transfers with Oceania

[CanadianTom]

Hello: Oceania arranged our air and transfers. We are arriving Athens airport and going to the port on Sept. 19th. We've arranged transfers with Oceania Cruises. Has anyone done this before? How do they work? Where do you meet them? How long does it take?

 

We're arriving at 10:30am and wondering if there would be enough time to see some of Athens. The ship leaves at 10:00pm. Thanks, CanadianTom

[LHT28]

There is usually a rep outside baggage collection area

It takes as long as it takes

 

Once the bus is full then they will go

sometime they will do a small city tour from the bus not sure about Athens

we have only done the London to Dover route which is a longer travel time

[no fuss travel]

You could always take public transit back into Athens to visit if they get you to the ship early. Where are you landing in Europe first, Athens? If you land somewhere else first you will have already cleared customs and immigration, so it does not take long to claim your baggage and find the rep waiting for you. They were standing just outside the baggage claim doors and they hold up signs to say which company they are representing. You just have to figure out which one is Oceania.

[CanadianTom]

Hello: We are direct non-stop from Toronto. God, I hope they don't wait for the bus to fill, we could be there all day. We have no checked bags, only carry-ons. CanadianTom

[LHT28]

Hello: We are direct non-stop from Toronto. God, I hope they don't wait for the bus to fill, we could be there all day.

There will be others arriving around the same time frame from other parts of the world ;)

You will not be alone on the bus

 

Lyn

[no fuss travel]

Hello: We are direct non-stop from Toronto. God, I hope they don't wait for the bus to fill, we could be there all day. We have no checked bags, only carry-ons. CanadianTom

 

It will take a bit longer to get through customs and immigration then. According to Trip Advisor it can either be quite quick or slow. Someone will be there to meet you, so don't worry. I doubt if you will have to wait all that long for the bus to fill up. Just relax and enjoy your cruise. We are already counting down the days to our next cruise.

[eddmel]

Since O has arranged your air and transfer, the local rep at the Athens airport will expect you a little while after your arrival. Probably not best to try to see Athens then.

 

The ship will be docked at Piraeus which is 30 to 45 minutes away depending on traffic. It would be difficult but not impossible to take a taxi from there (after check-in on board) to tour Athens. But, the expense would be considerable.

[Mura]

Tom,

 

If you are using oceania's air without a deviation I think you'll have lots of company on your flight. At least WE did the one time we took a cruiseline's air without a deviation.