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That is correct

I wouldn't either. Just curious if ship size factors into docking/tendering when the seas are high. I would thjnk so.

Could ship size be a factor?

Normally, if the others have paid in full. The booking will use one of the reservations of each the others. I say normally since I've done it for a total of 4, but I don't know if the online booking engine will allow 6. You may have to have your TA do the booking or call O directly.

Oceania does have "no earlier tha xxx am/pm" recommendations for it's cruises. Our TA got them for us from her O contact.

Jacques is only on the Marina and the Riviera.

You'd be surprised by the number of cruisers who have booked a suite and ask here on CC what can they do.

Included, except for non-alcoholic wines and non-alcoholic spirits.

It's not unique to Oceania.

Check the Roll Call for your cruise. Folks there may be discussing options.

The web site cart can be cranky. The best way to add an excursions and get the right price is to ask your TA to do it, or call O directly.

Tides change twice daily with the phase of the Moon (2 high tides and 2 low tides), shifting roughly one hour per day. So times of arrival and departure are very specific to the days and times. Both have to be considered. I would guess that tide level is not the only consideration on port selection, but certainly a major one. I'm not trying to justify O's determination of ports, but simply stating the physics of one element.

Maybe a visor is considered a ballcap that went bald 🤔😁

Yes, it's the epitome of a zombie apocalypse.

I had assumed that the OP's husband was referring to casual jeans since they were worn with sneakers, which I interpreted as tennis shoes, but of course, neither may not be the case.

In our case, we booked a Venice to Istanbul in October, 2024, on Vista. Venice, Hvar, and Dubrovnik have been replaced by Rome, Amalfi, and Catania. The reason given is the ship restriction size that Venice is imposing. It was not stated, but I'm guessing that too many people have complained about the alternative ports forced on cruise ships to use as "Venice," and the stiff competition by all lines vying for those alternate ports has become problematic. We are disappointed about Venice, a city we enjoy. However, we wouldn't have embarked in Venice, anyway, so the impact on our expectations wasn't an issue since we've been to Venice and Dubrovnik before and this cruise was chosen because of the itinerary in Greece and Turkey.

The river tides also have a strong influence on which port is used.

They sound like they are good to go.

Don’t know about "expensive flip flops," but your husband does not need a jacket. However, jeans and sneakers in the MDR or in the specialties would not conform to the dress code, if it's enforced. You shouldn't be surprised by that, as it's pretty well stated on the O site, and in the numerous threads on CC.

Usually you have an option to purchase a post cruise transfer onboard when the ship gives you the form to let them know your departure plans.

If you're thinking of doing the ship excursions, book ahead, as there may be no availability once you are on board. If you're thinking of DIY excursions, you might want to join the CC Roll call for your ship and sailing. Others may be discussing options there. There is also a port section on CC you might want to look at for ideas.

Is Oceania no longer going to enforce a dress code in its restaurants? From Cruise Critic: Here's a photo from Red Ginger on the Sirena in January 2023. This woman is on her way out of the dining room after dinner. The Maitre D obviously had no problem with her appearance. (That's him on the left.) https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2880505-appropriate-dress-for-dining-venues-on-oceania/?do=findComment&comment=65028037

But it is St Patrick's Day. 🤢

Are these honeymoon cabins? 👨‍👩‍👦