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Yes of course it did. Also to ask at reception, but I was on a cruise and never quite got round to it 🙂 I think the my level of 'doofusness' has been acknowledged but thanks for your contribution, most helpful 👍 😉

Oh my. What doofus I am. If it worked for you tigerfan75 I'm sure it would work for me. Oh well I must remember this when we are back on the Vista next year 🙄

We are just off our transatlantic on Vista and I must say I was disappointed to discover that none of the films on board had subtitles. Indeed there doesn't even appear to be a way to view subtitles on the TV. I am hearing impaired, or as my kids say, "a deaf git", so I wear hearing aids. When watching TV at home the need for subtitles to assist me is very important. When on the Vista I was careful not to turn the TV up too loud (especially after reading about all the problems with noise between cabins) but it effectively meant that I couldn't really make out the dialogue. It just seems a pretty large oversight on a new ship not to have included this facility, especially when virtually every film available on our flight to Miami had Close captions/subtitles in English. And a fair few in other languages as well. I suspect this omission is making the soundproof issue worse!

Remember that under the 'old' (or yet to be updated) loyalty structure one received an in crease of OBC from $100 to $250. If Oceania are going to compensate cruisers who now pay the gratuities in the fare, (nothing is really free) I would hope that achieving Silver gets a relative increse to the OBC to compensate for the lack of the perk of 'free' gratuities. Also, I entirely agree with the poster who warns against 'chasing' loyalty tiers as that is rarely cost effective. However, if you were going to book anyway it's wise to squeeze the value if possible.

Yes must be a UK thing 😔 See attached:

This may be a UK thing but I've clicked on future Oceania cruises and they all seem to be showing 'Free' Gratuities. Here are a couple of links: https://www.oceaniacruises.com/mediterranean-cruises/istanbul-to-barcelona-VIS251109/?sr=%2Fcruise-finder%23ship%3DVIS%26sort%3Dfeatured%3Adesc%26page%3D11%26pageSize%3D10 xxx https://www.oceaniacruises.com/mediterranean-cruises/barcelona-to-athens-VIS240711/?sr=%2Fcruise-finder%23ship%3DVIS%26sort%3Dfeatured%3Adesc%26page%3D1%26pageSize%3D10 https://www.oceaniacruises.com/mediterranean-cruises/athens-to-monte-carlo-VIS251003/?sr=%2Fcruise-finder%23ship%3DVIS%26sort%3Dfeatured%3Adesc%26page%3D11%26pageSize%3D10

We are just a couple of cruises before we gain Silver status and were pleased to note that that would entitle us to complimentary gratuities. However, now with 'Simply More' (I can't do Oceania 'My Way' anymore 😔) it seems that the gratuities are priced or free if you believe the marketing, thereby making the shift to Silver a lot less appealing! Suppose I will have to drown my sorrows in the complimentary bottle of Oceania wine 😝

On our Marina cruise last year we were able to book La Reserve online months before our cruise. In a couple of months we are on the Vista and I understand that the La Reserve experience is hosted in a variety of venues on the ship. However, there is no trace of any mention of La Reserve in my online booking management section of the website. Does one have to wait until boarding before being able to book this? TIA

We've twice cruised the Eastern Med (Greek Islands) in late October and the weather has been superb. T shirts and fewer crowds. In November it could be the same or you might need a sweater and rain gear but it shouldn't be too cold. The Western med (Barcelona etc) tends to cool down a bit quicker in the autumn but you could still be blessed with fine weather. Once you get to the Canaries the temperatures are much more likely to be warmer (further south). In fact the temperature in Gran Canaria is 25 degrees for tomorrow (Saturday) and virtually all next week. So I would suggest stop worrying, start looking forward to the cruise and pack for all eventualities. With regard to sea conditions, I'm sorry I really don't know but Captains are well versed in trying to avoid the worst. Have Fun!!!

We are booked on the Vista in a few months and will be purchasing the Prestige Select Beverage Package (don't judge 🙂) . We booked before "Simply more" so it's a fair chunk of money. I think I remember a few years ago a thread that such packages were increased in January??? If this is the case we will buy them now. if not we will wait a while. Does anybody know when these increases usually kick in? TIA

We have cruised on the Riviera and Marina a few times and are booked on the Vista later this year. We have always enjoyed the Oceania product and the size and amenities of the Riviera and Marina seems to hit our 'sweet spot'. There was always a compromise with the cabin (we tend to go Concierge Verandah) as although they were nice, the bathrooms were, as my Scottish wife would say, "A wee bit cramped". Nothing like Concierge on Regent but then not that price either. However, when the Riviera was refurbished and the bathrooms redesigned with larger walk in showers we were very excited and likewise we are looking forward to this on our Vista cruise with a similar bathroom set up. Then when we discovered that Concierge and below bathrooms will not be refurbished on the future Marina refit - Cue much disappointment as we feel that the Riviera and Marina are no longer sister ships as the (cabin) experience on the Marina is reduced. We will probably avoid the Marina because of this, unless a particular itinerary appeals and stick to booking Riviera, Vista and Allura. I would be interested if others will start to view the Marina as the 'unfortunate' sister (never say ugly).

We are booked on the Vista next spring and as we were booked before "Simply More" we are still offered the "House Select" and "Prestige Select" beverage packages. When I go onto our booking on the website, under the Prestige Select offer, it states: "Unlimited premium spirits, champagne, wine and beer wherever and whenever you wish." Does this mean we can order room service under the Prestige Select package? We were thinking pre-dinner drinks in our room? Many Thanks

Thanks for your suggestion. My wife went online and managed to find the booking while logged on but the app steadfastly refuses to find it even after reinstalling it. Who should I speak to at HAL to get it sorted? Thanks again

Hi, We have booked our first HAL cruise and I downloaded the app and put in my Booking ref and it has our booking ...great. However, my DW then downloaded the app and she was given a Mariner number but can't seem to link her app with our booking ref. The confirmation we received from HAL has her name and details but the app doesn't seem to want to know her! Is there a way for her to link her app to our booking? Many Thanks

Thanks for the info. I'm looking forward forward to trying out HAL.