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On the Riviera right now. For those asking in the past, the depth on this particular ship is 5’11”. Great to have on these hot days!

Thank you!

I’ve been reading a current passengers report staying in an aft cabin on deck 8 having a loud, thumping noise when the ship is moving. We are scheduled in 2026 to stay in one of the above aft cabins. Has anyone stayed in these cabins and experienced the same problem? We still have time to change our location. Thank you!

Thank you very much AMHuntferry!

We will be boarding in Barcelona this Saturday at around 11:00. Does anyone recall the approximate time the Penthouse Suites are available to access? Thank you!😄

When we were in a little town in Europe last year, I walked into a shop looking for a Christmas ornament I like to collect when we travel. The young woman who did not know what I wanted, pulled out her cell phone and with a big smile on her face pointed at the phone. I knew at that point she would convert my request into her language. We both laughed and she immediately took me to find an ornament. That was great service!

We live with a budget also. Since my poor husband married a claustrophobic we always fly premium economy to Europe and reserve a penthouse suite. However since we cruised last year and have an upcoming cruise in a week we agreed that we will stay home in 2025 and cruise from Florida in 2026. We can save up all next year and will not have expensive airfare!

For what it’s worth, today we pre purchased a future cruise from home that we would have ordered on an upcoming cruise in 3 weeks. For a Penthouse 10 day cruise in 2026 we received a $600.00 discount and the paltry $100 SBC ($50. Each). Our Oceania agent suggested we check in with the future cruise ambassadors when we board and said we can receive any higher credit offered while on board.

Thank you Cruzin Terri! We will be on board Riviera in about 3 weeks and the cruise we want to book on the Allura for 2026 already went up $200.per person and that for a 10 day cruise. Nothing is ever a guaranty but we will act quickly if it’s a good promo!

I wouldn’t mind seeing this too!

What is the cost of the Bubbly Bar or by chance is it included with “dinner wine, beer or champagne” Simply More? Thanks!

What a wonderful review! I have a feeling from reading your post that you would have a great time wherever you went. Hope you make another cruise in the near future and thanks for sharing your thoughts!

Well CLO the Allura looks like it is going to be a stunning ship. We almost booked on Viking but the ships photos did not look like anything special (plus wanting full payment a year or more ahead of the cruise). I like the more glamorous look of the Vista/Allura. I also love the beds on Oceania. I like that they have added plunge pools to the spa terrace as we used the Spa’s Thalassotherapy pool on our last cruise on the Riviera often and we are looking forward to it on our next cruise in August! I believe they also added a crepe station on the Allura. The layout of Allura Ive looked at on line just presents an environment I can’t wait to enjoy! I also really like the roomy Penthouse suites that will be like the Riviera which have great balconies. Thanks for asking!

I’m so looking forward to sailing on the Allura!😃

Looking forward to August cruise of the Mediterranean on Riviera. While onboard am planning on booking 2026 February cruise on the new Allura on a Miami to Miami route. The Penthouse 3 went UP $200. per person since yesterday! Guess certain cruises will suffer for the cruises on sale! 😉