Cruising Maryland

On 7/1/2024 at 4:42 PM, MEFIowa said:

I've met 3 of the 4 captains we've had on our cruises in the upper smoking lounge. The last one, an Italian, had apparently quit smoking recently. So I did see him pop in once very briefly but he left and I didn't speak with him. So many of the various managers and supervisors also smokers. Often able to give personal thanks to my cabin steward & attendant directly to the Hotel Manager.

 

And yes, have met a lot of interesting smokers by the pool, in their area, too. But they often seem to be the younger crowd or the older cigar smokers.

I am definitely NOT the younger crowd. Now I try to stay away from the smoking area. I quit for health reasons, and don't want to be tempted to go back

Thank you everyone. I'm still a ways away from being able to make reservations. Final payment isn'y due until next week.

Dumb question, I've found it before, But where are the reservations and where does it tell you when they open uo?I'm not traveling until December, but want to be prepared.

42 minutes ago, ronrick1943 said:

I don't think anyone brings 50 pair---😆which is why we send out the laundry daily.

Doesn't have to be sent out daily, but it is a reason to use the self service laundry

On 6/18/2024 at 5:38 PM, ronrick1943 said:

The last thing I want to do is laundry when on a get away from........just an opinion nothing more.

Depends on the length of the cruise. I'm doing a 50 day cruise, Miami to Rio, and I don't have 50 pair of underwear. Or enough shirts or Jammies or socks for 50 days.

1 hour ago, MEFIowa said:

I went up to Horizons nightly when the Seaside Band was playing. Sadly, usually all but empty. Got to know the lead singer because she smoked and my wife & her would smoke in the lounge next to Horizons during their break. Also gave me a chance to talk nightly with the bartender when the bar was empty. A very nice guy. He'd always call out to me when he'd see me coming and usually have 2 of my "fav" waiting for me. Was a great way to meet some crew/entertainers. After her break I'd listen to 2 or 3 songs. And take my water back down to my cabin.

I used to  smoke, was usually at the pool deck. Met a lot of people that way. I quit about 5 years ago. How will I meet people now? Just kidding. 

1 hour ago, MEFIowa said:

Have seen a lot of canned soda and sparkling water, too. Both free.

 

I'd go up to the bar in Horizons to see what kind of water they had. Bottled and canned. Then I'd ask the bartender for whatever I wanted. He'd set aside two bottles/cans of whatever I wanted each night.

Or ask your room steward. Youn can request your room fridge be stocked with your preference of water/soda all free of charge

47 minutes ago, terrydtx said:

Does this also apply to bottled water?

Yes

• Complimentary still & sparkling Vero Water

Thank you ORV, Was surprised that you get the same number of specialty reservations for Concierge and lower no matter the length of the cruise.

4 hours ago, EJL2023 said:

Search their FAQs…put in Specialty Restaurant Reservations while in the FAQ search feature.  Access FAQ at bottom of their home website page. 

Thank you, I finally found it

39 minutes ago, ORV said:

Depends on which category room you're in. This information is on the Oceania website. 

It is an A1 I couldn't find it on the website, will look again. 

How many reservations don you get for a 14 day cruise? I've done 10 day cruises before and you get 1 in each restaurant. Wasn't sure if 14 days makes a difference. 

You doing the Miami to Lima cruise? I'm doing that one, going all the way to Rio, so multiple seegments