B_K

:)

 

In looking at this cabin type online - 360 view - it appears as if there is almost no room between the foot of the bed and the wall so the person sleeping on the side of the bed closest to the balcony would have to "sidle" sideways for excursions during the night to the bathroom - very important consideration for a particular demographic....

 

Can someone who has stayed in a vista sweet enlighten me as whether this is really the case?

 

Thanks,

 

BK

[quote name='Crew News']These two links will help:

[URL]http://www.rogerjett-photography.com/here/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Spirits-and-Beer-for-Stateroom.pdf[/URL]

[URL="http://www.rogerjett-photography.com/here/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Beverage-Packages-for-Stateroom.pdf"]http://www.rogerjett-photography.com/here/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Beverage-Packages-for-Stateroom.pdf[/URL][/QUOTE]

Thank You - this is exactly what I wanted. Where on the HAL web site can I find this, or is available only with a booking number?

BK

Here is some input based upon experience on NCL Dawn July 2012. Docked at Kings Wharf.

 

Ships there typically alternate which side of ship is dockside depending on what work needs to be done, lifeboat stuff, etc. There is no way to know ahead of time which side will be dockside. This can be important if you want to make use of your balcony late afternoon (for happy hour of course). We encountered an unusual heat wave - temps high 80s - so the afternoon sun rendered the balcony uninhabitable! Forced to do happy hour inside the cabin!

 

Also dockside was quite noisy.

 

As several folks have mentioned, the real benefit of HAL is docking at Front Street. In addition to the location convenience, sources tell me afternoon sun will not be an issue regardless of which side I'm on.

 

We are sailing on HAL to Bermuda 5/2 or 5/9 (as soon as we clear up schedule issues).

 

BK

[quote name='Krazy Kruizers'][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=5]We also pre-purchase alcohol for our cabin.[/SIZE][/FONT]
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[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=5]Love the idea that we can fix our own drinks when we are ready to sit out on the verandah and relax.[/SIZE][/FONT]
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[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=5]And many times we at lunch time we pick up cheese and crackers.[/SIZE][/FONT][/QUOTE]

How do I find a price list for hard liquor for pre-purchase? Note, I am not yet booked....

Thanx, BK

Veendam docked at Front St. Would port or starboard balconies get afternoon sun? In early May would it really matter re temperature?

 

Thanks

 

BK

Got the answer I wanted, which could actually influence which cruise we go on in January....

 

BK

 

Yes, that is their written policy and what you will get from the home office. You've seen posts from others confirming what I told you. Their exact words are they reserve the right to prohibit and retain all alcohol bought ashore. They have to say that in order to be able to prohibit people who overuse what they bring on board but, in the years I have been reading this board and am sure longer for others, none of us have heard of any alcohol being prohibited. Also have read many posts of people bringing more than one case of wine/beer/liquor on board.

 

Cannot guarantee Oceania won't confiscate what you buy but, extremely unlikely. Sure others will echo my thoughts.

 

Have a great cruise,

 

Thanks Dave,

 

What I was hoping to find is someone that had brought liquor (not wine) on board in checked luggage and that Oceania didn't x-ray the luggage as NCL does and brought them to the "Naughty Room". What I'm hearing is I can do what I have done on other lines (except NCL) and be happy.... A cruise is not a cruise if you don't have happy hour on your verandah....

So if we wanted to bring a bottle of bourbon or beer on, that would likely be okay?

 

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No, see Oceania reply above.

1. Oceania does not have the same policy. They treat people like adults and you can bring on board what you want for in cabin consumption.

 

 

I wish this were true, but Oceania says otherwise... see last line of response from their Special Services Dept:

 

Special Services Today at 11:33 AM

To

'brucekellogg1@yahoo.com' Special Services

 

Greetings,

 

Thank you for contacting the Special Services Department.

 

Please kindly see the below answer to your question regarding bringing alcohol on board the ship.

 

 

****Alcohol Policy

The sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages will be limited to guests aged 21 years or older. Oceania Cruises will refuse and prohibits the sale or service of alcoholic beverages to guests under the age of 21 years. Guests are kindly reminded to consume alcohol in moderation. Oceania Cruises reserves the right to prohibit and retain all alcohol bought ashore for consumption onboard the vessel. Beer and liquor cannot be brought on-board by guests.:

Two Questions:

 

1. Basically all the cruise lines have the same policy re bringing liquor (not wine) on board - don't do it! However the level of enforcement varies e.g paranoid (NCL), more relaxed (Princess), etc. Where does Oceania fit in this spectrum?

 

2. Where on Oceania web site can I find a price list for an in-cabin bar set up that I can order ahead of time? (I am not yet booked...).

 

Thanks,

 

BK

Good Info!

 

BK

Haven't been able to find anything on HAL web site or in this forum regarding preordering alcohol and mixer for the cabin prior to the cruise. Can anybody point me in the right direction?

 

Thanks, BK