JoePDX

There are reader boards as you enter the port showing which location for each ship. Also checking the port website is a good idea, but I wouldn't rely on information until the morning of embarkation. Joe

There are photos of one of the laundry rooms in this excellent review, by member @steamboats. Note the review is in German but translatable on your device. The rooms look great, they appear to be two rooms, one containing the washers and dryers and one with a big TV, ironing boards and chairs. Seems very spacious. https://www.cruisediary.de/vista-nebenkosten-an-bord/ Joe

When we were on Sirena this spring, the Oceania Ambassador shared that Allura itineraries would be out in August as noted above and the rest of 2025 in September. Joe

Photo is not required to complete on-line check in, The reference to a “camera ready device” is really incorrect. What you need is an electronic headshot of yourself saved to the device you use for check in. Could be a passport photo. Or there is the option to bypass the photo step and they will take one when you check in for boarding. Joe

Dollars ( and Euros) are readily accepted in Egypt for tips and purchases. Joe

Incredible photos. Simply gorgeous. Thank you!

Agreed. The outdoor smoking areas on the Regatta class ships are the best. Especially for the social atmosphere. The outdoor area on Vista will definitely be a letdown for Jeff. Joe

I pulled up the deck plan - which shows no doors on any public rooms…so no help. But the deck plan implies an antechamber you pass through before the hallway….. “I would kill for a Polaroid!” A quote from a favorite show…. 😊 Joe

FYI - 6th photo in Post #9 is not Ember, but the Grand Dining Room. Thanks for all the great photos! 🎉 Joe

Husband thinks so too! 😊

Schedule a car service. I have used www.suntransfers.com twice from Port of Barcelona to the Airport. Both times the driver was spot on time. They offer a large selection of vehicles. They even called me while we were enroute to make sure that all was OK and that the driver was on time. Joe

Great review. Loved the daily format and photos. We will be on board Silhouette for the TA to Amsterdam in April 2024. Joe

Unlikely you can find out the actual terminal in advance. There are reader boards as you enter the port area indicating where each ship is docked. So if this is for a car service, they will know where to go as long as they have the ship name. Joe

We also did a private overnight tour from Safari to Luxor. We stopped at a roadside convenience type stop. Beverages and snacks were available. Highly recommend an overnight stay if that is an option. You will see so much more. I used Ramses Tours. https://ramsestours.com and we had an excellent time at a very reasonable cost. Joe

Email specialservices@oceaniacruises.com. I have received responses within a day or so. Since you tried…email again…. Happy Upcoming Anniversary. Joe

Hi Jan - Since bike riding is not an option….. 😎 I have used Suntransfers.com twice in Barcelona. They are located in the UK though. Excellent experience both times. Driver on time, nice vehicle of size requested. They also called while we were enroute to the airport to make sure all was OK. Looks like you can book car service through viator.com too. Joe

My advice - check airfare for several weeks (or more) to get a sense for pricing. Google Flights is a great way to look at flight options. In the past I have used Flights by Celebrity, usually when I need a one way. In 2019 for a TA I snagged Business Class one way seats for a $1000 a person. My more recent research has shown that Celebrity pricing is the same as I can get directly with the air carrier. I much prefer to direct book with the carrier so I am fully in charge. Joe

Hi - First, I have checked the spreadsheet for information on these staterooms, and nothing noted. For the connecting oceanview staterooms on deck 3 (3129-3131-3133-3135 and 3128-3130-3132-3134) - are they like the other connecting staterooms on the Solstice Class with the connection being two doors closeable on the hallway, or is there a door inside the stateroom? Appreciate information from cruisers who have sailed in these staterooms. We are specifically looking at Silhouette. Thanks, Joe

You can also check with the Concierge once you board. You can also try emailing specialservices@oceaniacruises.com. Joe

The production cast shows are not repeated, unless you are on a B2B. Headliner acts (singer, comedian, magician, etc.) that are brought onboard, generally do two shows (although different) during their time on board generally a couple nights apart. Some are quite good. Some, not so much. On our last cruise on Sirena (March/April) the production cast was excellent. Martin Kaye (piano man extraordinaire) and Katie Porter (singer/Adele tribute) two acts brought on board were superb. Joe

Either Terrace Cafe or Waves. Or order room service. Depends on what you want. The Grand Dining Room has an Express Breakfast option, but have never tried it. Joe

Hi @Jancruz - We just met @PhD-iva on Sirena and she is just as lovely in person. 😀 Joe

Hi @cruisingxpert We are - however we are getting on a few days early in Athens. 🙂 Really looking forward to Vista. Met several crew members on our recent Sirena cruise that were getting ready to transfer over to Vista. Joe

Other cruise lines have not sent luggage tags for years and expect you to print them at home. I never thought this would hold up, so I bought these as we sail Celebrity too. They are strong and reusable. https://www.amazon.com/Cruise-Luggage-Caribbean-Celebrity-Essentials/dp/B09Q94FLCC/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=cruise+luggage+tags&qid=1681458346&sr=8-5 For our cruise on Riviera in Sept/Oct 2022 the Blue Book never arrived and thus no luggage tags, so I made up a template for Oceania Luggage tags. I print two per piece of luggage, cut them out and tape them to a thin piece of cardboard. This makes it much easier to get them in and out of the sleeve. I have attached the template below. On that Riviera trip, getting tags at the pier would have been a nightmare as the whole embarkation process was just that. The guy accepting luggage said they were the best tags he had ever seen. 😀 I used them on our recent Sirena cruise too, along with the ones that Oceania sent. Joe Oceania Homemade Luggage Tags Template.docx

Hi @scamper - Yes, it has been my experience that MQM/MQS/MQD all are earned regardless of Carrier. Now my experience has been booking a KLM flight number that actually flies on a Delta jet. If yoku want to get into the details - this seems to confirm: https://www.delta.com/us/en/skymiles/how-to-earn-miles/airline-partners One other hack - I have the AMEX Delta Platinum. It is very easy to charge $25,000 a year and get the MQD waived. I charge our car insurance, house insurance, cable, cell phones and all of our utilities to the card. Add on top of that any travel expenses and it is easy to get to $25,000 a year. Joe