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So....does that mean that the dining room has been upgraded? As I saw a recent video that seemed to have "dated" chairs, etc. in the general dining room...not a big deal, just curious as to whether or not this space has been re-done.....

Well we could have LIVED off of those delicious rolls that they pass out! Brioche I think? The Crispy Shrimp appetizer was something we ate on several occasions.....I even enjoyed a Cobb Salad if I recall? On one of those nights that I had just become overwhelmed with all the heavy dinners.....Fish and Chips were great.....sorry but cannot remember them all....but now I am hungry!

We were dreading Ember after having read months of poor reviews.....and were actually THRILLED with most of its offerings! And even managed to overlook the lack of a white tablecloth! lol.....to each his own one might say but hard when you are running a cruise line. I think that I need to comment more when things go "right" as my fear is that the main things the people in charge hear are those things that cruisers are unhappy with....

Following......but we were on the Riviera AFTER the refit and did still have the private whirlpool in the Vista Suite.

We have also heard from the butlers on a few occasions as the "new" cruisers are a bit more work due to not knowing the routine.....they weren't complaining - just explaining why it took a "bit" more time to get to our requests a couple of times..

I agree with both of you....we tried it twice on the Vista......the avocado toast had NO taste.....wrap was also lacking in flavor. But TONS of people seem to love it! I guess I am just not destined to ever choose "healthy" over a good old cheeseburger or ham sandwich! lol.....but glad that so many are happy with this new addition! Still enough unhealthy options for the rest of us onboard!

It might "look" like a buffet - but it is not.....these are the items that the chefs/cooks have at their disposal to prepare salads, wraps, smoothies......etc.

Not sure how this fits into the discussion but we sailed in Vista Suites on the Riviera both before and post refit....and I was really disappointed in that the only change that I could find was the carpet had been replaced..... But also figured that they were doing more in other staterooms....Did not see any discernible changes elsewhere.....so curious as to what if anything has been done to the Vista Suites on the Marina. Of course even if it's NOTHING....we will still be happy........

Just made final payment last week....so perfect timing I guess? We also do lots of private tours.....and just need to get our act together and book this stuff! Thanks for all the great advice...

I have done this several times before but am now drawing a BLANK! How can I print a copy of ALL of the Shore Excursions offered for a voyage? Thanks,....and yes...I will probably feel very silly when I am reminded.....but hubby and I like to read them "old" school style...

I have done this several times before but am now drawing a BLANK! How can I print a copy of ALL of the Shore Excursions offered for a voyage? Thanks,....and yes...I will probably feel very silly when I am reminded.....but hubby and I like to read them "old" school style...

Just curious.....why you wouldn't just eat at Aquamar? Maybe I am missing something And I only hope to live long enough to get to 54 cruises Oceania! Good for you!

I agree with you on BOTH of your reviews! As I was SO happy not to be spending all that money on the Prestige Bev Pkg to drink that "swill" this past March on the Vista! Hoping that the new offering is also in place on the Marina come September..... p.s.....the cookies still suck! lol

+2....no noise in 10001.......3/9 thru 3/27.

+2....no noise in 10001.......3/9 thru 3/27.

She attended the Cordon Bleu in France....and worked for Wolfgang Puck at Spago for a few years.....and I know she also worked in the catering department of a large upscale hotel chain....can't remember the name right now..... And as for family connections....I guess the same could be said about Claudine Pepin? As I love her to death and have sailed on a few cruises where both she and her lovely father were passengers and also gave presentations. She is also the godmother to an Oceania ship.....so those family connections may have been in play there as well? I give all of them total credit for doing what they have managed to do in the culinary world.....as I am NOT a great cook and truly appreciate those who take this ability to a new level...whether professionally trained or self-taught.

As have we. And I am not suggesting that it is the "best" Italian food ever nor that it has improved since her addition to the equation.......but it does make for a nice switch off between Polo, Ember, Jacques (when available) and Ember. And the occasional dining room -which we do not find to be such that we eat there more than 2-3 times on a 2-3 week cruise. As many have said....food is so subjective. For example we do NOT like Red Ginger and only force ourselves to eat there once every 2-3 weeks. But we do live in an area that is know for Michelin Star rated Asian cuisine....so are spoiled when it comes to Asian and Asian Fusion cuisine. I DO wish that Polo still offered prime rib on the menu......

We enjoy the Intercontinental along with their restaurant, Toro Toro......and it is less than a 10 minute taxi from the cruise terminal.

Recently off of a B2B2B on our first Vista cruise and of course we were concerned with the loss of Jacques. Still think it was wonderful and miss it. BUT we also really enjoyed Ember (and we were NOT inclined to do so beforehand!) so I think that you need to reserve judgment until you have experienced it all. For one thing, the pizza at Waves is NOT like the pizza that is routinely offered at home. AT least not in the USA where we have PLENTY of pizza options. My dear hubby is not a fan of pizza but loved the pizza in Waves. We have tons of gourmet pizza restaurants in the greater Los Angeles area and still find Waves offering to be truly enjoyable. We also truly loved many items on the Ember menu. And as for the sound issue? The first night we sat on the inner portion of the restaurant.....on four later occasions we were a bit closer to the windows and that area did seem to be a bit quieter. Again, we were happy enough with some of the menu offerings that we dined there five times.... The Dover Sole in Toscana is also part of Giada's changes I believe? And my husband loved it enough to dine there five times as well....and this if from a man who does not really enjoy Italian food..... So keep an open mind....as we found the Vista's food offerings to be above par and certainly as good as the other Oceania options that we have enjoyed on the Riviera. And as for your '$350-$400 per day"......our costs are closer to $1000 per day and we are very satisfied with the offerings on the Vista. Give it a chance and you may agree! And if not? You can choose to cruise elsewhere.....

So odd that we were on the two sailings just prior to yours and found no similar issues. Our experience was the total opposite as we found the staff to be so overly concerned with our satisfaction that it bordered on being bothersome at times. Our experience was that this was among (if not the best) service that we have had of all of our Oceania cruises.....funny how we all have varying degrees of satisfaction and opinions.....Guess that is what makes the world go around. Hope your last day or two provide you with a better experience....

Met quite a few passengers on current Vista sailing while in line for Future Cruise booking agent and they all have sailed Azamara recent and all said never again….i was surprised as we used to enjoy them.,..so do your homework…

Now you’re just making me “almost” ready to head back home to Los Angeles where we have so many wonderful options for Queso Fundido! Yours looks fantastic! Thankfully I do still have a few more days to “force” myself to at these various Vista offering……most of which have been truly great! Food……I love it all!

Dang…..you could probably also figure out these new light switch panels in our suite! lol…..I am being sill of course and sincerely applaud all of you able to do all of these things! Hubby and I are still trying to figure out how to lower the lights in the living room of the cabin without also turning out the bedroom lights! lol…. and don’t get me started about the new phones! lol…..