Glad some one asked this since we just returned last week from our second O cruise in 2 months.
On our first O cruise in November we did not have SM and that worked for us. Our second cruise
was in January. I am now rethinking booking again on O because of our experience. Both myself and husband contracted something which I will call "traveler's diarrhea" on our third cruise day.
Days 4-9 we could not go on any of our booked excursion due to our illness. Hence, our $800
excursion credit was lost. We also had to cancel one specialty dining night. I am not complaining just stating the facts. Fortunately I spoke to the concierge and she was able to rebook our specialty
dining night the last night of our cruise when we were feeling better. Very pleased about that.
Because only one of us drinks moderately and one abstains the included alcohol is not an added
bonus for us. So, I am wondering if the cost of O (I love the service, food, etc) is worth it for us.
BTW my husband did use the medical facility on board and received two medications. Very
surprised there was no charge.
We flew home from Miami last Sunday. I wore a mask and my husband did not. Three days after our return he tested positive for Covid. All part of traveling today.