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Kitty 9 and Denise, I appreciate the info. I'm not surprised to receive different answers from different Oceania personnel.  I guess dry dock gives a better impression than a charter.  

On 5/26/2019 at 7:29 PM, DeeniEncinitas said:

10 hours ago, kitty9 said:

The gap from Jan 5-26, 2020 is because the ship has been fully chartered for 3, 7day cruises.  This info is directly from the future cruise lady here on Riviera. The five day gap is another charter. 

We have 2 cruises in her TA 3/31/20 and we get off in Rome on 4/15/20! 5 days she has no cruise until we board her in Monte Carlo 4/19/2020 The Med. I have a fantastic O TA who confirmed with corporate she is going into drydock for 5 days prior to our cruise.

Denise🌺

Denise, Thanks for this info.  I have read that drydock work sometimes is not fully completed and some areas/cabins are affected.  For example, there is CC post for the current sailing of Riviera that after the April 2019 work, balcony railings were being replaced and outside painting going on creating unpleasant smells and environments.   Do you know the details of the 5-day drydock you referred to.  I'm trying to figure out what updates will be made as I have read on CC from several posts Riviera is showing wear and tear and past customers have been recently disappointed. And the internet is at times non-existent or extremely slow.

45 minutes ago, DeeniEncinitas said:

We have 2 cruises in her TA 3/31/20 and we get off in Rome on 4/15/20! 5 days she has no cruise until we board her in Monte Carlo 4/19/2020 The Med. I have a fantastic O TA who confirmed with corporate she is going into drydock for 5 days prior to our cruise.

Denise🌺

Denise, Thanks for this info.  I have read that drydock work sometimes is not fully completed and some areas/cabins are affected.  For example, there is CC post for the current sailing of Riviera that after the April 2019 work, balcony railings were being replaced and outside painting going on creating unpleasant smells and environments.   Do you know the details of the 5-day drydock you referred to.  I'm trying to figure out what updates will be made as I have read on CC from several posts Riviera is showing wear and tear and past customers have been recently disappointed. And the internet is at times non-existent or extremely slow.

Per O's web site, there is no identified sailing between Jan. 5th and Jan. 26th, 2020.  I have been told by Oceania sales reps two 2 different reasons - Riviera will be chartered out or drydocked for 3 weeks.  Does anyone know what department to contact to obtain the correct information.  I'm interested in knowing as I would like to book a 9-day Miami to Miami on Jan. 26th, 2020.  I'm aware Riviera in April 2019 did an extensive overall on the Owners Suite but nothing on the other cabins.  If either reason turns out to be correct, what concerns may you have i.e. new crew, drydock work not fully completed.  Thank you.