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1. 

   Ellen

   That ship is a montrosity, a monstrous city. It's a hideous big floating box, a giant culture chamber for growing disease! Notovirus anyone?

   So what with all those restaurants and buffets the passengers stuff their fat faces and crap and then the crew do what all shipping lines do, they release the raw sewage into the ocean.

   Vile not delicious.

   November 3, 2009, 1:12 pmReply
2. 

   Ellen

   And inside? It looks like a mall. Ugh.

   I guess it serves a purpose. I guess it keeps all the morons from overrunning the Bahamas.

   Just so long as they never let this horror anywhere near Eleuthera.

   November 3, 2009, 1:15 pmReply
3. 

   Beverly

   Hmm, I'm confused: so what's the point of traveling on a ship only to surround yourself with this artificial man-made environment? Nature's ocean not good enough? Might as well just take a plane and get there faster.

   November 3, 2009, 1:32 pmReply

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     DBSweeney

     Because in international waters, no one can hear you scream.

     November 3, 2009, 1:34 pmReply
4. 

   Jake

   Hmmmmmmmmmm............do I possibly sense a little jealousy from the peasants? That's ok, just keep Serving those fries and asking people if they would like to "super size it", and maybe someday you won't have to convince yourself that you wouldn't like to take this beauty to sea.

   November 3, 2009, 2:28 pmReply

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     Ryn

     Yeah, because that's why the only people I know who ever take cruises are either retirees, honeymooners, people who are too scared to travel on their own, or people who think that being able to take a cruise means that they've arrived.

     I prefer to spend my vacation dollars on something more interesting than a floating mall, eating glorified institutional food.

     November 3, 2009, 5:14 pmReply
5. 

   logovo

   Jake, to me it's the idea of traveling in what is basically a floating shopping mall that's pretty repellent. Or maybe like a floating Vegas casino? This essay sort of covers it: http://www.harpers.org/media/pdf/dfw/HarpersMagazine-1996-01-0007859.pdf

   November 3, 2009, 4:33 pmReply
6. 

   Mark

   Why is it that it's okay to go to a mega resort like Atlantis in the Bahamas, which has a variety of room levels, with different price points. And it's okay that these mega resorts, like the hotels in Las Vegas that have dining options ranging from McDonalds to five star French cuisine. But to try and do the same thing while sailing the ocean is somehow vile, repulsive and lowly?

   Look, no one is confusing this with world travel. THE SHIP is the attraction. I mean, who cares about the ports? It's just a variety of poor islanders selling booze, jewelry, and prescription drugs.

   But this is an EASY vacation. Step on board and there are no worries. The biggest decision of the day is, 'where should we meet for drinks before dinner?'!

   Why is this such a bad thing? I've hiked to machu picchu....I've walked the great wall....I've seen the pyramids...I've knelt before the great buddha. Why does that mean it has to be so offensive to say I want to take seven days and "unplug"? Sometimes, I want the polar opposite of ambitious. But, at the same time, I can get up early, work out in the fitness center, meet my family for breakfast, play basketball mid morning, take a wine tasting class in the afternoon, have a wonderful steak dinner, try my luck in the casino, enjoy some live late night jazz, and have a nightcap while sitting on my private balcony, watching the Atlantic ocean pass by!

   What exactly is so repulsive about this?????

   November 3, 2009, 8:00 pmReply
7. 

   Ryn

   Personally, I avoid giant resorts and cruise ships for the same reason I also avoid Disney resorts: the kind of manufactured atmosphere in all of those places kind of creeps me out. Everything is just a little too perfect.

   November 4, 2009, 3:39 amReply

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     Mark

     That's fine, to each his or her own. But I think it's a lot more useful to get feedback from people who might enjoy cruising or mega resorts.

     I mean, it seems like everyone that has commented here hates everything about cruising. So, the critique about this particular vessel is kind of pointless.

     It's not like you're saying "I like cruising, but I prefer the mid-size ships". Instead, everyone is saying how terrible cruising is.

     Obviously there are a lot of people out there who feel differently. Otherwise these ships wouldn't have something like a 99% occupancy rate.

     November 4, 2009, 6:37 amReply
8. 

   Magsie

   We have only been on one medium sized ship cruise before (and we are not retired or on honeymoon or think we have arrived). We have booked the Oasis for next July and after then I will be able to comment further. We are all really excited about it and our 11 year old is too. People are all entitled to their opinion and we have been to many many places including all Disney resorts as well as little fishing villages. We will see if we enjoy the experience but having a good time is all about who you are with and your own ability to have FUN! - even at fifty!

   November 4, 2009, 7:30 amReply
9. 

   Dan

   I think Everybody is full of it... I love Cruise line's... your treated like a King and Queen, No pressure to do anything but relax. All the food you could eat, Games, Ect. AT ONE PRICE..Hummmmmm. thats so bad....NOT.... I have been to Vegas,Bahamas and other places and all they want is more and more money...mark is right...so don't knock it until you tryed it.. i have been on 2 cruises with wife, and man it was great...

   November 4, 2009, 10:57 amReply
10. 

    Luv-To-Travel

    Mark, you make perfect sense with your comments. I too have traveled extensively (most recently we rented two 10 person yachts and cruised the BVIs for 10 days, and it was truly an awesome trip). We will be on the December 19th sailing of Oasis of the Seas, and we look forward to "unplugging" on this beautiful floating resort. Should be a magnificent Christmas with all of our family, don't you think? Varity is the spice of life!

    November 4, 2009, 4:20 pmReply
11. 

    Luv-To-Travel

    Mark, you make perfect sense with your comments. I too have traveled extensively (most recently we rented two 10 person yachts and cruised the BVIs for 10 days, and it was truly an awesome trip). We will be on the December 19th sailing of Oasis of the Seas, and we look forward to "unplugging" on this beautiful floating resort. Should be a magnificent Christmas with all of our family, don't you think? Variety is the spice of life!

    November 4, 2009, 4:24 pmReply
12. 

    anita

    So well put by LUV. Variety is the VERY spice of life. Eating steak every day does become boring. One does crave poor peoples food too.
    I just booked the Oasis of the Sea for december sailing for my kids and grand kids along with my husband. We are looking forward to seeing this amazing ship. We are world travelers who started out in sleeping bags in the German Alps, Rocky Mountain Nat'l parks and rode Camels in the Sahara. Stayed in fancy Morrocan hotels and flea bag dives in Fez. Stayed in fancy Las Vegas Hotels and did Mickey mouse many times. I could go on and on because we have been to so many places and every place was unique and I thank GOD for allowing me to see all of this beautiful world and also mans treasures. To those that knock something that they havent even tried rings of envy.

    November 5, 2009, 2:02 pmReply
13. 

    Anita

    Wow, some very negative comments here. I say "What ever floats your boat"! I too have traveled extensively but always come back to cruising. I love Royal Caribbean ships and cruise them exclusively. There are many appeals for us in cruising but some highlights are unpacking and getting rid of the suitcases for a whole week, eating in an elegant atmosphere every evening w/ excellent service and seeing magnificent shows, comedians, etc. You cannot get all the amenities provided anywhere else. We've been on close to 30 cruises and have NEVER been sick. Anyone can be ill ANYWHERE, not just on a ship. No one can expect a cruise ship or a land-based hotel to be "sick free" all the time. Lighten up and give it try. It's awesome..

    November 7, 2009, 10:11 amReply
14. 

    Carolyn

    I think it is a really cool ship. I have never been on a cruise, never flown anywhere. I have been to New Orleans pre-Katrina and I love it,..I drove, spent a week in late July one year. But if I had the money and opportunity to go on a cruise I would jump at it. I don't envy people with money, even though I am without it most of the time. If you have it you should enjoy it! I think it is a beautiful sip and I agree with Mark and the others. Rock on! :)

    November 7, 2009, 4:39 pmReply
15. 

    WouldLikeToKnow

    How many of the above barrage of overly positive comments came from Royal Carribean employees, their families, or their Public Relations people.

    However, I most certainly agree about those nasty poor islanders & their barbarous excuse for a culture; avoid at all costs! Stay on the ship! Un-plug from it all.

    November 8, 2009, 6:46 pmReply
16. 

    Anita

    Well, I don't work for RCL....I'm simply a huge fan. That is my only affiliation. I've gotten many friends and family to try cruising and they love it and cruise often now too. My husband and I took our kids who just graduated highschool this year on the Serenade in Alaska. After that sailing, we became Diamond Plus members.

    November 9, 2009, 8:55 pmReply
17. 

    Bernhard F. Zorn

    Well, as a Culinary Director I am wondering why they not use chef hats and gloves when placing ready to eat food! But indeed,- a challenge for RCCL and Kerrian! Wishiing you a lots of success and good luck!

    May 26, 2010, 6:06 amReply

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