Oasis of the Seas entered service in December 2009 and introduced the neighborhood concept that every later Oasis-class ship copied: Central Park, the Boardwalk, the Royal Promenade and an open-air AquaTheater. A three-month 2019 dry dock added cabins and many of the newer features found on her younger sisters, which lifted her to about 226,838 gross tons.
She carries 5,606 guests at double occupancy. Royal Caribbean lists her on Bahamas cruises from Fort Lauderdale, including four-night sailings to Perfect Day at CocoCay and Nassau, and on summer sailings from the New York area out of Cape Liberty in Bayonne, New Jersey.
Highlights
Ultimate Abyss and Perfect Storm
A tall dry slide plus waterslides on the top deck, added during the 2019 upgrade.
Two FlowRiders and two climbing walls
Double the surf simulators and rock walls of older Royal Caribbean ships.
Ice rink
Studio B hosts ice shows and open skate sessions.
Central Park
An open-air garden neighborhood with restaurants and shops, a calm break from the pool deck.
Best for
- Northeast travelers who want to skip flying (Cape Liberty summers)
- Families who want Oasis-class activities at an older-ship value
- Short Bahamas getaways
Good to know before you book
- Oasis has 18 decks in total and 16 guest decks.
- Published maximum-capacity figures for Oasis conflict, so we list only double occupancy.
- Cape Liberty is in Bayonne, New Jersey; Newark Liberty International Airport is the closest major airport.
Where Oasis of the Seas sails
Deployments change by season and year. Recent and announced itineraries include:
Home ports: Fort Lauderdale, Cape Liberty (Bayonne)
Oasis of the Seas questions
When was Oasis of the Seas last refurbished?
Oasis of the Seas had a major dry dock in 2019 that added cabins and new attractions such as the Ultimate Abyss slide.
Where does Oasis of the Seas sail from?
Royal Caribbean lists Oasis on Bahamas cruises from Fort Lauderdale and on summer sailings from the New York area, which depart Cape Liberty in Bayonne, New Jersey.
Is Oasis of the Seas still worth it compared with newer ships?
For most travelers, yes. The 2019 upgrade brought many signature features up to date, and the core neighborhoods are the same ones that define the newer Oasis-class ships.
Sources and fact-checking (last checked October 14, 2026)
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