Go-Bucks! Posted March 29, 2018 #176 Share Posted March 29, 2018 That may be true but I wonder what percentage of these bookings are the “free” spa apppointments vs those actually paid by the passengers. Guess we'll know in about 20 months. ;) Either way, who wouldn't use a free $230 benefit if it was given to them? I suppose if you're very wealthy then it might not matter, but I bet most people would. You don't have to have a massage.....facial, shave, haircut, mani, pedi, acupuncture, etc. Lots of nice things that can be enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted March 29, 2018 #177 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Guess we'll know in about 20 months. ;) Either way, who wouldn't use a free $230 benefit if it was given to them? I suppose if you're very wealthy then it might not matter, but I bet most people would. You don't have to have a massage.....facial, shave, haircut, mani, pedi, acupuncture, etc. Lots of nice things that can be enjoyable. It is a nice way for Oceania to reward you for being a loyal customer. A lot of companies do. Not a good thing for them to take that away. I think it sends the wrong message. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted March 29, 2018 #178 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Just curious and of course there is no way to know, but could a majority of the people booking spa treatments on sea days be the gold and above loyalists taking advantage of their complimentary treatments? Is so that may be one reason why it is so hard to make a reservation? Overall I don't think the Spa is full of Golds or higher. While there are always some on every trip it's a pretty low percentage overall. A lot of blues and bronzes make up the repeater parties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pinotlover Posted March 29, 2018 #179 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Totally anecdotal, last sailing my wife prebooked a manicure and pedicure for Day 2, which was our first day at sea, about a month before sailing. She decided she wanted another on Day 13, our last Day at sea. She tried to book~ Day 11. Nope, all booked up. People are using Canyon Ranch and it’s facilities! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go-Bucks! Posted March 29, 2018 #180 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Totally anecdotal, last sailing my wife prebooked a manicure and pedicure for Day 2, which was our first day at sea, about a month before sailing. She decided she wanted another on Day 13, our last Day at sea. She tried to book~ Day 11. Nope, all booked up. People are using Canyon Ranch and it’s facilities! You can prebook? Do you have to prepay? If so, I'm assuming you can't use obc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAexNY Posted March 29, 2018 #181 Share Posted March 29, 2018 It is a nice way for Oceania to reward you for being a loyal customer. A lot of companies do. Not a good thing for them to take that away. I think it sends the wrong message. :( You have made that very clear in your 18 repetitive posts on this thread - over 10% of the thread. Why not move on to other cruise lines and let us know if they give you everything to which you think you are entitled? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pinotlover Posted March 29, 2018 #182 Share Posted March 29, 2018 You can pre book but you don’t pay until services received. She used OBC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The A Train Posted April 5, 2018 #183 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Anything new regarding this matter in the last week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted April 5, 2018 #184 Share Posted April 5, 2018 You have made that very clear in your 18 repetitive posts on this thread - over 10% of the thread. Why not move on to other cruise lines and let us know if they give you everything to which you think you are entitled? Not what I think, but what they told us that we were entitled to. That does not build good customer relations or loyalty. About moving on we will see. Have plenty of time to decide that. :(:(:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ifield Posted April 8, 2018 #185 Share Posted April 8, 2018 I'm going to wait until I hear an official ruling on whether there will be any grandfathering or not before I get all up in arms. It seems unless you are bronze or higher it's a moot point. It's still a good loyalty program, but I believe those that were promised certain perks to attain a level should get them. And those close enough to earn that level by Nov 1 should get them. I just got off Bali to Honolulu and I asked the Oceania Cruise ambassador, Cella, she confirmed NO GRANDFATHERING Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go-Bucks! Posted April 8, 2018 #186 Share Posted April 8, 2018 I just got off Bali to Honolulu and I asked the Oceania Cruise ambassador, Cella, she confirmed NO GRANDFATHERING This has been previously posted. Not surprising, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The A Train Posted April 12, 2018 #187 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Just received the finalized version from my T.A. It's worse than I thought.....the Air Deviation Fee Waivers, a value of $350, are also gone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted April 12, 2018 #188 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Just received the finalized version from my T.A.It's worse than I thought.....the Air Deviation Fee Waivers, a value of $350, are also gone! when was it finalized? It is still showing the deviation waivers online https://www.oceaniacruises.com/experience/oceania-club/levels-new-amenities/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pinotlover Posted April 12, 2018 #189 Share Posted April 12, 2018 With the current kind of confirmed rumor that late 2019 and first half of 2020 cruises will be released next week for booking, one would assume the new policy would be finalIzard very soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The A Train Posted April 12, 2018 #190 Share Posted April 12, 2018 I assume finalized recently. My T.A. requested for me and was furnished this afternoon, and, the Air Deviation is bye-bye-baby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ifield Posted April 13, 2018 #191 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Oceania has made some changes in its amenities as of Nov. 1, 2019. Some of the onboard credit has been reduced. I also no longer see the 2 Canyon Ranch Complementary Spa Treatments for those who have 15 cruises or more. Rhea See my post https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2621877 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted April 13, 2018 #192 Share Posted April 13, 2018 I assume finalized recently. My T.A. requested for me and was furnished this afternoon, and, the Air Deviation is bye-bye-baby! I don't know where your TA got this information but I have it on good authority it's not correct. The info I have is that the Deviations are still there for Gold and up after Nov 1 2019. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted April 13, 2018 #193 Share Posted April 13, 2018 I assume finalized recently. My T.A. requested for me and was furnished this afternoon, and, the Air Deviation is bye-bye-baby! funny is it still showing in the new release see the chart of amenities page 12-13 https://ncl.app.box.com/s/9gjvoounqfe525d3mdqe0jso35uuwvga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted April 13, 2018 #194 Share Posted April 13, 2018 I assume finalized recently. My T.A. requested for me and was furnished this afternoon, and, the Air Deviation is bye-bye-baby! Are you able to post what your TA sent you? Is it the 2019-2020 itineraries? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Citizen Posted April 15, 2018 #195 Share Posted April 15, 2018 I’m on Insignia right now. I asked the Next Cruise Ambassador about the elimination of air deviations. She said she hasn’t heard that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitraveler Posted April 15, 2018 #196 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Deviation waiver for gold + is still there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palakika Posted April 15, 2018 #197 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Who is the Oceania Ambassador on Insignia now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Citizen Posted April 16, 2018 #198 Share Posted April 16, 2018 Jennifer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palakika Posted April 16, 2018 #199 Share Posted April 16, 2018 Thanks..haven't run into her yet. We will if she's still on board in Sydney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UDSpud Posted April 22, 2018 #200 Share Posted April 22, 2018 (edited) I received two days ago a 2108-2019 voyages brochure entitled "Enticing Discoveries" in the mail from Oceania. Page 9 of this page labeled "Oceania Club" - "Your World of Rewards has (to the best of my knowledge) the first written example of "Oceania Club Membership Rewards" changes that I (me personally and direct from Oceania) have seen. I compared it to a similar "Oceania Club Membership rewards table in an earlier mailing of "2019-2020 Collection" which, to the best of my knowledge ( we are Silver level now) had current in effect rewards. At the bottom of the Gold colored table box it said "Please note the latest enhancements to Oceana Club Membership Privileges will go into effect on voyages embarking on or after November 1, 2019" My comparison showed at least the following: 1. Decreases in benefits Prior then after 10/31/2019 then Increase<decrease> shipboard credits Bronze $ 200 $ 100 <$100> Silver 400 250 <150> Gold 500 400 <100> Platinum 600 500 <150> Diamond 1000 750 <250> President's 1000 1000 0 2 Complementary Custom air waiver Now gone value was 350 0 <350> 3. Prepaid Gratuities - unchanged 4. Several other items not discussed or like internet service - unclear "See OceaniaCruises.com/oceaniaclub for details" Sorry if any of this turns out to be wrong, but I tried to compare the newest table to a prior recent table Edited April 22, 2018 by UDSpud table did not print as typed and reference to Ocean Cruises - 2nd to last paragraph had ***** at "cruises" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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