BarbaraM

FF, I understand what you are saying, but I have never had to use your language when booking multiple cruises onboard. We rarely take just one cruise, typically 3 consecutive. In either case, why we do it this way is personal. Regarding nonrefundable OBC, it is always rolled over until the end of our last "segment" "cruise" -- we don't have to try , it is automatic. Re: booking SM excursions -- we are able to do this each "segment" whenever the date opens for booking (365 days before each cruise) , just as we do with specialty restaurant reservations. We are restricted to those opening dates, while if we booking as one cruise -- we could do it all at once. We don't mind the restrictions of having to do this 3 times.

We take back to back cruises all of the time-- When we booked our last cruises in January, I asked the same question to the "future cruise consultant" and the destinations desk. The woman at the desk went back to the head of destinations with no answer. It was so new at the time that they had not encountered that question yet. -- we currently have a bookings for this fall that are 3 consecutive ("back to back") cruises, each with their own booking number and deposits. These were also available as a a single cruise in different combinations of the three. My invoice states back to back savings applied -- Perhaps the OP has the same experience of back to back cruises -- I also have the same question. With all the reports of canceled port stops and shore excursions canceled -- would love to hear from an actual report than speculation. It is possible to prebook excursions a year out -- but once on board they typically do not let anyone book for the next cruise until the current cruise is over.

No change in wines by the glass if you upgrade to Prestige.

I was able to see the online brochure yesterday, a link on a social media site.

We stayed in a stateroom on Vista recently, 9048 at the forward elevators -- never again! It was very noisy from people in the area in front of the elevators, as well as in the corridor...never heard the alarm, however.

We were in #8048 in January -- B2B -- didn't hear TV noise on the first leg, very noticeable on the 2nd leg. I don't think they had a loud volume -- I do agree with previous comments that the fan noise was very low in the cabin. For a short cruise, the sound proofing was not a deal breaker, but we gave it serious thought if we were to book a much longer cruise, such as an ATW.

I used small magnets on the wall in my stateroom on Vista— unlike on the refurbished ships.

We were charged an extra tax for a bottle of wine while still docked in Miami. The ship didn’t leave until 7pm.

I’ve never experienced the chair “reserving” as I have on Vista— too many specialty seatings that don’t occupy more than a couple— the area around the pool seems smaller. Daily announcements to be considerate of other guests — deaf ears?

*Do they offer any flavored waters onboard specifically any Vitamin Zero water? well, we always request this in advance as they have had it -- but rarely is it available -unfortunately. There are other sports drinks available -- if you ask your stateroom attendant - or pick up some from the gym/spa area. Last cruise it was rarely stocked --

Maybe because they receive tips that don't need to be shared -- just a thought.

Someone told me once years ago ( a very frequent Oceania cruiser) that room service delivery is by crew who volunteer to do this on their off time. We always a tip a couple dollars after hearing this—

The CD in March should be Ray Carr.. if that helps. The crew on the ATW are top notch—

We have been to Madrid a few times -- have only taken one tour -- a Tapas evening tour. It was fun, and helped us be more comfortable with the tapas culture as we took it the first night. We learned a lot about the city as well. Other than that we DIY-- the park, art museums, the palace, a football match, and even a bull fight. It is one of our favorite cities.

Both just have to be the same drink-- it's always no problem. as BAMA-BOY states