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This is important enought to repost. Folks should carefully read the stateroom specs.

Just to emphasize @AMHuntFerry's post, for the O and A ships on cruions 18 days and longer, PHs get more advance reservations than A category and below. And there are some distinctions between A category and those below on longer cruises on R ships.

Yes. We really like the beds, but as we all know, beds are a personal decision.

We've found the onboard atmosphere friendly. Yes there are tables for two in the MDR and in the Specialties. In the MDR, we never had to wait more than a few minutes for a 2-top; more often there was no wait. In the Specialties, where reservations are required, getting a Table for 2 in advance does require making the reservation as soon as the bookings open and being flexible on day and time. Additional reservations while onboard may be tricky. We have not found the announcements to be overly frequent. Other then a few fliers reminding folks of onboard future booking specials, there aren't really any sales pushes.

Huh? Did you mean to quote me. I was simply providing the reservation list which shows that in some cases PH's get more advance reservations than standard staterooms depending on ship and length of cruise. So I don't understsnd the "no."

Yes.

It's complicated. https://oceaniacruises.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360005477653-How-many-dining-reservations-am-I-allowed-in-each-specialty-restaurant And as you know, this only applies to advance online reservations. Anyone can ask for more when onboard.

The benefits for onboard booking are not tied to loyalty level. They are tied to the stateroom category booked. I've never seen onboard discounts anywhere near 10 or 15%. Gratuity for a standard stateroom is $18 per dayper person.

Yes, you have to wait until the Shorex list is available. It will be specified on page 1 of the Shorex pdf, which your TA can send to you.

Just to clarify for those who might know: The 5 GB data limit on Magenta Max 55+ applies only to intenational high speed data, but US high speed data is unlimited. Beyond 5GB, international data is unlimited at 256 kbs. WhatsApp uses data whether it's cell or WiFi.

May sure you get the expanded pages version.

What is the passenger side?

I honestly don't know, since what I posted is the bar list, and have yet to experience SM (Still working with old OL bookings). But I thought the question was about what was available, not what was included in SM.

Under "DESSERT & FORTIFIED" in the "Wines by the Glass" section and under the "APERITIFS & CORDIALS." https://www.oceaniacruises.com/sites/default/files/2023-04/general-bar-menu-oceania.pdf

I suspect that unopened crackers would be OK, but I would be very cautious and ask an official government site and not depend on any advice from here or any other social media site. In New Zealand, the restrictions were rigid, and if you got as far as a customs inspector at any port with any prohibited items such as fruit or vegetables...even a banana or an apple...there is a minimum fine (I think $400) that is instantly assessed. No exceptions and no leniency. And a doctor's note would not make any difference, especially since you can always but snacks in the port.

If it's a true b2b (2 booking numbers) the each segment will have it's own booking window. If its an extended cruise (1 booking number for both segments) then you will be likely to book both segments when the window becomes available.

Just to put excursion cancellations into a bit of perspective, we returned from an Azamara in February, and two nights in Tasmania were cancelled because of sea conditions. We're on the Sirena from Oslo to London on the Sirena from August 10 - 28, 2024. We risk likely cancellations on the Norway to Edinbugh portion at Faeroe islands, Historicaly it's 50-50.

If you do a search on "Beverage Packages" on this forum, you will several posts that discuss this issue in the recent and distant past. The bottom line is that if you have SM, you can upgrade while onboard for $30 per day. Those who are on the old cruise-only OLife program, don't have any lunch/dine/wine/beer drink package included and have to pay the full price of the Prestige package

Yes, it's not always worth it. I just do the math like you did to decide.

Same here! Great plan.

Have you look how many excursion you need to get a 25% across the board discount. In some cases, with the 25% discount, it's cheaper than just adding just one.

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I don't know where @ORV get his numbers, but we found them shared by the Captain at repeater's receptions.

🙌👏 Yea and Thank you.

Isn't the Spa Terrace available to every one, but at a daily fee if it's not included in your stateroom? On the R ships there are no Concierge or executive lounges, so for those ships, there are no restricted areas.