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We are thinking of taking a river cruise for Christmas - not necessarily for the Christmas markets more about enjoying Christmas with like minded travellers in a new and sociable environment.

We have never taken a river cruise before and would appreciate thoughts/comments about which operator might be best for this type of cruise over Christmas and maybe which river would be preferable.

Plus any other things we might need to think about?

Thank you

We are on the Quest out of Barcelona on August 4th and for the first time we'd like to try the Chef's Table this trip.

Can we book this in advance on line, or do we need to do this as soon as we board on Saturday?

And would love to hear other recommendations as to how enjoyable this evening might be :)

Many thanks Bonnie - will post on the roll call as suggested!

Have just noticed on the roll call for this cruise that there is to be no Azamazing evening [planned for

Monaco I believe]

Bonnie can you help - is this correct?

Thank you!

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Does anyone know whether course by course in suite dining is available in PH suites on the first evening?

:) lol :)

We will be first timers on Oceania/Riviera in 2016. When is the best time to purchase our beverage package? Pre-cruise, or once onboard?

Each to their own - thank you!

We too have a horror of jumbo ships with entertainment that possibly doesn't suit us! My enquiry was simply whether the outdoor experience - on occasions - incorporated the luxury of an evening spent relaxing on loungers on the pool deck - possibly as an alternative to an Azamazing evening ashore!

Just wondering - does Azamara ever screen films in the evening around the pool?

Fantastic news. Favourite area on the ship. :):):)

Agree absolutely! The first place that DH and I make for once we are on board

This means more bookings for us with Azamara!

:))

16 night Asian cities and waters

We really like the look of the places to visit on this voyage, and especially because it is the Quest and the offer on prices booked before June 30th 2015!

BUT

should we have any concerns that this trip will be in any way affected by the fact that the Quest will be docking in Singapore at the end of the voyage, for a major refit in dry dock.

We would be really disappointed if this was the case - can anyone enlighten us, perhaps Bonnie's input would be helpful…..

We stayed on board, had a lovely dinner outside watching the sun set over the Bay of Naples and then watched Mamma Mia by the pool.

Hello there Hattie

Yes, I remember you telling us that you enjoyed the pool deck open air film on the night we went on our Azamazing evening…..and to be honest, sometimes after a hectic sightseeing day, that sounds ideal! All the best for 2014 to you both!

We are wondering what, if any alternative option there is to the Azamazing evenings which are part of each cruise. We have been on two of these and enjoyed them immensely, but thinking about our forthcoming cruise, we may want to skip this one, and enjoy the ship in peace and quiet!

Can anyone say what happens on board, if most of the ship's pax are living it up ashore? I understand the MDR is open, and I thought someone mentioned a film being shown on the swimming pool deck?

Would be interested to know if you have ever chosen not to take the Az Eve!

We have been following the posts re Land Discoveries and enhanced tour program cancellation for 2014, and see that many people say that they arrange their own private tours….

How do we set about trying to arrange any private tours for forthcoming destinations?