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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

what dates are you looking for? In Sept there is the film Festival so prices will be high I like checking Trip advisor & the reviews

each sailing is different It will depend on what cabin category you booked & if they can get others to move up /over or off the cruise

Ice wine

They are predicting rain in Sept but who knows https://www.weather25.com/north-america/panama/colon?page=month&month=September

Does Viking not offer a hotel deal? I would stay in the downtown area Take the UP train from the airport to Union station https://www.upexpress.com/en Fairmont is the closest Sheraton Centre on Queen st W is a good location also One King West is close Depends on your budget

most O cruises are in Oct to Mar Hopefully by fall it will rain In the past we have done the Ditch in Jan/Feb & March with no issues

usually Aug.Sep & Mar/Apr Where in Europe? They have a few in the Med list up to Jun

Usually but it will depend on the supply chain

They are probably trying to avoid this situation by having the reservation system that people book in advance JMO

most O pax are old enough to know this but sadly they do not follow common sense yes there are gel stations around the ship also public washroom sinks soap with running water sadly some people do not know how to use them 🙄

the lists can change but here is a post from January https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2904150-riviera-new-bar-drinks-menus-and-prices/ Also from Vista sailing in May https://www-cruisediary-de.translate.goog/vista-restaurants-an-bord/?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp https://www-cruisediary-de.translate.goog/vista-bars-und-lounges/?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp

you may not get a cabin number until you show up at the port then again you may get it tomorrow 😄

I believe it is deck 5 near the shops someone will correct me if wrong

Marcia may object him bringing Marsha along & not her 🤔

after final payment I usually ask my TA to get the flights ticketed other wise O many not ticket until 60 days out or less

What are your ports? What date is the cruise ?

unless masking is mandatory you are open to getting covid Apparently there is a new strain & it is ramping up I am bringing my masks