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We brought on spirits in Amsterdam but did not look at the wine prices I know the Scandinavian countries alcohol/wine is very pricey

Was it during Hurricane Fiona ? Those ports were badly hit & still in recovery mode Not just the Caribbean Islands get hit

It is usually when the ships come from overseas the first stop in the USA as they need to have their Inspections done https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/vsp/default.htm It takes a bit longer than normal turnaround days

Yes Do not take the O Life Beverage package perk if you take O Life as both pax in the cabin have to choose the same perk Depends on how much you drink if the Prestige package work for you or not

What ports were you supposed to visit??

That is the way we felt on Oceania Seeing crew members that remembered from a cruise maybe 3-4 yrs before It is nice everyone can choose what line suits their needs & wants best JMO

If you check the "Themed cruises" they do have charters for all lifestyles I would just like an adult only cruise no nude or swingers required 😉

You can BUY the drink package in advance Call O & ask them to do it Since you are a year away I would just wait a bit ..they are not going to sell out 😉

Just to add your angst 😉 the cruise is on the Black Friday sale so you may want to talk to your TA or whoever you booked with to see if the deal will work for you

Do not think the price is capped some exception to what is on the package apply like some drinks in the Specialties

Term J is a building & upstairs there are some hard chairs & washroom & the check in counters it has A/C The big BUT is sometimes they will not allow people in the building until their ready so you are stuck outside in the heat A word of advice on the IC the check out line can be long early morning I would ditch the Grump & go sit by the pool until check out time If you think he would be bad sitting in the lobby of the hotel he will be worse sitting in the port building I know from experience 😉

they could also do East to West more options in April as ships reposition for the Alaska season https://www.cruisecritic.com/cruiseto/cruiseitineraries.cfm?port=134&depcity=342&startDate=2023-04

Yes I agree as I said some people adapt well to being away on a ship or land & others do not do as well We did 3 mtns in Florida after 6 wks I wanted my home 😉 On a ship for 5 wks I am ready for my home JMO

Even with the later flight they kick you off the ship by 9 -930 anyway I would get off before 9 & just get through the lines at the airport then relax

It is not just cruises that have supply chain issues we are experiencing here in the Centre of the Universe Some weeks it is paper products some weeks some food issues JMO

A true RTW cruise you would not be repeating the ports & you would not be changing cabins if they have open dining then you can sit with new people each day But yes the other factors would still have limited storage same menus every 2 weeks same shows rtc.. Some people adapt well to that but others do not it is something people have to consider if you are a person that can be stuck with the same people for 3 to 9 mths

Hostile ports in Canada ?? 😲 Well if you read the T & C of any cruise line yes they can changed the ports at will If you want a Panama trip in April check Princess, HAL from California to Florida Or Florida to west coast look at RCL, HAL, Princess,Carnival, NCL Celebrity More Panama sailing are usually Jan to Mar

They need a VISA So if they have not started the process they better try to get it done today or cancel the cruise Did you read any of the links posted above?

If you are getting on when the ship arrives from a TA there is a ship inspections from CDC plus all the pax & crew security checks I would just ask the hotel to hold your bags after check out sit in the lobby (it is nice) or take a walk to get any supplies you may need there is a CVS close by If you have an early time slot they may let you in the building or you may be lined up outside in the heat ..we have done both Once inside there are chairs upstairs where you can sit & wait ..I would make sure you have water/snacks incase non are provided that is hit or miss Personally I would prefer the comfortable seats at the hotel Enjoy the cruise

Maybe you will get an email to show up a bit later We usually do not go to the port until 2pm anyway

HMMM I do not have the stocks but all the OBC I get is in USD I pay in CAD Oh well just seemed strange to me

That is interesting that they would give you CAD credit

A lot of Americans make fun of Canadian wines Glad you found some you like Venture further into Ontario & you might be surprised 😉

Of course not

You have to pay for them via CC at the time of booking If you cannot afford to prepay then wait & see if they are still available JMO