Flatbush Flyer I appreciate your comment regarding the pre and post hotel costs offered thru Oceania. We are taking a cruise that originates in Istanbul and ends in Lisbon. When my travel agent quoted us the price per night of almost $800, I was shocked. It's not even a Ritz Carlton category of hotel. So I browsed the hotels website and found the per night charge to be in the $350 range. It made me wonder if I was missing something or if the transfers between airport, hotel and ship were expensive. Based on your comments, it just sounds like greed on Oceania's part. Thanks.