TonicTraveler

If you are referring to my original post, the upgrade information came directly from Oceania.

I'm not sure if it has been made public at this time.

What I said was that the program will roll out with Vista only. Meaning, it will begin with Vista.

Both Oceania and Regent are implementing a new program beginning today that will roll out with Vista only. For Oceania guests, who are paid in full, they will be able to bid for upgrades beginning 110 days prior and closing one day before sailing. Guests will receive an email offer when applicable and will receive an email if their bid has been accepted.

Potential new customers compare cruise line pricing first, before looking at what is or is not included. This is way for O to look more attractive from the perspective of price comparison with other lines.

You can change to the new program with no change fee. However, do not expect to see a reduction in the cost of the cruise.

I'd like to hear people's experience with the internet onboard Nautica as it does not yet have Starlink.

Oceania pricing fluctuates based on the demand of a particular itinerary. It's always been this way and will not change with the new program. This from the newly released program FAQs: How will Oceania Cruises’ updated inclusions affect cruise fares? Cruise fares and any related tactical promotions on or after October 1, 2024, will continue to be based on demand and how each sailing and stateroom/suite category is performing relative to expectations.

Both are great options. Polar bears are on the east coast, if that is a consideration.

Yes, with the new air program beginning July 1. Oceania will be able to quote air for all future cruises. This does not mean they will have itineraries but they will have pricing.

Oceania will quote air on any cruise you book, no matter how far out it is.

It means the moment the cruises are released for sale.

Please reread my post: Airfare can be added to any reservation at the time of booking and air pricing is available on all itineraries from the moment they are released for sale."

I don't really care whether you believe what I am saying or not. This is directly from the Oceania VP of Global Sales FAQ document. "How far in advance is air available for bookings? Airfare can be added to any reservation at the time of booking and air pricing is available on all itineraries from the moment they are released for sale." FlyerTalker, I will no longer reply to your posts.

Theoretically, yes, you would have service in international waters. However, on my recent Oceania cruise that included countries without Starlink, I was at times only able to have a connection between 1:00 and 3:00AM.

I cannot tell you how Oceania is doing this only that this is how the program will work. If you book a cruise with air 18 months out, Oceania will have pricing for the air.

They will not be able to tell you what the specific flights are but they will be able to tell you the price. Even with the current air program, they do not tell you the specific flights until 60-70 days out, in most cases, unless you request a flight deviation.

With regard to dynamic pricing, this from Oceania, "Air pricing is dynamic and fluid, dependent on the itinerary, gateway(s), and availability at the time of booking, among other factors." If you have any questions, let me know.

I am on this cruise. I inquired with Oceania Special Services and was told that there is no Starlink in any of the African countries on the itinerary. I reached back and asked if Oceania will be using an alternate service. Stay tuned.

The details are in the original post.

Look at the Oceania website on July 1.

The information came directly from the Oceania VP of sales and head of the air department.

The information came from a webinar I attended with the VP of sales.

You will be able to get pricing for air for all cruises, even those 2 years out.

Beginning July 1, 2024 the only Simply More published pricing will be without air. Either an Oceania agent or TA will be able to add Oceania Air and the fare will be determined by the city you’re departing from. Oceania is calling this dynamic pricing. Everything else will remain the same, including transfers.