Domnul Paul

Jim and Monika, We are worried too (in Annapolis). BWI-MIA afternoon flights today and yesterday seem to be operating (according to the BWI website) although many others are canceled. We have reservations Monday Jan 2 at 2:30pm. If that flight is canceled we'll try other airlines or drive (!) to Miami with less than 48 hours to spare. Still hoping Southwest gets itself together enough on Monday to get us where we need to be by Wednesday. If they cancel the Monday flight, we'll still try somehow but....

Will be looking for evidence of floggings/morale/fitness when we embark next year/next week. I'm guessing/hoping the rowing stuff is voluntary but good luck to all the volunteers/otherwise indentured. Sounds like you are preparing the way for the January 4 sailing. Thank you!

Good job, rowers! I hear they keep you well fed.

Thanks, we look forward to seeing you on the 4th. I notice that you have headed southward from Miami and are now sailing east-southeast along the north coast of Cuba. Hopefully you are enjoying some pleasant weather. Are both engines are fully functioning?

We'll be on Riviera's January 4 Enticing Caribbean sailing, following in your wake so to speak more or less -- so very appreciative of your observations as we anticipate things to come. Anyone on board can be assured that you have readers following your posts with great interest. Thanks and bon voyage.

Thanks to Flagstaff and Ontario. There is a note on the invoice so if there is a glitch I can certainly show them that. Appreciate your advice.

I've included the OLife basic beverage package with my ticket purchase but it does not appear anywhere on my online account (unlike shore excursions). Does this sound like a mistake? Should I call Oceania or have my TA check into this? I hate to waste anyone's time unnecessarily (and apologize for taking anyone's time on this Board but if someone has any relevant intuition or experience I'd appreciate your insights. I'm just hoping to avoid conflict on board or when checking in for a hopefully carefree first experience with Oceania. I've sailed with other cruise lines (HAL Cunard and Celebrity) and I know that they do make mistakes that can take time and energy to correct (calls to HQ, checking with supervisors, etc).