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We did back to back twice and it was very easy (and we changed cabins once). When we changed cabins, we went down to customer service the morning of the next cruise around 9:00 AM and they gave us the new key cards. When we stayed in the same cabin our key card was good for the length of the next two cruises.

I have cruised out of Tampa a few times once was great, twice it was no fun. One time there were no porters and we had to take our luggage all the way through security and onto the ship. I really like the Dawn, but I prefer the smaller ships.

It's the same price before or onboard, No Jacket required for specialty restaurants.

I have been sapphire for a while and have never had the experience you describe. I do flash my card and don't have to get tender tickets. Thats about it. When I travel in the haven or suites, I am escorted off the ship if I ask the concierge ahead of time that I would like too,

But federal law does not apply in counties outside of the US. You have to go by whatever law applies to the country you are visiting. Japan has very strict laws regarding prescriptions.

We just used magnetic hooks on the wall on the Marina. They worked fine.

We got off the Marina after a 50-day cruise January 26th. We never saw any brown water.

I have been on the Marina for the past 24 days and I only smell the smoke when I walk past the smoking lounge. I have not smelled smoke anywhere in the Horizons lounge except near the door to the smoking lounge.

I hope this helps.

The elevator is now working!

On Marina now and it is crew service at the buffet.

On Marina now in a concierge cabin. We have turn down service.

Oceania is part of Norwegian. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings owns Oceania Cruises, Norwegian Cruise line and Regent Seven Seas Cruises.

Virgin Voyages.

The ESPN app generally doesn't work outside the US unless you use a VPN, and sometimes still doesn't.

I was fortunate to buy NCLH at $10.38. It's the gift that keeps on giving. I have almost made back my initial investment with onboard credits.

The website now shows "Your World Included", with the same prices as "Simply More", at least for my booked cruises.

A lot of crew members are from the Philippines, or similar developing counties.

Definitely not. My wife is from the Philippines and when we travel they probably don't need to tell us about life there.

Good news for people who live near Tampa (like me). https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2024/08/oceania-to-homeport-in-tampa/

Don't frustrate yourself doing the excursions online. I have not had any luck trying to get the 25% discount online. I always call and get the discount that way. As far as the website remembering my login, it never does. O's website is not the best,

We have sailed in the MSC Yacht Club once. That was enough. The concept is great, but the product was lacking for us. We were constantly comparing it to NCL's Haven. In the Haven they have the best of the best working . The best bartenders, waiters and such. The Havens restaurant is very good. We can almost eat every meal there if they changed the menu a couple of times. The Yacht clubs' food was ordinary. The personal assigned to the Yacht club are hit or miss. Our room steward didn't show up until late afternoon and did an okay job. The butler was a nice guy, but never really provided any added value. The spa on MSC was very nice and we went many times. The pizza in the main buffet (non Yacht club) was very good, but there were always lines and twice people cut in line which caused arguments with many. Not like anything ever experienced on Oceania or the Haven.

I am onboard the Nautica now and the dress has been casual to semi-formal. No shorts, but I have seen some in the Terrace Cafe even at night. It's relaxed.

I called Oceania and they upgraded me to the $30 a day prestige package.

I was able to call Oceania and upgrade to the premium beverage package before the sailing. We had a large onboard credit and didn't want it to go to waste.