st5310 Posted July 24, 2018 Author #26 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Maybe Oceania is not a good choice for you? And what in that reply would lead you to ask me this question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted July 24, 2018 #27 Share Posted July 24, 2018 And what in that reply would lead you to ask me this question? Just a touch over-reactive??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st5310 Posted July 24, 2018 Author #28 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Just a touch over-reactive??? Perhaps, but why would that make Oceania the wrong cruise for me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted July 24, 2018 #29 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Perhaps, but why would that make Oceania the wrong cruise for me? Though there will probably be a handful of folks on any Oceania cruise who may need an attitude adjustment, I trust that you'll find that one of the reasons why O has so many loyal customers is the nature of the demographic. For the most part, the folks we've met on O are cosmopolitan, well travelled/educated/mannered/behaved and generally quite pleasant. It's very different than the widely variable mass of humanity on some mass market lines where unwarranted confrontations may happen more frequently. BTW, when you contact Oceania for clarification of their CYA booze statement, what you'll hear back is that same CYA statement. However, the booze limit is just not enforced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimandStan Posted July 24, 2018 #30 Share Posted July 24, 2018 BTW, when you contact Oceania for clarification of their CYA booze statement, what you'll hear back is that same CYA statement. However, the booze limit is just not enforced +1 Very eloquent :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pinotlover Posted July 24, 2018 #31 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Well duh! +2 Eloquent indeed :') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st5310 Posted July 24, 2018 Author #32 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Though there will probably be a handful of folks on any Oceania cruise who may need an attitude adjustment, I trust that you'll find that one of the reasons why O has so many loyal customers is the nature of the demographic. For the most part, the folks we've met on O are cosmopolitan, well travelled/educated/mannered/behaved and generally quite pleasant. It's very different than the widely variable mass of humanity on some mass market lines where unwarranted confrontations may happen more frequently. BTW, when you contact Oceania for clarification of their CYA booze statement, what you'll hear back is that same CYA statement. However, the booze limit is just not enforced. So you are implying that I do not meet any of that criteria because I took exception to a poster's tone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenndale Posted July 24, 2018 #33 Share Posted July 24, 2018 So you are implying that I do not meet any of that criteria because I took exception to a poster's tone? I think you misjudged the 'tone', the poster was pointing out your inconsistency, asking for cruisers experiences and then you respond by quoting CC :) People have answered your question but you didn't seem to accept their answers. You were certainly 'sharp' in your reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted July 24, 2018 #34 Share Posted July 24, 2018 So you are implying that I do not meet any of that criteria because I took exception to a poster's tone? How dare you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st5310 Posted July 24, 2018 Author #35 Share Posted July 24, 2018 I think you misjudged the 'tone', the poster was pointing out your inconsistency, asking for cruisers experiences and then you respond by quoting CC :)People have answered your question but you didn't seem to accept their answers. You were certainly 'sharp' in your reply. Yes, perhaps overly sharp, I admit. And now that you mention it, I see the inconsistency. Definitely my bad here as I did over-react to the tone. Apologies to all. For the record, I do place far more weight on the experiences of passengers over CC and the "CYA" statement I'm sure I'll get from Oceania. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st5310 Posted July 24, 2018 Author #36 Share Posted July 24, 2018 How dare you. How dare I what? I am not following the reason for your indignity. I asked you to explain why you thought my reply to arima22 meant that I should consider a different cruise line. You replied with a list of qualities that you said were common among Oceania passengers. I inferred that you think I do not possess such qualities. If I am wrong, please explain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenndale Posted July 24, 2018 #37 Share Posted July 24, 2018 We always take on at least one bottle of gin to enjoy a G&T on the balcony and also white rum to pair with cola. Just FYI you can also pre request your preferred sodas for your fridge, let your TA contact O. We generally request low calorie drinks and Schweppes tonics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted July 24, 2018 #38 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Yes, perhaps overly sharp, I admit. And now that you mention it, I see the inconsistency. Definitely my bad here as I did over-react to the tone. Apologies to all. For the record, I do place far more weight on the experiences of passengers over CC and the "CYA" statement I'm sure I'll get from Oceania. Welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st5310 Posted July 24, 2018 Author #39 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Welcome aboard! Thank you! REALLY looking forward to this cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st5310 Posted July 24, 2018 Author #40 Share Posted July 24, 2018 We always take on at least one bottle of gin to enjoy a G&T on the balcony and also white rum to pair with cola.Just FYI you can also pre request your preferred sodas for your fridge, let your TA contact O. We generally request low calorie drinks and Schweppes tonics. Good to know, thank you. I am considering bringing decent wine aboard. As many of you have suggested, an exceptional bottle of wine would be worth it even taking the corkage fee into account. Like most restaurants, the mark-up is high. That's the reason I prefer BYOs. I swear after this cruise I'll have done enough reading to earn a PhD in Oceania Cruising! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toranut97 Posted July 24, 2018 #41 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Good to know, thank you. I am considering bringing decent wine aboard. As many of you have suggested, an exceptional bottle of wine would be worth it even taking the corkage fee into account. Like most restaurants, the mark-up is high. That's the reason I prefer BYOs. I swear after this cruise I'll have done enough reading to earn a PhD in Oceania Cruising! Better yet, after this cruise you will have experienced enough to be granted an honorary degree in O Cruising! ;p Donna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st5310 Posted July 24, 2018 Author #42 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Better yet, after this cruise you will have experienced enough to be granted an honorary degree in O Cruising! ;p Donna Indeed! And by the way, I really liked your food photos on the other thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted July 24, 2018 #43 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Indeed! And by the way, I really liked your food photos on the other thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st5310 Posted July 24, 2018 Author #44 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Nice!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toranut97 Posted July 24, 2018 #45 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Show off! LOL I had many more I could have included, but I will happily accept the compliment and defer to your superiority. Donna Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toranut97 Posted July 24, 2018 #46 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Indeed! And by the way, I really liked your food photos on the other thread. Thank you! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted July 24, 2018 #47 Share Posted July 24, 2018 On July 14th we brought on a bottle of wine & 2 bottles of cognac nothing was said or confiscated JME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted July 24, 2018 #48 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Show off! LOL I had many more I could have included, but I will happily accept the compliment and defer to your superiority. Donna Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk That's OK. My pix were just one meal at Jacques. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st5310 Posted July 24, 2018 Author #49 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Flatbush Flyer.... what is the green dish in the martini glass, 2nd down from the top? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toranut97 Posted July 24, 2018 #50 Share Posted July 24, 2018 That's OK. My pix were just one meal at Jacques. Chuckling. Hope to join you at Trivia again someday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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