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I would see what people say on the Viking forum https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/689-viking-ocean/ I would never pay cash to a cruise line but that is just me

just PH cabins The Penthouse Suites will be completely refurbished with custom-crafted furniture as well as new closets and cabinetry to increase guest storage space, plus new carpets and upholstery, updated modern lighting and thoughtful details such as more outlets and USB ports. Each Penthouse Suite will have a sleek restyled bathroom, with distinctive Italian marble throughout, abundant drawer space, and generous over-sized showers, offering the elegant residential luxury for which Oceania Cruises is renowned. https://www.oceaniacruises.com/media/2023/Oceania+Cruises’+Marina+to+Undergo+Extensive+Refurbishment+in+May+2024/

My invoice in the spring also showed the OPTION date then a week later the deposit that was due with the exact date

The stand alone shower work fine no need to crawl in the tub https://www.oceaniacruises.com/media/2023/Oceania+Cruises’+Marina+to+Undergo+Extensive+Refurbishment+in+May+2024/

Move down a category & save some $ then

No one would know your feelings 🙄 Would you be in the minority in formal wear ? YES If you want to dress formal go for it

at the top of the forum there is a sticky for ports/shuttles https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/1401115-oceanias-free-shuttles-list/page/30/#comments see post #728 for the latest list

since they are reinventing La Reserve to Aquamar Kitchen & adding the Pizzaria that may be taking time away from other renos on the ship Unfortunately things happen They are scheduled a certain time frame in the shipyards with many other lines also scheduled for repair/refurbishments etc I see no mention of them removing Jacques from Marina ... rumours/speculation https://www.oceaniacruises.com/media/2023/Oceania+Cruises’+Marina+to+Undergo+Extensive+Refurbishment+in+May+2024/

You have time to cancel if not happy JMO

in the T & C I am still seeing the old payment schedule https://www.oceaniacruises.com/legal/terms-conditions If they have changed the Term they should posted it where it is visable for all to see before they book JMO

Did she not pay a deposit? Some agents put a hold on the cruise & you have 7 days to pay the deposit or cancel When is the cruise & What is the final payment noted on her invoice ? I would have though the deposit would also show on her invoice FYI Viking wants full payment 1 yr out

I am not seeing a full payment time frame only Cancellation terms Can you post the time frame you are seeing in thr ticket contract?

Google "Themed Cruises" then singles

They have park & cruise packages at some hotels I think those in the Blue Lagoon area offer them as well as some airport hotels Google "park & Cruise" hotels in Miami

Thanks I was thinking of cruise type ships I see a Viking ship goes to Memphis from NOLA I thought that Viking was going to have ships like their river boats in Europe No worries

We have done 30 day cruises a few years back & used an airport hotel (Embassy suites Miami) they let people park for extended time without staying there pre or post cruise You might try some hotels near the airport with secure parking Next option would be fly Porter air now flies to Florida at reasonable (to me) prices

American Queen just under 4000 Tons goes up to St Louis not sure if there are larger ships

NCL DREAM I am not sure it had cars it was a barge that drifted in front of the ship

Just curious why would you want to drive all day in iffy weather in winter? I would allow a few days driving in Jan if you insist on driving to NYC Check the East Cost departures forum for suggestions on staying the night before https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/317-east-coast-departures/ Good luck

very busy place for Breakfast & Lunch Mike Preisman has some photos https://www.thepreismans.com/vista23_2.htm

On VISTA Aquamar is not open for dinner so I suspect it will be the same on Marina They also took over the seating area outside the La Reserve location as part of Aquamar

Any cruise booked after July 1st 2023 has the new SM drink package & Excursion credit If you booked a cruise prior to that date you have the option of staying with your choice at the time of booking or changing to SM

Lots of things go on behind the scenes that pax are unaware of

Leave enough time in case of snow storms especially in NYS Consider taking the train https://reservia.viarail.ca/en/booking/create/trip/1?type=oneWay&ADT=2&travels=ALDR_NEWY_2024-01-22 https://www.amtrak.com/tickets/schedule-results.html Take the GO to Union Station then fly Porter to EWR

what cover charge ??