Mura Posted November 16, 2018 #276 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Good to know. I know that we have tried to allocate some OBC to our room staff and couldn't do so. Not sure if we tried to say "just to the general crew fund" or not, but probably we didn't word it properly! So we usually took the "shopping" route. I'd much rather have excess go to the crew, even if we can't specify WHICH crew member should benefit. We tip them extra anyway when we feel they went above and beyond their duties. Mura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted November 16, 2018 #277 Share Posted November 16, 2018 29 minutes ago, CruisingIGo said: Has anyone else noticed that the OceaniaNEXT penthouse suites and Crystal Cruises penthouse suites look nearly identical? I hope Oceania is not putting those tiles in the bathrooms in PH suites or some of the carpet designs http://www.crystalcruises.com/cruises/cruise-guidebook/our-ships/crystal-symphony/penthouse-with-verandah http://www.crystalcruises.com/cruises/cruise-guidebook/our-ships/crystal-serenity/crystal-penthouse-with-verandah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingIGo Posted November 16, 2018 #278 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Sorry, I should have been more specific....Crystal Serenity https://www.crystalcruises.com/cruises/cruise-guidebook/our-ships/crystal-serenity/seabreeze-penthouse-suite-with-verandah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrHemlock Posted November 16, 2018 #279 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Yeah, Mura, you know it was just dumb luck that I happened to be reading the FAQs one day, stumbled across the quoted words above and decided to give the former "donation" strategy a different twist on our next cruise. Lo and behold, changing the premise of the request from "donation" to "increased gratuities" was all it took. "Yes, sir, we can handle that for you. Just come back tonight or tomorrow before 8:00." Easy peasy for a former Uni Warrior..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mura Posted November 16, 2018 #280 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Ah, but Uni Warriors just about always prevail! I have saved your info even if I may not need it for much longer! I'm traveling solo this time because DH has decided with his vision problems he doesn't want to travel any more, and while I do want to continue, I'm not sure for how long! Mura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wol Posted November 16, 2018 #281 Share Posted November 16, 2018 5 hours ago, LHT28 said: have you personally done that with Oceania ? Yes, many times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted November 16, 2018 #282 Share Posted November 16, 2018 So today's Current's says all veranda furniture will be removed today or tomorrow and off loaded at Port Canaveral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MVPinBoynton Posted November 16, 2018 #283 Share Posted November 16, 2018 6 minutes ago, ORV said: So today's Current's says all veranda furniture will be removed today or tomorrow and off loaded at Port Canaveral. Now that is just wrong! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted November 16, 2018 #284 Share Posted November 16, 2018 5 hours ago, ORV said: So today's Current's says all veranda furniture will be removed today or tomorrow and off loaded at Port Canaveral. What port is after PC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted November 16, 2018 #285 Share Posted November 16, 2018 1 hour ago, LHT28 said: What port is after PC? Miami, end of cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted November 16, 2018 #286 Share Posted November 16, 2018 3 minutes ago, ORV said: Miami, end of cruise. Maybe they have storage place in PC for the deck furniture but still not good for those that may want to use it for the last day/night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted November 17, 2018 #287 Share Posted November 17, 2018 Every picture tells a story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted November 17, 2018 #288 Share Posted November 17, 2018 Still no real intrusion to public spaces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classiccruiser777 Posted November 18, 2018 #289 Share Posted November 18, 2018 All in all this has been a very nice cruise. I’ve seen several workers measuring flooring, the shops closed on Friday night for good and the windows papered over. The ship will leave Miami at noon for the shipyard in the Bahamas. Some furniture offloaded in PC but there were still plenty of loungers around the pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classiccruiser777 Posted November 18, 2018 #290 Share Posted November 18, 2018 This morning at disembarkation all the artwork was off the walls, guys were moving the pianos, the outdoor decks were closed and large steel containers were being loaded on the Insignia. A very large group of workers was waiting to board the ship. A passenger told me that Oceania would be installing cameras so that refurbishment progress could be monitored via the internet. It may be a live feed or a time lapse camera for showing after the work was complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitraveler Posted November 18, 2018 #291 Share Posted November 18, 2018 i was on Insignia when the flat TV sets were installed. We went out for a tour and the sets were in place when we returned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebslcc Posted December 8, 2018 #292 Share Posted December 8, 2018 We are on board on the insignia on its maiden cruise to Cuba after 21 days dry dock. The ship refurbishment is beautifully done with a very fresh modern look. The cabins is completely different compared to before the refurbishment. In some areas around the ship it’s noticeable that its an older ship. I will post some photos. Please let me know if you have questions or if you would like any specific photos of the ship taken. Laurence 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binjo6 Posted December 8, 2018 #293 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Beautiful. Thank you for sharing. We are on the world cruise starting Jan 11 and couldn’t wait to see pictures. Is that an inside room? Nicely done. Thank you again. Any pictures greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebslcc Posted December 8, 2018 #294 Share Posted December 8, 2018 More photos 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RJB Posted December 8, 2018 #298 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Very pretty. Good job. Thanks for posting these. Would like to see more pictures of the cabins if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimi 48 Posted December 8, 2018 #299 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Looks really nice, would love to see pictures of the bathrooms and other cabins if possible. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KS&JW Posted December 8, 2018 #300 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Thank you for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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