Shopping onboard the Oasis of the Seas

The Oasis of the Seas boasts a plentiful array of retail shopping options! Most of these are primarily located on Decks 5 and 6. Here's a list of intriguing places where you'll find a variety of items for purchase:

Shopping Along the Royal Promenade, Deck 5:

Deck 5 is home to the "Royal Promenade," a picturesque boulevard with boutiques and entertainment such a jugglers, magicians, confetti, stilt walkers, and parades. This is one of the neighborhoods that serves as a central gathering place on the ship.

• Solera is a great place to locate cosmetic and skin care products including Shiseido, as well as Chanel perfumes!
• The Shop is THE place to find those souvenirs unique to the Oasis of the Seas. Items available for purchase include ship models, apparel, and accessories.
• Prince & Greene features accessories and clothing for women and men. Betsey Johnson, Kenneth Cole, Fred Perry, and Marc Jacobs are among the designer labels you will find here.
• Focus is an excellent place for portrait photography!
• Willow, a retail clothing shop, specializes in organic garments including those by Forest & Fauna.
• At Regalia, you'll find exquisite jewelry for sale by designers such as Roberto Coin and Charriol & Yvel.
• A Close Shave is the men's salon onboard the Oasis of the Seas.

Shopping Along the Boardwalk, Deck 6:

The "Boardwalk" on Deck 6 is a great place to find all things kid and teen related, but the grown-ups are certainly not left out! Along the Promenade, you'll find an assortment of sundry items (suntan lotion, toiletries, candy, postcards, etc.), Royal Caribbean logo-wear, resort wear (casual clothing), jewelry, watches, books, liquor, and cigarettes. You can stop by Ben and Jerry's, but there's also a wine bar, a pub, and a champagne bar should you care to indulge.

• Candy Beach is the place to find those sugary treats, and features retro snacks from the '50's, '60's, and '70's.
• Pets at Sea gives parents and kids the opportunity to purchase stuffed animals the individual child uniquely designs. This could be fantastic toy souvenir, as well as a great family activity!
• Smile retails, as the name implies, photography.
• Pinwheels offers toys and games for purchase.
• Star Pier caters to older children and teens, and wares include flip flops, electronic games, and apparel by Roxy, Quicksilver, and DC. Star Pier also has a Wii game area!
• After experiencing the hand carved Carousel, you'll also find clothes and other souvenirs for sale nearby.

Shopping Along Central Park, Deck 8:

"Central Park" on Deck 8 boasts 56 trees and 12, 175 plants consisting of herbs, fauna and flora for quiet step back into Nature aboard the bustling ship. Open to blue skies, with technology crafting a quiet breeze through the "Park," you'll find a few upscale retail venues right around the corner.

• Coach is a well respected purveyor of finely crafted leather goods that are timeless in appeal! This fine store is newly featured by Royal Caribbean, and well worth browsing.
• Parkside Gallery is THE place to go to view and purchase fine art.
• Picture This is a great portrait studio.

Shopping Along Lido, Deck 15:

Deck 15, home to the pools and whirlpools, naturally has a Breeze, where you'll be able to locate those little lounging niceties including sunglasses, paperbacks, and crossword puzzles.

About Shopping on the Oasis of the Seas...

When shopping onboard the Oasis of the Seas, bear in mind the fact that prices are all over the spectrum -- great on liquor and cigarettes, generally good on watches, and expensive on sundry items. And, when the ship's at sea, you will not have to pay a sales tax -- purchases are "duty free."

Also popular is the "Art Auction At Sea" where you can purchase collectible art while onboard the Oasis of the Seas.

Oasis of the Seas Shopping Tips:

• The liquor deals are excellent. However, keep in mind the limits on what you can bring back into the country per US Customs regulations. Also, liquor bought at the onboard store cannot be consumed during your cruise -- you will be given the liquor you purchased during disembarkation.
• No, you can't bring Cuban Cigars back into the U.S. if you are U.S. Citizen, even though you can buy them in a foreign port. You can, however, smoke them in appropriate areas on the ship.
• While not a guarantee, many items go "on sale" on the last day of the cruise.
• Reportedly, several companies that run art auctions onboard cruise ships will provide an appraisal with their art that could lead you to believe you are getting very good value. Some people do find the appraisal methods questionable. -So, if you are inclined to buy art at one of these auctions, we suggest that you never purchase with the intention of making a profit. When you buy art to suit your taste, and stay within your budget, you'll likely avoid that ripped off feeling!
• ATMs are available on the ship. There is a $5.00 fee in addition to your bank charges.