they're still standing on the deck of a ship despite the fact that they're safely ashore.

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Once back on shore, most people “get their land legs back” within two days. People with MdDS still feel like they're rocking and swaying, even though they're no longer on a ship. Less common MdDS triggers include: Flying in a plane.

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With mal de debarquement syndrome, though, you can't shake the feeling that you're still on the boat. That's French for “sickness of disembarkment.” You feel like you're rocking or swaying even though you're not. It can happen to anyone, but it's much more common in women ages 30 to 60.

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