CoolChile

OK, I'll bite, ORV, can't help myself. How was your pedi?

So, to be clear, the Oceania bookings are in your (and your friends') name? In other words, the bookings are not currently assigned to any TA but you are trying to find a TA to transfer the bookings to that gives you "meaningful benefits"? You were on the Vista Panama Canal sailing Nov 3 (the one right after ours) so you might want to step up your research (lots of tips here on how to find a "good" one) as you have only 30 days to reassign the booking from Oceania to a TA. That is, unless Oceania changes the time allowed to do that from 30 to 14 days on December 1, and makes it retroactive.

I forgot to say, Oceania is unlikely to talk to you as you have a TA. Time for a new one.

Tom, you must get on your TA again. Was your "blue book" (not blue anymore) delivered to them and not forwarded to you? A little late for the booklet, but do not worry! You will have no problem getting luggage tags at the pier. The baggage guys will fill them in for you and all will be well. The rest of the booklet is a nice read, especially if you're new or newish to Oceania, but not essential. What IS essential is getting the Final Cruise Vacation Summary (it's done by Oceania) FROM YOUR TA. Also have your boarding pass when you arrive at the Port. See you at the M&G! Linda 🌶️

@PaisleyMello, you might want to return to our roll call. You haven't posted in months or emailed me to attend the M&G. At any rate, the roll call is where you should post about your tour -- much more likely to get some uptake there. Linda 🌶️

What is a 'sofa bus'? Must be comfy.

When Frank Del Rio, Sr. was our 'guest' at the Vista Founder's cruise Meet & Greet, he spoke to us for pretty much the whole time. He was affable but very clear: Tubs, jacuzzis (whatever they're called) on the balconies of the top suites are a no-go. They're often not used but also costly to clean and maintain. So, voila. None on the new Vista (nor, I would guess, on any future Allura class ship). If you were there -- or weren't -- I'm paraphrasing, so don't get too picky with me. 😂 Linda

Dominique left after the Founder's cruise. Damien Lacroix took over as GM on the one following, Ancient Adriatics. But who knows who's who in the zoo going forward.

Simple. Make some friends.

Wondering if there's something out there about this. Some time ago, we booked an April 2025 Tokyo-Vancouver with OLife (shorex). The phrase "until mid 2024" caught my eye. Is there an end date for already-booked cruises with OLife? As ours is not until 2025, will we be required to switch to simply MORE? (Um, and of course, pay more.) Linda

Oh Kat, you saviour, you! Can always count on you on Cruise Critic.👏 I went over to Oceania Riviera roll calls and the posts made within 24 hrs of my 'boo boo' were there and bolded.

More accurately, I clicked on that little button beside "Riviera Roll Calls" 'dim-wittedly'. I remember reading that once hit, "Mark forum as unread" cannot be reversed. Please Kat, or someone, say it ain't so! Having it stay that way forever will be no fun as I search in vain for my unread sailings on Riviera. Help?

I wish you'd told me, Joe! We just sold our fiery orange sofa bed. You cruise, you lose.

Better yet, eat it before your shower.

Haven't you been getting PPGs since you became Silver? Trying to understand what your issue is.