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Everything posted by 1985rz1
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But, O's #1 in Best Cabins is for mid-size cruise lines, i.e. O-class ships, not R-class ships.
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Both, My point, exactly. It can be one or the other, or both at the same time. Folks need to distinguish between them and blame the right person/entity for the person. Not just the cruise line, as is often done here on CC.
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But there is a difference between overblown expectations of a complainer and the failure to deliver their normal product by the company. Folks need to read marketing jargon as marketing jargon, not as a golden rule, particularly when it comes to subjective interpretations or experiences. So was the expectation flawed or the product?
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Social media sites are magnets for negative posts. In spite of that, there have been numerous positive reviews recently, which you may have missed. Don't go on your cruise with negative attitude, as every liitle thing will annoy you and deepen your negativity. Go with an open mind and reasonable expectations and enjoy the experience. It won't be perfect, but neither are the experiences on Azamara or Viking Ocean.
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Same wine and beer selection plus a range premium spirits at bars and lounges throughout the day: If you search for beverage packages on the O website, you'll find: https://www.oceaniacruises.com/sites/default/files/2023-04/general-bar-menu-oceania.pdf and the prestige package includes these.
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"Bulgari gift set" listed as "highlight" on Oceania Website
1985rz1 replied to X-elite's topic in Oceania Cruises
But "Certain Limitations apply," so your cruise must have those limitations. -
The problem is that the number of folks who post on CC is miniscule to the number of pax actually sailing. So to them, it's a skewed demographics...same for all lines.
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We're also not happy with the new SimplyMore pricing, but I think you'll have a hard time finding a small ship, upscale line that doesn't build alcohol at some level and/or excursions at some level into its cruise price. There are one or two, but itineraies are limited.
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Anyone having trouble with dining reservations at midnight?
1985rz1 replied to jjwoben1's topic in Oceania Cruises
I think the booking engine will force reservations to be distributed over both segments, according to the allotments for each. So yes, as you say, one does get a jump on those on the second segment. -
Yes. Yes We use a small online, cruise only agency, and are very pleased. Select one that has a relationship with Viking and has experience booking with them. If you use a larger agency, make sure you have an agent who is dedicated to you and is your contact and advocate.
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If you can afford a PH on the small R ships (like Insignia), the showers are much larger
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I agree that open jaws are really best for intercontinental itineraries, but there still seems to be a savings for booking multicity on one ticket compared to the sum of 2 1-ways...at least the the Alaska Airlines example. But the savings is no where near the golden days case when round trip were cheaper than one-ways.
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@Sthrngary Gary, for comparison, for a multicity single ticket PHX-YVR then ANC-PHX, I quoted above, the fare is $657. If you booked them as 2 1-way tickets, the total would b $740. That's the comparison I was referring to.
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Update: I just priced this on Alaska Airlines a a single ticket. Would this not be considered open jaw. Or does the stop add enough miles to meet the requirement. Multi-city trip Economy 1 passenger $657 Lowest total price Selected flights Track prices Sun, Oct 87:10 AM – 11:58 AM AlaskaOperated by Horizon Air as Alaska Horizon 4 hr 48 min PHX–YVR 1 stop 45 min PDX 199 kg CO2 Avg emissions Thu, Oct 123:50 PM – 11:58 PM Alaska 7 hr 8 min ANC–PHX 1 stop 51 min SEA 242 kg CO2 -24% emissions
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We did that itinerary, but it was many years ago, so it may different now.
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Live Bermuda Bliss Insignia September 20-27th
1985rz1 replied to calicakes's topic in Oceania Cruises
Are you using the ship's "Cellular at Sea" cell service or are you close enough to land towers you can use your home service. Unless you have some special rate (rare but not impossible), "Cellular at Sea" look to be amazingly expensive, especially for data. Just curious. -
Yes, it refers to multiple destinations with a gap between airports. For example: outgoing Phoenix to Vancouver then return Anchorage to Phoenix on one ticket. You can have more than one open jaw on the same ticket.
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Instead of 2 x 1 way tickets, price an open jaw tickets, usually cheaper than 2 x 1 way.