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From a portion of a email sent by Oceania: Here are some highlights of the new season: SAVINGS • Early Booking Savings when booked by December 31, 2020. • Onboard Savings Program applicable on all voyages. LAUNCH HIGHLIGHTS • Free Airport Ground Transfers included with Oceania Cruises Air • $149 Premium Economy Air Upgrade Available – will Expire March 2021 LAUNCH OFFER • Olife Choice Package includes: FREE Roundtrip Airfare* Plus Choose one: FREE Shore Excursions FREE Beverage Package

TRAVEL PROTECTION PROGRAM ENHANCEMENT Dear Valued Guests, Oceania Cruises is pleased to advise you of certain benefit enhancements recently added to the Travel Protection Program. The plan enhancements detailed below are designed to provide increased protection and more confidence to our guests during these unprecedented times. Benefit Enhancement Medical Expenses – Maximum Benefit Now $20,000 limit (previously$10,000 limit) Trip Interruption – Ma

I would definitely recommend flying into Istanbul 2-3 days early. If you have not been there before there are so many interesting sites worth seeing. We used Ephesus Shuttle and were very happy with their tours in Istanbul as well as our private tour of Ephesus from the ship. They still have very high reviews on Trip Advisor. We had an airport pickup and transfer to the hotel they booked for us. Time on our own as well as superior tour guides throughout. Hopefully, cruise lines and local authorities will allow excursions by private providers or travel on our own in ports.