First timers on Oceania - Bangkok to Singapore Feb 19 2023

[STMCB1953]

We’ve cruised with Celebrity, Norwegian, Princess & Silversea. Is Oceania any comparison with these for food & entertainment? Is the Privilege drinks package worth it?

[Noxequifans]

Oceania food is generally above the lines you mentioned. Entertainment is decent but many of the passengers seem to prefer quiet nights and get to sleep rather early. 
 

I’ll pass on the drinks question. 

[mauibabes]

Having only sailed Celebrity and Princess, My answer is ABSOLUTELY on food. Entertainment is another issue. We do not cruise for cruise line entertainment; just itinerary, service and cuisine AND they great guests. The O ships are much smaller than those you mentioned so the facilities are not big enough for all that can be offered on multi thousand passenger ships.

 

If you read these Boards over the months and years, guests do not take an Oceania cruise and then go back to them unless it is a specific itinerary in a luxury suite, or travel with friends, etc.  Try it, you will like it and welcome to the O Family.  
Mauibabes

[AMHuntFerry]

The drink package value depends on your habits. How many drinks do you consume? What type of drinks? When do you drink alcohol (during meals, happy hour at 5 pm and 10 pm, all day long)? Are you OK with regular level drinks (mainstream beer and wine and liquor, nothing fancy) or do you want top notch selections? Do you drink much on port days? The list goes on. You can approximate drinks at $10 (some more, some less) to estimate total cost. If you drink during happy hour, you'll get two (same) drinks for the price of one.

[1985rz1]

I think $10 is the right estimate for spirits and cocktails, but plus the automatic 20% gratuity to be safe.

Edited November 16, 2022 by 1985rz1

[Tranquility Base]

A  different question re this itinerary.

 

Do you know if the ship is planned to dock in Klong Toey at Bangkok, and Nah Rong in Saigon ?

 

If so, this is a great itinerary; as Bangkok would be about a 30 minute shuttle ride, and parts of Saigon would be walking distance from the ship.

 

Edited November 16, 2022 by Tranquility Base

[ORV]

Need more info. Are you cruising in suites on Celebrity, Norwegian and Princess? Otherwise, the only one that would come close or maybe better would be Silversea, depending on what you like. Lot of dressing up on Silversea. 

 

I would recommend reading through past threads here. Most of your questions have been discussed time and time again.