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Compare the stock prices of NCL, Carnival and Royal. All three stocks sunk after covid. But Royal stock is through the roof while Carnival and NCL stock is still in the dumpster. I'm sure some of our financial experts can explain why.

"The Spanish rescue agency emailed a statement saying the Insignia is expected to arrive on Friday at the port of Santa Cruz, Tenerife. The Canary Islands is a destination for boats packed with migrants departing from northwestern Africa on a perilous Atlantic route in search of a better life in Europe. "Spain's Interior Ministry says a record 55,618 migrants arrived by boat — most of them in the Canary Islands — last year, almost double the number of the previous year. More than 23,000 have landed so far this year, the ministry said."

Virgin Voyages might be a better fit. They have Korean BBQ in a specialty restaurant. And while expensive, it is significantly cheaper than Oceania.

Very low chairs. Designed for little people.

I took a chance and booked a day pass for December. THE ROYAL SONESTA SAN JUAN - Updated 2024 Prices & Resort Reviews (Puerto Rico/Isla Verde) (tripadvisor.com)

I guess it comes down to luck. Does he only work on one ship?

Great information. I will have one large bag and a small carryon.

What is the luggage situation when traveling first class on National Rail?

Also, does Oceania sell a transfer from the cruise into London?

Yes, the QuietVox system is one of the better things on Viking.

Viking handles this much better.

I was lucky on my Vista TA last month. As a solo, I was able to get out of the GDR and the specialties within 70-80 minutes each time. I would have been frustrated to have to wait like you did.

Food is subjective but while I liked VVs specialties, I thought O was better. But I agree with you about everything else. Very LOW chairs. Bedding subpar. Bathrooms very small unless you are in larger veranda. Hammocks are nice on VV though.

VV even has a Modern Mexican specialty restaurant. I suggested this for O some time back but was questioned by people whose view of Mexican food was limited to Taco Bell. I liked VV but felt the food on O is better.

I wouldn't think many---but I do think that many/most of the female passengers on board are mothers! Or Grandmothers/Great-Grandmothers!

True. As a non-drinker, I can't really find any reasons to sail on a Luxury line.

Not if you have very limited texts and downloads. But if you want to make calls, should sign up for one of the data plans since they include calls. I always buy the data plan because I upload a lot of photos and the basic T-Mobile Wi-Fi in Europe is pretty slow.

" When you put a wet bar of soap on smooth glass, it will stick. In fact, it can be a challenge to pull the bar off that glass. After a few days our steward put a folded face cloth on one shelf in order to avoid the problem. Great idea!" I had the same problem. Ended up pushing the soap to the back of the back of the tray so that I could push it up from below when it got stuck.

Yes, I will ask. Not expecting legal advice. Just post-Covid past experience.

I am looking at booking an Allura Transatlantic in 2026 that ends in Rome. However, the port right before Rome is Naples. Do you know if Oceania would allow me to get off the ship in Naples?

I try to get a hotel on the beach in Miami Beach. Not cheap but worth it. Uber to port is around $25.00.

Interesting how tastes are different. I liked the scallops but the portion was much too small for all of the crust. I didn’t like the prime rib at all. Minor quibbles though.

I would expect that crossing would be cold and windy. But maybe not. How far south is the crossing?

There was nothing wrong with OLife. You could use the OBC for excursions and other things.

Have you heard of anyone complaining up the chain about this Simply Worthless credit (that you paid for when you booked the cruise).