Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas

Oasis of the Seas revolutionized modern cruising in 2009 by introducing concepts every new ship now copies—Central Park's 12,000 living plants, the seven-neighborhood design, and inward-facing cabins. A $165 million renovation in 2019 added the Ultimate Abyss slide dropping 10 decks and upgraded amenities, keeping this pioneering vessel competitive at $134/night median. Sailing from Fort Lauderdale with Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries plus Perfect Day at CocoCay, Oasis delivers the original mega-ship experience that proved the concept works. Sixteen years later, it remains a value choice for families seeking proven innovation.