FetaCheese

Suggest you go with open mind, then form your own opinions. In my opinion, a very small % of pax post on CC. I've met pax on several cruises who have never heard of CC.

@Hlitner We were in Chania on a cruise stop December 2021. Downtown, there is a large building -- the Agora -- which is the central market. It was a nice place to go thru, with all the local vendors, and very enjoyable. It was to close shortly after for major renovations. Has it reopened yet? Another terrific part of Chania is what I would call "Leather Goods Row", pedestrians only. Some really fine shops there. I regret that I did not purchase a well constructed, fine, heavy leather messenger bag. Really enjoyed the town of Chania, with many architectural influences of the several nations who have inhabited there over several centuries. Will have to return! Enjoying your balanced review, thank you.

@Flatbush Flyer Please explain your method for booking shorex for the OP.

@CDNPolar Thanks for posting surcharge clause. I do read the PCC prior to depositing, and in my experience, it does change, from one voyage to the next. Important to read the code date at bottom of pages. When they send the initial booking confirm, including the PCC, the PCC will have the code date/form#. On last voyage contact, I did not notice language about greater than 5% surcharge ability to CXL w/o penalty. ( Not sure if US and Canada PCC's are the same.) Have often found that it is not the latest PCC. When any booking items change, another PCC is sent along with updated invoice, etc., and it is not the same PCC form #/edition. This has occurred with my last cruise, TA FLL/BCN 18 March 2024. I questioned my V agent about this, and he said he was not aware of this, and said not to worry about it. I would be worried because if a problem occurs, V will point to this contract, but since you now have 2 contracts, which one will prevail? Original when cruise booked, or later PCC with different date code/form# ?

Mouth watering selection of what looks like Mediterranean/Greek items, but didn't see any feta cheese!

@Squawkman Thank you for the information and advice. Not really convenient to 30th Street, so would have to get there (taxi or friend/family), and at this stage in life, I do not want to handle luggage myself, and do not mind paying for door to door. Since not using Oceania air, allowance was $700 pp, so still saving some money. Will reserve Uber in advance (now up to 90 days), and when reserving in advance, a more experienced driver is assigned. Will allow plenty of time for traffic issues. Have used Uber successfully several times. Actually, our 1st ever Uber trip was from JFK to home, due to a weather related flight CXL (ironically was from an Oceania cruise with air.) Was the only flight JFK/PHL that day. Was expensive, but covered by travel insurance. After ordering Uber, guy was there in about 3-4 minutes. In my experience, there are Uber drivers who want longer trips.

@FlyerTalker Sorry, Not Viking, but a general air question. Perhaps you can shed some facts/insights to this air newbie. I finally have enough miles on AA to use/book a one-way MIA/PHL in December 2024 for a repo cruise on Oceania -- NYC/MIA. Have never booked using miles -- just a leisure flyer. (Not using O air, will Uber to Manhattan from Philly.) I've been checking AA nonstops using miles. Earlier in the week was 17K miles. Yesterday 15.5K. Today 12K, for 2:30pm flight (preferred) or 9K for a later afternoon flight. All nonstops. Called AA, said I can cancel flight booked with miles, and miles would be replaced into account. (I would then be able to book with less miles, if they go lower, but don't know how long AA takes to replace miles). Am tracking flight with Google flights, and fares have been reduced $20 or so, each of those days, more or less corresponding with miles reductions. Any insight or advice will be appreciated. Thanks, really have learned so much about fares/cruise contract fares and other nuances re: airfares, from your posts. FetaCheese

These are "secret restrooms". Didn't discover them until 4th V cruise. There are also some other secret restrooms. Look at the the deck plans.

@HlitnerEnjoying your posts. Thanks for taking your valuable vacation time to share your experiences.

@formernuke Thanks for taking your valuable vacation time to share your experiences and very fine photos. Enjoy your cruise.

Thanks for this info. Will ring him up tomorrow. May have been part of a weekend sale. Quote was for Southern Atlantic crossing 18 October 2024, BCN/Buenos Aires.

Thanks, also rang up my V agent to ask. He said just $200pp past guest discount, not double.

Thanks, just tried code, but does not give double past guest discount.

@ORV I was on the Regatta last September with Jan. I remember that Adrian was the Concierge. Our CD was Carson Turner. Both very fine people.

To our British and Global friends on CC: Please come and visit Philly -- Philadelphia. Remember, we are the city of "Brotherly Love" and "Sisterly Affection" !