Rare POA1 Posted November 30, 2015 #151 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Jaqui - I figured I'd post this here instead of in your "live from" on the Oceania board. It was amazing to read through your reports after the fact. (I started a little late.) It was all until things started to go wrong. Then it was like a swarm of angry bees. :eek: Great job, by the way (to you, not the bees.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G&G Posted November 30, 2015 #152 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Thanks for your report from the Riviera. We sail on the Riviera in less than 2 weeks; our 6th cruise with Oceania. Our experience with Oceania has been outstanding and hope it continues. We still sail on HAL but not as much. I got a little homesick last week when we were in Barbados and docked across from us was the Thomsen Cruise Ship, Celebration; the "old" Noordam. Our first with HAL was on this ship in 1985. It was truly an elegant ship and professional crew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted November 30, 2015 Author #153 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Here is a pic Oceania waiting for us to return to her. Anyone notice anything missing? Like the canopy, plants, crew with cold towels, water and lemonade, etc. this pic is in Nassau, but all the ports were the same. HAL does this much nicer than Oceania ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qsuzi Posted November 30, 2015 #154 Share Posted November 30, 2015 (edited) That sure looks like a pretty steep incline to board the ship.??????? Edited November 30, 2015 by qsuzi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted November 30, 2015 Author #155 Share Posted November 30, 2015 (edited) That sure looks like a pretty steep incline to board the ship.??????? It was. Those with mobility issues had to use the gangway marked for crew only as it was much more level (lower level of the ship of course). The second pic is the crew gangway. Now, you know why there are people around it ;) Edited November 30, 2015 by kazu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted November 30, 2015 #156 Share Posted November 30, 2015 (edited) Here is a pic Oceania waiting for us to return to her. Anyone notice anything missing? Like the canopy, plants, crew with cold towels, water and lemonade, etc. What I'm seeing is a horribly steep flight of stairs. How is a person in a wheelchair or scooter supposed to get off/on the ship? Even someone using a rollator would have a hard time. Was there another gangway for those who couldn't manage this one? Was there any assistance if there wasn't another gangway? Oops. We were typing at the same time, Jacqui. I just saw your reply to a previous post on the same matter. Edited November 30, 2015 by RuthC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJSULIBRARIAN Posted December 1, 2015 #157 Share Posted December 1, 2015 I agree, HAL does the return to ship very nicely. I would miss that on the Oceania line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted December 1, 2015 #158 Share Posted December 1, 2015 I agree, HAL does the return to ship very nicely. I would miss that on the Oceania line. Just a note to say Oceania usually has the tent & drinks at the gangway so not sure why not today BTW I could have used cold towels in Aruba & Curacao this month on HAL but they were not there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted December 1, 2015 Author #159 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Just a note to say Oceania usually has the tent & drinks at the gangway so not sure why not today BTW I could have used cold towels in Aruba & Curacao this month on HAL but they were not there thanks Lyn, No caonpy or drinks at any port in our cruise. It was always like this. strange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted December 1, 2015 #160 Share Posted December 1, 2015 thanks Lyn, No caonpy or drinks at any port in our cruise. It was always like this. strange. Thatis strange some ports they do not have them depends on if the port building is close but there is usually drinks table as you enter the ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratheden Posted December 1, 2015 #161 Share Posted December 1, 2015 There doesn't appear to be even a crew member to greet you or to see if you need assistance. Very poor in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted December 1, 2015 Author #162 Share Posted December 1, 2015 (edited) There doesn't appear to be even a crew member to greet you or to see if you need assistance. Very poor in my opinion. There was one there at the crew entrance (they later removed the crew entrance sign as a lot were using it) I did see another person come out and the two of them assisted a lady going up the gangway. When I looked out from my balcony around 5:00 pm though, I didn't see anyone but they could have been right inside watching. Edited December 1, 2015 by kazu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted December 1, 2015 #163 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Have you been told what terminal you'll use in Miami (Usually J, but always subject to change) and what time you might appear on the Miami webcam? Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted December 1, 2015 Author #164 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Have you been told what terminal you'll use in Miami (Usually J, but always subject to change) and what time you might appear on the Miami webcam? Roy sorry, no word on what terminal. Disembarkation starts at 8 a.m. I suspect we will be there VERY early as it is a short ride from Nassau to Miami and CDC Health Inspectors will be wanting to board and they have to get the sick passengers off separately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeLoveCruising Posted December 1, 2015 #165 Share Posted December 1, 2015 (edited) I've been reading everything you wrote about your cruise with lots of interest, and cant wait for more details. Oceania has long been on my radar if we are to ever 'jump ship" on HAL. It's interesting, I noticed that NCL and Oceania are the two lines most people consider to try to improve on HAL. I think people who put more value on entertainment, dining choices, more action lean towards NCL, and those that put more value on the smoking policy, improved overall dining, and traditional cruise values lean Oceania. (Very general statment, I know). I'm definitely in the lean to Oceania category. What has prevented me from booking with them so far is that I wonder about the value for the price differential. I would expect that there are many things I would like better - as I said the smoking policy, a generally more upscale vibe, better food, I know I would like all that. But to justify the price increase, I'm not sure I would like it THAT much better, as well as I know there are things I would continue to like about HAL (more intangible things, we have so many nights on HAL it's just so nostalgic and comfortable to us). RuthC's review back when she sailed was helpful to me, too and confirmed a lot of the way I feel. Cant wait to read more of yours!! Edited December 1, 2015 by WeLoveCruising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G&G Posted December 1, 2015 #166 Share Posted December 1, 2015 I've been reading everything you wrote about your cruise with lots of interest, and cant wait for more details. Oceania has long been on my radar if we are to ever 'jump ship" on HAL. It's interesting, I noticed that NCL and Oceania are the two lines most people consider to try to improve on HAL. I think people who put more value on entertainment, dining choices, more action lean towards NCL, and those that put more value on the smoking policy, improved overall dining, and traditional cruise values lean Oceania. (Very general statment, I know). I'm definitely in the lean to Oceania category. What has prevented me from booking with them so far is that I wonder about the value for the price differential. I would expect that there are many things I would like better - as I said the smoking policy, a generally more upscale vibe, better food, I know I would like all that. But to justify the price increase, I'm not sure I would like it THAT much better, as well as I know there are things I would continue to like about HAL (more intangible things, we have so many nights on HAL it's just so nostalgic and comfortable to us). RuthC's review back when she sailed was helpful to me, too and confirmed a lot of the way I feel. Cant wait to read more of yours!! Do not be concerned about the price if you do not have to plan ahead. There are several sites that offer deep discounts on Oceania for sailings less than six months out. We are scheduled to sail on the Riviera in less than 2 weeks and got an incredible deal for a Verandah cabin; booked 5 months ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted December 1, 2015 #167 Share Posted December 1, 2015 RuthC's review back when she sailed was helpful to me, too and confirmed a lot of the way I feel. Happy to hear that I helped. I thought my report on the Riviera was fair and balanced. If you do decide to sail Oceania, I hope it goes well for you. I totally understand where you're coming from when you think of it in terms of "value"; it's a huge increase in price for what you get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qsuzi Posted December 1, 2015 #168 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Happy to hear that I helped. I thought my report on the Riviera was fair and balanced. If you do decide to sail Oceania, I hope it goes well for you. I totally understand where you're coming from when you think of it in terms of "value"; it's a huge increase in price for what you get. I would like to read your review. Can you link it or give information to find it please. Thank you Ruth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 1, 2015 #169 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Kazu I was just looking at the pictures of the ship in Nassau. I use a rollator and there is no way I could have handled even the crew entrance. I can handle only 4 or 5 steps. I feel sorry for anyone who is handicapped on that ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted December 1, 2015 #170 Share Posted December 1, 2015 I'm definitely in the lean to Oceania category. What has prevented me from booking with them so far is that I wonder about the value for the price differential. I have said this before but if you are just comparing the dollar price with HAL VS Oceania then you will never go on Oceania There are things of value other than $$ JMO The only way you will know is to try Oceania & see for yourself I am not a foodie & still enjoy Oceania ..HAL was OK but the smoking rules put me off Enjoy whatever cruise you choose it is NOT a competition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted December 1, 2015 #171 Share Posted December 1, 2015 I would like to read your review. Can you link it or give information to find it please. Thank you Ruth. You can follow the same process that's used to locate a person's posts: Click on my name in my recent post. Then click on the "statistics" tab. Once there, click on the "Find all threads started by (...). I took the cruise two years ago, and don't start many threads, so it should be easy to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qsuzi Posted December 1, 2015 #172 Share Posted December 1, 2015 You can follow the same process that's used to locate a person's posts: Click on my name in my recent post. Then click on the "statistics" tab. Once there, click on the "Find all threads started by (...). I took the cruise two years ago, and don't start many threads, so it should be easy to find. Thank you Ruth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 3rdGenCunarder Posted December 1, 2015 #173 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Kazu I was just looking at the pictures of the ship in Nassau. I use a rollator and there is no way I could have handled even the crew entrance. I can handle only 4 or 5 steps. I feel sorry for anyone who is handicapped on that ship. I looked at that ramp and tried to imagine someone who uses a rollator or wheelchair getting up that slope. I guess they could get crew to push a wheelchair, and maybe have a transfer chair to get a rollator user up the ramp. Kazu, was it that steep in all ports? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted December 1, 2015 #174 Share Posted December 1, 2015 To me, it looked less like a ramp, and more like stairs. Are you sure it was a ramp? Jacqui, will you please confirm what it was? Was the crew entrance that you said was used by the handicapped much flatter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted December 1, 2015 Author #175 Share Posted December 1, 2015 To me, it looked less like a ramp, and more like stairs. Are you sure it was a ramp? Jacqui, will you please confirm what it was? Was the crew entrance that you said was used by the handicapped much flatter? I'm sorry that the pic wasn't good. The crew ramp was more of a ramp. It was level and while there was a tilt to it, it was certainly more level than the stairs that you saw the rest of us climbing. It probably had an angle (if I were to guess) of around 30 degrees if that helps. I am not good at judging this stuff but that is what I would say. It was not completely level but it was a flat surface. I think anyone with mobility issues could use it with assistance from the crew. At least, I saw a couple being assisted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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