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OK, so I’ve tried multiple times to take my photo as part of the online check-in process. Frustrating process, and am not able to take and upload an acceptable photo although it does not tell me why my photo is not sufficient to proceed. Even if I select “skip the photo”, I cannot get my boarding pass. Any tips? BTW, I tried Oceania’s chat function, and it was pathetic and useless.

No more Simply More is a price increase, so book your 2027 cruises when first released later this month. (Is that still the schedule for the release of early 2027 cruises?)

🥰😍!

I’m going to cruise less often.

Where can I find the announcement? Not on O website……..yet?

This article is not about Oceania. Do you have any information relevant to cruising on Oceania?

Oops. I misread your post. Pls ignore me

I’m just back from Sirena, and the schedule in Currents was similar. I was in the solo group, led by a social hostess/performer, and she happened to mention that a male performer was very involved with the LGTBQIA+ group.

Oceania does not charge more for a guarantee booking. The price will be the going rate being charged at that time.

Jan, thank you so much for this information!

I LOVE THEM!

Well, I “think” you can get the Full English at breakfast (what do I know!). My comment was about a dinner theme at TC…..

Yeah, the “Toad in the Hole” left me thinking, “What the Heck?” 🤔

I’m just back from an 18 day cruise on Sirena. On my previous Cruises on Oceania there always were frequent activities for solo (not single) travelers. Unfortunately on this most recent port-intensive cruise there were fewer solo events. There was one dinner planned on a sea day, but seas were rough and I missed it due to seasickness.

At Terrace cafe, there are servers who will place your requested items on a plate for you. Very few items (can’t think of any, but there might be one or two) should be handled by guests. Sometimes the server is not right at the spot where you need assistance, so you just wait a minute to catch their eye, and then they will come help you. When I walk into Terrace cafe, I look for a table where I’d like to sit and I “save” my spot by leaving some item on the table before going over to look over the food choices. I am hardly ever dissatisfied with the food choices. I think the “authentic English experience” was one. And, I skipped the Mexican offerings since I live in an area with an abundance of Mexican options…..everything else was great! Enjoy your cruise!

I’m just off Sirena’s 10 August - 28 August Oslo to Southhampton cruise with stops in Kristiansand, Stavanger, Alesund, Hammerfest, Honningsvag, Alta and Tromso. Norway is amazing and I highly recommend the itinerary. On another note, I thought the food was excellent (subjective I know).

I am on board Sirena now and today the future cruise consultant told me that a preview of European and North American itineraries will be available for viewing on 11 September. Those itineraries will be open for bookings on 18 September.

I am on board Sirena now, and this is what the future cruise consultant told me today. A preview of European and North American itineraries in 2026 will be available for viewing on 11 September. Those itineraries will be available for booking on 18 September. I hope this helps.

I saw a recommendation for blackberrycars.com elsewhere on this forum, so I’ve sent a booking request. Thx!

Hi, thank you in advance for any advice you can provide. I will be disembarking Oceania Sirena on 28 August and have flights booked out of Heathrow to Dallas, departing 13:05. My schedule is very tight at home, so it’s important that I not miss my flight. Can you recommend a good car service? I can self-disembark as early as possible. The itinerary says that we arrive in Southampton at 6 AM. Thank you again!

I understood the post to be agreeing with what you had said (“This.”), and then subsequently addressing the author with a suggestion to look for other reviews.

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You mentioned that you have a certificate available. Was that a future cruise certificate that you purchased while on board? If so, then I believe you would be able to benefit from any future sales. I think there are a few carve outs with that statement, and some exceptions, but at least you could feel more confident booking early to get your cabin selection, and then later return to get a reduced price if your cruise goes on sale. Be sure to work with a travel agent experienced with Oceania. Enjoy your cruise.!

While on a 19-day Regent South America Antartica cruise, a son of the guest lecturers was onboard. My trivia group “adopted” him and appreciated his input. We were geezer Americans with little knowledge of many topics. I recall he knew which country won last year’s FIFA tournament, and he complemented our (limited) knowledge base. Just an example of another shipboard activity that older kids can enjoy - Trivia!

There you go, thinking logic should apply. I doubt Corporate cares, since this issue has existed for years. Corporate probably thinks investments in IT are not “revenue enhancers” or whatever the lingo-speak is today.