Rainbow3fe

Hi,

      Any ideas for interesting wording on a Meet and Greet invitation would be helpful.  I would like to send out something different. 

Thanks 😎🎉

Great.  Thanks for letting me know. 😎

Hi, 

   I would like to know if it's a good idea for a woman to walk from the dock tonthe shopping area of Cabo San Lucas during the day? I have never been concerned in other ports but heard that extra caution should be taken in Mexico.

    I really would appreciate some feedback. 

Thanks 😎 

    I read that Allianz is offering an Annual Travel Insurance policy.  It sounds like a good idea for cruisers who go on more than one trip per year. 

    I would like to know if anyone has purchased a similar plan. Would you recommend that insurance company?

      I appreciate all and any input.

Thanks 😎

1 hour ago, 1985rz1 said:

Once started, it has a life of its own.

Ok. Thanks.  🤪I didn't know it couldn't be halted.  I certainly received enough good feedback.  

2 hours ago, cardygans said:

We just did 45 days on Riviera and we got the scoop from the hotel manager... Bulgari is being phased out on all ships, once the supply is gone it will be all Acqua di Parma.  I understand there were some  supply issues with Bulgari.  While the Bulgari is nice (i will admit to a little stockpile of it....)  I have to admit Acqua di Parma is a lovely, luxurious product.   

Thanks. I have been reading about Aqua di Parma and can't wait. 

    My question has been answered.😎🎉🌊💥

Does anyone know how to turn off this post?

Awesome 🎉 Hope we get ours shortly. 😎

19 minutes ago, tigerfan75 said:

On Vista now in Concierge A2.

Products in our stateroom are Bulgari.

Thanks. 🌊🌊 Enjoy. Oceania might be switching brands slowly. A passenger on Vista PH commented on having something different. 

27 minutes ago, LHT28 said:

Where did you see this?

 

Hi. Someone on Facebook mentioned it.

Hi,

    I read that on the Vista the soap products are not from Bulgari. Someone ment Aqua di Palma. If it's correct, like feedback from people who have been on Vista. We enjoy Bvlgari, especially the soap. A different luxury brand should also be wonderful  

    Thanks 😎🌊

On 8/9/2023 at 8:27 PM, mdeegooden said:

Having sailed the South Africa intensive itinerary earlier this year w/ Azamara, I can confirm that their included basic beverage package offers wine, beer, and select spirits throughout the voyage, not just at mealtimes.  So if you're one to enjoy a martini before dinner, for example, or a cocktail during the evening show, they're included!

What does Azmara's wine list have to do with Oceania? Cross referencing with other cruiseines give us misinformation.

41 minutes ago, LHT28 said:

the list for bottles of will change   depending the  sailing

 

 The by the glass is probably the same as  the  ones in the post from Jan

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2904150-riviera-new-bar-drinks-menus-and-prices/

 

I would just pick up some that you like  if  you can

 

I definitely would buy nice wines before boarding the ship.  You'll probably enjoy yours better than what they offer. 

2 hours ago, seascot said:

I posted on another forum about the noise we encountered from the Crew Pantry when we were in 8121.  There was also a Crew Pantry opposite 8061 but I don't know how noisy that pantry was.  Sorry, can't comment about deck 7.  There was a lift in the Pantry which was used to bring up food for room service orders, so I presume that lift would service all decks.  

Thanks 😎 I appreciate your input. 

22 minutes ago, Mrs f. said:

And we brought a dozen bottles of wine to the ship. Liquorland in Sydney and Townsville. And a good bottleshop across the street in Broome where O has their shuttle bus

     I appreciate your help.  We are staying a week in Manly Beach pre-cruise. We have stayed there before and are looking forward to a wonderful trip.

      This next cruise is to New Zealand. Will definitely pick up wines, both on tour and in Liquorland.

😎

55 minutes ago, Mrs f. said:

We did a wonderful winery tour from Sydney....Hunter Valley.   Check out the website for Gourmet Getaway Tours with Chef Jimmy. He only does the tours 3 or 4 days a week. Small group.  Pickup behind our hotel (Hilton)...drop-off about a block away because of traffic snarls.  Started off at Sydnfish market,  stopping in Brooklyn,  Australia for a breakfast that Chef Jimmy cooked. Then sushi making class. Then onto the Hunter Valley.  We stopped at Ernest Hill,  Pokolbin and Saddlers Creek wineries.  Super food and wines.  This was truly a find.

Thanks. So happy to hear that. It sounds wonderful.  We did find Jimmy and booked this amazing tour.

😎

     I heard that on Vista the staterooms opposite the crew pantries are noisy.         

     Someone commented that 8121 heard lots of noise and clattering dishes on Deck 8.

      Does anyone know where pantry is located on Deck 7? 

     Any suggestion as to how I can find out from O since it's not designated on Deck plan?

Thanks 😎

32 minutes ago, LHT28 said:

I believe  it is  CYCLO

it is listed in the Bon Voyage  gifts

https://www.oceaniacruises.com/documents/bonvoyagegifts/26643/Bon-Voyage-Gifts.pdf

Ha😄 If they're selling that swill for $36, it must cost about $8. Anyone remember Thunderbird wine??

34 minutes ago, pinotlover said:

The Cyclops isn’t part of the wines by the glass package in the various venues. It’s an O Club level gift to the cabin, separate and in addition to the bottle of bubbly for Concierge and above cabins.

 

Yes! Some of the wines in the package are fine. Some are very weak.
 

The situation also revolves around what is actually in stock during one’s cruise. People quickly learn which are the better wines and particularly on longer cruises they can disappear quickly.

We do get a bottle in our stateroom and don't drink it. So I was just agreeing with your assessment of it.

    Whatever we do, we will enjoy the cruises.

😎🌊

7 minutes ago, pinotlover said:

Linked to a statement made by Pinion Noir, I once asked a wine steward if I could trade in the red Cyclops wine Oceania gives us and get a free corkage on a bottle of my wine in its place. She laughed and said “ No!”.

 

That wine has no redeeming values. Our room attendant said they can’t take, if left it just goes to the next cruiser. The wine steward said very few people actually bring it to dinner to drink. After the first bottle, people just leave it in the cabin.

😄 I agree.  I hope "That wine" isn't what they're serving with the SM beverage package.  We still plan to bring on bottles of good wine 🍷.  Then drink on our Veranda and pay corkage at dinner.

😎

1 hour ago, LHT28 said:

That does not seem right  that you have to pay  for something that is included 🤔

I would be questioning  that

No problem.  Not planning to pay. Just hanging tight now.  The nvoice is correct. So we are set.🥂🎉🌊❤️ 

Yes. The Summer Sale on the website shows Veranda B $8499. 

We already had  the Memorial Day Sale OLife Veranda B $6499

Now SM is $4399.

    I think Oceania has done something absurd with this particular cruise. 😜

     On the website it says we haveto pay $539 pp for the House Beverage package. The House Beverage package is included with the SM according to my new official invoice. 

     I'm not complaining. 🌻 I would have taken the extra refund and upgraded to a PH but they're not on sale. Figures.🙃

      This PH on a 14 day cruise costs more than we paid for our Vista 24 night PH2

Felice 😎

2 hours ago, shepherd really said:

Doubtful, the Summer Sale started with 72 cruises on July 1st and still has the same 72 cruises.  

Maybe because this particular cruise on Summer Sale was $1800 pp more than we paid with Memorial Day Sale, they either made an error or changed their minds. 

2 hours ago, shepherd really said:

If your travel agent can't see the prices until after she changes your booking, you may need a new agent.  She could pick up a phone and call O first.   

Yikes!

       She saw the new prices for the cruise.  Because we already paid for 7 excursions each and there were discounts on some of them, she could not see the exact final until we switched.  I trusted that she knew we would be saving money by switching.  We just didn't know the exact dollar amount. 

1 hour ago, Flatbush Flyer said:

Some here don’t have a TA or their TA is not very good.
In our case, our TA is quite good and her agency is generous with rebates. But, if I can more easily get an answer directly at any particular point in time, I do (e.g., from the O Ambassador onboard in all of about 3 minutes or in a quick phone call with an O rep I use for excursion purchases). 
Sometimes, DIY just makes more sense. (Just ask Bob Persig). Kind of like when the waiter is swamped and there’s a delay in getting that missing silverware. It’s just so much easier to reach across and take what you need from the next unseated table.

      Hi,

  I agree with calling O about excursions. Their O reps are always helpful.

       Since we are booked with a TA, the O reps do not or cannot answer pricing questions. 

      At this point, our TA switched us to SM and we saved a nice amount of money. 

       🎶🎉🌻🌊😎

49 minutes ago, Jayne E said:

Definitely need new agent!  My agent has had the Summer Sale price on her website for 3 weeks. 

No!!!!! My TA is very up to date.

We also had Summer Sale but this particular cruise and a few others had NEW RED  Summer Sale prices.