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1 hour ago, d9704011 said:

You take the time to chew your food??

We still have our original teeth 

8 hours ago, jazznruby said:

Well, I guess the term has never really been definitively defined in a measure of time away (20 minutes? 30 minutes? an hour?), but I think most who've chimed in here on the subject would agree that anyone who claims a chair and then leaves for any reason other than for a dip in the pool or a trip to the rest room or a quick trip to the bar to get a drink is a chair 🐷. And who eats breakfast or lunch in 20 minutes anyway? 

We are fast chewers. 

1 hour ago, jazznruby said:

You seem proud to be labeled a chair hog. 🐖

you are 100% wrong I take a lounge stay on it and just leave for 20 min. to have breakfast and lunch. If we have an excursion we never take a lounge but look for one if we get back after lunch.Chairhogs are those who take lounges and go off on excursions or play bingo or trivia  and hog lounges

On Vista now past 10 days and sailing  7 day segment now. Much younger crowed.  No electronic scooters this time around. The new cabana set up I think was a mistake even though I take 2 lounges at 7:00 am and wait for the misses to arrive and then go to waves for breakfast 

Also no clocks at pool area and anywhere  else in the ship public areas.  .

no salmon burger on Vista  

1 hour ago, Iamthesea said:

 

What type of music?  Are you having trouble with finding a lounge?

 

 

What stateroom # were you in?

 

Clock?  I have a clock on my phone, my iPad, and surely there is one on the T.V.  I ditched my travel clock years ago!

 

 

We use a white noise machine, plus have a "white noise" app on my iPad where I use the purple sound.  To be able to play a Youtube video, don't you need to have the WiFi on?  I would think that the signal would cut in and out.

WOW that's a lot of mumbo jumbo to me.

You sure travel with a lot of equipment when all I want is a simple clock LOL

Speaking about no clock in state room they forgot to put a clock at the pool. LOL

3 hours ago, jonthomas said:

we found none of the announcements made any difference...

 

one couple reserved two in the sun and two in the shade, left for considerable amount of time...

we  were seated next to them in the shade and made a comment that should not be doing that, their response was , we dont speak english.  Since I  dont speak German,  that was the end of the conversation. Im sure it made no difference to them what the announcements said. 

Sounds like the same couple I talk about on my post#101 but they spoke perfact english.

In our cabin on deck 9 no noise from next. door. We watch the tv CC haven't heard any sounds 

If you cruise on Vista be sure to bring a clock LOL

love the R ships the lounge is so friendly and comfortable while waiting for our table in the GDR

38 minutes ago, CruisingGems said:

Sorry, I was diagnosed with COVID.

I am afraid to ask what ship you're on

and yes tip for room service is not expected but very much appreciated on delivery 

We always tip 2 to 3 dollars for breakfast room service. 

2 hours ago, Jim_Iain said:

We are late diners and normally would not be going to dinner until 8:45 - 9:00  -   Will getting a table for 2 be difficult at that time?   We love a nice leisurely dinner and love that the dining room gets more quiet as the meal progresses.

 

over our past13 Oceania cruises we learned to arrive at around 7:15 at the GDR ask for 2 table by the window always a 10 to 15 minutes wait we go to the lounge  order our bottle of wine and they come and get us when table is ready .

10 hours ago, Snaefell3 said:

One more consideration…  As the cruise progresses, more and more folks descend upon the guy, and he has less and less time or attention to devote to you.  If you're going to book aboard, earlier in your cruise is better.

last year on Riviera we booked early for our cruise this year. A week before the cruise was over they had a special sale so had to go back to get the new savings 

I always come down around 7:15 take 2 lounges and wait for the wife to come and have breakfast around 9 in waves so some lounges really could be occupied.  But I doubt it. LOL

My post # 102 tells the story of a couple taking 4 lounges for them selves 

If I remember on the Riviera last year the remodeled bathroom had a night light under the sink when you opened the door 

I'll wear my Lone Ranger mask so they won't recognize me

 That's why we always take a table for 2 at dinner. No offence it's all good. 

By the way we see a lot of short sleeve polos in the GDR . Not so much in specialty restaurant.

50 minutes ago, Harters said:

On both of my cruises with O, I've worn chinos and polo shirts and felt entirely comfortable and in keeping with the company's dress code. That fact O is relaxed about this, is the major reason why we like it as a cruise line. It's what I might generally wear to a land based restaurant similar to those onboard with O. 

 

Coming from a country which doesnt have country clubs, I've never been sure what "country club casual" means (nor were Americans I asked on a food forum I play on). But, certainly, I've not felt out of place in comparison with others

Do you mean a polo shirt you pull over your head with a collar with short sleeves? or a polo shirt you  button down front with a collar?

I agree 

We did Papeete to Sydney on the Marina in 2014. Then in 2017 we did LA to Papeete on the Sierina 21 days.

Hoping to book Jan 8 2025 LA to Papeete 18 days They are skipping a port in Hawaii.

First time we did Tahitt was in 94 on the Windstar. 

When we get on board we go to reception to have an escort take us to our cabin because we have medications that must be refrigerated. 

Most times they tell us to go up alone. 

52 minutes ago, basor said:

The $25.00 corkage fee is for bringing a personal bottle of wine to a dining venue not ordering a bottle of wine from the menu...2 different things.  I indicated once everyone is on SM and wine is included with your meal, they "may" do away with charging a $25.00 corkage fee for bringing your personal bottle of wine to a dining venue.  

Now I understand u just talking corkage fee.. I don't think that will change JMO

1 hour ago, basor said:

Yes as that pertains to your personal wine being brought to a dining venue.....that could change in the future when everyone onboard is sailing under SM but who knows..

I hope not. We order bottles of wine at dinner.  I really don't think they would Change that.

Maybe when you give cabin # a picture and your name comes up Just saying don't really know 

7 minutes ago, EJL2023 said:

Not that I’m aware of, has to be taken at time of registration. But again, if you can’t don’t worry about it. They will do,it when you arrive. Sometimes they still do it even if you did during online check in due to an issue with it. 

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