sometimes TA's have access to deals that may not be advertised online
You can always shop around & if you do not find something you like you are not obligated to use the TA
My TA is in California I am in Canada
it works fine for me
AFAIK Oceania has always required valid passports for all ( well since 2004)
When Canadians had 5 y passports we would have to renew early if we had a cruise booked to cover the 6 mth rule for many Countries
Check the cruise lines website to see their prices then compare with the online agents
If you wait too long you may be out of luck but then again you do not want to rush into booking something you will regret
Look for the itinerary for the time you can go & in your budget
Everyone is wanting to cruise now
When you get your final statement onboard they add the gratuities on one line Then deduct the PPG on the next
it is a wash in the end & that is all that matters 😉
It did not feel dark to me
I will see if I can find a photo
You can always use the search function top right to see if others have asked the questions before if worried about annoying people LOL
or just ignore those that complain 🙂
Airfare has nothing to do with O Life perks
1) never book BIZ class with O
2) if you want specific flights/routings ask for the deviation & tell them the flights you want & see if there is any upcharge before committing to the deviation fee
3) never book BIZ with O
JMO