As you know, I have been on the Oasis of the Seas for our National Sales meeting as well as for industry events for the past 10 days.
The reviews are coming in from all the hosted media/press and travel partners we had onboard and the comments are nothing less than spectacular !
This ship is one of a kind. It IS the premium/premier cruise ship in the market today. No other cruise ship comes close. The Oasis of the Seas does command a higher price point-and your talk track to your customers comparing prices is "there is no other cruise ship like it and there fore commands a higher price with all the amenities it offers".
The brand new cruise terminal which is home in Ft. Lauderdale for the Oasis is also spectacular. It's a breeze getting from the Ft. Lauderdale airport to the cruise ship/terminal only 8 minutes away !
As one of my top travel partners stated while onboard-"this is truly a cruise ship worth getting airfare for!"
Yes, the ship is big but the check-in process at the terminal found NO lines and expressed right onboard. Once onboard your first sight is "WOW".
The ship has been developed with neighborhoods located throughout the ship-spreading all quests to different areas/not one area was there a problem with crowding. Between the Boardwalk area with it's two carousels and Aqua Theater or Central Park with it's living tree's/plants/flowers and it's upscale feel or the Entertainment area with the Studio B ice skating, Comedy Club, Blaze-Disco or the Jazz Club your thoughts are of a very upscale resort. The Royal Promenade is long and wide with the Rising Tide Bar, Sports Bar, Gift Shoppes and two eateries-think standing in the entrance of the Belagio Resort/Casino in Vegas.
The Sports neighborhood is unreal ! Two Flowrider surf simulators, two huge rock climbing walls, Zip line (real popular), mini golf course and the basketball court has something for everyone-or just come and watch !
As another top travel partner stated-"This ship is NOT an industry standard, it is the industry leader in cruise ships. Your truly at a resort and the ports of call are extra."
Sell the Oasis of the Seas with confidence as your customers will come back to you and say"That was incredible".
More later-Happy Selling !
Nicole De Cubas Castillo
Business Development Manager
Midwest Sales Region – North Texas