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I think it may be rigid inflatable boat. 🙂

RlyLvn, I was age 59, and tolerated the YF vaccination as well as any other jab...Perhaps a sore arm like one would experience in a flu shot.

I have had the Yellow Fever vaccination, while my wife did not. She was deemed not able to safely receive the vaccine. She received an "Immunization Exemption Letter for Yellow Fever" from the physician of the Travel Clinic, which MUST be written in a very specific manner as prescribed by WHO, and carried inside the "yellow card", i.e. International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis. I would encourage you to contact a certified/approved Travel Health Provider for your personal needs. There is CDC destination advice on their website, and I found our approved travel health clinic several years ago at www.travelhealthresource.com/clinics. Good Luck...we have loved our land-based tours in Africa.

Wow! I didn’t know. I stand corrected. 😯

My understanding is that any unused SM excursion credit cannot be applied to any other activity; it is for excursions only. However, if the "cooking class" is part of a Marketplace Excursion, then it would certainly be usable.

I have read (in the US) of passengers bringing or threatening legal actions being subsequently “blacklisted” from the cruise line. The passengers were not allowed to book any future cruises. Do not know if an urban legend or true…

Request a pdf from O, and print it from the email O will send. The contact with O regarding excursions is allowed (often encouraged) by O even if one has a TA. I am “old school”, too.😃

"Oceania didn't include drinks". Congrats on your big decision. Just an FYI...Oceania does include wine, beer, and champagne at lunch and dinner. Enjoy the WC.

Not yet showing on my AmEx Delta Reserve card...😔

My faves… Toscana: Parmesan appetizer from the cheese wheel, Chef’s Special, Lasagne Polo: Always the Filet Minon, Onion Rings Terrace Cafe: Lamb lollipops, Humphrey Slocombe ice cream Red Ginger: Vegetable Tempura

In the U.S., typical travel insurance would reimburse expenses (up to a specified limit) for clothing due to lost or delayed luggage. Perhaps this can be the back-up plan?

The only times that I received a call from O was when I “saved” the cruise online. I quickly learned never to do that. Are you “saving” the cruise? Thanks.

I probably miss-stated this. It is two devices per stateroom.

Yes, it has changed. Two accounts per stateroom.

For a deck plan I found in a brochure of the Riviera, the notation refers to "Full-size Bathtub/Shower & Separate Shower". I do not know if that will be applicable on the Marina after its refit.

So, to make sure I understand...you are advocating that one should NOT follow the dress guidelines regarding the casual jeans in the evening? Thanks.

As the saying goes, "Food is subjective". I find the HS very good. Love the different daily flavors. Current flavor is in the Terrace Cafe, while yesterday's flavor is at Waves. And from my too much time with the ice cream servers: one scoop is standard, and must ask for a second (or third) scoop. 🙂

We have never asked for a luxury alternative to Bulgari. However, my wife has allergic reactions and is quite sensitive to regular bath amenities. Through a request to O Special Services, O provides her doctor-recommended Vanicream products. Sure makes it easier when one does not need to pack them all...

And of course, you are eligible for a one-time change of sailing before final payment.

The cancellation penalties should be outlined on your O invoice, Page 2. If you transferred the booking to your TA, there may be an additional penalty based upon their invoice and Ts & Cs. After reviewing those items, consider making a call and discussing the issue with an O phone rep. Maybe you can mitigate some of the penalty if you offer to transfer your booking to another cruise. One will never know for sure unless you ask...Good Luck.

Interesting. When I sailed the Vista last year, the triangle button on the TV remote activated the captions.

I am curious as to how you boarded an O ship without being a passenger. We have Family in several ports, and have been unable to have them come aboard. THANKS for your help. Happy cruising.

Yes, booked a 31-day Buenos Aires to Miami, for March 2026. Coordinated last week with my usual O Rep, and all went smoothly this morning when the booking window opened. Will evaluate the amenities from my Travel Agent, and transfer the booking within 14 days. Since I DIY my air, I cannot comment about any current O Air offers. Happy cruising…

A different opinion here. Experienced no “mob scene” on Insignia in FP in February. Well managed. No sense of overwhelming.

Yes, O does not communicate detailed shore excursions changes except through the ticket/info packet in your room. Soon after arrival to the stateroom, one should review the envelope of tickets and the listing of available shore excursions to compare times and tour descriptions to prior expectations. ALWAYS changes…