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What about later on, in Horizons? Any chance of a bop?

Breakfast at Florian's?

Wait. If you sit on one side going one way and then switch sides for the return, don't you end up seeing the same thing?

I meant sides of the Grand Canal, but maybe wasn't clear. Most beautiful ride in the world.

Walking is fun in Venice but taking the vaporetto on Grand Canal is the quintessential Venice experience. It is the only vantage point from which you see the facades of the grand palaces the way they were intended to be seen - from the water.

Agree! The best way is to go up sitting on one side and then go back sitting on the other. Unfortunately you've got to get off and on...

Yes, feel the same. Save the trees!

The 1st is too early! Ne'er Day ( New Year's Day) is a big deal in Scotland-people have friends and family over for another big meal, like another Christmas, and I was really disappointed when I got up on the 1st on Elizabeth to find all the decorations down. It felt quite flat.

JimandStan, That'll be us in July. Do they manacle your legs on Oceania-first cruise with them???

Oceania have confirmed that we have to be off the ship by 9am. Our flight departs at 15:15, so we were thinking of arranging transfer for 11:30-12:00. Given we'll be lumbered with our luggage and time is limited, our options would be either of the above.

Last October there was substantial building work at Fiumicino but we were through the port so quickly that I didn't notice what facilities were available.

Advice anyone or past experience?

Wrong-given work/holiday timings that cruise and guarantee was our only choice or not to go at all.

We didn't have a choice. It was Guarantee or beyond our budget, 2 categories up. First time Guaranteed cabin so we'll just have to suck it and see.😱

Dear God, I hope not-we'll be in the lifeboat!

Imagine what they would think if they cruised Princess....:D

Or any of the Cunard Queens!

Thanks both for the replies.

I'll send an email to the TA. Being an American line, I could really flummox them and ask for Irn Bru too!!

(Scottish soft drink-tag line is "Made in Scotland from girders")

Re the included soft drinks-does Oceania have ginger beer?

No problem. We removed Cunard's cans of soft drinks and put ours in. Thought they might remove ours-most hotels do-but they didn't.

Our first Oceania cruise is in July, in the Med. I've read all the information on the website but as we're Scottish and don't have Country Clubs, CC casual means absolutely nothing to me!

I don't want to be over or under dressed in the evenings. We've only cruised with Cunard before; would items worn for their Informal nights be too dressy?

Ladies-help!!

Hi ORV,

i understand the difficulties in answering but thank you for replying anyway! Hope you had a lovely time and enjoyed the balcony.

ORV, would you mind telling what the difference in price was between the Inside and Verandah? Obviously you may not wish to do so-is there a private message option on the forum?

Try Eurotunnel. Don't do America for those of a more mature age, but great for pre-existing conditions. You need to phone them as they don't do online quotes but very easy 5 main questions that you're not travelling to obtain treatment or against doctor's orders. I've had Breast Cancer, hip replacement and husband has Type 2 diabetes, high BP etc. Aged 56 and 59 and our joint annual policy is £76. All pre-existing conditions are covered.

Panic abated-slightly. Website says all cabins have 2x 110 and 2x220 sockets. Can anyone tell me where the 220 ones are on Riviera cabins? Anywhere near a mirror?!?

We're from Scotland-all electrical appliances are 220 and three pin plugs. I can borrow my mother's US hairdryer but my GHD straighteners aren't going to work, even with an adaptor. They're not dual voltage. Oh crap!

I tried, but it said video wasn't available.

Are you sure you're not my partner writing under another nom de plume??? 😂😂😂 I'm just recalling him asking for his coffee after pudding.....With the non English as a first language waiter looking a little confused at the use of "pudding" vs "dessert"...... Don't forget to ask for petits fours with coffee 😀

Hahaha! For the sake of the waiters I'll try "dessert"! I've been looking at the posts and will make a valiant effort to get to the petits fours.

Lol!!

We won't be rushed then, eating at that time? I like time between courses and a long leisurely meal. Coffee I want served after pudding, not with it. It may be easier with allocated tables as the waiters are used to each tables' foibles!:)

Thanks for your response. Are there any times that you've noticed are busier than others? We usually like to dine around 8:15-8:45.