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Asking fellow passangers on board is a good way to identify preferred TAs that have lots of experience with and connections to O. That way you can ask about service as well as as perks.

Just for comparison, Viking requires full payment 12 (sometimes12+) months in advance. If you already have a cruise booked, you can request the new one be 6 months.

Yes, although it seems contradictory, one in a higher level stateroom can add someone in a lower level catagory when the higher level category's window opens. It does use up one of the lower category's allotments.

Sirena did not have it.

Just go in, chose a table, order your drinks, then select the items you want and take them back to your table with or without a server's assistance. No trays 🙃.

Yes, I agree it's time to move on from the factless speculation and the sky-is-falling whining that only feeds others to factlessly speculate. What it is is what it is, and we will find out the facts after October 1. Folks can then choose whether or not O is offering a product that suits them. None of this flailing on CC is going to change Corporate decisions.

Yes, either couple can make reservations for both couples at a single table. The reservation made by one uses the allotment of the other..i.e. no double dipping. There will be an option to add the joining couple, different from the option for table sharing. Whichever couple books, they will need the booking number for the other couple.

Only Concierge and above get 3 bags (20 pieces per bag max) of laundry. I don't know about Vista and Owners suites (Oceania suites on the larger ships).

It's pretty clear from the posts here by those in the know that O doesn't follow CC regularly, except for possibly the reviews section. Why they don't, I don't know, except that CC posters represent only a very small percentage of those who cruise on O. Count the number of individuals you can identify that post regularly on this board and compare that number to the total number of folks are cruising or will cruise in the future Many of those who post regularly are not the future demographic that O needs to capture to remain in business for the long term.

It's still better than Viking which want full payment 12 months before sailing. If you have a valid booking on file, a second one may be reduced to 6 months.

@mauibabes is correct. Cancellations cannot be done online so call O or have your TA make the necessary changes.

You should see dining reservation as an option.

Did yougo to your account, and clickon manage booking?

In addition to the link @njhorseman posted, it's on your online account on the Oceania website. And, of course, that the number of reservation you can book online in advance. You can request more onboard, and your success will be based on availability.

My definition of camping is a Holiday Inn Express.

@AMHuntFerry provided the details on the advance guaranteed specialty reservations, but everyone has a least one per specialty restaurant. Psuedo-sommeliers (dedicated drink staff in the restaurants) provide the bar service. When you are seated, your server will get the sommelier for you if you want an alcoholic drink; after that it's flagging him/her down or having the server get him/her.

@SSCAF001 He probably meant "Montaudon" as that's what's was served (Montaudon Brut) on the Sirena in August.

I won't tell your husband. It a little secret just between us and the other folks on the O board ☺️

Robin I think the upgraded package unblocks the streaming, but does not provide increased bandwidth or speed.

Why do you say faux Champagne? Last month it was Montaudon, which is from Reims.

What do you mean by new management? Do you mean that FDR Jr is now the CEO?

Oceania does not routinely monitor Cruise Critic.

Azamara's ships and Oceania's R-ships were all originally part of the eight R-class ships that Renaissance Cruise line had built between 1998 and 2001. Renaissance Cruise went bankrupt in 2001, and the R-ships were bought (and some resold) by various other lines. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renaissance_Cruises

Yes.

Depends on one's definition as non-alcoholic (from Google AI): "Lyre's non-alcoholic spirits contain a small amount of alcohol, but it's less than 0.5% ABV (Alcohol By Volume)."