Jiki

13 hours ago, basor said:

Ok - you indicated that it was a NOV/DEC cruise - so you tried to cancel your cruise last Autumn within the penalty period and are unhappy that they did not change the stated penalty period? YES, other cruise lines were making similar accommodations due to Covid.

13 hours ago, basor said:

Ok - you indicated that it was a NOV/DEC cruise - so you tried to cancel your cruise last Autumn within the penalty period and are unhappy that they did not change the stated penalty period?   

Yes, other cruise lines were allowing postponement and transfer due to Covid. They relaxed some rules due to Covid. 

5 minutes ago, ORV said:

For those that have followed this forum for the last few years I think it's common to see posts about the lack of interaction with the Officers. Over the years if you've read comparisons between Azamara & Oceania this is something that is always pointed out.  Some cruise lines make a point to have that interaction. Oceania on the other hand doesn't really have that culture. Some passengers really enjoy that schmoozing & attention. I don't need the interaction with them, although it's nice when they nod or say hello as you pass them by. 

 

For the most part we've had interactions with CD's & GM's on most ships, with a couple of exceptions. In my experience the most aloof group we've come across have been the Oceania Club Ambassadors, with a couple of exceptions of nice ones. Cella/Celia comes to mind as one of the exceptions. 

3 minutes ago, basor said:

This sounds very odd as we are sailing on a Sept 2022 (2 months before you) Sirena cruise, and we can cancel now with no penalty, cancel between 03MAR and 01APR with the $250.00pp administrative fee which remains in our account to be used on a future cruise and do not arrive to 25% penalty until after the 01APR.   Your invoice should state your cancelation penalty, I would double check

Actually this was for a 2021 Autumn cruise. We were in the penalty period but tried to get a transfer or postponement.

On 2/3/2022 at 4:10 PM, jubileebabe said:

Wishing everyone on Rivera’s 7th Feb cruise Happy Cruising. Unfortunately have had to cancel, not Covid related. Managed to transfer to Dec 4th cruise on Marina. So have another 11 months now to get into swimsuit and enjoy browsing excursions.

Enjoy your cruise.

 

We tried to transfer our Rome to Miami cruise in November/December to their similar transatlantic next year. We are really disappointed in Oceania that they refused — they gave us 1/4 of our money back and wouldn’t consider a postponement. This would have been our fourth cruise with Oceania. Now that we are newly retired, we had planned to do many more O cruises. Looking for recommendations on another high end cruise line to switch to. 

Riviera starting week two and no issues whatsoever. Staff is friendly and cheerful. We are having a wonderful time. Hopefully all the noro issues are finally over.

pthJudy, I think I remember you from the Marina TransAtlantic Lisbon to Rio last year. In any case, I am wondering whether the food and service are as wonderful as you remember from other Oceania cruises.

I agree that no two cruises are alike...we have just done our first O cruise and will not come back again...good food alone does not for a cruise make for us....

 

we have done over 40 with celebrity and will go back ....but I will miss the kidless atmosphere.....

 

just generally , I found it to be very quiet on O....very little to do in the afts....our only lecturers were those on wines and ports...nothing else...very little to do in the evenings...never thought I would so look forward to meedlepoint.....

 

but the major difference for me is that I found too many people who are very indulged, used to being catered to and do not show much appreciation when things are done for them, they expect it...

 

we travelled with friends , so could avoid those types ....and yes we also met some wonderful people that we hope to see on celebrity....

Well, Amanda, I found your post because I wanted to see where you are cruising next...we thought the tours you arranged were over the top fabulous and this would have helped us decide where to go next. Sorry you won't be returning to O -- this was our first O cruise and we intend to do more.