meow! Posted October 7, 2011 #1 Share Posted October 7, 2011 In their new brochure (now everybody gets multiple copies, unlike several years ago, when only the most preferred customers get a copy), there are many "grand voyages", odysseys created by joining several (non-port repetitive and continuous in direction) back-to-back voyages. We remember that several years ago, we suggested just that on this board (and not just to Oceania), and we proposed that this would give passengers more flexibility in creating their own longer voyages if they so chose. We are happy to see this happening (even though we don't have the money to afford one ourselves). There is one problem though, now that the world economy has substantially worsened compared to several years ago, it may be hard to find enough passengers to take them on, and this is true of all cruise lines, not just Oceania. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubledobles Posted October 7, 2011 #2 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I looked at these "Grand Voyages" and didn't care for them at all. First of all, as much as I love to cruise, I wouldn't go away for 40 to 71 days. Second of all, the prices are through the roof; it strikes me that Oceania is starting to be comparable to Crystal or Regent, and though we've cruised on both Crystal and Regent many times, that is not what we want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancruz Posted October 8, 2011 #3 Share Posted October 8, 2011 In their new brochure (now everybody gets multiple copies, unlike several years ago, when only the most preferred customers get a copy), there are many "grand voyages", odysseys created by joining several (non-port repetitive and continuous in direction) back-to-back voyages. We remember that several years ago, we suggested just that on this board (and not just to Oceania), and we proposed that this would give passengers more flexibility in creating their own longer voyages if they so chose. We are happy to see this happening (even though we don't have the money to afford one ourselves). There is one problem though, now that the world economy has substantially worsened compared to several years ago, it may be hard to find enough passengers to take them on, and this is true of all cruise lines, not just Oceania. Grand voyages are almost always the first to fill (especially the OS)...and they have added nice perks! Jancruz1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palmetto Lady Posted October 8, 2011 #4 Share Posted October 8, 2011 We just booked a Grand Voyage for 2013 (yes, 2013) - Lima to Southhampton. Most of the higher and lowest catagories are waitlisted. Even the number of PH3 cabins were limited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted October 8, 2011 #5 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Do not forget not all passengers will be doing the full GRAND VOYAGE itinerary They are made of shorter cruises so some may choose just to do the 11 day cruise or whatever segment that suits them Just like the world cruises on other lines they are also done by segments Lyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grmmybtty Posted October 14, 2011 #6 Share Posted October 14, 2011 We are thinking of booking one of the Grand Voyages in 2013. Since they are in reality a B2B, will we have to disembark in the morning at the end of trip #1 and then re-embark in the afternoon for part #2 of the trip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickey 88 Posted October 14, 2011 #7 Share Posted October 14, 2011 We are thinking of booking one of the Grand Voyages in 2013. Since they are in reality a B2B, will we have to disembark in the morning at the end of trip #1 and then re-embark in the afternoon for part #2 of the trip? Absolutely not! Just be sure to get your booking in the same suite number. Then at the end of Cruise #1 - just stay out of the way, and all your clothing and belongings just remain where they are!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted October 14, 2011 #8 Share Posted October 14, 2011 We are thinking of booking one of the Grand Voyages in 2013. Since they are in reality a B2B, will we have to disembark in the morning at the end of trip #1 and then re-embark in the afternoon for part #2 of the trip? it depends on the port for turnaround day Dover we had to get off so the ship was as zero count just like U.S. ports You can back on as soon as they are allowed to embark people no waiting for the new passengers to arrive there will be instructions in the cabin a day or so before the end of the 1st segment Do not know what other ports have this requirement but you only need to be off for a short time maybe 1 hr we just go sightseeing anyway so not a problem for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grmmybtty Posted October 17, 2011 #9 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Thanks for the information. Glad to know that we will not be forced to stay off the ship for hours. We plan on doing some sightseeing any way, but just didn't want the hassle of early disembarkation and waiting to board again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbwex Posted October 20, 2011 #10 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I for one think the new Grand Voyages are a great addition to the list of cruises. They are not simply repetitive B2B cruises, and they have given us the option of this group of segments, or another group. I don't know when we will take one as DW is retiring at the end of this school year and we are just starting to look at more options, but having the options there is great. This way too, if you have friends who cannot spare as much time (or don't want to), they can join you for part of the journey and don't have to commit to the entire thing. It is a well-designed product, and they did a nice job in putting them together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowpro Posted October 24, 2011 #11 Share Posted October 24, 2011 We just booked the Grand Voyage "Ultimate South America" (48days) on the Regatta for January 2013. Most of the penthouse suites are already sold out. This will definitely be the longest cruise we have booked. Last March we did the Amazon cruise on Regatta for 24days and it was great. Hope we are not disappointed with the 48 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted October 24, 2011 #12 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Hope we are not disappointed with the 48 days. Disappointment is a personal perspective :rolleyes: Some people will find it too long, too boring ...some will find it not long enough just depends on the person Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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