for Bruges we booked a taxi for 8 to the town then arranged a pick up time to return to the ship
It is not common in Europe to find vendors at the ports like in the Caribbean
Some ports have the HOHO bus come close to the dock
Do your research on what you want to see then make a plan
Call Princess & ask how many cabins qualify for the group rate
looks like you need 5 cabins minimum
Call to be sure
https://www.princess.com/learn/cruise-gifts-celebrations/celebration-group-program/
I think if you are using Oceania air you get a transfer to the ship or you may have paid for it
Some TA's automatically add the transfer to your invoice for a fee
I would confirm with your booking person
we book private tours & make sure we are bact at least 1 hr prior to sailing
Never missed the ship yet
Most good private guides will get you back in plenty of time
They keep intouch with the port agent should any problems like heavy traffic happens
Those that get left behind are usually still shopping or in a bar
When you book a GTY or W/L you will not know what cabin you will get
You would hope Oceania or any cruise line would hold the H/C cabins back for those that submit paperwork that they really need one
Not sure the ADA rules on that option
I do not book GTY or W/l because I like to know where I am sleeping
If we get an upgrade I ask for the cabin # before accepting the offer
JMO
OK done with this
for those that feel it is acceptable to take a H/C cabin let's just hope you never need one
Some people may not decide to book opening day not everyone wants to book 2 yrs out
so I will disagree
But yes I give my TA the cabin I want when I am ready to book I do my research to see what is available
Maybe some that are in a situation where they decided to cruise & became H/C due to circumstances beyond their control
Some lines will keep the H/C cabins out of the online booking system so those in need will call to request the cabins
Of course as always
YMMV
Some designer jeans makes the person look like they may be homeless
I have nice jeans that are also over $100 but they do not look like something from the garbage bin or rag bag
If your sandals are not beach type footwear they will be fine
Yes the eye is certainly in the beholder 😄
Seat Guru used to be fairly good but no longer
I found https://www.seatmaestro.com/
but not many use it
also Seat link but have not explored that one too much
I would post on SG so it would help others
Airline seat maps give location of amenities onboard but never tell you if the seat will recline fully or not
they do not say if their is a wall or curtain between cabin classes & other such things
JMO
I wonder how anyone would have booked the H/C cabin opening day
The cruise Jon is complaining about is 2 yrs away
It should have never been in the available inventory
H/C cabins should be on request only basis until at least final payment then they can put it in the open pool
The H/C rooms are NOT the same as the regular cabins
Next time onboard ask to have a look at one
JMO
I use a laptop
when you go to quote the colour of the shaded quote box is very faint so might be hard for some people to see the difference
I sometimes have to look very close & I am even wearing my glasses at the time
It used to be more defined
an older photo but looks like it is behind the sofa close to the outside balcony
https://www.cruisedeckplans.com/DP/deckplans/stateroom-details.php?ship=Regatta&cabin=8010
Just my opinion on the topic of H/C cabins
I think they should be blocked from the online inventory & even the assignments from O until
1) someone needs that type of cabin
2) until final payment Then if no one in need books one then assign them to clear GTY or W/l
Whichever comes first
But Oceania did not ask me
They have several different packages
sign in to your account there & click on packages for the dates you are looking for
http://www.hamptoninnmiamibrickell.com/packages.html
Do you have any friends or family that can help you navigate the internet?
The place to look for hotels is 3rd party sites with reviews or in the link posted
Which you are not interested either
Happy hunting