Lisa.D.

I didn't realize the ship was going to be such a distance from the airport. I hadn't got that far in the planning, so thank you for the heads up. You're right about the airfare...I was in a rush and didn't look for the multi city option.

We are interested in the Holy Land tour, leaving Rome and ending in Israel. Honestly, it's the airfare that's putting a damper on the whole idea. If we book airfare through O, we're concerned about multiple layovers. In our experience, the more layovers, the more likely luggage gets lost. That's why we always fly nonstop. Also, my husband needs the extra legroom, so we definitely need preferred seating. If we book our own flights, it's ridiculously expensive, since we're arriving at one airport and leaving from another(around $5000 extra). Thanks so much for you comments and ideas so far. Everyone has great suggestions.

My husband and I have decided to jump back into cruising. When arriving the day before a cruise begins, does Oceania provide a list of preferred hotels to stay at that provides transportation to the ship the next morning? We're concerned about trying to navigate our way from the airport to a hotel, and then to the ship the next day. How do you navigate back and forth when you're not familiar with the language, city, etc.? Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.