Get it in writing from Oceania
When onboard just confirm with the purser that they know you will be off the ship overnight
The only thing that could be a problem is if the ship is scheduled to stop at another port & then it cannot make that port due to weather/sea conditions
Extended balconies are good on warm weather cruises if you spend a lot of time there
You will be overlooked when out in the extended area but you can meet the upstairs neighbours that way 😉
Depends
Will you use the extra perks like free bags of laundry
will you use the spa terrace
will you use the "Eat in" lunch /dinner from the GDR feature
Board earlier than the lower cabin categories
https://www.oceaniacruises.com/ships/riviera/suites-staterooms
of course it is there now the sale starts today😁
It was not on the Canadian link yesterday even under Special Offers
Usually there is a big announcement on the home page prior to sale day
If you used a TA call & ask them to check if you can get the discounted rate or call NCL if you booked direct
Sometimes you can get an OBC for the difference in prices after final payment
It does not hurt to ask
I found it was the same instructor for the cruise but maybe we just got lucky with the same Chef
If you can check when you board who the Chef is then you can cancel ASAP if it is one you do not like 😉
confused?
You want to book a cruise or you have a cruise booked & want to book excursions?
You can book excursions as soon as they are listed in your cruise at least 9 mths out IME
Have never seen them go on sale
There is some photos supposed to be deck 9 ?
https://www.cruisedeckplans.com/DP/deckplans/category-detail.php?c=817
https://www.cruisedeckplans.com/DP/deckplans/category-detail.php?c=1149
Also check you tube
The show is usually 9:30 to 10:30 ish & the band will play prior to the show for dancing maybe 45 mins prior
Also at Tea there is the string quartet or band 4-5pm & people will dance then as well but in Horizons
I am guessing the higher up you go the balcony will be smaller due to the way the superstructure slopes at the bow & aft
https://www.cruisecritic.com/photos/ships/riviera-607/member-4/125572/
They do offer some dancing in the evening before the show but it is limited
Yes above & below the Theatre will be noisy during show time & afternoon rehearsal
I would not choose O for the dancing if that is you primary reason to cruise
JMO
Most ships I have been on change the time to the local time
but some lines just like to keep you on your toes
either way the local guides know when the ship will dock & how long it may take you to reach the meeting place