OCruisers

Stay SAFE everyone!  

Remember, it's always better to be silly than sorry.  🤨

Cabins near elevators are so convenient  and actually no more noise   than any other cabin.  👌

Is the June 30th Regent Seven Seas Splendor going to Helsinki rather than St. Peterburg?  

Are the Free Shore Excursions offered normally good or should you pay extra for another option?

53 minutes ago, 2012_Alaska_bound said:

Cruised on Mickey's line in November, and part of their policy is for Covid recovered from 11-90 days. Requirements are proof of original positive test (in last 11-90 days) and recovery letter from your doctor (fit to travel). Then not required to take port boarding test.

 

It would be nice for Regent to create a policy.

Yes!  We need to know what their firm policy is!  

On 12/6/2021 at 4:44 AM, tbmrt said:

Do they have music and fun games like shots, etc?  I remember being at Tropicante years ago and seeing a fun place close to that.

Also hate Tropicante is closed after going there for many years.  

Now will give Krazy Lobster a try!  

29 minutes ago, runner2013 said:

Thanks Ferry Watcher, 

I'll come back and let everyone know what happens. Hopefully with good news. 

Please do let us know what happened!

Best wishes for a great cruise.

1 hour ago, giustot said:

 

 

CDC Updates and Shortens Recommended Isolation and Quarantine Period for General Population

 

 

GREAT  NEWS!  

That's why we use our long time Travel Agent.  😉

6 minutes ago, newpherchris said:

Having been to both, I prefer Costa Maya to Grand Cayman.

Same as above ... also prefer Costa Maya to Grand Cayman.

Thanks to all who have replied with updates.  Hope it will be possible to sit at ALL bars soon.  🤔

Sometimes the air temperature is fairly warm ... but the water temperature is way TOO chilly!  😨

Thanks for your review!  Enjoyed reading!  😍

15 minutes ago, slavens_09 said:

Yes it is still there. I sailed on The Glory in November and they still had it upstairs from the regular buffet.

Thanks!  Great to know it's still there.  We loved going there! 😘  

On 11/29/2021 at 2:47 PM, franktown said:

I almost always tip extra.  Not necessary put always appreciated.

Same here!  

Just make sure any food you take off the ship is packaged and sealed by the manufacturer.  

Ask a taxi driver and/or several taxi drivers where they would take you "sightseeing".  

Someone may be offering something you would enjoy!  😎

43 minutes ago, VermeulT said:

Thank you.  I'll be just outside of Columbia.  We have family in Charleston and have been there several times this year in our quests to move south.

Noticed ALL of your HAL cruises.

You may have a bit of culture shock on Carnival Sunshine.  😒

Over the years we've tried Carnival several times because Charleston is so close to us and hoping things had changed for the better.  Unfortunately, not.

If the OP really likes HAL, the OP will probably not care of Carnival.  

Glad you are OK after the unfortunate start!  🤗

13 hours ago, jwattle said:

Ummm...no, but thank you. I was raised with Southern etiquette. I'll accept it, and either drink it, or give it to someone who will (most likely the first, as I don't like to waste things, and I'm not a champagne snob, look down on me if you will from your "Oceania cruiser" viewpoint)

FYI ....  The O in OCruisers stands for O in Ocean not Oceania.  

In fact we've never been on a Oceania cruise.   We mostly cruise on Princess.  

42 minutes ago, CruisinFinsUp said:

Minisuites receive a welcome glass of champagne for sailaway.   Its a minisuite perk.   

 

Sometimes if the Stewards have extra, or folks decline, they'll give the bottle to whomever takes it.  

The what they call  "champagne" they give mini suites is really AWFUL!  😝

Do yourself a favor and tell your steward "No Thanks".    
 

This doesn't help you ... but it's a good reminder to me why I use my long time travel agent so I don't have to deal with this sort of thing myself.

Do very much hope you'll get things worked out.  

Nicely explained by Shelly97060!  

Thanks for the thoughts of all.  

Hopefully, others will be posting with more.