scotslizzy Posted December 18, 2012 #1 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Can anyone tell me if the chairs on the balcony are the recliner type? Thanks Scotslizzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimandStan Posted December 18, 2012 #2 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Can anyone tell me if the chairs on the balcony are the recliner type? Thanks Scotslizzy On the larger ships (Marina & Riviera), they recline: On the Regatta and Nautica, they do not: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotslizzy Posted December 18, 2012 Author #3 Share Posted December 18, 2012 We are on the Rivera in Feb so looks like we get the better deal. Scotslizzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mura Posted December 18, 2012 #4 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Well, you do if having reclining chairs is important to you ... But there are lots of people here who still prefer the smaller ships, and they might not agree. For me, a recliner on my veranda isn't all that important. I happen to like the "R" ships better in some respects, the "O" ships better in some others. I don't really have a preference ... but many do. Mura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runaways Posted December 22, 2012 #5 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Sorry, wrong place to post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runaways Posted December 22, 2012 #6 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Well, you do if having reclining chairs is important to you ... But there are lots of people here who still prefer the smaller ships, and they might not agree. For me, a recliner on my veranda isn't all that important. I happen to like the "R" ships better in some respects, the "O" ships better in some others. I don't really have a preference ... but many do. Mura Hi Mura. We'd be interested to know what are the major differences between the 'R' class & newer, larger Oceania vessels. Also, any comments regarding stability. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mura Posted December 22, 2012 #7 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Our only experience so far has been a Med cruise on Marina in October 2011 and that was as smooth as glass. My assumption is that being larger, Marina and Riviera can handle rough seas better than the "R" ships. (I've had a few rough days on Regatta crossing the Atlantic, but then it was even worse on the QE2 doing Southampton to NYC in December 2004!) Ask me this question next year ... we're doing Barcelona to Rio in November 2013 and NYC to Dover in May 2014, both on Marina. I'm sure someone else will chime in on this question who can better answer you than I can. Mura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimandStan Posted December 22, 2012 #8 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Hi Mura. We'd be interested to know what are the major differences between the 'R' class & newer, larger Oceania vessels. Also, any comments regarding stability. Thank you. The larger ships have two "extra" Specialty Restaurants (i.e. four rather than the two on the smaller ships), and a number of additional amenities such as a coffee bar (Barristas), a wine pairing restaurant (La Reserve), the Cuninary Center, and a dedicated crafting room (the Artist's Loft), as well as generally larger, cabins and Suites (in particular, the bathrooms on the larger ships are much larger). Of course, the larger ships also carry many more passengers (700 versus 1300) and a large contingent continue to prefer the intimacy (and shorter hallways) of the R ships. <-- Regatta Martini Bar Finally, the R Ships decor is strictly traditional, while the newer ships are traditional with a modern twist. <--Marina Martini Bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mura Posted December 22, 2012 #9 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Sorry for missing the main crux of your question! I confined myself to the "stability" aspect (which I couldn't really answer anyway) but Jim&Stan have covered the rest of your question far better than I could have! Mura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roothy123 Posted December 24, 2012 #10 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Finally, the R Ships decor is strictly traditional, while the newer ships are traditional with a modern twist. <--Marina Martini Bar Wait a minute! Wow! They changed Marina's Martini Bar? In August it looked so pretty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeMomandaMap Posted December 24, 2012 #11 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Is it possible to fit a small table on the balcony to have dinner? From the picture provide by JimandStan it looks like it might be crowded for that. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mura Posted December 24, 2012 #12 Share Posted December 24, 2012 I can't speak for the PH cabins on the O ships, but on the R ships definitely not. If you are in a Vista or Owner's suite, there is plenty of room to do so. I suspect it's the same on the O ships. I agree that from the photo Jim&Stan provided, it doesn't appear that it would be comfortable even on the O ships in a PH. (In an Oceania Suite, you probably could do so.) OTOH, with PH cabins on the O ships it seems very possible to dine comfortably INSIDE the cabin. I have no problem with being corrected on my assumptions! Mura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted December 24, 2012 #13 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Wait a minute! Wow! They changed Marina's Martini Bar? In August it looked so pretty! The pic you have is the Casino bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeMomandaMap Posted December 24, 2012 #14 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Hi Mura... Sorry I should have clarified, we are now on the Marina. Specifically 11008. PH2 I've been in R cabins...definately no table on a balcony on Deck 7 or 8 Well you could kinda ..but it would be very very very tight but the suites aft and forward you could (I don't remember what Oceania calls them) because I have seen those and was invited to a party in one of them. More than likely we will dine in the cabin a couple of times on our 18 day cruise... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimandStan Posted December 24, 2012 #15 Share Posted December 24, 2012 There is no room on any of the Deck 11 Penthouse Terraces for Any kind of a dining table. <--This photograph is DEFINITELY Martinis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeMomandaMap Posted December 24, 2012 #16 Share Posted December 24, 2012 JimandStan... Merci, Mahalo and much thanks! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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