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Hi, I was able to get cancellation insurance through my TA with Manulife Global insurance for the cruise. Might work for you. It is expensive but coverage is good. Good luck. Gracie

Thanks Bill, good idea to read the fine print. I’m using Medipac, through the Canadian Snowbird Assn. Coverage with them seems very good. I’m in Alberta and I phoned AHC and Blue Cross to let them know I would be away 81/2 months. I’m off to Arizona soon. I just have to inform AHC and Blue Cross when I return. Looking forward to meeting everyone and enjoying this cruise. A lot of countries and places on my Bucket List.

New Oceania traveler also. Do we wait until we get on board to make a reservation-or can you reserve in advance of your sailing date?

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England and Wales have smaller measures than we have in Scotland 25ml to our 35ml single measure.

Not sure about your Canada saying tiny drinks. I find that just not true. Fake news lol. But I live in Alberta, and cowboys and oiled workers like their portions man size.

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I was on a 23 day O cruise to the Amazon and bridge was very popular. Great instructor/teacher for all levels. Enjoyable. Even some duplicate.

I grew up in a family who didn't allow card playing, so I know very few card games. But I'm hoping to take bridge lessons on my next cruise on Insignia. I'll have lots of sea days to hopefully learn and get practice.

I’m with you, I play kitchen bridge but could use some lessons

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We are not new to cruising or Cruise Critic by a long shot. We did book our first Oceania cruise for 29 days later this year. I have never seen a board so full of hate, sarcasm, and arrogance in my 45 years of sailing. This board is full of "professional poster's" that need to take a step back and read the hate they spew before posting. You are not helpful and you are certainly not special because you have

"over 5,000" posts or sailed on this line for "11 or more cruises". If you can't say something nice... well I am sure you are old enough to have passed this one on to your grandchildren. I, like many poster's have said, may be sorry we booked this cruise line. I am sure they are the minority, but like todays news, they seem to complain the loudest about "whatever". There is enough hate "out there", please don't bring it "in here". No, I didn't include how many cruises I have been on, what cruise lines, or my "status" on those lines because if your going to be rude and obnoxious, no one cares. If your are going to be helpful and friendly to fellow passengers for your VACATION, it might. I think I am going back to Windstar.

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