seacruiser123

That’s truly disappointing and disheartening...passing the cost to the consumer because that means  they are making us print the entire info ...so not only will it not look the same but the cost is ours....  and they expect everyone to have access online . Not happy!

1 hour ago, cruiseej said:

 

Cruise ships generate many millions of waste plastic bottles every year, roughly three-quarters of which end up going to landfills. Almost every cruise line has pledged to eliminate single-use plastic bottles. Several, including Seabourn, are using a system from Vero which features bottles designed to be light weight and safely dishwasher cleaned indefinitely and a water purification system that produces consistent and good tasting still and sparkling water. So whether you want it or not, reusable water bottles are coming to cruise ships everywhere.

We simply asked a question...didn’t ask for a lecture instead. We have been on a cruise with Vero water (which was awful tasting by the way) but they didn’t make us carry around a bottle all day either or make us refill it. It was a choice. That was what we found puzzling calling it a refillable bottle. Thank you for your time and input.

What does a refillable bottle mean? They are still giving you bottles of water when you disembark at each port correct? We don’t want a refillable one at all. 

We were on the Odyssey a few years ago on Halloween & there was a party at the Club...decorated with theme drinks & the staff was all in costume...singers, dancers and the CD. See photo

On 8/4/2019 at 9:23 PM, Jancruz said:

My favorite from day one of Oceania on the friends and family cruise ia Leslie Jon..his Fiddler on the Roof is the best I've ever seen and he does the best TRIVIA..

Jancruz1

Funny...that’s why they say different strokes for different folks. I had Leslie Jon on my 1st Oceania cruise & vowed never to return b/c I found it so boring as well as him..although he wasn’t around much. However, I do agree that his Fiddler was good & memorable..

We just disembarked from Insignia on Sunday.. we asked for the LATEST  departure possible as we live in Miami and were not in a hurry yet we were still off the ship by 9 am. No lines whatsoever. You could request early departure which was 8 am. Miami airport is just 15 mins away so you would be fine. We did Uber which took 5 mins to get there. Happy travels!

6 hours ago, carlsbadguy said:

Going the other way is Uber my best option. Flying in a day early and spending the night in Nice, so need transportation from my hotel to the pier in Monaco.

Yes. But note (at least until last year) Uber was not an option within Monaco itself. The taxi union is strong & they have it blocked. Our hotel is in the Monaco area but right on the fringe. Our hotel told us to go to the extreme end of the hotel to be able to tap into Uber. So from Nice to Monaco, it may be a good option but not vice-versa...again at least until last year. 

8 hours ago, Paulchili said:

I agree - it is a good option for those that travel lightly or are able to handle their luggage with ease. Others might find it easier and more convenient, albeit more expensive, to go straight from the pier to the airport with a taxi/transfer (that said, we also paid only 20 Euro/pp for our private transfer from pier to airport as we were a group of 4 people in a private van).

Nice to know all the options and have a choice depending on one’s individual situation.

Yes, if you are 4, I also agree that  definitely a private transfer is the way to go. In our case, we are 2 and this is way less expensive. Note that we do not travel lightly and this is not an issue- this bus is super easy & drops you at the airport doorstep. Luggage is not a factor. 

9 hours ago, Paulchili said:

Do you take a taxi to the bus station or schlep your bags there?

Also depends on whether one is flying out of Nice or staying there; if flying out, timing might be important as the bus option would be longer and not as frequent as a taxi/private transfer.

We take a taxi (or our free hotel shuttle if staying in Monaco)..it is an express bus to /from Nice Airport, runs continuously thru the day and takes a little over 30 mins at around 20 Euros. Honestly, we have used it for the last 10 yrs and love it’s convenience.

On 7/25/2019 at 10:47 AM, MarcyLondon said:

Booked an Oceania cruise that ends in Monte Carlo. Does anyone know if there are many taxis there or can recommend a company to pre-book?

Marcy

We have disembarked often in Monaco...yes there always are taxis at the port. However, they are not plentiful..you just have to wait at the taxi stand. In the past, we have been charged 15 Euros anywhere in town. For the Nice airport, we usually go to the Place de Armes and take a relatively inexpensive express airport bus. It is really great! Happy travels! Hi 

Great info..Thanks to both of you!

Can you take wine gifted by Oceania to the Dining Room? TIA 

Thank you for your input! Now I know enough to pack my own!! You all are wonderful :-)

Can someone who has recently cruised with or is currently cruising on the renovated Insignia advise if they have makeup mirrors (with magnification) on the desks? TIA

17 hours ago, Roccaforte said:

So CLO, you think people who travel on O ships are too uninformed to comment on a great restaurant?  Don’t you get that many of us may be the very on-line posters you recommend?

I’ll stick to my recommendation of Le Sirenuse having spent lots of time on the Amalfi coast.

Roccaforte ..agree with you on both points! Sirenuse is a fabulous place with drop dead views to boot. In Amalfi, we found a great restaurant ‘Da Gemma’ really close to the main square. Food, wine & service top notch.

Can anyone advise as to the actual Welcome Champagne bottle offered to the Concierge level cabins? What champagne house is it? TIA

On 6/30/2019 at 8:35 AM, TrulyBlonde said:

Just an FYI for the ladies because some of us travel pre and post when taking a cruise. I just purchased a dual voltage small travel flat iron and travel blowdryer because of a long land trip we will be taking next May.

Also, be sure to always travel with a converter along with an adapter due to different plugs in different countries.

Amazon had all of this and they don't take up much room. We all love Happy Hair 🙂

Which is the model of the small travel flat iron? Thanks in advance!

On 6/11/2019 at 5:03 AM, janerlve said:

NV Montaudon Brut is one of the cheapest champagnes you can buy. Same champagne been served on Celebrity. Not a step up from Nicholas Feuillatte IMO.

 

Agree. Montaudon is the cheap Champagne they tout at Total Wine, with inflated prices b/c you get it 20% off regularly as it is their supposed ‘winery direct’ wines.   Definitely not a step up at all IMHO.  Not happy & certainly not impressed. 

14 minutes ago, clo said:

What is that????

Ha ..ha  😉

2 hours ago, clo said:

I've seen other not quite so 'bold' expressions of joy.  I just don't get it.  Do you carry THAT many clothes, shoes, etc.?

Understood if you haven't experienced it. No, we actually  take the minimum to be under the one suitcase threshold. But having that walk-in closet is just like at home--you are more organized, have a space for everything and even a place to pop-in when they are coming in with your breakfast or.... your afternoon caviar & champs 😎🙂 Having space is a luxury just like the large standard veranda cabin itself and large bathroom 😉 Happy travels!

9 hours ago, Hawaiidan said:

 

   Looked at Seabourn and they offered more of less , if you understand that.    Less cuisine variety, less public space  and  a way higher price.  I dont need caviar daily..  do not drink much anymore. 

 If your 40-60  it might work for you....  I have higher miles on my odometer.

   Their  all inclusive liquor, I read , does not extend to wines with dinner where they charged for glasses and suggested bottles $150+ for dinner.  I  now enjoy mineral water with dinner in stead of wine.    For what I use and want  Seabourn doesn't fit.      It might for you...  not Paul or I

Seabourn's all inclusive liquor is all-inclusive, 'including' wine with dinner and you could have any wine of the complimentary list with your dinner, or anywhere, including your cabin. My attendant knew which wines I liked and they were always stocked in my mini-bar and the servers knew as well. 

I also agree with the other posters on a couple of other items: Seabourn Square is quite special and the atmosphere it creates with the passengers, is as well. The other item is the walk-in closet which I also can't live without. It is my favorite part of the cabin (well aside from the large beautiful bathroom)...all that in a veranda suite.

1 hour ago, Paulchili said:

Depends on where you tend to make friends and where one “hangs out”.

We make friends at trivia, shore excursions and other social activities.

Like ORV, we have made MANY (quite a few lasting) friends on Oceania and none on Regent, Seabourn or Crystal.

Disclaimer - we have many more cruises on Oceania than those other lines but for us meeting people was always easier on Oceania than the other lines.

As always, YMMV.

Having been on HAL, Oceania, Celebrity, Regent and Seabourn a few times, it was definitely on Seabourn where there was more ambience and a feeling of camaraderie...more of a family. 

2 hours ago, ORV said:

Perhaps that's a two way street. I've made many good friendships onboard Oceania. I find for the most part a lack of pretention on O, with a few exceptions of those that come from luxury lines. 

There is lack of pretension on Seabourn ...it actually feels like you are part of a family

5 hours ago, Go-Bucks! said:

 

Final payment was 6/16...what deadline was 6/14?

Final payment for those of us on the original Cuba cruise was actually  back in April. We had until close of business on 6/14 to accept the new itinerary (which was with St. Bart’s 😠 ) or cancel the cruise. See attached. 😎 

22 minutes ago, Go-Bucks! said:

 

I'm on the 7/18 sailing and am currently on Insignia...no notice to me by email or in person from the ambassador Jennifer.  I'm going anyway because a port change doesn't affect my purpose for booking this.

Deadline was last Friday June 14th. Ports were the only reason we booked this cruise to begin with (Cuba) and only stayed b/c St.Barts & San Juan..but just barely. Otherwise, we would have cancelled & cruised elsewhere.