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It is too bad they switched to doing while on the ship I guess they get less complaints that way People have better things to do on the last day & I prefer to take my time & go over the review If they sent a link to do it after the cruise (with a time limit of course) people could take time & think about the good the bad & improvements JMO

We just take our coffee outside on deck 5 just a short walk & more comfy loungers 😉 The OP sounded like there was NO Barristas in his statement I have not been on the Nautica or Sirena

Join your roll call maybe some will have private tours to share but if not do some research at the ports & see what really interests you most you can DIY if you know what you want to see/do Sadly the famous rocks at Hopewell have collapsed https://www.nbparks.ca/en/parks/33/hopewell-rocks-provincial-park

I'll play We have done 6 on Oceania Regatta followed by 4 on Marina 3 on Insignia see a pattern We like the little R ships We do not need all the bells & whistles of the big floating cities We just like the itineraries I guess the quiet of the smaller ships we like small unique ships as well so will take those over the mass market lines when we see one we like Music charters are a whole other world everyone is there for the same reason to have fun & see the performers on those itinerary is secondary Enjoy whatever cruise you chose

How do they define "LUXURY" ? I find that is more subjective All inclusive does not mean luxury to me but maybe to others it does We did a cruise on a LUXURY line the food was sometimes better than the Premium line but for the most part it was not drinks included but they did not make cocktails only Grasshopper or Pina Colada (bar tenders did not know how to make other kinds) You had wine beer& mixed drinks then it was OK put rum in a glass put coke in it they know how to do that Maybe CLIA could set down some guideline as the the branding of what is Luxury/Premium/Premium+ JMO

On some lines if the price drop you can get the new price or an OBC for the difference Many years ago the line would add the fuel upcharge when the oil prices went way up but have not seen the added fees in a long time It is still in most lines T & C incase they need to implement it You do not say what Country you are in in your profile other Countries outside of North America may have other rules on such things

also this to consider https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Colombia.html#/ Level 3 now so who knows by March At least you have time to make changes You are before final payment just cancel & book a cruise that leaves for Columbia RCCL Silversea & Explora Journeys have cruises embarking in Cartagena

taxi Uber ask the hotel if they have shuttle service

They do not have Barristas on the Nautica?? 😲

I do not think HAL has been in the Premium Category for many years The categories are given by cruise lines & TA's Fodors rates cruises but I disagree with some of their picks 😉 https://www.fodors.com/worlds-best/cruises

cannot say I noticed We have been in QC/Halifax/CB We will be in some Canadian ports in Oct will pay attention this time 😉

from the Canadian Government site https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/colombia#health USA https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Colombia.html UK https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/colombia

we have gone 3 times in the past but no YF REQUIRED some recommend the shot but best to contact your doctor to see if you would NEED one

So you mean for drinks onboard while in port?

You are overnighting in San Juan you should be able to disembark early If your flight is 8:15 you probably need to be there by 6:30am ?? the airport is 8 miles away If Viking is saying no flights before 8 then they must have some transfers for pax Once onboard go ask if they provide transfers to the airport & what time they will start?

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If you do not plan on enjoying any sights in Toronto sure an airport hotel would work just be sure they have restaurants in or nearby I would check ones downtown in the area bounded by Queen st W or E /King St W or E University Ave / Victoria St Maybe as far north as Dundas st W Royal York hotel is a good location but depends on your Budget

yeah try the bacon butties or a supersized McD meal 😃 none are healthy but do taste good

Pray for rain in that area before the Nov cruises start

I agree 12 is too short 18 is good but now we have a cat so aiming for 14 our upcoming cruise is 15 Enjoy what ever cruise you chose

We avoided it for 3 years DH went to the Legion in Feb to play snooker 2 days later he was coughing .. took the test 2 days later I got it Unless you stay home where you know your house is sterile (relatively clean in my case) You just need to do your best to stay healthy

I would not stay at the airport are much nicer to stay downtown unless you are arriving late at night then the airport hotels would be fine Depends on your budget We like the Hampton Inn Brickell but no airport shuttle They did have a shuttle to the port for a fee but a taxi or Uber works out about the same Check the Florida departures forum many options

so far 24 to choose from https://www.oceaniacruises.com/cruise-finder#time_frame=2025-1|2025-2|2025-3|2025-4|2025-5|2025-6|2025-7&marketing_region=balticandscandinavia|britishisles|mediterranean&sort=featured:desc&page=1&pageSize=10

Just ask the wine waiter for a sweet wine they probably have some

Suggestions? This will be our 1st cruise since 2019 I am going with EWO we are taking our masks & always have hand sanitizer with us & do use the gel stations We also try not to use the public w/c we go back to our cabin We wash our hands after the W/C (others do not) We wash our hands with soap & water we use gel when soap & water are not possible We try not to touch the railings elevator buttons with our hands If we must we wash them ASAP not germophobes but knowing that others do not have basic hygiene in their DNA we try to protect our selves YMMV