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I am on an Oceania Cruise that ends in Haifa, Israel in September. We will be staying two days after for a tour etc. Reading about Israeli entry requirements, it says you have to fill out an entry form (available on line). Is this still required if you enter by the cruise ship? And/or, does anyone know if Oceania will supply this on board for filling out on the ship. Thanks.

Oceania doesn’t require testing, so how could I be refused boarding? Insurance is the main factor for me. So I generally agree with your comment that they could refuse compensation if you didn’t get a negative test before boarding. Fully vaccinated means, most likely,, no hospitalization, or death. Check the numbers (if you can find them, the CDC doesn’t give out this important information easily, or readily, but other responsible health commentary is out there) we are getting back to colds and flu’s. And not going to experience Fauci’s comment and I quote “ we will Never do a hand shake again”. So irresponsible!

Are you sure about the comment that if you don’t get tested and then come down with Covid, you can still effectively still get reimbursed? I understand the logic that you could get it from someone else on the ship. And how could they prove it otherwise? Also agree that Oceania missives have confusing language. I have a cruise coming up in 2 1/2 weeks in Malta and my boarding pass says bring your negative tests results to the ship, In spite of the decision not to need a test, as of August 1st.

Thanks. About the same time for the past guest reception too, I assume. Although, not sure what day that usually is either.

Cruising on a 10 night Nautica trip in late August. Trying to figure out a dining time. I believe the Captains reception is the second night ( in my case this would also be an at sea day). Is this correct. Also, what time does it start? My recollection is about 6 and goes to 7:30. Would schedule dinner after. Thanks.

Thanks. It’s tied to the size of the ship and therefore Specialty Restaurants on board and days. IE. Nautica: 2 reservations per restaurant ( as only 2 Specialties) and Riviera (Vista, not listed, but same size), 1 per restaurant (4 Specialties, I assume for Vista) and under 18 days.

I have Concierge Level on the Oceania Vista 16 day sailing October 16, 2023. It says though that I am only entitled to 1 Specialty Restaurant reservation each. With my August 25, 2022 10 day sailing on Nautica, also Concierge, I have 2 reservations each for the Specialty Restaurants. I know there are only 2 Specialty dining venues on Nautica. But Is this a Policy change at Oceania or a possible typo? The Vista sailing is almost a third longer trip.