ReaderGirl57

I’m sorry - I thought I had answered your question. The WiFi on board is terrible. We are on a Deluxe Ocean View on Deck 7. There are three European outlets - one on each side of the bed and one at the desk. There are two US outlets at the desk, but they are so close together that we have been able to use only one at a time. There is also a US outlet in the bathroom, but it appears to be I’m only for shavers.

We are first timers but the food has been excellent. The only miss was my husband’s steak at the Polo Grill last night - not the best cut. But we have absolutely no complaints. We loved Jacques and the Terrace Cafe and Waves are great. And no lines!

I was talking to one of the officers last night at the Captain’s cocktail party. He said there were 330 passengers. He also said that the Marina cruises to the Baltic in 2023 had all been rerouted to other parts of Northern Europe and that Oceania was only doing a few Baltic cruises next summer on one of its smaller ships.

Definitely before boarding - can’t remember about online check in - sorry!

I’m on the Marina now for a Baltic Cruise. According to our waiter last night, the ship is a bit less than one-third full - and it feels like it. Yesterday was embarkation day and all the staff was masked. But they must have received a new directive overnight because today, only about 5% are masked. I’ve seen a couple of masks on guests, but not many. We had to show proof of vaccination to board, but no one asked about Covid tests. Fingers crossed we all stay healthy.

I just received this email from Oceania regarding our cruise departing from Copenhagen on August 24: 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. Warmest regards, Carlos E. Ortega Vice President, Guest Services