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For the restaurant we do not care for We just do not bother pre booking them That leaves spots open for those that enjoy them

When Marina debuted they had a list of changes for Riviera Like the step at the bottom of the Grand Staircase it was trip hazard Probably things that looked good on paper but not in real life Catherine already mentioned the chairs in the private dining areas were to be replaced they were a tip hazard

So the decision is to buy a Beverage package or not You could always wait until onboard & see how much you drink in a day & then buy the package Option 2 take some bottles of wine & pay the corkage fee Option 3 see what the cost is to switch to Simply More deal Do the math

Bottles of wine are not included in any package So the question is when you booked did you book after July 1st this year? If so you get SM beverage package with wine/beer & Champagne with lunch & dinner Did you book prior to July 1st ? take the O Life perk ? what perk did you take ?

Mike is my go to guy for photos of the ships See you onboard 😉

They used to list the Officers in the Currents on the first day maybe they do not do this now this from the Preismans blog as example https://www.thepreismans.com/bermuda_regatta_dailies.htm#day1

Maybe they would have given a refund if you had no cruises booked ?? Are you past final payment for your booked cruises?

Be sure to let your Butler know with some advance notice so he can organize the meal delivery They service several cabins & you may not be the only ones dining in that evening

The T & C's Free Internet amenity does not include streaming and includes a login for the first two devices per stateroom. Visit OceaniaCruises.com/internet for more details. simply MORE amenities are per stateroom, based on double occupancy and subject to change https://www.oceaniacruises.com/legal/promotion-terms/ It can be interpreted differently so best to contact Oceania

If on an O or A ship Make your 4 res (1 in each) then when you board go to the reservations desk & ask to swap the 2 you do not want

You should make it OK just get off early as you can get a shuttle or UBER to FLL

If you wait until they give you your flight details usually 60 days out I think then it may be too late to get something else You can take a change but usually not a good outcome lately I would ask about 270 days out for what you want also check what it would be to DIY then decide if worth it The deviation fee is About $200 PP I believe JMO

it is complicated 😉 If you use a TA they have to contact Oceania air dept If you want to choose your flights & routing then you pay the non refundable deviation fee once you & Oceania come to an agreement If you want to take a chance on just getting a flight (like the lottery) just give them the dates you want to fly in/out the new deal is up to 3 days pre/post cruise you take what they give you Before booking BIZ see what you can get on your own before you commit I am sure other will have more info

https://www.ridesas.com/

Best to call them & find out for sure

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I vote for Amsterdam or Copenhagen go for a few days prior

Great Lakes cruise but probably older demographics

But lots of old people & nothing to do 😉

Looks like a short walk https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Ocean+Gateway+Pier,+Portland,+ME+04101,+USA/Maine+Narrow+Gauge+Railroad,+Thames+Street,+Portland,+ME,+USA/@43.6600087,-70.2489261,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x4cb29c412d5974b1:0xe03a90ca551555f3!2m2!1d-70.2459649!2d43.6592415!1m5!1m1!1s0x4cb29c4389434423:0x51ce47f13de64d19!2m2!1d-70.2457198!2d43.6607543!3e2?entry=ttu

Maybe Larry's Limos MJS has private shuttle service

Expeditions cruise Norway on smaller ship where you may have more time in ports to explore the areas Have look at this forum maybe something will peak your interest https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2949643-small-cruise-shipswith-35-220-people-must-do/#comment-65771975

I guess we will see what happens Oct 1st You also gained the excursion credit & the beverage deal for what ever it cost you to upgrade We have cruise only & not expecting anything extra after Oct 1st Time will tell 😉 Enjoy the cruises Lyn

If the 2nd account is important to you then switch to SM Check the cost of doing so before you decide if worth it or not

I think quite a few ports are now wanting to ban cruise ships The residents are tired of the crowds of people Some of the mega floating cities will so be just that Key West, Bar Harbor, some California ports just to name a few just in the USA JMO