South America Information

[Jancruz]

I have found out the following information today:

1) The information on pre and post Iguasu Falls trips will be posted
on Oceania's website by the end of the week.

2) Iguasu Falls will be sold as a shore excursion on the February 2,
Buenos Aires to Rio

3) Hotel Packages 1 or two nights will include 1 way transfer..for
instance
1 or 2 nights pre hotel include airport to hotel and hotel to ship..
1 or 2 night post include ship to hotel and hotel to airport

4) Additional transfer may be purchased separately

Jan
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[spindrift]

It was my undewrstanding that Iguazu Falls would also be available on the Jan. 3rd trip as well. Confused???? Yes, I am.

[rdowney]

Jan said that the Falls would be a shore excursion on the Feb 2 cruise. For the Jan. 3 cruise, it would be a pre-cruise option. The Jan. 3 cruise is headed in the wrong direction for the falls to be a shore excursion.

[ClaudiaF]

and what are they charging for the transfer from ship to airport in Rio? Thanks?

[Jancruz]

I didnt get the prices Claudia, just the info..prices should be posted on Oceanias website shortly..
Jan
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[ClaudiaF]

RDowney,
"Spindrift "only wanted to know if it was available for January 3 as well as Feb.2 cruise.. reread the post ;-)

[rdowney]

We're looking at the pre-cruise hotel package in Buenos Aires. My TA is reporting that Oceania says the package includes the hotel-to-ship transfer but not the airport-to-hotel transfer. That's not surprising since Oceania is charging $70 for airport-to-ship transfers, but it is different from what Jan reported.

The pre-cruise hotel package may still make sense for us because we can avoid the air deviation fee that we would pay if we booked a hotel directly at a cheaper rate. I also noticed that Marriott, which Oceania is using in BA, is reporting no availability on Jan. 1 and 2. I don't know whether Oceania is holding a block of rooms or will move passengers to another hotel.

[Jancruz]

Hi,
Your travel agent is incorrect..the transfers airport to hotel ARE included have her/him call again.. if there is a problem have them mention my name and ask the VP
Jan
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[rdowney]

Thanks, Jan. I'll give it another try. Both transfers plus a hotel night for $125 per person seemed too good to be true so I didn't question the answer that my TA got from Oceania. The wording on Oceania's web site is vague on this point; it refers to ship and hotel but not airport. I can understand why their agents might be confused.

Roger

[Jancruz]

Hi Roger, I agree BUT I have spoken to the V.P. twice today and have been assured transfers airport to hotel are included at that price..!!
Thanks,
Jan
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[rdowney]

Jan is 100% right. On a follow-up call, my TA was told that Oceania's agents just received email stating that the airport-hotel transfers are included in the package price. This information was also added to their web site since yesterday. Thanks, Jan.

Roger

[Jancruz]

You are more than welcome..I do think that their hotel package is a great deal..
Jan
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[Jane110]

Jan,

Do you happen to know if...............

the hotel deal includes breakfast? Oceania's website doesn't say?

its a standard or upgraded room since Oceania's website says luxurious accomodation should I assume it's upgraded?

[Jancruz]

The price does not include breakfast and it is a standard room at a deluxe hotel..
Jan
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[Jane110]

Jan,

Thanks for the info.