LaCroisiereS'amuse Posted August 6, 2018 #1 Share Posted August 6, 2018 So what do we all think this is about??? The video just popped up on my You Tube account..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenMurphy Posted August 6, 2018 #2 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Mmmmmmm.........wonder what's happening? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea42 Posted August 6, 2018 #3 Share Posted August 6, 2018 I think they will be announcing their next ship. According to this article from 2016 they've supposedly been working on it's design. Just a guess of course! https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2016/04/29/oceania-cruises-new-ships/83691906/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaCroisiereS'amuse Posted August 6, 2018 Author #4 Share Posted August 6, 2018 I think they will be announcing their next ship. According to this article from 2016 they've supposedly been working on it's design. Just a guess of course!https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2016/04/29/oceania-cruises-new-ships/83691906/ I'm inclined to agree with you.......they were sold a pup with Sirena, spending way more than they wanted to bringing her up to standard as the Carnival Corp lines had done little to their 2 R ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marylizcat Posted August 6, 2018 #5 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Since the email with this video is entitled ‘A re-inspiration unlike any other’ and goes on to say ‘dramatic transformation’, I imagine one or more ships is going to have a major refit. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PaulMCO Posted August 6, 2018 #6 Share Posted August 6, 2018 (edited) Just hit my spam box -- Sorry -- NO NEW SHIP!!!! Refit of the R ships -- they announced this in May but did not provide details... Called it Re-Inspire Enhancement project. $100M investment -- which is the title of the You Tube $25M per ship or $15M over a normal drydock. Slide 144/145 http://www.nclhltdinvestor.com/static-files/753ec2ad-4cd0-4f81-9515-c560d58d63c8 Edited August 6, 2018 by PaulMCO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathi Posted August 6, 2018 #7 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Paul - sure hope they just refit them. I love the small ships just as they are but of course after years of taking us around the world they do need a refit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted August 6, 2018 #8 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Basically looks like they will redecorate them to more like the O class ships decor Do not see $25 mil is enough for a refit Just as long as they do not do what Azamara did to their cabins :eek: just saying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjeffjb Posted August 6, 2018 #9 Share Posted August 6, 2018 We're just off Insignia and there was talk of big changes coming in November. Seems one change will be the Tuscan Steak House/Red Ginger model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbie21 Posted August 6, 2018 #10 Share Posted August 6, 2018 We're just off Insignia and there was talk of big changes coming in November. Seems one change will be the Tuscan Steak House/Red Ginger model. Lord I hope not. We spent 34 days on the Sirena in 2017 with the Tuscan/Red Ginger combo. The general consensus was that the Tuscan was a big mistake in both menu and decor. Many favorites disappeared and the stark black and white decor was not appealing. Also, Red Ginger is good (once of twice) but hard to find more than one or two items that each person likes. Post cruise comments and comments here on CC were generally not supportive of the changes. I had hoped the Oceania brass had gotten the message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classiccruiser777 Posted August 6, 2018 #11 Share Posted August 6, 2018 I’m holding my breath... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiidan Posted August 6, 2018 #12 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Basically looks like they will redecorate them to more like the O class ships decor Do not see $25 mil is enough for a refit Just as long as they do not do what Azamara did to their cabins :eek: just saying Question what did Azamara do to their cabins ???? I know that they raised their fares a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tansy Mews Posted August 6, 2018 #13 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Question what did Azamara do to their cabins ???? I know that they raised their fares a lot. Curious too! Frances Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mare s. Posted August 6, 2018 #14 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Curious too! Frances New décor...more modern and streamlined. some like it but many do not. I love Azamara but honestly prefer a more classic look. And, yes, prices are going up quite a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted August 6, 2018 #15 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Curious too! Frances You can see the photos https://www.cruisecritic.com/photos/ships/azamara-journey-410/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmjh Posted August 6, 2018 #16 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Question what did Azamara do to their cabins ???? I know that they raised their fares a lot. They destroyed the classic elegance of these 'R' ships ... traded that for a very modern look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiidan Posted August 7, 2018 #17 Share Posted August 7, 2018 They destroyed the classic elegance of these 'R' ships ... traded that for a very modern look. Thanks.... like Viking's ultra modern/sterile Scandinavian garbage to enjoy your sardeen and cod roe on..... Gotta say the decor and ambiance of an R ship , to me reeks class...... I agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiidan Posted August 7, 2018 #18 Share Posted August 7, 2018 You can see the photos https://www.cruisecritic.com/photos/ships/azamara-journey-410/ Wow... can not decide it it looks more like a hospital or a morgue... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pinotlover Posted August 7, 2018 #19 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Is it possible that after fifteen (15) years with the exact same menus many cruisers have tired of only having the PG and Toscana menus as an option for Specialties? I look forward to the possible changes. I have a twenty day cruise on the Nautica booked for next summer. God do I wish they’d make the change before then! Almost certainly they won’t!:loudcry::mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted August 7, 2018 #20 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Is it possible that after fifteen (15) years with the exact same menus many cruisers have tired of only having the PG and Toscana menus as an option for Specialties? I look forward to the possible changes. I have a twenty day cruise on the Nautica booked for next summer. God do I wish they’d make the change before then! Almost certainly they won’t!:loudcry::mad: I think we have discussed this before. How many times a year do you cruise on Oceania? If it is only once or twice it would equal to eating once or twice a year in the same restaurant in your home town - not that unusual.Perhaps you don’t even cruise every year? On your 20 day cruise you’ll probably have 2 reservations in each specialty. Can you not choose/like a different item on the menu from each restaurant on the second visit? Or is it that you just like a single item on each menu and thus it would be repetitive? We cruise regularly on Oceania and I still look forward to having my favorites in each specialty. At home I have a few favorite restaurants that we rotate and I have some favorites from each restaurant that we rotate as well. These restaurants don’t change their menus all the time and sometimes when they do they might remove my favorite dish. First world problems. PS Speaking of no changes in the menus, Jacques removed my favorite appetizer - seared foie gras. The change wasn’t so great for me - I wish they hadn’t changed :) Changes can go both ways - some for the better and some for the worse (like Tuscan Steak, IMO) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted August 7, 2018 #21 Share Posted August 7, 2018 As I recall the menus have been tweaked over the years Some dishes remain but several were removed & replaced with other dishes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pinotlover Posted August 7, 2018 #22 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Paul; On a twenty day cruise on an R ship, one gets three reservations in each of the two Specialties. Same as the 21 day cruise I did last Summer. The number of guaranteed reservations decline on the O ships with their four restaurants. All my favorite local restaurants regularly change menus to maximize locally produced fresh produce. There are items on the menu that I love, the prime rib for example in PG. However, there is only so much prime rib, or beef in general, that’ll I’ll eat over a short period (20 days) in time. I’m not like Hawaiidan that’ll eat lobster everyday on a 20 day cruise, so I understand how opinions might differ on the issue. To me, the change means truly more distinct options . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classiccruiser777 Posted August 7, 2018 #23 Share Posted August 7, 2018 I think we have discussed this before.How many times a year do you cruise on Oceania? If it is only once or twice it would equal to eating once or twice a year in the same restaurant in your home town - not that unusual.Perhaps you don’t even cruise every year? On your 20 day cruise you’ll probably have 2 reservations in each specialty. Can you not choose/like a different item on the menu from each restaurant on the second visit? Or is it that you just like a single item on each menu and thus it would be repetitive? We cruise regularly on Oceania and I still look forward to having my favorites in each specialty. At home I have a few favorite restaurants that we rotate and I have some favorites from each restaurant that we rotate as well. These restaurants don’t change their menus all the time and sometimes when they do they might remove my favorite dish. First world problems. PS Speaking of no changes in the menus, Jacques removed my favorite appetizer - seared foie gras. The change wasn’t so great for me - I wish they hadn’t changed :) Changes can go both ways - some for the better and some for the worse (like Tuscan Steak, IMO) Ditto, especially Tuscan Steak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted August 7, 2018 #24 Share Posted August 7, 2018 (edited) There are items on the menu that I love, the prime rib for example in PG. However, there is only so much prime rib, or beef in general, that’ll I’ll eat over a short period (20 days) in time. I’m not like Hawaiidan that’ll eat lobster everyday on a 20 day cruise, so I understand how opinions might differ on the issue. To me, the change means truly more distinct options . OK. Polo is a steak house. In addition to prime rib and 4 different cuts of beef they also offer veal, pork, lamb and chicken. In addition they offer various options of lobster, shrimp, salmon, swordfish and tuna: https://www.oceaniacruises.com/Documents/Menus/1708/Polo-Grill-Dinner-Menu-OClass.pdf Seems to me like a lot of choices other than just prime rib and beef. This is not to mention the variety offered as appetizers (oysters, crab, foie gras, escargot and others) What specifically would you add or change on this menu? Edited August 7, 2018 by Paulchili Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mura Posted August 7, 2018 #25 Share Posted August 7, 2018 And I was unhappy when Jacques eliminated the mussels appetizer. Since they regularly ran out of mussels before the end of a cruise, I think I can understand why they did so ... but I miss them! Mura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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