mantadiver

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.

Your post was great timing for us. We are going on our first Oceania cruise in March (Nautica). Thanks again.

Bravo. I really enjoyed your Haven secrets on the NCL board. It has a life of it's own.

We are cruising September 2nd, arriving in Maui the 3rd. So far our itinerary has not changed. We dock in Kahului, which is on the opposite side from the fires. We are due to be the first ship back to Maui after the fires. From what I have read, many Maui residents want tourists back because it is the backbone of their economy. They just want tourists to stay away from Lāhainā.

I did a back to back in June and put both reservations on one form. I received the $100 on board credit on both cruises.

I am in a suite right now that does not have the Haven. So my answer is based on that.

There is no charge. You order off a menu that includes omelets, bacon etc. It's great if you have an early morning excursion. Otherwise we go to the Haven restaurant for breakfast.

This is the one in suites.

I was mailed my tags for my sailing in the 31st of this month.

Yes.

I only remember a seating area for suites. There was a line for Platinum and above separate from the main boarding line. I have sailed out of Tampa 3 times and didn't enjoy the boarding experience at all, even when we were in a suite.

We boarded in Seattle on the Bliss last September booked in the Haven. When we arrived at the port we were a little dismayed at the line, but after about five minutes a NCL rep. came out with a Haven sign and asked if anyone is in the Haven. They escorted us to the Haven waiting area and the rest was Bliss...

Just about every cruise we get charged for drinks that are included in our drink package. It's a pain but I watch the bill daily.