What is there to do on the Regatta on sea days?

[Tarpeian Rock]

I agree with you totally except for the fact my DW and I are inseparable on a cruise and for cruising with RCL. We tried RCL once, but found most of their activities were focused more towards young families with children rather than active adults in their early 60s. Actually, we're quite happy on HAL cruises and are so looking forward to the cruises we have booked the next couple of years on HAL as well as Crystal, Celebrity and Azamara.

 

We were considering Oceania again after being on the 5th norovirus cruise on the Riviera this past March. However, after reading all the feedback on this thread, you have brought to life again many of the shortfalls of Oceania cruises we had almost forgotten about. Actually, this is why I started this thread to see if anything had changed and it seems it hasn't. Thanks again for all your feedback and helping us avoid making a bad decision by booking the 34 day cruise on the Regatta around Australia.

 

 

I think the advice you received was appropriate and it looks like you're headed in another cruise direction which works for you. I would however dispute your comment as to the "shortfalls of Oceania." One person's "shortfall" is another's "big plus." Everyone's mileage varies.

[LHT28]

There is lots to do on the ships you can be busy from morning till night

BUT if they are not things you like to do then people will complain there is nothing for them to do

 

I prefer to read a book on sea days, relax & chat to people it is what works for me

Lyn

 

Enjoy life it has an expiry date

[HoneyandMe]

We're thinking of booking a 34 day cruise around Australia on the Regatta. We've cruised twice on the Riviera and enjoyed the art classes and culinary classes. We also enjoyed playing putt-putt golf, ping pong, paddle tennis and croquet. We also enjoyed the various lectures they had plus periodically they would have a friendly game of trivia in the main theater.

 

However, we are unfamiliar with the smaller Regatta and were wondering what activities the Regatta offers on their longer cruises on sea days?

 

Very little, Ken. Had we not met a couple who liked to play cards, 23 days would have been very long, and I like looking at the sea. Evenings were better.

[Paulchili]

Just a different point of view - Oceania is not necessarily the problem.

We have well over 300 days on Oceania - I can't think of many (if any) boring ones.

Obviously, everybody's MMV - we all look for different things to do on a cruise and are comfortable with different cruising experiences. As long as we all can find cruise lines we can be happy on - then it is exactly as it should be :)

Contrary to what some adds may say - one size does not fit all.

Edited January 2, 2017 by Paulchili

[mgfraser]

Hi Everyone,

 

I have enjoyed two Oceania cruises and they were fine! We will be enjoying our third cruise starting tomorrow.

 

I have cruised on Oceania twice and several times on Celebrity, Seabourn and Crystal.

 

I only look at value for money paid and I believe they are all good!

 

I believe that if one receives, what they would expect for the money paid

then everything is OK!

 

Regards,

 

Malcolm

[bitob]

Must comment on the "shortfall" description

 

It's a plus for us and one of the reasons we cruise Oceania

 

We are on Seabourn now. Not much different. Lectures, bridge, trivia, occasional chef demo, an art class, needlepoint/knitting group. Very similar to Oceania. It's the atmosphere we like. Low key and upscale

 

It is not for everyone

 

 

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[JVilleGal]

Sleep in, have a leisurely breakfast, explore the ship and read a book and when exhaustion sets in its time for a nap :) love sea days! Would really love sea days on Oceania!

 

(Repeat as needed)

 

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Edited January 3, 2017 by JVilleGal

[TrulyBlonde]

Always need a few sea days. Oceania suits us just fine. Wake up to a view of the sea, a cappuccino, fresh berries with muesli, workout at the gym, ping pong at 10, light lunch, walk a few laps around the deck, read, almost time for dinner, great food, conversation, some wine...no need for shows because tomorrow may be a great port day with a wonderful tour. Repeat...

[Paulchili]

Always need a few sea days. Oceania suits us just fine. Wake up to a view of the sea, a cappuccino, fresh berries with muesli, workout at the gym, ping pong at 10, light lunch, walk a few laps around the deck, read, almost time for dinner, great food, conversation, some wine...no need for shows because tomorrow may be a great port day with a wonderful tour. Repeat...

 

Wonderful plan. I just have a few minor improvements :D

Bacon & eggs in place of muesli, afternoon tea in place of walking a few laps and throw in trivia after tea and a show after dinner. Now we're talking.

Otherwise your plan is perfect :D

Edited January 3, 2017 by Paulchili

[bitob]

Count us in.

 

 

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[jamesnmphs]

Me too. I love Regatta. Did a transatlantic cruise (Lisbon to NYC) in 2013 on the ship and enjoyed every minute. The staff on all of the Oceania cruises I have taken have been just super. It is amazing that after just two days, the staff knew my name and my cabin number.

 

 

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[vaitape]

WOW....am LONGING for our peaceful sea days.

[Tree Hugger]

I'm curious to see how we will enjoy our sea days on our upcoming Alaska cruise. My wife and I do tend to spend a lot of time in our cabin reading and relaxing, especially if we have a balcony, if just an OV I'll try to find a quiet public deck to read. That being said, our four cruises to date have all been on Carnival so there has been plenty of in-your-face activities in the event I'm not in the mood to read.

 

This is our first on Oceania and my wife's sister and her husband will be joining us (first time cruisers) and I can see the brother-in-law complaining about not having anything to do (just his personality). I'd be willing to wager he'd probably spend his sea days in the casino. He's from rural Tennessee originally and admittedly isn't the type to attend High Tea.

[jamesnmphs]

I'm curious to see how we will enjoy our sea days on our upcoming Alaska cruise. My wife and I do tend to spend a lot of time in our cabin reading and relaxing, especially if we have a balcony, if just an OV I'll try to find a quiet public deck to read. That being said, our four cruises to date have all been on Carnival so there has been plenty of in-your-face activities in the event I'm not in the mood to read.

 

 

 

This is our first on Oceania and my wife's sister and her husband will be joining us (first time cruisers) and I can see the brother-in-law complaining about not having anything to do (just his personality). I'd be willing to wager he'd probably spend his sea days in the casino. He's from rural Tennessee originally and admittedly isn't the type to attend High Tea.

 

 

Tree Hugger, Don't stay in your cabin and read on you sea days. The decks will be plenty quite. Get out and lounge by the pool and enjoy the fresh air. While I have been told that there are more families, which translates into children, on Alaskan cruises, I would still wager that you will have plenty of quite places to read and enjoy.

 

 

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[Tree Hugger]

I always figured there would be less children on an Alaskan cruise since they tend to cost more than the family-friendly Caribbean trips. Either way, there would still be substantially less children on the Regatta than one of the Carnival boats.

[Paulchili]

I always figured there would be less children on an Alaskan cruise since they tend to cost more than the family-friendly Caribbean trips. Either way, there would still be substantially less children on the Regatta than one of the Carnival boats.

 

It depends on when you are cruising in Alaska. If it's before the schools are out, there are likely to be fewer children than later.

[Glaciers]

I'm curious to see how we will enjoy our sea days on our upcoming Alaska cruise.

 

We were on the Regatta in Alaska last season. There was really only one sea day where there wasn’t something to look at and that was the southbound portion heading back to Seattle to the West of Vancouver Island. The other days were mostly scenic and worth being on deck or in Horizon’s enjoying the scenery and wildlife. There were many quiet places to hideaway with a book too.

 

There were 3 children on our trip in June and we were told there was going to be 24 the next week.

Edited January 5, 2017 by Glaciers

[JimandStan]

This is our first on Oceania and my wife's sister and her husband will be joining us (first time cruisers) and I can see the brother-in-law complaining about not having anything to do (just his personality). I'd be willing to wager he'd probably spend his sea days in the casino. He's from rural Tennessee originally and admittedly isn't the type to attend High Tea.

 

Two things:

 

1) Because the ship will be leaving and entering American Ports on most days of your Alaska Cruise, the hours when the Casino (and the shops, come to think of it) are open are severely truncated.

 

2) From the luxury of our armchairs at home, Sea Days have a way of stretching out in our minds as long, idyllic expanses of free time.

In reality. they are jammed between Port visits which, though worthwhile, are long, hot (even in Alaska!) and exhausting.

 

Seeing Alaska's scenic wonders is a full time job, let me tell you-

Depending on his level of physicality, your brother in law may be quite happy with any interim days of rest.

Edited January 5, 2017 by JimandStan

[RJB]

Two things:

 

1) Because the ship will be leaving and entering American Ports on most days of your Alaska Cruise, the hours when the Casino (and the shops, come to think of it) are open are severely truncated.

 

2) From the luxury of our armchairs at home, Sea Days have a way of stretching out in our minds as long, idyllic expanses of free time.

In reality. they are jammed between Port visits which, though worthwhile, are long, hot (even in Alaska!) and exhausting.

 

Seeing Alaska's scenic wonders is a full time job, let me tell you-

Depending on his level of physicality, your brother in law may be quite happy with any interim days of rest.

Somehow I don't think a sea day is a port visit. Do you now the difference? I would hope so.

[RJB]

Somehow I don't think a sea day is a port visit. Do you now the difference? I would hope so.

Sorry Did not read jammed between. Even so a sea day is good for relaxing.