MomC

I have been a cruise critic member for 20 years. I used to have no trouble searching for topics and questions dealing with them. Well, not anymore. I lost that ability a couple of years ago when something changed—but I don’t know what. Please help me! If I wanted to look up something like “dining options” that has been asked and answered in the past, how do I do that? Please tell me the steps to complete in order to do that. Thanks in advance. The people here, and their experience, is invaluable! Mom C

Basir My words exactly! Trip of a lifetime!

Having done Antarctica on Seabourn, I would NEVER settle for just sailing by Antarctica. Being on the ice is the closest thing to being on another planet. In other words, out of this world. Loved all the penguins and seals—and even a whole day of whales entertaining us, BUT the highlight was the daily time on the ice. I think every person who has gotten to get off the ship, has taken the rubber rafts by the ice bergs, around the icebergs, and finally stepping onto the ice, would agree. IMHO, it’s like a partial Panama Canal transit vs a complete one—only 100 times more impactful. Hope this helps.

This is our first time to use the cruise line’s hotel package. We have always done it on our own, BUT my husband is 90 and needs my help so I will pay to have someone else take care of the details. We have reached that point in our cruising where the ship is our destination and we don’t even get off. If we were sailing in any other part of the world but the Caribbean where we have been to maybe 25 times, and if we were still able to snorkel and swim in the ocean, we would get off. Heck, I am happy to just eat and drink and play trivia, sleep late and get breakfast in bed.😄

We are not usingOceania’s air, but are using their hotel package. I’m sure it includes transfers from the hotel to the ship, but will it provide transfers for us from the airport to the hotel?

Just wondering how noisy, if any, the continental suites are which are right beneath the pool deck. On other ships, that is a location where you hear chairs and tables being moved. For those who have had a cabin on that deck, is it bothersome?? Thank you! Mom C

We are taking a cruise in a month and have over a $1,000 OBC. Since we have visited the Caribbean islands several times, we won’t be going on any excursions. I am not a big spa person so I need suggestions on how you like to spend your OBC. Any tips? I’m thinking some decadent wine. I welcome your suggestions. Mom C