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I have used my bags as well as done my own laundry. The bags are washed and Folded, not pressed or returned on hangers, etc. you pay for those services. Send out anything that does not need ironing because it will come back wrinkled in the bag. If I have sent out shirts and pants, I know I will take them back to the laundry to iron them. Casual daytime clothes are great bag material, IMHO. Mauibabes

OK, I will throw out a few random likes. Jacques, Dover Sole, Sea Bass in Puff Pastry for 2 (takes 30 minutes plus’s to cook) crepes and the Pumpkin Soup. Toscana, Bread basket and Olive Oil and Balsamic trolly, Lasagne, an Italian Chef and their nightly Specials and many others that have been mentioned. Polo, Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, always order beef dishes Medium Rare unless you like Rare, ask for the various sauces for the steaks GDR, Jacques Chicken when we need a break from the rich meals. Ember, had several excellent meals, definitely go for the Chocolate Brownie. Deserts, just keep ordering Quartets and Quintets or anything else to find what you enjoy. Enjoy, Mauibabes

My experience on B2B or Grand Voyages, and we were in a PH, I was allowed to book a first round of reservations and then could pick up the others once on board so the rest of the guests were given an opportunity to book some Specialty reservations. We were in a PH so we were already booking 75 days out. We were at quite an advantage over others at 60 or 45 days. O wants to give everyone a chance to experience their “Finest Cuisine at Sea”. Got to share the wealth 🤪👍. Mauibabes

@Techno123 Let me start this off for you under the heading of JMHO and I eat what I like and not adventurous with food. maybe we could just start with a Specific Specialty restaurant and then move on with another and another, rather than shotgun them all. I will start then with my favorite, Red Ginger and only address my MUST try items on a 10 point scale. Any Appetizer is worth a starter try, 9+ Watermelon and Duck Salad, 11 Miso Glazed Chilean Sea Bass, 11 Rack of Lamb, 10 Teriyaki Beef (Filet Mignon), 9+ Take it away CC posters 🤪👍 Mauibabes

Yes, we have packed any and all bottles. So if you want to be absolutely certain you can have a preferred bottle of Single Malt available, order a Bon Voyage gift as well. Double your pleasure, double your fun. 🥃👍❤️ ENJOY! Mauibabes

Yes, but it is not cheap and you can pack or pick up a bottle(s) of whatever you like and bring it aboard with you at Embarkation. Oceania allows this for its guests as compared to other lines. You will hear from others I am sure who bring favorites along, cases of wine, etc. Enjoy, Mauibabes

Better be talking to O and not CC posters . I would be traveling with a valid Passport because without it, you are not going anywhere. Enjoy your anniversary. Mauibabes

@jannray The one that works for me, if you have an issue, tell someone who can resolve it. Nothing is worse here on CC when a person comes home and complains but never gave the staff a chance to resolve it. Especially if it is a service issue or a food issue, tell them. You will also have a mid cruise survey and they DO read them. If what you ordered is not right, call the Waiter or Maitre d over and let them know so they can get you a different dish. Polo, try my DW’s favorites, Waldorf Salad, Filet Mignon, I go for the Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail and always order a Quartet for desert, need a taste of everything. Toscana, the bread basket is wonderful and add the Olive oil and Balsamic Vinegar Trolly cart, 🤪👍, DW must have the Lasagne which can be an appetizer or entree size portion. All the Pasta is fresh and if a Chef’s Special Pasta, always great. Lots of other great entrees, especially the Dover Sole, and the beat goes on. Alaska is beautiful, dress properly because it can be warm, cool and wet, oh yes, and it will change in 10 minutes. That umbrella in your closet will get some use more than likely. Enjoy, Mauibabes

Ditto for yesterday on Firefox. All good now. Actually I did not even think about switching to Safari during my FF down time, oh well. Besides, CC 24/7 is not required reading. Mauibabes

I looked too because we are sailing from Tokyo on Riviera April 25. Got this off Google: Is it OK to visit Japan during Golden Week? Golden Week is one of the longest holiday periods on the Japanese calendar — many locals get time off work to enjoy the bank holidays. It's also a great time to visit Japan. Tourists can experience traditional festivals and even join in with the celebrations. sounds like winner to me. Mauibabes

@janelledocb We were in 11021 and I would consider 11015 to be in a great location as ours was not noisy. You would be under the Oceania Suites so guests above and below. We have sailed in similar rooms on Marina and Riviera and they have always been great. Go and enjoy. Mauibabes

I don’t really know the answer but we have heard him many times over the years and he is beyond tone deaf. Just sounds BAD so you are all Correct and he really does not have a KEY 🤪👍 JMHO, Mauibabes

@BillK400 I have not been in an Oceanview Stateroom but I believe it is 45 days from Embarkation. More than likely you will not get your first choices because other higher level categories start booking up to 75 days in advance. Take whatever restaurants and times that are available and be willing to “Share” a table. When you board in August, you can stop at the Reservation Desk and see what you can do to adjust restaurants and reservation times. Also, when you are at the Reservation Desk, ask about any availability the first night in any of the Specialty restaurants. If they have anything available, they will give it to you and it WON’T count against your Specialty restaurant allocation. Good Luck and enjoy Marina after her new “Refurb” that should be starting today or soon. Mauibabes

Starting in BA, definitely add some time to do a Pre tour to the Iguazu Falls. Far more impressive than Niagara Falls, JMHO. In Rio, we did private tours, check out Rio +Tours. A year ago January we flew down to SA from LAX and changed planes in DFW to get our PE seats. Oceania offered only Economy. I have been told it is pretty much the European cruises that have PE options. We are heading to Rome in the Fall and the airlines are hitting O up for $999 for the PE upgrade so that makes the cost $1699 pp each way. I have found PE flights, DIY cheaper than $1700. It’s not O, it is the airlines that are 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬✈️. Biz Class can easily be $3500-$5000 pp, each way. I initially made my reservation with the Air included and just cancelled them last week, that way I could spend some months 🙏for some decent fares that never came. Enjoy, Mauibabes

That is definitely one tour I would do as a Ship’s tour just for the added insurance of returning on time or to a dock with an Oceania ship waiting for me. Just joking. That could be a short and stressful tour day to see Paris for only a few hours. I would rather go back from Amsterdam and spend some days, too much to see and too beautiful to rush bye. Would it be possible to get in a tour to Normandy? That is pretty spectacular but then I do not know where Rouen is as I did not check a map before I started pecking away. Mauibabes