mexicobob

Sounds like a great idea. Never been there but hate the crowds onboard that first day.

We were on The Riviera about a year ago in the Mediterranean/Italy area. Had no trouble with what we were trying to do which was mainly checking email, Facebook, etc. Was not any different than being at home.

Seriously considering booking a cruise on The Star Pride next June to Norway. Is there music, guitar player, around? Not looking for much and realize this is a small ship. But..curious.

Thanks to all for the information. Was not aware that Oceania might not be able to go to Norway after next year. May have to change plans.

This may have been posted before, if so, apologize for asking it again. When will Oceania announce 2026 schedules? Mainly looking for Norway fjords cruises. Thank you.

Thank you for the information. In the future will always ask about wine tasting events.

Sounds great. Also sounds like you have to be lucky to even hear about it. Sounds like news of the event is spread by word of mouth???

If leaving from New Orleans (dock is adjacent to The French Quarter) there are hundreds of great restaurants within walking distance from the ship. Lunch on land will be the best meal of your cruise. Bonus would be the lines are much shorter to board the ship.

Second that motion, please.

Looking forward to your report of your upcoming Windstar cruise. We are planning our first Windstar cruise in June 2025. Oceania will be hard to top, especially as far as food.

Some cruises that I have been looking at for 2025 at Norwegian as well as other lines, have already booked the cabins I was interested in. I do not think prices will go down. If you see something you like, place a deposit. Can always cancel.

Sounds like a good plan.

Wish I could comment on these cabins.............but have never been able to find one available. Maybe one day.

We do the same. Great to miss "the chaos" but also usually find some very good food on shore. Also, most of the time, no line when you arrive later.

I completely agree. I am 71 and most my age would agree this behavior shows the people to be complete total, pathetic morons. Really do not understand why Oceania would cater to such low class people. Sure hope I never cruise with them.

On our recent cruise the last night we had OBC money left over so bought snacks. Brought them home and still have not eaten them.

Highly recommend Rome Cabs. Good service at a good price. Driver did not speak much English but helped us with luggage. Arrived on time.

Learn something new every day.

Got off The Breakaway three weeks ago.............and agree with the above. Really does not matter.

We paid about $200 more per person. Bigger bathroom was nice..............but we wanted the giant balcony, which was worth it for us. Four bottles of decent wine were also enjoyed. I used to enjoy Cruise Critic but there sure are some morons on these boards now.

We paid about $3400 for two of us. This included unlimited drink package, pre-paid tips, 150 minutes of internet each, 2 nights of specialty dining. Sure the price varies depending on when you are sailing and other factors.

Just off the Breakaway in a Club Balcony Suite with large balcony. Suite in name only as cabin is the same size as a balcony cabin as in on the small size. Bathroom has a double sink. Shower is a walk in which was big enough for the two of us, but we are thin people. I am 71, well travelled, but this was the best shower with the best water pressure I have ever experienced. Maybe got lucky??? Balcony was very deep. We got 3 bottles of wine, 6 cans of water and snacks on 3 days. Worth the extra few dollars. We were in cabin # 8124.

On our upcoming cruise (2/18) on The Breakaway we will eat lunch in The French Quarter and avoid all of the chaos of embarcation day lunch. Fairly sure it will be our best meal of the trip.

Maybe you should consider a" luxury" cruise line. We last sailed on Oceania. Highly recommend. Cheaper than Haven and much better food and service. Small ships,

Interested as well. We leave on February 18 and have plans for Cozumel.