New Itins

[skiladyldp]

Wow, thank you.

[Cruise Junky]

Oh very tempting. We've been looking for a great Spain/Portugal cruise for a while. If only the Canadian dollar didn't suck, 19 days on Marina would be perfect.

[Chris86]

All very exciting! We are looking to reserve november 2018 european cruises. Im new to Oceania. Is it common for certain categories to fill on the launch day? We had very little luck trying to get something for 2017 :( Back in july this year

[LHT28]

All very exciting! We are looking to reserve november 2018 european cruises. Im new to Oceania. Is it common for certain categories to fill on the launch day? We had very little luck trying to get something for 2017 :( Back in july this year

The top suites OS, OC & VS book up fast & the insides

so if you want one of those put your order in now with your TA so when the cruises open on the 16th you may have a chance

[Flatbush Flyer]

Someday, perhaps, Oceania will do a circumnavigation of Sicily or, at least, add multiple Sicily ports to an extended Med cruise.

[Winters Gate]

The Nordic Adventure with the fjords and scandinavia on Marina 14th of July 2018 looks great, I think we will go for that one!

[Cruise Junky]

I'm confused on the perks.

 

T&C states per person

 

EUROPE & THE AMERICAS 2018 COLLECTION, EARLY BOOKING EXCLUSIVES

*Standard terms apply, in addition: *Offers and fares are subject to change on 1/1/17. All fares are per person in U.S. dollars, valid for residents of United States and Canada, based on double occupancy (unless otherwise noted), for new bookings only and may be withdrawn at any time. 50% Off Deposits apply to voyages that are not within final payment. Any noted Shipboard Credits are per person, based on double occupancy

 

Cruise states per stateroom

 

Special Offer

Featuring 2 for 1 Cruise Fares, 50% Off Depositss, $99 Premium Economy Air Upgrade* per guest each way, FREE Unlimited Internet plus choose one of the below:

FREE - 10 Shore Excursions

FREE - Beverage Package

FREE - $1,000 Shipboard Credit

Amenities are per stateroom

[Paulchili]

My guess would be a misprint - lately all benefits were per stateroom.

JMO

[PaulMCO]

Might now have to see if vacation can be had in the Summer of 2018. Maybe should just retire :)

Edited November 13, 2016 by PaulMCO

[2552phxcrzr]

Just curious really. When O says bookings open on the 16th, is that @ midnight EST for online bookings? At 8:00a EST? Or is it an arbitrary time.

[Paulchili]

Just curious really. When O says bookings open on the 16th, is that @ midnight EST for online bookings? At 8:00a EST? Or is it an arbitrary time.

 

I do not know the exact answer but I do know that dining reservation open after midnight Eastern time - probably as they are computerized. It could be the same for booking.

I should add that TAs, especially those with high volume O bookings, may have access even sooner (or may put in request for specific cabins). I say may, because I do not know this for a fact.

[Chris86]

The top suites OS, OC & VS book up fast & the insides

so if you want one of those put your order in now with your TA so when the cruises open on the 16th you may have a chance

 

Thankyou, I emailed Oceania directly the day the itineraries became available for preview. Hopefully It doesn't prove too difficult to secure a booking 2 years ahead of a sailing :)

 

Chris

[2552phxcrzr]

I do not know the exact answer but I do know that dining reservation open after midnight Eastern time - probably as they are computerized. It could be the same for booking.

I should add that TAs, especially those with high volume O bookings, may have access even sooner (or may put in request for specific cabins). I say may, because I do not know this for a fact.

 

Thanks PaulChili.

[ORV]

Thankyou, I emailed Oceania directly the day the itineraries became available for preview. Hopefully It doesn't prove too difficult to secure a booking 2 years ahead of a sailing :)

 

Chris

 

Depending on the itinerary you might be surprised. Do yourself a favor and get a good TA that is an Oceania specialist.

[nyfeds]

We are interested in a Nov. 2018 cruise and hope to book tomorrow.

 

Booking so far out, will Oceania honor new incentives offered on a 2018 cruise booked now that might come up in the future, prior to the sailing? Would we need to cancel and rebook, potentially paying a penalty?

 

Thanks!

Edited November 15, 2016 by nyfeds

[LHT28]

We are interested in a Nov. 2018 cruise and hope to book tomorrow.

 

Booking so far out, will Oceania honor new incentives offered on a 2018 cruise booked now that might come up in the future, prior to the sailing? Would we need to cancel and rebook, potentially paying a penalty?

 

Thanks!

In the past my TA has been able to add the new perks if the cabin Cat is still available before final payment date

No need to cancel & rebook

If the cat is not available probably no new perks

[Paulchili]

We are interested in a Nov. 2018 cruise and hope to book tomorrow.

 

Booking so far out, will Oceania honor new incentives offered on a 2018 cruise booked now that might come up in the future, prior to the sailing? Would we need to cancel and rebook, potentially paying a penalty?

 

Thanks!

 

Generally speaking, they will match new, better offers prior to final payment - you have to ask for that (not automatic).

After final payment it's a different story - at best you may get some OBC instead of lower price (if lower price is offered) - or not.

For cruises booked onboard best price is guaranteed even after final payment.

[buggins0402]

Speaking of November 2018 ...

 

I mentioned earlier that the Transatlantic on Marina, which was in the brochure, was missing from the web site on opening day.

 

I just checked the web site, and there is an itinerary there, but it's not the same itinerary. Instead of Lisbon to Miami, it is now Lisbon to Rio. The page today has the Rio itinerary, but still has the Miami map. I assume it's the map that is wrong.

 

https://www.oceaniacruises.com/transatlantic-cruises/lisbon-to-rio-de-janeiro-MNA181128

 

And final note, the per day fares are sharply higher in 2018, compared to 2017, on every ship except for Sirena. (Sirena is lower because it's mostly out of Miami in 2018.) So maybe if you were holding out for 2017, it's a good time to book, but maybe wait and see for 2018?

 

Interesting...the voyage map still shows Miami. I'm interested on where she heads from Rio.

[Paulchili]

Interesting...the voyage map still shows Miami. I'm interested on where she heads from Rio.

 

That may only come with the next release in a few months?

[Winters Gate]

Generally speaking, they will match new, better offers prior to final payment - you have to ask for that (not automatic).

After final payment it's a different story - at best you may get some OBC instead of lower price (if lower price is offered) - or not.

For cruises booked onboard best price is guaranteed even after final payment.

 

Is there a onboard best price guarantee, when did they start that? It´s great news as we want to book Marina July 2018 and will be on Riviera in January!

[Paulchili]

Is there a onboard best price guarantee, when did they start that? It´s great news as we want to book Marina July 2018 and will be on Riviera in January!

 

Yes.

It's relatively new. You get $100 OBC on the cruise when you book and best price guarantee (as well as lower deposit?)

Check with your O ambassador on your next cruise.

[Winters Gate]

Yes.

It's relatively new. You get $100 OBC on the cruise when you book and best price guarantee (as well as lower deposit?)

Check with your O ambassador on your next cruise.

 

Does that low price guarantee counts even if your cabin category is wait listed? And is it only for reduced price or is for added perks as well!

Edited November 15, 2016 by Winters Gate

[Paulchili]

Does that low price guarantee counts even if your cabin category is wait listed? And is it only for reduced price or is for added perks as well!

 

Not entirely sure about those questions - check with your TA or once onboard.

Do not want to give you wrong info.

[nyfeds]

Speaking of November 2018 ...

 

I mentioned earlier that the Transatlantic on Marina, which was in the brochure, was missing from the web site on opening day.

 

I just checked the web site, and there is an itinerary there, but it's not the same itinerary. Instead of Lisbon to Miami, it is now Lisbon to Rio. The page today has the Rio itinerary, but still has the Miami map. I assume it's the map that is wrong.

 

https://www.oceaniacruises.com/transatlantic-cruises/lisbon-to-rio-de-janeiro-MNA181128

 

And final note, the per day fares are sharply higher in 2018, compared to 2017, on every ship except for Sirena. (Sirena is lower because it's mostly out of Miami in 2018.) So maybe if you were holding out for 2017, it's a good time to book, but maybe wait and see for 2018?

 

We were interested in both TA's in Nov. and noticed, today, that the Lisbon to Miami changed to Rio.

 

Thanks for all the replies to my questions!

Denise

[buggins0402]

That may only come with the next release in a few months?

 

I would love if O would offer an around the horn during the worst of our northern winter....Dec-Feb.