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maybe check with the provider of the rates to see what the rules are A friend is retired but still gets the deal but that may be different to what you are looking for

No to deviate you can ask at the 270 day mark Fee is Non refundable once you & O agree on the flights But if you have no other options flying in the same day as sailing O air would be a good fall back plan (I guess) 🤔

only one issue with that if you want to deviate the good flights are booked up by then JMO

also have a look at https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/58-first-time-cruisers/

You can check the port schedule https://www.caymanport.com/ship-schedules/ Not seeing Oceania listed though

In the T & C it explains the tours allowed Speculation is tours $200 USD is the max price https://www.oceaniacruises.com/legal/promotion-terms/ OLife Choice free shore excursions vary by voyage and exclude Oceania Select, Oceania Exclusive, Executive Collection, Food & Wine Trails, Wellness Discovery Tours by Aquamar, Go Local and Culinary Discovery Tours.

You were lucky to get an OBC for something so far in advance & out of the cruise lines control

1st class I would not worry It depends on the gate agent if they will pull you over & make you gate check your bags We left home with a 26" checked the bag then the zipper came apart before we boarded the ship purchased a new bag but it was 28" no problem when we were flying home the check in agent just weighed it & off it went We were in BIZ class I think they are more about the weight in International flights JMO

AHHH Maybe booked up I see the cruise is part of the RTW cruise Hopefully they will be able to get more tour providers However GC is easy to DIY (if you should get there )

As mentioned several times on this forum you do not need to take the air just book the "cruise only fare" Simple & straight forward

I am seeing excursions listed Maybe they were working on the site ?? https://www.oceaniacruises.com/panama-canal-cruises/miami-to-san-francisco-INS221228/port-george-town-GCM/?voyageday=3

When we first sailed O back in 2004 the majority of the PAX were American other Nationalities were maybe 10 % The staff were International ( I miss that mix) Now there are a lot more International Pax but still the US pax are in the lead Staff now is not as diverse as it used to be JMO

There are also companies that have a relationship with some airlines They buy tickets at contracted then sell to Travel agencies for a net "net price" who will add their profit to your ticket They are still cheaper than booking direct but the cancellation fees etc are not that good should you need to cancel

What cruise line?

Maybe the 2026 RTW will be a better fit ? if you choose Oceania You could always give some lines a try for 10+ day cruises & see what works best for you Enjoy what ever cruise you choose

You need to check the refund policy of the one you are dealing with Some will give a small refund of what you paid & some are non refundable

RECENT??? It has always catered to the American market IMO

Did you check the 2024 RTW offering? https://www.oceaniacruises.com/around-the-world-cruises/los-angeles-to-new-york-INS240114I/?sr=%2Fcruise-finder%23marketing_region%3D180dayworld%26ship%3DINS%26time_frame%3D2024-1%26sort%3Dfeatured%3Adesc%26page%3D1%26pageSize%3D10

Medicaid?? Maybe ask on the Disabled forum Many cruise lines will provide a shower chair for use just contact special services dept before you board the ship

it could be rocky still the storm may have pasted by the time you sail Take seasick meds with you https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2022/FIONA_graphics.php?product=5day_cone_no_line The cruise line may change the route but before you cancel I would make sure you read the fine print of your insurance contract some do not refund the full amount JMO

enjoy the cruise 🙂

it states no more than 72 hrs prior to boarding you should be OK now All travellers are required to: complete ArriveCAN no more than 72 hours of initially boarding the cruise. This includes: any traveller who recently submitted ArriveCAN to enter Canada via land or air https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/cruise#boarding-excursions

take the later one & enjoy some of SFO before heading to the airport

We have docked at 2 different ports there with O so you never know but check the link above closer to the date it is usually right We have been there with 10 ships in port ..good thing a lot go on tours out of town 😉

I hate Rouge but I book BIZ to MIA rather than AA which I dislike even more LOL