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I tried to reserve  cooking classes online using my shoe excursion credit and was unable to do so,

Yes- I am signing up for the ones I really want- but there are ports I don’t really care about and if they are sold out of everything, stay on the ship or arrange my own in port.

Really helpful- thanks!

We’ll be getting $850 On Board Credit from our travel agent- which I understand will not be an available until we are on Board. I have reserved some culinary classes and of course, want to reserve some additional shore excursions. Can I “ cancel” the classes and extra shore excursions and rebook with the online credit?

We paid a deviation fee and picked our flights. Turkish air is nonstop from IST to ORD so we wanted that flight. We have taken it before - as far as I know it the only nonstop from IST to Chicago. I have found communication sometimes to be a challenge- but food and service very good. We paid deviation fee to get non stops at both ends. 

Update- we booked directly with Oceania using one of their travel consultants- she called me back and gave me the Turkish Airline Ticker number ( 13 digits) which worked! We’re good- seats selected.

Now Turkish air says my ticket was canceled.Oceania says they cannot do anything until Turkish air notifies them. Who can I escalate this to?

I left a message with my rep and sent an email to her and custom air. Will call tomorrow if I do not hear anything.

I have- thanks.

Leaving on the Marina October 21- returning from Istanbul and requested custom air on Turkish Airlines. Call Turkish and they said my ticket had not been purchased yet.

I usually wear a smart watch - but I have an analog watch that I use it  port and have it set to ship's time. Smart watches and cell phones can change to local time.

I still get the airfare- I am content. 

13 hours ago, Flatbush Flyer said:

We do a lot of O cruises and would never use O air - particularly for biz class. Just too many negatives in relying on a third party for airfare. Use the search feature here on CC for a zillion  threads on DIY for nonstops, bizclass et al.

Not doing business class ( I wish)- I have done both trip before non-stop (that coming back from Turkey- that's a long one. I feel more comfortable doing air through the cruiseline - the price seems fair and it is just easier - particularly with an open jaw.

Yes- but I really, really, really want non stop flights. We are flying from ORD and non- stops are available to Rome and Istanbul- don’t want some crazy routing where we have to be at the airport at 3:00 am and make multiple stops.

We went with whatever the sale thing is with airfare and one choice. I picked the excursions- but might change that to OBC. Will spend $199 to pick our own flights- now just decking how long we want to stay pre and post cruise. 

Thanks all.

We just booked Legendary Pathways departing October 21, 2023 and I bought the O Life Ultimate Package and a Concierge Veranda. Ultimate was airfare, transfers, 6 shore excursions. beverage package and 600 shipboard credit. Oceania rep called me and wanted to talk me imto current promotion where I only pick one of the "perks"- beverage, 600 credit or shore excursions.  Difference would be $2000 a person cheaper. Said that beverage pacakge was just beer and wine and not mixed drinks. Is it worth it to go with the cheaper package?

If and a big IF - this follows the path of the Spanish flu, there will be resurgence in the fall.

Kindergirl- you are a good daughter. I wish your parents an easy journey. Keep us posted.

I am with you. Beyond a certain age- 70? There needs to be a mental status test as well.

Contain COVID-19. Develop a vaccine.

We are on back to back and have to leave the ship tomorrow from 10-2 for deep cleaning.

Do you sail on the 22nd of January? That’s our date.

We will be on the Konigsdam. What specialty restaurants are open for lunch?

Also , if we bring a glass of wine into dinner- will we be charged a corkage fee? This is what we did every night on our last carnival cruise and never an issue.

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