Andyand Company

wow much nicer than just a room, impressive

On 10/8/2018 at 3:35 AM, Peewee14 said:

onboard IOS now and before sailing I struggled to find pictures of the new suite lounge so here are some!

On 7/8/2019 at 11:13 AM, Host Clarea said:

 

The Suite Lounge is accessible 24 hours using your SeaPass card.

 

If you are asking about the free drink period, that is normally a 3.5 hour period starting at either 4:30pm or 5pm.

CONCERIGE LOUNGE HOURS, 8:30 AM TO 11:30 am,  EVENING 5:30 PM TO 8:30 PM

Booked for later this year to South America, wondering about the 'Country Club Casual' attire. From photos it appears for dinner, men wear sport coats, no tie, & no specific formal nights apparently . Day wear, men khakis, polos or other shirts, women nice casual ? Just putting this out there for former cruisers on Oceania for any info, so appreciated. Thanks so much

From the sound of it I am afraid Oceania will not be a good fit for you.

If you can entertain yourselves (reading, conversation, etc), you'll be fine. If you need to be entertained, you won't be.

We want to relax, while entertainment is nice it is good to have free time to do as you wish. On the Europe Med Cruise we were exhausted. My husband said if he wants to nap he won't have to worry about being somewhere on a time schedule, which I must admit would be nice for a change. We will be fine, always good to try new things. The overall reviews are positive and love meeting new people, love to laugh and share info and cruise stories, etc. We have had a stressful year or so, look forward to unwinding and relaxing.

We are returning to Oceania in 5 days (our 4th with Oceania) we are platinum with Cunard and Elite Plus with Celebrity. We've also done 2 on Carnival, 2 on NCL, 1 Princess and 1 Royal and 3 with HAL. We really love the ambiance on Oceania and the passenger mix. Granted, if you are into the theatrical shows and that type of nightlife, Oceania may not be for you, but I do think that it is worth giving it a try!

INTERESTING, Just out of curiosity how was NCL ? Trying to find a cruise to New York to take the adult kids and one grandchild, that is family friendly and price friendly. So far Carnival is the lesser price wise, short of a land trip. We and the 'kids' also like cruising, so best of both - fly in early, cruise and do a post stay as well perhaps ?

We started with Carnival, then Royal, Princess and now Oceania and think we will be fine, always good to experience different venues and cruise styles.

ALSO, how is Celebrity and/or Holland America - haven't been on those as yet but depends on the itinerary. We were thinking New York next year, eventually the Nordic Countries, Australia and possibly Asia one of these days.

Any info helpful and appreciate the comments. Connected with a couple for Oceania, so far so good.

SO, THOSE WHO HAVE CRUISED ON CRYSTAL, SEABOURN, ETC. what is the experience like on those ships vs. Oceania as an example ? Always been curious about the others - love luxury but not pretentious or snooty persons. Do enjoy hearing of trips by the well traveled for an insight into destinations.

Thanks to all cruisers for posting re: Oceania Cruises, I only hope we will not be bored. We have cruised on larger ships, so far like Royal Caribbean for family friendly, reasonable. Last Royal cruise in a suite, loved the Concierge and lounge for Suite Clients - great service and nice to relax, have drinks be it alcohol or otherwise, and snacks. The concierge was accommodating to making things happen and reservations for tours, etc. Even Princess did not have this element.

We are used to the large scale entertainment shows, the shops on or off board, tours, etc. While Oceania is supposedly more upscale and elegant, which is nice and no doubt enjoyable, being used to entertainment value and/or things to do, only hope it is not boring all things considered ?

We are cruising on the Marina this December, first time on this line. Wondering if anyone has info on the overall impressions, type of clientele, how is the onboard entertainment, tours, and/or any suggestions. All info appreciated.

Thanks