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You have more time to do the research I will have to split the taste testing with DH LOL

Well it is hard to say if by next year things will change or not If you are worried then I would cancel or just stop reading the reviews Some reviews are nit picks about things some are valid concerns No point is stressing out for the next 11 months I go with an open mind & hope for the best nothing in life is perfect at least in my world YMMV

But they would know this information prior to booking just by asking Oceania or ask here I am not buying it LOL

Yes right after afternoon tea so make it 4:30 pm 😉

personal choice

It never hurts to ask but do not be upset when you do not get what you asked for Just to add I have read mny time here when people get their air schedule 45 -60 days how they are not happy with the routings If you like surprises go for it I prefer to pay the deviation fee & pick the flights I want several months in advance JMO

Well if you did not pay the deviation fee any requests you make have no bearing on the outcome JMO

Well I guess the OP did not find them or maybe was not to their tastes if they could not find food after 4 pm until dinner time

quick search says April 5 2024

Mass market

Much ado about nothing 🙄

I usually try just after midnight but sometimes just book in the morning You can always keep checking if slots open up after the dust settles oe ask onboard I would not get stressed about it 😉

Did they not have afternoon tea with little sandwiches /cakes? I thought Barristas had some offering all day is this not case on Vista ?

it should be on your Itinerary a little anchor next to the port name

Most embarkations ports we have done they use contracted port employees with maybe a coupe of O staff to help

We usually B or C cabins & no trouble getting 2 tops for early time slots most of the time

Me thinks you have not sailed on Oceania 🤔

New Cancellation policy as well https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2958035-new-cancellation-policy/page/5/#comment-65965463

pre covid we were late leaving port (midnight ) People checked in then went ashore not sure what time all aboard was I think for US ports the cut off is 90 minutes to be checked in so the manifest can be submitted to the authorities You could try asking Oceania Only a couple of ports I have heard of where you cannot return ashore were Vancouver & Australia

Have you checked Porter air they are now flying to Florida in the fall

Oceania reserves the right to allow you to bring extra wine & spirits onboard 😉 Many people do without issue Just saying

I would ask DS or your Butler for the current rules I have never booked a top suite so just going by what is posted Good luck

Not So Unless you abuse the generous practice

Also is Oceania giving you any compensation for isolation time ? Or just lost days at see in confinement?

Yes Personal Spirits are to be consumed in your cabin You can take a bottle of wine to the dining venues & pay the corkage otherwise also to be consumed in your cabin