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When I spoke to customer service a week or so ago, they said they would have everything needed for return to the US and compliance with countries being visited.

Nautica hasn't even listed a restart date.  Doubt it will be before spring of 2022. 

Jan:  Any idea how full the ships will be for the foreseeable future?  There seems to be a lot of waitlisted categories on Riviera (where I was looking) for late 2021 and early 2022 Caribbean itineraries.  Is that because they are not booking to maximum capacity perhaps waiting for more CDC guidance or  to see if they can get a full crew in place? 

Have been on 29 Oceania cruises at this point. The beds are heavenly and the food is great.  The larger ships give you two more specialty restaurants and there is no upcharge for them.  Neither size ship ever feels crowded.  All non-alcoholic beverages are included so you don't ever feel nickel and dimed to death.

I agree that if you can, get at least a C cabin.  The middle of the ship is the most stable.  We aim for a cabin there, or slightly to the back of the middle.  

We usually try to fly in a day or two in advance and book our own hotels and flights. That takes the stress out of missing the boat when we make our own arrangements. As a first timer, you would pay a deviation for Oceania to change your flights.  If you add in that extra cost, your travel agent will probably be able to do just fine with flights that you chose rather than what Oceania arranges.  You still get OLife if you take out the airfare. 

If you don't want to make arrangements or explore on your own the best value is including excursions.  You can pick ones up to $199.  While generally the excursions are overpriced, they are usually quite good for seeing the highlights.

Definitely book your own hotels.  What Oceania offers is always overpriced.  A taxi or Uber to a hotel or the ship is less expensive than the ships arranged transfers.   For even less stress, have your TA arrange transfers on both ends of your trip or do an internet search (especially if you need to get to the ship from Rome and arrange your own transportation. It is a distance to both the city center and the airport.

AMEX Platinum sends an invitation to those eligible to attend.  They do one event per cruise.  Even if you don't attend, they will give you a list to chose from for your free bottle.  Get the bottle and give it away if you chose not to drink it.

I realize there are some exceptions, but generally children cannot be enrolled in schools unless they are current on their vaccinations. I would think cruise ships would be able to mandate a covid vaccination as a condition of sailing.

Let your travel agent work out what will be the best for you.   There is no "one size fits all" here depending on when you would need to book again and when you need to sail by.

No.  Only on O class.

Sounds like it is going to be a long, cold winter and spring. 

This is the best post that has appeared in weeks!  Thanks for the laugh.  If given a choice I would head to Polo for the 7 layer chocolate torte!

all the ship have 3 or 4 sets.

If you are looking for more players, there is a book in the card room where you can put your name and cabin number.  It is easy to then connect and call people to set up a time to play. 

Was Paul Baya but he was getting off today.

Just tell them Port of Miami.  You will be able to see the ship.  It usually is Terminal J.

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Here you go!

When I sent one in more than a year in advance they asked for proof closer to sailing so I sent it in again 2 months prior.  It is a great benefit, and the stock has performed decently, too!

Have your TA check for you.  Ours was told it would be added back on for a Dec. 7 cruise even though it does not show at the moment.

Check it out.  My TA confirmed they will appear back on bookings soon.

https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Oceania-Cruises-replacing-Canyon-Ranch-with-Aquamar

There was construction going on some of the time and yes, it was loud, smelly and annoying. I guess I expected odds and ends to be done while we were on board. That said, there was more than expected because of the challenging dry dock weather so outside areas needed to be finished.

We were on the same cruise. Varnishing was done twice, with reminders the night before...on days we were in a port.  Sure, it could be a minor inconvenience, but there are certainly enough other places outside to sit and read or to watch a sunset. Kudos to the staff for accomplishing as much as they did with the rainy conditions for most of the drydock and greeting passengers with big smiles even though they must have been exhausted.

The new staterooms are beautiful with plenty of storage; the updated bathrooms work very well (no fighting with a shower curtain); and the updated public areas look good. Also think the updated artwork adds to the ambience.

It was kind of fun to watch the last details being addressed.

Trilogy of Sliders with Allumettes Parmesan Fries *Kobe Beef with Truffle Demi-Glace *Lobster Remoulade *Crab Cake Tartar

That is directly off the menu. They are yummy.

The port authority website doesn't assign this far out.  We are the only cruise ship scheduled so I am hoping, since it is a smaller ship, we will be close in. The tour price changes if we are not, hence the question.

Does anyone know where Nautica usually docks in Saigon?  I know there are multiple ports and are hoping we will not be way out in the commercial one.  As I try to arrange a private tour the tour operator needs to know.  Thank you in advance if you have the answer!

Best weather for the Med that we ever had was an early November cruise.  You are back on the ship by the time it gets dark so we didn't even consider shorter days a negative.  Cooler temperatures and few crowds made for a relaxing trip.  You couldn't pay me enough to do it in July or August ever again!

When we travel with Oceania we do a mix of private tours, do it ourselves, and ones offered by the cruise line.  Lately we have been pleased with the Oceania ones we have chosen.  They rarely fill the big buses  (usually around 30 people per bus as stated above).  The descriptions are good, so if it interests you, go for it.  Guides have been very good, too.