AMHuntFerry

I wouldn't bother calling. Just bring your normal flying water bottle and plan on a 9:30ish show. That's what I'm doing for December.

Everyone has spa access (lockers, steam room, fitness center). It's the spa terrace (loungers and whirlpool) that cost extra if not included with your cabin.

Whoever you talked to must be counting the pre-dinner instrumental shows (strings and band) as the "early show". O rarely has a song/dance show before 9:00 pm.

I don't drink much wine, but if I do it's usually red. Cotes du Rhone is my go-to-red on O, but I was raised on Gallo huge-glass-jug wine so my palate is definitely not refined.

Maybe it's a combo knife-technique/lunch/wine experience 🔪🍷🥗

I was speculating that O would offer various packages (bevvy, laundry, shorex, etc.) that would allow passengers to make their cruise as inclusive as they want. The O-website doesn't have much about packages yet, but it looks like the Prestige package will exist (https://www.oceaniacruises.com/value) : "Imbibe & Indulge Whether you’re interested in champagne, wine or whisky, we offer tastings led by seasoned sommeliers delighted to share their knowledge. Our wine paring lunches and dinners are not to be missed and are as indulgent as they are fun. Or enjoy your favorite martini or craft cocktail in any one of our many bars and lounges. For the ultimate inclusion, take advantage of our Prestige Select beverage package offering unlimited wine and spirits throughout your voyage for as little as $59.95 per day." Also, I checked a random summer 2025 cruise and the 25% discount shorex package remains, plus the Unlimited shorex package is back:

If O has access to decent IT, this system is more adaptable to automation than the old system (i.e., no actual people involved after the initial entry). I wouldn't be surprised to see the waitlist system automated as well.

Also, waitlisted people may decline to go if an opening occurs (i.e., they aren't obligated to go).

There are last-minute cancellations due to things like illness.

Here are the current sale's terms:

Agree that the site is not to be trusted. Before booking the new YMI offer is showing, but when doing a dummy booking only the old SM amenities show (see both below). Getting a quote/hold showing amenities from a TA/O-rep is probably the only way to know.

Such a suspicious mind. 😉 I did notice on my TA's site that there was availability of verandas on a November Vista cruise, but didn't explore further.

Yes, the former E cabins are now S (solo). Even though they were smaller, I liked the layout better.

In bouncy seas, deck 3 (R-ships) is the place to be!

The drip coffee is what I call "diner coffee". You can also order espresso drinks in the restaurants, although they will usually come from a machine (unless you are in the GDR on an R-ship when Baristas is open).

Your Guest Statement will have something similar to the following table: Your shorex pdf will have something similar to the following (note that this version is for O-Life): If you have not booked enough to qualify for the 25% discount, the "a la carte" cancellation rules apply. If you have enough booked for the discount, the "package" cancellation rules apply. DO NOT use these examples; check your own documents.

found one online...they hold 750 ml.

You can see the schedules here: https://sport24live.com/cruise-line

I used the BPG with a FCC for a price reduction (before final payment) plus OBC (after final payment) for a June 2024 cruise (FCC purchased in Sep 2023). There has not been an opportunity to test BPG for our Dec 2024 cruise (FCC purchased in June 2024) since I bought it during the summer sale in August 2024 and it is now waitlisted. Oh, also the advertisement to buy a FCC included BPG last June (but maybe not after July?).

Here is the FCC pdf (IDing info deleted) that I received in June 2024 (there was also an email, but this is the doc with the relevant info):

To summarize the options already mentioned: Bus provided by O. Taxis will be available outside. Uber/Lyft

A restaurant where we eat twice each week is in a building with offices and apartments. The passenger elevator was recently not working for over two months...crazy!

They don't make it easy, that's for sure.

https://www.nclhltd.com/ Scroll down to the bottom of the page:

Typo correction "after 11/1/24" -> "on or after 10/1/24".