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shank63

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  • Location
    Cornelius, NC
  • Interests
    Travel, photography
  • Favorite Cruise Line(s)
    Oceania
  • Favorite Cruise Destination Or Port of Call
    Europe

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  1. IMO the quality of food in Prime C is excellent and worth the upcharge. Not so much for Acqualina, but that’s our tastes.
  2. When the terrorism and pirating in the region is defeated.
  3. Never had a problem booking specialties on O, even after being on board. Booking specialties on A has not been an issue either, although it must me done on board only.
  4. We always book with a TA or transfer an onboard booking to a TA. A good TA will add some OBC or other benefit, and generally offer superior customer service.
  5. We were on the Quest recently enjoyed an outstanding off ship Azamazing event in Montevideo. Our only other Azamara cruise was last year on the Pursuit in Norway and enjoyed an off ship Azamazing Erving in Tromso. Both of these off ship events were in local theaters and locally themed and produced. Of the two, the Montevideo event was based on the Carnival celebration and was our favorite by far. The opportunity to offer a local theme off ship evening is largely determined by the itinerary, facilities in the port, available buses, and local talent. For me, I have no desire to be bussed off ship to a second rate production with limited local flavor. So, it’s not a big deal to drop the Azamazing evening where appropriate.
  6. We have requested the credit on several cruises, the response time varies but we have always received it. Patience and perseverance are required.
  7. We were on Riviera in October in a non concierge veranda and were thrilled with the refurbished bathroom. We will be highly disappointed if the Marina refurbishment stops short of that step.
  8. We are planning to fly home from KEF to Boston next year with a connection to CLT. Since it is only 5 hours or so, economy class is normally suitable for us. How does Icelandic economy compare with US carriers?
  9. You’re at least half right: a true Martini must be made with gin, not vodka. It also takes a scoach of dry vermouth for a dry Martini so you may be allowed to call it extra dry.
  10. We have sailed on Sirena and similar ships with another cruise line and thoroughly enjoyed the ships and the ambiance. I do recommend upgrading from a stateroom to a PH if feasible, although the staterooms are not bad, more like cozy.
  11. In my opinion, food is much better on Oceania but the vibe on the smaller Azamara ships is nice. Either choice is good.
  12. We prefer Riviera because of the 4 specialty restaurants, and Riviera was our first Oceania cruise. However, we have also sailed on Sirena and absolutely enjoyed it, the smaller ship has a wonderful vibe. We would choose between the two based on thee itinerary and be happy either ship.
  13. Dress codes have been challenged on every cruise that we have enjoyed in the past few years. There are usually some who believe it’s acceptable to wear a ball cap in any dining venue, or bathrobes and pajamas outside their staterooms, and those who consider torn or ripped jeans as fashionable. Increasingly more people everywhere who are convinced that rules do not apply.
  14. Sadly, I have seen no improvement since the new IT system was installed months ago. This may be a warning that the owners or Azamara, Sycamore Partners have no intention of correcting these problems. Travel insurance by a third party is strongly advised.
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