Rideau Rambler

On 1/3/2020 at 11:45 AM, TLCOhio said:

 

Don't worry!!  Not seeking to get too "deep" about the carpets, TV channels, the name of the Captain's wife, etc. Just like to know some of the  "basics" in order to help maximize the "experience" while on the ship for this length of time (18 days).  All of this sharing has been great and very helpful.  Looking forward to lots of great surprises.   KEEP IT COMING!!!

 

Just made our speciality dinner reservations this morning.  We are in a basic balcony room (B1-Veranda Stateroom, 6027, near front elevators, one level above main floor with entertainment, Grand Dining Room).  This was the first day for making these dining reservations with our room class.  Their Oceania system worked reasonably well.  Some times and days were a little limited, but it worked OK for our needs.  Based on our Nautica sailing in late 2018, the staff on the ship was somewhat flexible to make some added adjustments, etc., after we get on the ship for these two dining places, etc.  

 

As to our OLife excursion bookings, we did those much earlier, targeting those at a higher cost/value level in ports where our experienced TA suggested having a ship tour would be best.  In a few of these ports, local "conditions" are not as ideal for doing certain activities on your own and/or taking too many chances.  Will have a good mix of ship, private and DIY activities.  Will continue to research and consider options for each of these many, varied ports in the South Pacific.  

 

THANKS!  Enjoy!  Terry in Ohio

 

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On 1/15/2020 at 12:14 AM, kennyd50 said:

Did many diners where a jacket or sport coat during dinners?  Was told to bring one, do not want to.

One of the (many) reasons to love Oceania - no dinner jacket required for gentlemen. In our experience, not required for the Sept 2019 B2B cruise with Jacques Pepin on Marina. Not required on B2B Caribbean in weeks ago on Sirena. Collared golf-style shirts, short sleeve or long sleeve shirts, collared shirts and sweaters, khakis and cords perfectly welcome.