fred 15

time will tell

I understand and accept that cruises must be cancelled. But they take our deposit immediately and then wait 6-8 weeks to return it. Pretty slick way to generate free short term working capital.

I have been away for some tiem. I notice that O no longer features enrichment lecturers in their brochures. Has something changed?

Thanks Mura. Nice to hear form you!

Boring. What about history and culture of destinations.

We who are interested in such things will go elsewhere.

16 minutes ago, Hawaiidan said:

They have....I was even one in the pacific cruises....  But who knows for the future.

Maybe I heard you..what were your topics?

Thanks all. l agree. some good, some just ok.  I asked because they are not featuring lecturers in brochures anymore

Still the same so so quality?

Does O still feature enrichment lecturers?

Hello

I am thinking about an Alaskan cruise, and I have 2 questions. First, are there lots of kids onboard, and are they well behaved?

Second, With a port intensive itinerary, are there enrichment lectures? If so, are they port related, naturalists, etc.? Do they discuss history, whales, nature, glaciers?

Thanks

On 5/14/2019 at 2:47 PM, StanandJim said:

What you continuously fail to comprehend, RJB, is that posting every type of information without any rhyme or reason will only diminish the communication which you are seeking to increase.

The sheer volume of random information would plunge Cruise Critic into unreadable chaos. 

The "rules" are there for a very good reason.  

 

In short, your knee jerks far too often for your own good.  😉

Lighten up s & j

So who is CD and who is lecturer?

who is cd, capt, and gm?

how is food and enrichment

will be there next week

sorry I posted this...……………..just looking for opinions

let's forget it

That was not last week

Anyone on Insignia last week? How was it?

Just got off Regatta this am. Terrific enrichment.............history, culture, highlights.

Everything about O surpasses the lines you mentioned: Food, service, ambiance, entertainment and lectures, and fellow passengers.

Thanks Travelcat.................very well done!

Going on our first Regent cruise. What is the difference other than all inclusive? Ambiance, service, food, attire? Are the passengers more affected, or is it just as mellow as O?

Thanks

We will docking in Guayaquil next year. Can someone help me with things to do. How far is Malcolm 2000, downtown, the museums, etc. Can we walk safely?

Thanks,

Fred

Bottom Line:

O is going downhill.

For those that have asked, yes, there has been a change since the merger. O is going the same way Princess went after the takeover by Carnival.

Food is lower quality, and menu repeats weekly. Much more promoting of bingo, wine tasting, and spa lectures/treatments.

Staff is still great, but there seems to be an overall reduction in quality. Too bad, but I think that if you are TRULY OBJECTIVE, you will notice it. Lots of hype, no follow-through. I know that some will disagree with me, but that is my opinion.

Wow - there are a couple of truly nasty replies to the OP here.

Amazing to see some regulars around here who can't disagree with the OP without being incredibly rude.

Maybe those people should step away from their computers for awhile.

I agree.

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