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What do YOU think? It will be icelandic air with no lie flat seats. Its a long flight from sfo. I would not fly thar airline there 

New york times, I guess. People love abbreviations. I hate them.

17 hours ago, Goosebear Mum said:

Do Americans have a less derogatory meaning of wino? In the UK it’s used to describe those who are habitually drunk on the cheapest stuff, and are usually homeless people.  Certainly not something I’d ever wish to describe someone on a cruise as…. 

same in the US. A more apt description might be wine connoisseur

 

 

I could not find another cruise line that has cancelled Istanbul.According to Rick Steves, many are using it as a replacement for Haifa. Why did Oceania cancel?

1 hour ago, cruiserchuck said:

Celebrity offers fully refundable fares if you cancel more than 90 days before the cruise.  They also offer lower fares with nonrefundable deposits.

Celebrity used to have a great Buffett. Friends that went recently said half was closed and limited. I don't like  their class system. The one cruise We took  was ok, although food choices in blue were limited not always to my liking  I found myself ordering from the main dining room menu. .after reading about all their cuts I doubt we try them again 

13 minutes ago, roninman said:

I'd pass up.  Why deliberately choose to put myself or those I care about into a potential situation, however unlikely, with an entity that has already demonstrated a calculated disregard for consumers?  Al Wilson had a song a number of years ago, and Aesop had a fable about a frog and a scorpion, about a mistaken expectation for a party to change character.  

it will be interesting to see if demand is still high next year. 

 

Am on Vista 2/28. 10 day Caribbean. Don't want to miss rack of lamb, prime rib and Lobster. Is the first night a good night?

40 minutes ago, Gluhwein said:

We are about to leave on our Panama Canal cruise that has been postponed 3 times.  Once by Covid, once due to our own illness and once because we were not satisfied with the fact tht the 15 day cruise went from 5 sea days to 8 at the least minute.  This trip was supposedly finalized for the past year.  Now two days before departure Oceania changes the itinerary once again meaning no stop in Nicaragua and additional sea days.  Do these people know what they're doing?  Never had so much misinformation given when traveling on Viking, Gate 1, NCL or Royal Caribbean.  At this point I just want to get this mess over with.  I don't cruise just to sit around all day stuffing myself on the boat.  I want to see the  World, not the oceans.  BTW - we never received anything from Oceania in the mail.  No documents, no bag tags, no swag.  Not even ads.  This food better be something special because I'm not all impressed.i

It appears there are problems in Nicaragua.

22 minutes ago, Hlitner said:

Do you think they would "keel haul" folks who do not follow the dress codes?  And how about "lashes" for those who do not behave?   LOL

I enjoy dressing up, especially formal. Have not cruised Cunard but may some day. Reviews of the  food have not been great, however.They will not let you in the dining room if you stray too far from the dress code. 

Have not seen a post by anyone who actually took advantage of the brief offer.. please let us know ifbyou are that person ir know someone who took the offer. Lesson learned. Act immediately, same day, if you find yourself in this situation

I done see the link to the review. 

15 hours ago, MVPinBoynton said:

 

I have just posted a review to my website with lots of photos of a recently completed Colonial America cruise on the brand-new Oceania Vista that went from Montreal to Miami.   I also have the menus from the restaurants, spa and lounges.

 

We had a great time on an awesome ship.  Below is a photo from before the Aura show at Montreal’s Notre Dam Cathedral.  Just a gorgeous experience

 

The review is located on my website, which is linked to in my signature.  You can also just Google “Mike and Carol’s/Cathy’s Cruise Reviews” to find a link to it.  I hope it is helpful for those of you that are planning to cruise on the Vista; or that it brings back some fond memories to those of you who have already cruised on her or the ports.

Very disturbing. Lack if customer service. Might prefer Viking considering all this. Maybe they are in financial trouble. 

I have never tipped on excursions. 

Book non stops. 

Not , not on  the ship.But I wish  I Was. If I was not upon the ship…..

Kaiser would not tell me if any particular location had it. They told me to go in person, which I did. They had it. But its a big secret. Ridiculous. No Rsv vaccine yet

17 hours ago, PacnGoNow said:

Not by choice? Someone is forcing you?🤣

 

Food is so subjective.  I would not worry about it and go with a positive attitude.  IF there is an issue, please speak with the DRO/Maitre’d. 
 

Food is not subjective. It is bad. Cold food is not subjective. You are saying some people might find it hot?   Under cooked rawsteak can not be subjective Quit defending Princess.

7 hours ago, jackdeb said:

I remember the ‘ jam’ being Bon Maman with the red and white gingham lids. Has this changed to something like Smuckers fruit spread?

The sugar will kill you brigade

We got 6. Months booking while on a cruise. 

Its like any other airline. If you fly coach, its bad.Fly business and its good. 

Does anyone have a recording of those chimes?

2 hours ago, Ray4Fun said:

Where's the App?  Your parent company has a great one. 

Who cares? I don't need it. 

Do a land trip.

Its better than Princess, ncl, Holland and celebrity.