OS vs OE Tours

[mertziek]

I’ve looked online and searched here but didn’t find an answer.  Can you explain the difference between the OS and OE designated tours?  Are there restrictions who can book them?  TIA

[mauibabes]

Anyone can book any tours, the difference is of course cost and OE’s are tours with very small numbers. usually under 12 in a private car or van. OS and regular tours are most likely in 40+ pax buses depending on the ports tour companies. 
With SM, you can use your excursion credits for what you wish is my understanding but We have not taken any SM cruises yet. 
Enjoy,

Mauibabes

[1985rz1]

11 minutes ago, mauibabes said:

Anyone can book any tours, the difference is of course cost and OE’s are tours with very small numbers. usually under 12 in a private car or van. OS and regular tours are most likely in 40+ pax buses depending on the ports tour companies. 
With SM, you can use your excursion credits for what you wish is my understanding but We have not taken any SM cruises yet. 
Enjoy,

Mauibabes

I thought OS tours were the same as regular tours, but with a reduced number of pax.  At least under OLife, it seemed that way, but has it changed under SM?

Edited December 20, 2023 by 1985rz1

[Flatbush Flyer]

51 minutes ago, 1985rz1 said:

I thought OS tours were the same as regular tours, but with a reduced number of pax.  At least under OLife, it seemed that way, but has it changed under SM?

 Just the opposite. OS tours are more than the simple panoramic and walking ones. And the OS prices have historically been over the old $199 O Life limit. OE tours are the same as many of the basic <$200 ones but with group limits <16 (and often around 10-12 people).

[AMHuntFerry]

Here are the descriptions from a recent shorex pdf:

Oceania Select Excursions - While all of the shore excursions offer
extraordinary experiences, some are so outstanding and so aweinspiring
that they merit special recognition. These tours are designated as
Oceania Select excursions and offer unique, one-of-a-kind experiences
to the passionate explorer wishing to delve even deeper into a region’s
culture and history.
Oceania Exclusive Excursions - For those travelers who prefer an
added measure of privacy, intimacy and flexibility, we also offer our
Oceania Exclusive excursions. With a minimum participation of 10 guests,
and never more than 16, these excursions benefit from a higher level of
personal attention and detail only possible in small groups.