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That's really not the answer in the least. That's one anecdotal flight. Flyertalker's advice is best. In addition to being flexible also be prepared to invest the time to search the flexible itineraries. To many of us, this is a challenge, game and possibly even obsession.

I feel like your logic is backwards. It would be generous if it was weather or something beyond their control. Mechanical issues aew 100% their responsibility and they should reimburse all expenses incured by their delayed departure.

Not printing things yourself would save ink and paper and thus be cost cutting. Very appropriate for thread after thread saying the same thing 😜

My opinion probably isn't going to be popular here, especially with the demographic of O skewing older. But it seems to me like many of the OP's complaints can be addressed by better preparation and maybe taking a bit more responsibility for their special needs. Just about every one of the complaints can be solved. First of all, neither O or any other cruise lines built the ports. Do you expect the ship to sail up the Thames and dock next to Parliament (as an aside,there's actually a dock there) since they advertise London? Or maybe the airlines should provide a shuttle from Heathrow and Gatwick since they aren't really in London. You'll know exactly where the ship docks with 5 minutes of research. Additionally, if someone has mobility issues and can't walk 1/2 a mile, then maybe it's appropriate to rent a scooter/wheelchair or plan for a taxi, etc. While a business should make reasonable accommodations for people, it's also important to plan for your own needs. A business simply cannot accommodate ALL needs at all times. Should I also provide a seeing eye dog for the blind on long walks? If you feel the only way you can get around in a port is a cruise sponsored tour but they sell out quickly, book them as soon as they become available. If they're too strenuous, book a private tour. While this may be frustrating, it's all easily solvable.

And the sound proofing

It's a PITA but you can avoid the tax by flying ing into one of the airports in the Scottish highlands and then booking the short flight to any of the London airports separately. It certainly adds some time to the journey but if cost is the primary consideration it might be worth it. It can also give you a detour to spend some time in a gorgeous part of the world.

I think it has more to do with the new customers they're targeting. Much better chance to grab a Princess customer to try O for the first time than a Crystal customer.

Sorry, I'm shooting the messenger because there is no message. I don't understand why you felt the need to start this thread. The linked article is nearly a month old. The quarterly report even older. We know they're cutting costs. They litterally said it. There's absolutely nothing different or new here.

From the Grand Dining Room description on the Oceania website: "As variety is essential to your satisfaction, menus change daily with an expansive choice of at least 10 appetizers, soups and salads and 10 dinner entrées, along with healthy options such as Aquamar Vitality Cuisine, gourmet vegetarian selections and the most extensive array of plant-based dishes at sea." To me, that's pretty clear. Honestly, I don't think O is right for you. You seem to be fighting pretty hard to show there isn't enough variety and what variety there is, isn't communicated well enough for your needs. Since good is entirely subjective, it sounds like you would be disappointed on the ship. O and it's competitors charge far too much for you to spend your time disappointed and unhappy. If variety is important to you and the menus at O don't meet your needs, look at a cruiseline that does. You deserve to enjoy your vacation.

Totally random.

I'm reading this as price will be "dynamic " based on departure and return airports, not date. Although traditional peak travel seasons may also be involved. It's pretty easy to see historic averages ans realize fortress hubs amd small airports are often more expensive than airports with high competition. Business class to Europe is going to be more from Omaha than NY. The back end with the actual booking of flights and their contracts don't have to change at all.

Ironically, you missed the obvious We were NCL fans. We had very good experiences on NCL in the past. We are not fans of the changes, decrease in service and what we feel to be poor management decisions. We're hoping they reverse them so we can enjoy NCL vacations again. And I happen to be an NCL shareholder and don't own a penny worth of their competition.

Have you not read this board? According to many, there haven't been ANY cuts so clearly there isn't be MORE.

So if we do the math and see that the facts are that the all in cost of the cruise and net revenue per passenger have both increased faster than the rate of inflation is it OK to complain? Or do we just continue to blindly make excuses? Ironically, those excuses are from people here and don't even agree with what NLCH says. So you aren't even actually being a fan boy but are arguing with the very thing you think you're defending.

Maybe the 'shocking" part is opinion. But the significant cuts are not. $300 million in cost cuts was litterally included in the presentation for NCLH's investors day.

While this thread has morphed into complaining about tipping overall, the actual issue was whether or not Oceania staff will reserve loungers for the chair hogs. The tip was speculation but it's really the fact that chairs are sitting empty while other people have issues finding one to use.

Because it creates issues like the one this thread is about. When doing something for a tip causes an inconvenience for other guests, it's wrong for them to accept. When a stateroom attendant is extra friendly and efficient and earns a tip, there is no inconvenience or effect on any other guests. If you go to a bar and tip heavily in order to get free drinks is that good service? I think most people (and the law) would say it's theft. This ridiculous attitude that everyone is entitled to a tip because someone else got one is absolutely ridiculous. They have different job expectations and compensation. Staff should not be allowed to accept tips for doing things that are against the rules. Something is either allowed or against the rules. The rule should not be fluid based on "I'll do it if you tip me".

The ping is usually quiet but the pong can be loud enough to disturb.

But no one says a guest can't move things! I'd move the stuff, take the seat and let the GM come show me the policy that says pool attendants can reserve chairs for guests. And then I'd have them reserve the prime seats for me for the rest of the cruise. 😇

I read the quote as you'll be able to prepay a discounted deposit onboard to use on any of the 3 lines since CruiseNext was specifically mentioned. I'm not sure that's a bad thing. Or I'm wrong 😁

Take it with a grain of salt ( I assure they use salt in their dishes). You're reading a very small sampling of people who like to be heard and may have unreasonable expectations. When you read comments like "that tasted nothing like what it's supposed to and I knoe because I live in a town with lots of ethnic restaurants", I'd suggest you immediately disqualify the comment. Similarly, when someone says something is the best thing they've ever eaten. The truth is it's going to be somewhere in between. A ship is serving thousands of meals a day, in relatively small kitchens, while moving. Many of the ports are places that aren't visited by NCLH vessels more than occasionally. On top of that, there are massive supply chain issues to get that many ingredients to one port in a short time frame. Add in the different regulations and the fact that they're a public company and must have some sort of budget for food and it really isn't reasonable to expect farm to table, local meals from every port. If you're looking for fine dining or authentic food with a menu that changes daily, maybe that local ethnic restaurant is more appropriate. While you can debate whether it's the best cuisine at sea, they never claim to be the best meal youve ever eaten. I wouldn't stress. It's vacation. Relax, have reasonable expectations and enjoy. And if you decide it's not for you, based on your own experiences, try a different line until you find one that makes you happy.

You're right. Making TOO MUCH money explains why there was a sell off. Revenue is down, future revenue is down. The EPS was because costs were cut more than expected. You cannot continue to cut costs forever.

We've always had 5G or 4G cellular access most of the time on the ship when we've been on the inside passage. You also won't have to worry about finding wifi while on shore, assuming you're from the US.

Yes but NCLH had their quarterly report this morning and announced a revenue miss.

It actually means they made LESS than expected. They just spent less than expected. I guess not enough Haven passengers order extra lobster tails??? You can only cut so much. Future profitability is based on revenue. I wonder what new fees there will be "for your convenience ".