rheasue38

Hi!

 My husband and I need a van to take us from Southampton to Heathrow airport this summer. We have 4 suitcases and 2 carryons. Any recommendations?

      Rhea

We did a b2b in July in August and a cruise on Vista in Jan. We were in concierge cabins. Both times I asked our steward for a clock and received beautiful clocks both times.

Rhea

Hi!

 We changed cabins this summer on a b2b on Vista. The stewards brought in a clothes rack and they transferred all our hanging clothes to the new cabin.  We packed our toiletries and put some clothes in suitcases which they transferred. The whole process took less than one hour.

We were all unpacked by 9:00 and were free to get off the ship.

Rhea

HI TinaM67;

We are on your cruise on Jan. 9th. I would love to hear from you how you fared with all your unpacking in your cabin.

  Rhea

Hi!

 We did a 20 day b2b cruise in Europe this summer on Vista. We gave our 4 suitcases(we travel heavy) to our steward and he stored them. There are drawers in the bathroom and the closet is a decent size too. I also bring an outfit for each day and for each night (don't like to repeat).

Rhea

The Concierge has a computer and a printer and can print your boarding passes. We were on Vista this summer and he was a great help.

Hi!

 It is now  $250 but does vary.

      Rhea

They are the GM's not the Captain. Dominique is currently the GM onboard.

We are on a b2b summer cruise and did one this past summer. If you eat in Terrace Cafe, you can wear shorts, jeans, etc. in the evening.

Other venues require men to wear a collared shirt with pants. Women can wear pants, dresses, etc. A few men ear jackets to dinner.

Which cruise are you interested in taking and on which ship?

Rhea

7 minutes ago, basor said:

We are on a B2B2B on Vista - our current experience, we went through US Customs/Immigration in Bar Harbor, Maine, picked our room keys from reception day before Miami, were told we would have to get off ship in Miami around 9AM.  Received a phone call at 8:30AM that US Customs/Immigration informed O that we did not need to leave ship. Next stop at Miami at end of cruise, told to meet at 8:30AM to get off ship and this time we did have to get off the ship, walked through Terminal J as a group, back upstairs, waited 10 minutes and then back on the ship...so procedure depends upon what the countries Customs/Immigration decides.....Either way, even when we have had to get off the ship, it has been a quick and easy procedure

If you do a b2b in Europe, you will receive a brown envelope with new room keys. You do not have to get off the ship  and you can remain in your cabin . In the US, you must get off the ship and go through immigration.

Rhea

We had our 20th free cruise. Gratuities were included. Our next free cruise was our 41st cruise. The free cruise is not counted in your  accumulated cruises.

You can select up to a 14 day cruise. Our 62nd cruise would be our next free cruise.

Rhea

We just got off Vista. To login, you give your first and last name and date of birth.  Both my husband and I used my name and sign in since we were only entitled to one complementary login. We took turns signing on.

 Rhea

Hi!

 We are using Viator to take us from the Venice airport to Trieste. You can hire the to do the trip in reverse. They are very reliable and their rates ar fair.

 Rhea

Hi!

The final cruise summary usually comes three weeks before a cruise. 

Rhea

Hi!

 Today we received our cruise document book (old blue book) and printed luggage tags with our names and cabin number. There is no shore excursion book anymore. You can find the excursions online. Our b2b cruise begins on July 15, 2023.

    Rhea

We also take a taxi from the airport to the hotel and a private car service or Oceania's private van back to the airport after the cruise.

Hi1 

We always stay at the Intercontinental which is a quick ride to the cruise terminal. Ole is a great breakfast place at the hotel and Il Gabbiano is around the corner which has fantastic Italian food.

However, this March, the hotel was sold out for the dates we needed. So we are staying at the JW Marriott on Brickell. We already have the Intercontinental booked for next Jan.

Rhea

HI!

 You can send three bags of laundry which are complementary anytime during the cruise-one or more at a time. 

We like to also pay for laundry for certain items which are more delicate. We love the drycleaning on the ship. Their work is excellent!

Rhea

Hi!

 We were on Insignia in Oct. and received a blue bag.

    Rhea

Hi!

 We also received the cutting board. In the past, we have received a silver tray, a cheese wheel with little cheese knives, cookbooks, etc.It was very thoughtful of Oceania to send a gift.

Rhea

Hi!

 We are on the July 25 cruise as well as the prior one. We use Rome Cabs when we are in Rome. They are very reliable.

Rhea

There are going to be many more cases onboard if passengers are not tested before embarkation.

          Rhea

Hi!

 Quick question` If you are leaving in Oct. from NY and will arrive in Canada 4 or more days later do you need a covid test at embarkation? 

Rhea

Hi!

 Thank you for your response.

We will be doing a very similar cruise on Marina next week.

  Rhea