Oasis of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
Oasis of the Seas is one of Royal Caribbean's 30 active ships and first entered service in 2009 with its most recent renovation in 2019. In terms of size, it comes in at 225,282 gross tons, 1,181 feet in length, and 16 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 5,494 guests and approximately 2,394 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $1,300 million and is flagged in Bahamas.
Oasis of the Seas
Ship Stats
Year Built
2009
Last Renovated
2019
Tonnage
225,282 GT
Length
1,181 ft
Capacity
5,494
Crew
2,394
Cost
$1,300 million
Decks
16
Oasis Class
Oasis Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within Royal Caribbean. The first ship introduced in this class was Oasis of the Seas (2009), followed by Allure of the Seas (2010), Harmony of the Seas (2016), Symphony of the Seas (2018), Wonder of the Seas (2022), and Utopia of the Seas (2024).
Oasis of the Seas Ship Age
Oasis of the Seas entered service in 2009. Across Royal Caribbean's active fleet, the average build year is 2009 and across all major active cruise lines the average ship launch year is 2011. Ranked newest-to-oldest, this ship is 14 of 30 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
- Oasis of the Seas
Current ship
Oasis of the Seas Renovations
Latest recorded dry dock / major renovation date: 2019.
Renovation details
Oasis of the Seas’ 2019 Royal Amplified refit (costing $165 million) was one of the most ambitious refurbishments in Royal Caribbean’s fleet, reimagining the ship through the addition of new neighborhoods and major guest experiences. Entire areas of the ship were redesigned, introducing new dining venues, entertainment spaces, and social hubs that transformed guest flow and onboard energy. Staterooms were refreshed with updated furnishings, improved lighting, and modernized finishes. Public spaces received extensive redesigns with new décor and enhanced functionality. The drydock also included large-scale technology upgrades, hotel-system enhancements, and mechanical work to support the ship’s complex operations and long-term service life.
Oasis of the Seas Ship Size
Length and tonnage across Royal Caribbean's fleet
Oasis of the Seas measures 1,181 feet (360 m) (vs Royal Caribbean fleet average of 1,081 ft) and has gross tonnage of 225,282 GT (vs fleet average of 160,100 GT). It ranks 9 of 30 by length and 9 of 30 by tonnage in Royal Caribbean's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
Oasis of the Seas vs Royal Caribbean fleet averages
Oasis of the Seas carries 5,494 passengers (vs Royal Caribbean average of 3,708) and has 2,394 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 1,400). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 2.29:1 compared with Royal Caribbean's overall 2.65:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
5,494
passengers
Crew Members
2,394
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
2.29 : 1
Royal Caribbean Avg
2.65 : 1
Oasis of the Seas
Venues & Experiences
Explore dining, bars, activities, and onboard experiences available on Oasis of the Seas.
Deck 5buffetIsland Market
Deck 16buffetWindjammer
Deck 8cafePark Cafe
Deck 15cafeSolarium Bistro Restaurant
Deck 5cafeStarbucks
Decks 3, 4 & 5main dining roomMain Dining Room
Deck 5quick eatsCafé Promenade
Deck 6quick eatsDog House
Deck 15quick eatsEl Loco Fresh
Deck 5quick eatsSorrento's Pizza
Deck 8specialty150 Central Park
Deck 8specialtyChops Grille
Deck 17specialtyCoastal Kitchen
Deck 8specialtyGiovanni’s Italian Kitchen
Deck 4specialtyIzumi Hibachi & Sushi
Deck 6specialtyJohnny Rockets
Deck 15specialtyPortside Bbq
Deck 6sweetsSugar Beach
Deck Plans
The Oasis of the Seas has a total of 15 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 3. The highest passenger deck is Deck 18. Click below to access deck plans for the Oasis of the Seas. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.
Deck 3 of 15
Cruise Director
On duty now · Elvis Pinto
The cruise director is the heartbeat of the ship... the person responsible for onboard entertainment, activities, and guest engagement from embarkation to farewell. Think emcee, social director, and morale officer rolled into one. Below you'll find the current cruise director's bio, followed by a full historical timeline of every director who has served aboard Oasis of the Seas.
Elvis Pinto
Elvis Pinto is a Royal Caribbean cruise director known for his expressive personality, humor, and high-energy stage presence.
Elvis Pinto Full ProfileCruise Director Schedule
- Current
Cruise Director
Frequently Asked Questions
Oasis of the Seas quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the Oasis of the Seas Casino on Deck 4 of the ship.
You will find the Oasis of the Seas buffet on Deck 16 of the ship.
Oasis of the Seas’ 2019 Royal Amplified refit (costing $165 million) was one of the most ambitious refurbishments in Royal Caribbean’s fleet, reimagining the ship through the addition of new neighborhoods and major guest experiences. Entire areas of the ship were redesigned, introducing new dining venues, entertainment spaces, and social hubs that transformed guest flow and onboard energy. Staterooms were refreshed with updated furnishings, improved lighting, and modernized finishes. Public spaces received extensive redesigns with new décor and enhanced functionality. The drydock also included large-scale technology upgrades, hotel-system enhancements, and mechanical work to support the ship’s complex operations and long-term service life.
The ship belongs to the Royal Caribbean class of ships known as the Oasis class.
The ship features 20 restaurants, 21 bars, 44 activities, 0 shows and 13 other venues for your enjoyment. You can click on our ship deck plans or details pages for a full list of activities, sorted by feature type.
The Oasis of the Seas has a total of 15 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 3. The upper most passenger deck is Level 18.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the Oasis of the Seas. The ship's capacity is 5,494. When comparing the occupancy to the average Royal Caribbean passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 4,070 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Royal Caribbean ships.
The Oasis of the Seas was built in 2009. Royal Caribbean includes 30 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1996 while the newest ship was built in 2027. The average Royal Caribbean ship is 17 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2008
Each of Royal Caribbean's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Oasis of the Seas is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
From end to end, the Oasis of the Seas length equals 1,181 feet (360 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 30 active vessels in Royal Caribbean fleet, measuring 1,081 feet (329 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.