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I was pleasantly surprised to get the upgrade which would have cost $350/pp. Everything has been waitlisted for months but if someone is interested today there's a PH-2 available...$3,099/pp for the 7 day CA Coastal cruise on Regatta. We're eagerly looking forward to our first O cruise although being on a weekday instead of a weekend it'll take longer to drive to/from the port.

As you might remember, we're on your Regatta cruise on 9/27 & received the same upsell email at 0831 this morning...from a G-gty to a concierge veranda for $300/pp. We opted to not accept their offer because being our first O cruise we won't be in our cabin often. For us the bottle of bubbly, laundry service, expanded room service menu, access to the Spa Terrace and a logo tote bag were not worth the extra $600 for us. Shortly thereafter our TA contacted us that we were upgraded to a Category D (outside porthole) cabin for free. Being on deck 3 closer to midship also benefits my wife's tendency to feel the motion of the ocean.

Yes…as I previously posted I immediately booked our 3/17/25 cruise on the one day early elite booking day…ages ago. The author has not returned to define fall 2025…Downunder or in Canada where they live.

In 18 months we’re sailing Crown 28 days around Australia and there better be new mattresses in all cabins. Princess is aware of the bad mattresses on the Crown which is the only ship I’ve read about having awful luxury mattresses. Many years ago the steward tried putting serving trays under the mattress to minimize the cratered mattress which didn’t help.

Our mid March 2025 cruise around Oz was available to book on 4/4/23…maybe around September of 2023 for October 2025?

This has been repeatedly posted for several months on the Crown…awful & sorry that you had to experience it. 😟

Thanks for all of the cabin photos…I keep reading about the R-class showers being so small but it appears it’s about the same size as Princess ships below minisuites.

Will let you know although having a G category GTY that’s what we’re expecting…your CC name does look familiar from a past Princess cruise.

There’s a Live From Regatta where you might get an answer to your question…we board after you & would also be interested in an answer.

And it has a larger balcony than the standard 9’x4’ balconies.

This would be my choice…more midship lower deck for a more stable location, steps away from the forward elevator and cabins above & below to not have any public decks that could create noise issues.

One thing I’ve found with short notice deals is that airfare can add significantly to the total cost…seen airfares that were double & triple of the cruise fare.

Here’s a screenshot from the Marine Traffic site showing Regatta’s current location & track to arrive in Victoria tomorrow morning.

Thanks for sharing your experiences particularly about possibly receiving an upsell phone call because I never answer calls from unknown numbers…13 days & counting until our first O cruise. 😃

HaveDogWillTravel posted photos from a May cruise on Sapphire.

You’re welcome…hope it works okay.

I found these Cruise Critic photos of an accessible interior cabin on Regal Princess which being the same Royal-class ship as Enchanted would likely be the same or similar.

Based on post #49 you’re correct:

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Thanks…first time on Oceania. 🙂

During embarkation in addition to the Terrace Cafe buffet & Waves being open was the GDR also open? If so, do you remember the hours as we have the earliest check-in time at 1100 on Regatta at the end of September.

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No problem…one of those things not easy to find that we all share with each other that makes CC so helpful. ☺️

Based on their dining webpage you cannot make DMW dinner reservations until after making final payment unless you’re Platinum, Elite, Reserve or Suite. Most guests will be able to access once your cruise is paid in full. Early access for Captain's Circle Platinum and Elite members as well as guests booked in Reserve Collection and Suites. https://www.princess.com/ships-and-experience/food-and-dining/dine-my-way/

These photos were posted by HaveDogWillTravel from a May cruise showing wine & bubbly options based on package…Plus (Prosecco) or Premier (Champagne). .