Oasis of the Seas introduces the next generation of cruise ship dining

Launching in December, the world’s largest cruise ship Oasis of the Seas will set the stage for RCI’s culinary innovations. The world’s most revolutionary cruise ship will offer passengers more variety and flexibility than ever before, thanks to 24 distinct dining experiences, ranging from an exclusive signature restaurant, to neighbourhood-specific themed venues and new twists on the global brand’s traditions. However, many of the dining venues will incur additional cover charges per person.

The following are the highlights of Oasis of the Seas food and beverage options:

Central Park

• 150 Central Park: the most exclusive dining venue aboard Oasis of the Seas, which will provide an intimate dining experience that will combine leading-edge cuisine with modern design, creating a trendy upscale ambience. Signature features will include a tasting menu with customised wine pairings. Open for dinner with a $35 cover charge

• Giovanni’s Table: This Tuscan-influenced trattoria will be a more-accessible, casual Italian restaurant featuring both indoor and al-fresco seating. The venue will offer rustic dishes with a contemporary flair, including toasted herbal breads, pizzas, salads, pastas, Italian sandwiches, braised meat dishes and stews, all served family-style. Open for lunch and dinner, $10 lunch and $15 dinner cover charge

• Park Café: A casual dining choice providing a high level of variety and flexibility, Park Café will be an indoor/outdoor gourmet market with walk-up counters. From freshly prepared salads and made-to-order sandwiches, to paninis, crepes and soups, passengers can order directly from the chefs behind food stations. European pastries, chocolates and fudge will complement the offerings. Open for breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner and late night treats

• Vintages: Always a popular hot spot for RCI passengers on Voyager and Freedom class ships, the Vintages wine bar will evolve into a larger space on Oasis of the Seas. Great for a pre-dinner rendezvous, Vintages will provide a selection of cheeses and a broad tapas menu to accompany a selection of fine wines. Open for lunch and dinner; a la carte pricing

• Chops Grille: Continuing the tradition, RCI’s popular signature steakhouse will offer premium cut, quality meats. Passengers can choose to enjoy the upscale, contemporary setting indoors with views of Central Park, or al-fresco. Open for dinner; $25 cover charge

Boardwalk

• Seafood Shack: The indoor/outdoor casual family restaurant will bring the surf style of beach side amusement parks to the Boardwalk, serving a variety of seafood, as well as an extensive beverage menu of non-alcoholic cocktails and over-sized deserts. Open for lunch and dinner; $7.95 for lunch and $9.95 dinner cover charge

• Boardwalk Bar: The main bar in the Boardwalk will offer on-the-go-snacks and a variety of pre-packaged sandwiches, fruit and salads. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner

• Donut Shop; Passengers can stop into the classically-styled shop for a casual snack any time of the day. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner

• Ice Cream Parlor: The 1950’s styled ice cream venue will sell classic sundaes and a variety of ice cream flavours and toppings to choose from and then mixed to order on a frozen slab. Open throughout the day; a la carte pricing

• Johnny Rockets: Extending the signature ‘eat-ertainment’ hours, a diner breakfast menu will be introduced. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner; $3.95 for breakfast and $4.95 lunch and dinner cover charge

The Royal Promenade

• Mondo Café: This new addition to the Royal Promenade will feature coffee, sandwiches and pastries native to the countries such as Italy, Spain and Cuba. Close to Boleros and open round the clock, it is sure to be popular after an evening on the dance floor. Open for breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner and late night treats

• Sorrento’s Pizzeria: The New York-style pizzeria will feature a more extensive menu with made to order pizza pies and slices, in addition to the ready-made selections introduced with the Freedom-class ships. Open for lunch, dinner and late night snacks

• Café Promenade: Located on the opposite end of the Royal Promenade from the Mondo Café, the popular café will continue serving Seattle’s Best Coffee, fruit shakes, pastries and sandwiches throughout the day and night. Open 24 hours; a la carte pricing

• Solarium Bistro: Located in the Solarium, the contemporary bistro will offer health-conscious dining for breakfast and lunch in a casual setting. In the evenings, Solarium Bistro will transform into a romantic and intimate dining setting for speciality health-fare dinner and dancing under the stars. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner; dinner has a $20 cover charge


• The Wipe Out Café: The casual self-service buffet will offer a variety of options from pizza, hamburgers, sandwiches and fresh salads to quick snacks and desserts, for young passengers on the go. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner

Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Centre

• The Vitality Café: Located at the entrance of the Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Centre, this café will feature healthy snacks, sandwiches, wraps and fruit, in addition to refreshing juices and smoothies from the Vitality Spa menu for the calorie conscious passengers. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner

New Twists on Fleet Fixtures

• Opus Dining Room: The three-level main dining room will revive the grandeur of the 1920s and feature French art deco design. Catering for passengers’ varying preferences, the newly introduced My Time Dining and My Family Time Dining, as well as the traditional main and late searing options will be offered. My Time Dining provides passengers with the option to enjoy the dining room ambience with RCI’s renowned Gold Anchor Service whenever they wish during dining hours. Passengers choosing My Time Dining will not have a pre-assigned table, but will be seated in the ship’s main dining room and will order from the same traditional dinner menu. My Time Dining passengers can make daily reservations for specific searing times or choose to walk in. My Family Time Dining accommodates parents and children by offering an expedited 40-minute dining service for young passengers, ages 3-11. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner

• Windjammer Marketplace: Offering the utmost flexibility for breakfast, lunch and dinner, this next generation of the brand staple will feature multiple islands, each serving a variety of casual buffet fare

• Izumi: The new Asian cuisine restaurant will feature a sushi bar and hot rock cooking, as well as other Asian fare in a more formal setting. Open for lunch and dinner; a la carte pricing

• In-Cabin Service: Passengers wanting to enjoy a meal in the comfort of their cabins will be able to choose from the complimentary breakfast, lunch and dinner menus, as well as the recently introduced Dine In Delights menu, which offers name-brand culinary options ranging from the Original Johnny Rockets hamburger to Ghirardelli Chocolate Cookies. Open 24 hours; a la carte pricing for Dine in Delights and $3.95 service charge is for in-room deliveries between 24.00 (midnight) and 05.00 in the morning.

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