hollyberry1

Good perspective and nicely written. Thank you. We are also on a first Oceana cruise Vista Miami-Valetta March 2024.

I made a mistake...I was referring to Ovation of the Seas...sorry

We are booked on Ovation from Honolulu-Vancouver May 2, 2023-May 11,2023 and it goes on to Alaska May 11,2023- for 8 days.

About 5 years ago, four of us hired a driver for 8 days, starting in Dublin and working our way clock-wise around Ireland. Between our desires to see certain towns and highlights with our own research, our driver (ex-police officer from Ireland who was WONDERFUL) made suggestions plus or minus places and we trusted him to make sure we saw all the best spots in Ireland. What a trip!! We stayed local and loved every minute of it. My husband and I now would like to revisit Ireland by ship, just so we can enjoy that beautiful country but from a cruise ship. We won't feel like we HAVE to come back....we have already been throughout. Holly

I have only felt queasy on one out of about 25 cruises. For one thing, you should choose staterooms/suites near the midship and not at the highest point. Forward staterooms can feel movement in choppy water as well as aft staterooms can be bouncy. That helps right off the bat. The following advice for taking ginger candy, ginger pills, wristbands and any other pills/patches are also helpful. I have never used them as they make me feel too woozy, which is also uncomfortable. Bear in mind weather patterns for certain times of the years...but of course it is not always reliable. My husband and I are hesitant to cruise during hurricane season because we live in Florida and it's hot, humid and can get nasty. Your family might also simply be extra sensitive to movement. I have two friends who just can't take any movement, so they do not cruise. I want to say that she should try again, but I would book just the right place on a BIG ship, the right time of year. I think the ships with the inside malls and outdoor parks might really help her out. I wish you the best because cruising is so much fun! At least your wife doesn't have to cook, do dishes or laundry. Holly

I want to thank you so much Aloha1 for taking the time to do a comparison. I have been wondering same things. We are taking our inaugural Oceania Cruise in 2024 on the new VISTA out of Miami for 25 days, having been loyalists of RCCL and Celebrity. The new RETREAT on Celebrity seemed nice with less suite room for the price. We decided that Oceania might be our next "go-to" cruise line for various reasons. Much Appreciated!