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Packing for a cruise: Limit the colors in your clothes. Take only washable items. (free launderettes on board). For our 2 Alaskan cruises I packed the following:. 2 pairs of trekking quick dry pants, 1 set of silk "thermals" to layer on colder days/trips, 1 pair of "dressy pants. 3 casual tops, 2 dressy tops, 1 pair black leather shoes for touring or dinner, and rain/wind jacket. I wear black jeans, casual top, black shirt jacket that I can wear to dinner), vest, and walking/hiking shoes when traveling. Make sure you can easily get your rain jacket if you need it when you arrive. Also packed gloves, hat and thermal scarf for touring. Do not get to "dressy" for the evening and enjoy your cruise.

What we had we brewed on our Great Lakes cruise with Viking. Several times I had to get a extra glass of ice for my "iced" tea. We enjoyed the cruise. There is limited seating in the Main Dining Room, you need to make a reservation or just check about 30 minutes after dinner begins. The grill had great food and did a great job grilling fish and beef. Do not miss the "Rolled Ice Cream in the buffet area in the evening. If we eat in the Main Dining Room we went for "rolled ice" for dessert. Enjoy your cruise.

Charges by the Medical center may have been covered by any trip insurance especially if purchased from Viking when you booked the cruise. We also always carry over the counter meds and Amoxicillin, mole skin, bandages, & elastic wrap. All shops on board are closed when the ship is in port.

We completed Oceania Cruise #5 in March; around Japan. 1. NO Quite Boxes. On a bus of 24 or 26 guest you cannot hear the tour guide, speaking softly at the front of the line if there are more that 2 persons in front of you. 2. Many tour guides lacked the ability to understand questions in English. Many of the "tour guides" read from a type written script. (At dinner a woman told us how the bus driver was translating for the "tour Guide" 3 Meals: Breakfast good, Lunch and Dinner the beef dishes were tough and the chicken dishes were dry and tough. The fish entree I had one night was dry and over cooked. Vegetable of the Day for lunch and dinner was always Steamed Cauliflower and Broccoli. With 1 entree the green peas were hard Red Ginger had excellent food. DH has stated No More Oceania, and stay with cruise tours using Quite Boxes.

Does the FLORA Royal suite shower have a seat or can you request a shower seat? Can a shower seat be used in the Sky Suites Showers on the Flora?

On the Voyager are the Penthouse and the Concierge showers the same size? Will a shower stool or Shower chair fit easily in the showers? Thanks for the information on these showers or other cabin info.

We arrived at Haneda airport Mar 17, 2024 for our Oceania pre-stay & Riviera cruise. Very long line for passport control with each person completing a form; then long line for customs declarations (1 per family) After clearing customs we had to find Ocenia/Regent Rep. They were standing behind most of the others waiting for guest. We were escorted to bus for the hotel. When we arrived at the hotel we had to get our luggage and carry it inside to check in desk. After we checked in we are given an envelope with "letter" from Oceania that Oceania desk would be open 9-1 the following day. We were then directed to the elevator bank to get to our rooms. I was surprised that Oceania did not have a rep on the bus or waiting at the hotel. Also Oceania did not do anything to get luggage from bus to our rooms.It was interesting to talk with people on the Regents cruise that arrived on March 17. The Regent guest had luggage taken from their bus and delivered to their rooms. This must be another example of reduced services provided by Oceania.

Because of medical reasons my DH must avoid all caffeine. Is Decaf TEA available on Riviera?

We are booked on the Riviera, Tokyo to Tokyo cruise. What are the evening show times? What type of shows are in the evenings? Thanks for any info

Are there restrictions on what the "Milestone" ship board credit can be used? Can SBC be used for gratuities?

Thank you. My DH must avoid caffeine for medical reasons.

Is Decaf coffee available in Baristas?

We are booked in a penthouse suite and will be on our 5th Oceania cruise. Will we get a tote? Any other goodies? Thanks for the info.

What type of nuts Almond, Filberts, etc? Thanks for the info.

Do the snacks in the lounges include nuts, such as almonds, peanuts, etc> Also are there any type of nuts in the cabin mini-frigs?