computerguy99

I'm too cheap to have data but I just realized you're computerguy99 so go for it 😀

Verizon in the USA lets you use your US data plan for $5 or $10/day. Its worth it for a couple of days. Or I buy a SIM card in country that usually has data very cheaply.

Thank you for that info. Very useful. Why would I not use Waze or Google Maps on my phone?

Thanks for the suggestions Cruisemom42 and Azulann. Much appreciated. Looks like it boils down to 3 options:

1. Orvieta and Bagnoregio area.

2. Assissi; Spello and Montefalco/Bevagna

3. Gaeta and Sperlingo

I will research them and decide. Staying near FCO on Saturday would seem the obvious thing to do.

Did you have any issues renting a car at Civitavecchia?

Brian

Thank you. Preferably stay put but have to be close to FCO to return Sunday morning for early flight so maybe one place for Thursday/Friday and then move. Was thinking Assissi or Spello?

We dock in Civitavecchia on a Thursday morning and fly out of FCO on a Sunday morning. I'm looking for ideas where to spend the time without going to Rome or Florence. I can rent a car and drive. Possibilities are Tuscany area, Umbria area, possibly on the coast to Naples. Not very familiar with the options so looking for ideas. It would be in August and busy so I would want the night stops planned in advance with hotel bookings and with an early flight from FCO need to get back there with time to return the car so Saturday night can't be too far away.

Any thoughts would be appreciated

Brian

they include the balcony in the calculations

Thanks! I would not have assumed that!

Keep in mind the veranda cabins are still 165 sq ft

 

we do not have a problem with that

YMMV

Thanks, but that is not what Oceania says.:confused:

Veranda Stateroom - B1 | B2

Elegant new décor graces these handsomely appointed 216-square-foot staterooms that boast our most popular luxury – private teak veranda for watching the ever-changing panoramas.

One thing is for sure - the ship will not be like Riviera in either cabins or restaurants.

You just may have to decide for yourself.

Yes. I was with people who have been on Oceania many times and loved it. Pity I was on Riviera first and have high expectations.:(

Thanks

Not all cabins have portholes maybe book a A, B, or C cat or if that is still too small upgrade to a PH or stick with the O class ships

JMO

Thanks PH just too expensive for me. Maybe a Verandah cabin. I would stick with the O class have been to the ports they are going to in 2017. I liked the itinerary.

We were on Riviera in August 2016. It was out of this world. Cabins are 240' and I upgraded to 280' with a balcony the week prior for a bargain price. Bathrooms large with bathtub and comfortable shower. All windows in every cabin are floor to ceiling and sailing into port is a highlight. 4 specialty restaurants, each one better than the other. Terrace Grill always excellent and never a wait. Main dining room superb. Staff unbelievably good and friendly.

So I know what to expect.

The itinerary I want next year is on Sirena. Lots of bad reviews. 165' cabins with portholes. Only 2 specialty restaurants. Very small bathrooms. Long terrace grill waits. So so food and service. Burnt out staff. Cruise director issue etc. etc. and it is no cheaper!!

So I guess the advice I am looking for is will I be disappointed and should I look elsewhere? I am seeing too many bad reviews in a lot of places.

Brian