BenMurphy

We had our luggage searched by HM Customs. They made us unwrap gifts that we had taken.

Just be aware that Agra is a long way from New Delhi and the roads and traffic in India have to be seen to be believed,

May 5th ! I'm leaving the country! it'll be a nightmare

Hi On our last cruise (on Nautica Aug15th) I noticed that the doors between our neighbouring stateroom and the next one were opened . Two families. There's no harm in asking Good luck Josie

Dine in an area seperate from the "rest" what on earth does that mean and who are "the rest?"

I am going dizzy with all this! I have our proof of vaccination and I thought that was enough! Trust me! You know what thought did? followed a muck cart and thought it was a wedding! They are now reccomending that we travel with the latest smart phone or tablet! I'm 75 an don't have the latest anything. Stressed out and very unhappy Josie xx BTW we also join in Barcelona

Hi We are sailing out of Barcelona (on board Nautica) on August 15th. We are taking Oceania (reccomended) Hotel (included in our booking) it's called : Hotel Ohla Eixample .. . On sailing date we will be picked up by O and taken to the ship. Is it possible for you to book this? In addition to this we are having our luggage collected from our home in Manchester and taken to our room on board. There is also a company called Sun Transfers, who do exactly that. Why not look on a booking site for hotels? BR Josie

OOOOO! Thanks! I have beden umming and aaring about luggage forward for upcoming cruise. I was interested to know how it works for disembarkation ! And now I know Thank you Josie

Hi My Oh family is from Wales (Hughes) he thinks that he can speak Welsh!

Dear Valued Guests and Travel Advisors, We have an important update to share with you about revisions to our embarkation testing policy. Effective August 1, 2022, Oceania Cruises will no longer require guests to produce a negative covid test to embark their cruise, subject to local regulations. Please Note: Voyages embarking from Canada and Greece as well as those sailing to Bermuda, will still require a negative covid test at embarkation, until further notice. The relaxing of this policy is in line with the greater travel industry around the globe as society continues to return to a post-pandemic state of normalcy. Testing is not required to fly or stay in a hotel or dine at a restaurant, and now, as a general rule, guests will no longer be required to test to board one of our ships. With the advent of vaccinations and widely available therapeutics, travelers can and should travel with confidence and peace of mind. While this requirement is relaxed, Oceania Cruises continues to strongly urges all guests to test at their convenience prior to travel and intermittently during their travels. Of course, should the unlikely need arise, this policy may be revisited and revised as necessary, and we will endeavor to keep you informed of any changes. This from my travel agent yesterday

Hi All We fly Manchester /LHR Barcelona two days before we board Nautica in Barcelona. Great we thought! Barcelona is not that far, we can do some exploring. But wait! Good old BA (check in staff) are planning strike action Arrrrrrrgh! I will speak to out TA tomorrow to aske about Jet2 or Easy Jet and pay O for flight "deviation" This is to be our first cruise since Covid put paid to earlier plans. Jx

Hi We visited Norway on board Nautica in 2014(I know!) it was a 20 day voyage (path of the midnight sun) We anchored at Hellesylt in the morning and sailed to Geirangerfjord in the afternoon. What is the name of your voyage please? Then I can find your route. best regards josie

check with your hotel in the port,many of them operate a mini bus from the airport to the hotel( you might have to hang around at the airport for a while for other passengers arriving. ) they will then transfer you to the ship on sailing day. HOTEL SAN GIORGIO CIVITAVECCHIA this is where we stayed best regards Josie

Indeed! We are flying from UK for our next cruise (O air) If you don't take O air you get a smail reduction in cost for the "air waiver". I would never fly on sailing day, particually at the moment when there's complete chaos at many airports. best Josie x

where are you flying home from?

Some hotels in Southampton run(or used to) a shuttle bus to the port, Ask the concierge and they will arrange it for you

Thanks! I have found a blue book and I shall contact Luggage Free

Thank You. I shall wait for the blue book !

Hi all We are sailing Barcelona/Istanbul/Jerusalem(we've not decided where we will disembark yet) on board Nautica in August. We will be flying to/from U.K Has anyone had experience with luggage forwarding companies ? Both to/from cruises? Any caveats? Thanks Josie