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We have seen the city on previous trips but would like to get off the ship for an hour or so and are wondering what is close by without venturing far.

High is predicted to be 72... Low 64

Thank you:)

Sorry to ask a weather question but are trying to decide if we will need a jacket for next week (July 23) Halifax to Bermuda. Halifax temp is forecasted to be high 73 low 63. On New England July cruises can you normally enjoy the pool area or is it many times too breezy on the ship?

Thanks!

in Canada, New England and Bermuda? We know how unpredictable weather is but is there a norm?

Wow...

Our last O cruise was a month ago. We travel 3-4 times per year and I'm well aware that costs are going up everywhere, but when it gets way upward of $500 a night it gives me pause. $500 a night when it includes air and wonderful meals is very doable. Way over that and we may be cutting back. I guess I'm too frugal for my own good:rolleyes:

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Has anyone noticed the rates are higher in the 2017 brochures? I don't have old ones to compare them to, but they are considerably higher that we have paid for our 2 previous O cruises.

Thank you so much!! It's frustrating and I get conflicting information from Verizion!! Hopefully I can sort it out from these links...

I realize

Hi, we will be on the Riveria for 10 days in the Caribbean. We are not interested in the internet package but would like to do a quick text every other day or so just to make sure no one is bleeding:)

We can call Verizon but will anyone share your experience? Can we be reached on sea days?

Thank you!

This trip for us it won't be that difficult since gratuities aren't included and we plan to buy a premium drink package for the last 2-3 days, won't be much left but I thought it would be fun to hear some suggestions. Ideas?

We don't want to do shore excursions (Carribean) but just want to enjoy the ship and wonderful food. We aren't gamblers either.

This is our 2nd O cruise. Want to avoid some of the stress and hassle of land travel:)

While at first it seems like

Thanks, you have brought up many things to consider that had not occurred to me!

All good advice and food for thought.

Our main concerns would be the cost if God forbid there was need for medical evacuation:eek: and would want to be sure we have the option to choose to come back to US for care if the need arises.

Don, would you mind sharing your source for the med evac insurance that can be purchased yearly?

If bad weather affected flights to Miami and we were unable to make the embarkation, it would be a huge bummer but not a financial disaster.

Thanks for your comments!

Cost of the insurance will add about $400 to the cost. Cruise is in Feb. so bad weather could be a factor.

I'm going to ck the coverage on our Barclay credit card but just want to get some thoughts in general.

It's a go!!!!

Hi, newbie here. We are considering Riviera, deck 7 Veranda cabin 7086. If I knew how I would attach the deck plan for you! This is the most midship they have available. Our last and only cruise my DH got sick the first night during extremely rough seas, but was fine the remainder of the 10 day cruise. Is this location Ok? our options are very limited at this point so if it's a bad location we won't go at all...

Thank you!

Actually I'm pretty sure the OP simply meant they won't miss the entertainment or the formal dining of other lines.

Exactly!

I was wrong to refer to formal dining on Oceania, since there is no such thing,

I was speaking generally. We too are anticipating the ship to be the destination, not the ports. As I said we have done a fair amount of traveling, but never on a cruise. We have traveled many times to Europe and the Carribean, staying in gites, apartments, or B&B's. Cruising is an entirely new experience for us! Thanks again for everyone's comments:)

Thanks to everyone for your responses, this is just the advice we were looking for. I'm thinking we will stay close to the ship and just wander a few hours at each port with the exception of a sailing excursion in Tortola for a few hours. Hoping most towns are within a short safe walking distance from port. I'm not gonna stress over our plans, just let it happen!

We are sailing Caribbean 12 days beginning Nov. 11. Usually travel by land Europe and are first time cruisers. Have been to the Caribbean many times (by land) so we are not that interested in exploring islands while in port. I love to relax and read and DH is pretty active at home cycling, working out etc. We are looking forward to not renting a car, planning constantly, etc. Would love input from more experienced cruisers if you will take time to share:)

Oh and we won't miss cruise ship entertainment, or formal dining. Really looking forward to Oceania!

Thank you!

Perfect! Thanks, everyone!

Eastern Caribbean. I expect islands will be warm, but what about while on the ship? Thank you.

PS this is our first cruise. (Oceania)