Jayne E

We go back with O when they specifically advertised “longest port times” and they delivered. Arrivals at 7-8 AM and departures 6-8 P.M. Never arrived at 1 P.M. or departed at 2 P.M.! Obviously they no longer mention port times as a reason to book!

Hopefully, this policy doesn’t change. I used to be able to use both $150 spa certificates. Last cruise in November told no longer. Spouse has no spa interest, so loss of $150 loyalty amenity.

It appears to be a theft of service with a definite dollar amount? You contract and pay for a specific tour with promised $$ credits and wind up with total loss of credits due to O failing to provide tour or replacement. They’re keeping passengers’ money.

It was 2015 and we were on Nautica. Had a private guide tour. O made last minute port change….all I remember was a 2 hour drive and a long but enjoyable day.

Actually a “double” price increase. First one adding SM and a couple of months later reducing the SM excursion credit amount $100 pp on all cruises. At least provide a future excursion credit or a shipboard credit when O can’t provide the excursion booked.

Can’t understand how O can charge for something they ultimately aren’t able to provide. Prior post stated O cancelled excursion last day, nothing else open and excursion credits forfeited. Very poor policy.

Hi Marsha, Info presently is Hiep Phuong port - approx. 1 hr to downtown HCMC. Last time there no shuttle and last minute port change resulting in 2 hours to HCMC. see you in April. Jayne

We looked at cabin 11071 on Allura/Vista. On O’s deck plan layout it appears that the “extended section” of the verandah does not go fully across to the end of the cabin width. Is this the case or is O’s deck plan drawing off? thanks so much!

Yes….4 hard stone heated loungers. Ok for a short stay. could have designed a covered area similar to new cover on Terrace Cafe. If you love your skin, need to avoid this area until sundown

We were looking forward to the Spa Terrace on Vista last November. Unfortunately there is no shade whatsoever. The area is absolutely beautiful but only used by sun worshippers. we did use the hot tub at 5:00 P.M.when sun going down. could use a civet such as the one on Terrace Caffe.

I’m sure they love people having pizza for dinner in Waves…..much less costly than steak or lobster. Ember is a sad replacement for Jacques. No aft elevator to deck 5 poor planning.

….offering the elegant residential luxury for which Oceania Cruises is renowned., unless you’re in a below PH cabin where you can enjoy the luxury of 2012 😫

I agree it's probably not an either/or. I have been on Vista. We both didn't care for menu, other than tacos. Reason I made a comparison, is that there is a prior post stating that O's reason for not redoing A & B cabins was a "time" issue. If true, time being spent on adding Aquamar could have been put to better use in A & B cabins. Friends just returned from 1st O cruise on Vista. Ambassador showed them the "new" Marina....they booked 21 days for 2025. Now cancelling. Refurbishment on Marina advertised for 2 years and extended once.

Spending $$ to add Aquamar Kitchen which is IMO unnecessary. Putting it into cabin refurbishment would have been much more satisfying than another lunch venue. Maybe Mr. Ortega needs to be swamped with emails. I sent mine.

But we've been to Martinique and I hear they are similar. Anyone care to weigh in on Guadeloupe? We’re also on Nov. 2024 cruise. Guadeloupe is similar to Martinique. Taxi availability was very limited when there last year. Very disappointed. Riviera cabin refurbishment is beautiful. Marina needs more than fabric refreshment. Furniture was chipped and scratched. Appears O cannot afford their initial plan. All the recently changed itineraries has probably negatively affected projected earnings.