Sabbycat

Tarragona is an amazing town with amazing old Roman ruins. It is an amazing embarkation point. When Oceania uses as an embarkation point they indicate such by showing Barcelona (Tarragona). Oceania has already had sailing in/out of Tarragona.

We always choose the OE over the regular tour. Much prefer the smaller more intimate group. Was it better than the big group, no idea as we didn't do the big group, but we really enjoyed the smaller group size. Easier to maneuver, ask questions and hear.

Covid on the rise globally as we move into the autumn and winter months. It would be magnified on a cruise ship given the close contact, and even more so on Oceania given the longer voyages. Get your booster before travel, wear a mask where minimum distances cannot be maintained, especially if you have pre-existing conditions, and wash your hands often, especially if you have pre-existing conditions. The medical community and research shows that covid is more contagious than the flu and cold. So be smart. Take care of yourself because nobody else will.

In restaurants, shoreside or otherwise, I always order rare for medium rare. And I always get medium rare!

Except for dinning reservations they treat it as two separate cruises. On my upcoming cruise with is a combination of a 7 and 14 cruise, I have to have my first 4 dining reservations in the first 7 days and then the last 4 in the later 14 days. Makes no sense to me since it is one booking number. It is either one cruise and one cruise credit and I can book my eight reservations anytime over the 21 days, or it is two cruises and I get to two credits, I have limitations on my restaurant booking. They don't get to play it both ways. 🤦‍♀️

Thank you everyone who has responded. I have taken your tips and put them onto a word doc that I will print for them. Any not to miss foods, places or activities? Any other good tips. Embarkation, or such. I have tons for other lines, such the yummy cookies on Celebrity, or their waffles. As well as other ship specific tips. But I know almost nothing about RCL. Thanks everyone. You are all amazing 🙂

Hi All, My niece is heading out on an Enchantment of the Seas sailing at the end of the month. I have searched the boards for tips and advise for this ship post-pandemic but have not found any specific to this ship. Therefore, I am soliciting everyone for some. I have never sailed on RCL being a Celebrity, Oceania and Az fan. They are two young amazing "kids" (19/20). They are non-drinkers, preferring moxtails. (Sailing out of the Mediterranean). Any tips you can provide would be appreciated. Thanks everyone 🙂

Already warned her about the hot soup!

Hi there, Asking this question for my niece who is sailing on Enchantment in a month. Do they do these bag specials on 7 day sailings? They will be travelling Greece for 10 days prior to boarding. They found the laundry cost crazy expensive last time. I mentioned Celebrity does these specials, and don't see why RCL wouldn't unless they do not offer them on shorter sailings. Any guidance ppl could provide would be amazing. Thanks 🙂

OP was talking about reading. Your post is rude

We have always just done cheese, crackers and nuts (small selection). But Oceania does have a much better selection than most lines. I would have complained to Hotel Mgmt right away. Part of staying in a PH is the expectation of a butler to do certain things. If (s)he is unwilling, then I will complain right away, if after speaking to them does not work.

I wear pretty cocktail like dresses and never feel out of place. I have seen others do so too. Not to worry. We are in the minority, but there are some of us that like dressing like this. You will find that ppl will dress up more for the specialty restaurants, rather than main dining. But dress how you want, it is your cruise.

I love effective cruise line apps. Being able to view the evening menu while looking out at the ocean, book excursions, see the days' agenda. If you prefer walking to look at the menus, going to the excursion desk to book an excursion, and carrying a program with you, that is great, but choice is better. But don't say they shouldn't have one because I DON'T WANT IT. You are not their only customer. They don't only have your favorite menu you items, your favorite room type and your favorite activities. They have a variety to reflect EVERYONE's tastes. It is the same with an app. Don't like it, don't use it, but don't say they shouldn't have because I don't want it. Selfish ppl are so annoying.

Former Celebrity cruisers here who LOVE Oceania. It is a relaxed subtle elegance. Food is amazing. The fellow cruisers well travelled and enjoyable. The ships beautiful. While we also cruise several other similar lines, (not Celebrity, especially now after all the recent cuts, and changes to market towards younger cruisers and families), we do love Oceania. Small ships with lots to do. We are on our count down to our upcoming TA cruise where we will spend a lovely 20 days aboard! Oceania is just a much better quality product. We sailed in SS on Celebrity. I find the PH suite cheaper per night than Celebrity's SS. I am sick of Celebrity's nickle and diming. Something you will not experience on Oceania. We sail Oceania and Azamara. We will no longer pay the exorbitant cost of Celebrity for a highly decreased product. They seem to think their product is worth a lot more than it is. Very arrogant mgmt over there. Especially the way they are communicating. They do not tell the truth to TAs, and their cruisers.

Food is not as good as Oceania. But itineraries are better. And I find the excursions more active, so strenuous is actually strenuous. Whereas on Oceania I find their strenuous more moderate at most. Az is also a little more casual. I also find their cruisers a little more active. JMHO. In higher end Italian restaurants I have had balsamic and olive oil offerings. I would not say Celebrity is a bridge any longer. They are cutting amenities in all cabin categories faster than I change my outfits! And adding charges for once free menu items. They have also more than doubled their fares post pandemic. Oceania is now cheaper on a per night basis than Celebrity. At least PH vs Sky Suite.