Just returned from first Oceania cruise

[sailorgirl]

Riviera, 23 Jan - 2 Feb. I can make this brief - we were hugely impressed. Best food, best service and best bedding we've had on a cruise ship. The attitude of the crew was exceptional. The entertainment was first class. The ship is gorgeous in an understated way. No glitz. Real class.

 

Slightly negative would be the excursions and internet and alcoholic beverages are quite expensive. The odds on the crap table were lowest we've ever seen.

 

We were in a Penthouse Suite deck 11. I'd be glad to answer any questions that I can.

[Caroldoll]

We are booked on Mayan Mystique about February 22. I am so looking forward to this ship. If I don't like this one, I am HOPELESS! Thanks for your brief comment, it meant the world to me.

[SMNYCruise]

We were on the same cruise as sailorgirl and have the same opinion. This was the best Caribbean cruise we have ever been on. The ship is beautiful and the cabin was very comfortable. We only saw two shows and enjoyed them both. Biggest surprise was dinner at the Terrace buffet. Fresh sushi, crab legs, grilled fish and lobster...every night! We never booked an excurison with the ship as they are very overpriced. Never went to the casino. Enjoyed other ship activities...ping pong, trivia, name that tune, enrichment lectures, and shuffleboard. Fantastic cruise!

[Caroldoll]

I love trivia too and that Terrace place sounds good to me. I did book some beach/resort days, but can cancel if our suite has sun. It is aft, the complete ship, so it may. I am just so excited, you can not believe it.

[rheasue38]

Hi!

We were also on the Jan. 23rd cruise! This was our 14th Oceania cruise! Food and service were excellent!( Hi Sally and Richard-great meeting you both!) We loved all 3 production shows! The ship is gorgeous! The cabins are lovely and the crew is so helpful!

We loved all our dinners in the specialty restaurants!

Hated to disembark!

Can't wait to board again on March 4th, 2013 for the 14 night cruise!

Rhea

[sailorgirl]

So glad to hear from others onboard our same cruise who appreciated how wonderful it was. You are those folks, like us, who go with a positive attitude and have a positive experience!

[G&G]

Can someone tell me a little more about the Spa Terrace? What is the charge to use it? I liked the photo Jim&Stan posted. Looks very nice.

Connie Newman

[LHT28]

Can someone tell me a little more about the Spa Terrace? What is the charge to use it? I liked the photo Jim&Stan posted. Looks very nice.

Connie Newman

O Class ships

http://www.oceaniacruises.com/ships/riviera/lifestyle/default.aspx

 

R-Class ships have less space & amenities

http://www.oceaniacruises.com/ships/nautica/lifestyle/default.aspx

[warburg]

Hi, Rheasue. We will be joining you and Michael on the 3/4 cruise. Many thanks for organizing the M&G. We look forward to meeting you, Oceania is our favorite line.

Happy Valentine's Day.

[warburg]

Hi, Rheasue. We will be joining you and Michael on the 3/4 cruise. Many thanks for organizing the M&G. We look forward to meeting you, Oceania is our favorite line.

Happy Valentine's Day.

[JimandStan]

Can someone tell me a little more about the Spa Terrace? What is the charge to use it? I liked the photo Jim&Stan posted. Looks very nice.

Connie Newman

 

The Spa Terrace actually is a terrace, well, an outdoor deck, located forward of the Gymnasium/Spa Complex, and on which the Thalassotherapy Pool (a large hot tub filled with aerated, mineral enriched seawater) is located.

Comfortable cushioned lounge chairs (many of them double lounges) with clever semi clam-shell sun visors, furnish the space, and the Pool is used for Spa treatments as well as relaxation.

**NOTE** Only the Riviera has a truly Pool-Sized Thalassotherapy Pool.

All five ships in the Oceania fleet have a Spa Terrace, but on the Nautica, Regatta and Insignia, the area is proportionally smaller.

Use of the Spa Terrace is complimentary either before or after a Spa treatment, and to those guests who are in a Concierge level cabin or above.

Alternatively, passes to the Terrace may be purchased for a fee (as LHT explained above): http://www.oceaniacruises.com/ships/...e/default.aspx

[rhohea]

lternatively, passes to the Terrace may be purchased for a fee (as LHT explained above): http://www.oceaniacruises.com/ships/...e/default.aspx

 

Per the above link: All other guests can purchase Spa Terrace passes as follows:

• 1 day - $25.00
  
• 3 days - $60.00
  
• 5 days - $100.00
  
• 10 days - $175.00
  

*Pricing above is per guest.

 

Can someone tell me if you purchase a pass, do the days have to be consecutive and/or do you have to stipulate the dates you want to use it.Thanks Rhonda

[KirkNC]

Welcome home, sounds like you had a great time.

[G&G]

 

lternatively, passes to the Terrace may be purchased for a fee (as LHT explained above): http://www.oceaniacruises.com/ships/...e/default.aspx

 

 

Per the above link: All other guests can purchase Spa Terrace passes as follows:

• 1 day - $25.00
  
• 3 days - $60.00
  
• 5 days - $100.00
  
• 10 days - $175.00
  

*Pricing above is per guest.

 

Can someone tell me if you purchase a pass, do the days have to be consecutive and/or do you have to stipulate the dates you want to use it.Thanks Rhonda

 

Thank you so much, rhohea, LHT28 and J&S. This is exactly what I wanted to know. Looking SO forward to our 24-day Riviera cruise. :)

[Lollyk]

Riviera, 23 Jan - 2 Feb. I can make this brief - we were hugely impressed. Best food, best service and best bedding we've had on a cruise ship. The attitude of the crew was exceptional. The entertainment was first class. The ship is gorgeous in an understated way. No glitz. Real class.

 

Slightly negative would be the excursions and internet and alcoholic beverages are quite expensive. The odds on the crap table were lowest we've ever seen.

 

We were in a Penthouse Suite deck 11. I'd be glad to answer any questions that I can.

 

Hi Sailorgirl

 

I'm looking at booking our first Oceania cruise and I'm hoping you'll be able to tell me about how formal it is? I've done Silversea, Seabourn and Azamara which were all fab but hubby hates dressing up and we both just need a relaxing, chilled out break.

 

Also, you mention that the Internet is expensive, this is important to us as we need to be online quite a lot even when holidaying.

Glad you had a good time :-)

Lolly

[LHT28]

Hi Sailorgirl

 

I'm looking at booking our first Oceania cruise and I'm hoping you'll be able to tell me about how formal it is? I've done Silversea, Seabourn and Azamara which were all fab but hubby hates dressing up and we both just need a relaxing, chilled out break.

 

Also, you mention that the Internet is expensive, this is important to us as we need to be online quite a lot even when holidaying.

Glad you had a good time :-)

Lolly

Not sailorgirl

Is there a dress code?

Recommended onboard clothing is resort or country club casual. For evening dining, elegant casual resort wear is suggested. We request that jeans, shorts, t-shirts or tennis shoes not be worn at dinner.

http://www.oceaniacruises.com/guestservices/faq.aspx?Cat=All

 

Internet

3 options

$27.99 per day unlimitied access

200 minute =$160

.99 cents per minute

[canuck.qc]

 

 

Per the above link: All other guests can purchase Spa Terrace passes as follows:

• 1 day - $25.00
  
• 3 days - $60.00
  
• 5 days - $100.00
  
• 10 days - $175.00
  

*Pricing above is per guest.

 

Can someone tell me if you purchase a pass, do the days have to be consecutive and/or do you have to stipulate the dates you want to use it.Thanks Rhonda

 

Thank you so much, rhohea, LHT28 and J&S. This is exactly what I wanted to know. Looking SO forward to our 24-day Riviera cruise. :)

The days do not have to be consecutive, weather can be a factor, things can come up. We used our passes the days we wanted. We bought the passes at the spa reception once we boarded. I wouldn't purchase in advance, nor would I purchase too many days.

[sailorgirl]

To LOLLYK - Some evenings my husband wore a sport coat, especially when we went to the specialty restaurants, but he was always happier just wearing a nice shirt. I never wore anything close to formal attire but always looked dressy casual. And we always felt appropriate. I took out the unlimited internet package on the second day and I think I was charged $224.90 which was about $25/day. There was a laptop in our suite and I'm very slow when I can't use a mouse, besides downloading or sending mail being slow at times, so I was glad to have the unlimited package.