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On 7/24/2021 at 11:09 AM, mauibabes said:

Your Travel Agent can set your FP up on an Auto Pay with your CC on file.  That way you are not having to wait for extra notifications. Some trips In the past and based on the $$ involved, I will make additional payments along the way so I can use the proper credit card to garner points. 
 

For our October 18 Istanbul trip to Miami trip, 46 days, they made our FP 60 days from sailing.  
Good luck to us all as we look forward to sailing O again. 🙏👍

Ciao,

Gerry

Gerry, Did they change your FP for the IST to Miami to August? Ours was split into to 2 and we had to pay the MC to Miami leg in June. Were you able to make it one cruise with a final of 60 days? Just wondering if we have any leeway here for canceling.....just in case. Thanks!

We found the coffee in the self serve machines was actually pretty good. Have never been a fan of the brewed stuff they serve in the restaurants or room service. We've given them that feedback multiple times. We have also had luck ordering espresso in room service. Just gotta learn the tricks!!

Horizons and the Terraces have the machines 24/7.

I am curious to know what the dates are for that cancellation policy? I know they had more liberal policies at some point, but ours for our October cruise is just the standard one. I could be wrong but I think Cruise with Confidence is Princess?

Yes, we did Norway in a Nutshell several years ago. Got off the ship on the West side and back on on the East. It was so fun!

Hi all,

I am trying to get my brother and SIL hooked on Oceania. We have not cruised with them before and all they have done is RCL. They mentioned wanting to see Norway (land of our people). We have done Montreal to London via Greenland, Iceland, Norway etc.....I am sure they wouldn't want one that long so thinking of 14 days or so. I see 2022 is totally booked. Someone mentioned (gasp) that Viking actually does an excellent job with Norway.....however I do want to share Oceania with them. Would prefer not to do the Baltic again. 

What are your favorite Iceland/Norway itineraries on O? I see I may have to wait until the 2023 schedule shows up.

Thanks all!!

Kim

I asked the is question of O months ago and the answer was unfortunately, no. Some corporate speak I don't really understand. I surely empathize with the decision you are trying to make though. We went ahead and paid the final on our November cruise.....there is no way, it seems, to be completely sure of anything now so I suppose it is a matter of individual risk tolerance. 

I am thinking if it becomes really unsafe or unworkable O will cancel. 

Best to you in your decision making!!

Hi all,

Our favorite line is Oceania but their full transit Canal itineraries are somewhat truncated for some reason (unless we want to do a longer cruise from SA). Which line includes more interesting ports on the gulf side, like Cozumel? We want the full transit and not that interested in ports on the western side. We've done quite a few cruises but never the Canal. We are 65 and 70 fairly active and would love something that explores the history of the area and the canal. Someone mentioned a train that runs along the canal??

Look forward to your responses and thanks!!

I am not sure about the mechanisms, but yes the ac turns off if you open the balcony doors. If you want your ac to stay on don’t open the doors. I don’t know, but would imagine, that this only impacts your cabin?

18 hours ago, Laszlo said:

I'm trying wrap my head around what to wear to dinner. I've watched a view videos and never saw any men in a jacket or sports coat. In fact the person doing the tour said no jackets or sport coats are needed.  Per Oceania web site it looks like jackets are requested? Some people say no jackets require some say they are. I'm planning on wearing dockers or khaki for pants and either a polo or button dress shirt and dress ish shoes. I'm not planning on taking a jacket, not on a southern caribbean cruise. 

Hi Laszlo,

My husband just wears travel pants, the ones with pockets that look pretty nice. He has a tan pair and a gray pair and thats it, along with a few easy traveling button down shirts (no tucking). You will see a range of clothing. Comfort is key.

Thank you all. We did book at the Sirkecki. It looks lovely and the transport from the airport is so reasonable. 

I believe in A cabins it’s standard now to get some freebies concerning having your laundry done.  It does take 3 days to get it returned but with some planning it’s a pretty nice perk.

Just to clarify I am not against o’s cancellation policy for longer sailings. I too have gladly paid months ahead of time for a longer cruise. The travel assurance program expires on October 31, before that one can cancel any cruise 15 days before sailing because of the pandemic. I have no intention of cancelling but if there is an outbreak that makes it feel less safe to sail, and O decides to go anyway, there could be lots of dollars to lose. It does seem that things are heading in a positive direction virus wise, but a lot can happen in 5 months! I’m not that anxious about it, if I was I wouldn’t have booked. I just wondered how others were handling his uncertainty. 

Thank you so much!

Last time we were the we stayed in Sultanahmet. That would be fine, just prefer to walk everywhere if we can.

Thank you.

Ok....who is FDR??🧐

We are thrilled to, hopefully, be returning to Istanbul in October and want to stay a few nights pre-cruise. Many years ago we stayed at the Ada Hotel. Would like to try something new this time and would love your recommendations. Looks like prices are pretty good everywhere. 

Looking forward to your ideas.

Thanks, Kim

Now that would be so awesome! I'll keep an ear to the ground!

Hey all,

Am I the only one concerned about cancellation policy post 10/31? We are at the edge of having to pay our final on an 11/7 cruise and the Travel Assurance Plan ends as of 10/31. Our TA has been trying to pursue O regarding extension of that option but for now it's a no go.

For now any cruise sailing after 10/31 is subject to regular cancellation penalties. If anyone else has more info about this I would love to hear about it.

Thanks, Kim

Thanks all for refreshing my memory. Now I recall my husband loves that spa deck so I guess we'll have to go with concierge level!

Yikes, my brain is broken. You are correct there is a lounge on Riviera.....I somehow confused it with Insignia which is our 'usual' ship. I really need a cruise!

I guess, generally my question is the value of Concierge level.

Thanks all and sorry for I scared anyone!

I need a quick tutorial on A vs B and I thought what better place to ask for that info! On Riviera there is no concierge lounge so what is the benefit of a concierge cabin on the smaller ships.  I used to know.....but it's been so long..... I know mostly the A/B difference is location.

Thanks all! Kim

I tend to get very motion sick. Have been on 10 O cruises, mostly on the smaller ships. It is true that the captain is very kind regarding keeping you out of rough waters when possible. The worst for me was a trip to Iceland from Canada, we hit some very rough seas. Captain changed routes and I realized it might be ok for me to take Bonine, which was a miracle drug. I am stubborn about taking any drugs even OTC, but this really worked for me. I didn't want a patch or anything that would sedate me in that way so just used the bonine for that day or two and lived on breadsticks until the seas calmed (Toscana has the most amazing breadsticks and room service will bring you as many as you want!) Bring the meds with you or they have them onboard. My husband has never experienced motion sickness and the more rolling for him the better!😉

Our final payment date is 6/10 according to Oceania not our TA. I just wish we had more time to make our decision. 

Hi Joe from somewhere nearby,

Our TA said they are holding to the 180 days for now because they are pretty certain the cruise is sailing. I will keep my eye out though. Our cruise planner still says 6/10.🤨