We have the Chase Sapphire cards (the one with the $95 annual fee)

We are very happy with our Chase Sapphire card, just be sure to pay it off every month. We use it for flights. The customer service reps are stellar!

Wonderful! We are reassured! Thank you!!

After 11 O cruises, you'd think we would know the answer to this one. Alas, we don't. In the 'Special Instructions" section, if we request cold water wash and low heat dry, will this be honored? Also, is cold water wash and low heat dry possible in the self serve laundry room? This affects what we will pack.

1 hour ago, stonepebble said:

On cruises we will have 1 cocktail before dinner so will try to do the 2 for 1.

Back in the day we could get that 2 for 1 at happy hour and each of us have 1 drink. Unless things have changed, now the 2 for 1 is per person - no sharing.  just a heads up ~

I had this problem for 2 days. It's OK now.

I was able to check 4 of our 7 booked cruises. One increased $400 pp, two increased $100 pp, and one decreased $100 pp.

We are wondering if we would be able to keep our Free pre and post land tours we got duing the Free Land offer.

From AA:

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Upgrade with miles

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• Discount Economy with published fares booked in H,K,M,L,V,G,Q,N,O,S and Military or Government fares booked in Y
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from our TA this afternoon:

I went to a presentation yesterday with Oceania and they advised that they are hoping to open the books for the Allura in late August and the remainder of 2025 towards the end of September.

1 hour ago, pinotlover said:

Consider Uniworld on the upper Amazon then do Manchu Picchuwith them.

Did you do take advantage of this option or are you planning to?

14 hours ago, vacationmommy said:

What did you use for transportation from the hotel to the port? We are thinking of staying here and wanted a reliable transportation.

Hotel Golden will arrange for a car/driver. Just make your request when you make the hotel reservation; there should be a place to check the option. Or, just email them. They will take good care of you.

We always stay at Hotel Golden. This is a small family-run hotel that will arrange transport to and from the cruise port. You will pay for this but the price is reasonable. 

Thank you. What I recall is getting a confirmation number so I was assured of the itineraries even before ticketing. I was able to see the flights but not select seats. I could be wrong; my brain has aged.

We have what we consider to be a very good deal on flights using the custom air request. Deviation fee but no additional cost. Oceania advised that they will only ticket the air once the reservation is paid in full. Final payment is later this month. Is this usual? We want to select our seats now.

Be sure to look at the location of the cabins available and your itinerary. Are you expecting rough seas? 

We have been on 2 or 3 waitlists for pre and post cruise tours and in each case we cleared the waitlist quickly. There is a very good chance that Oceania will add more space.

TLV – this is the closest international airport to Haifa 

21 hours ago, Psoque said:

That's good to know, I guess.  I asked this question because there was a post somewhere by someone who thought somehow air deviation fee combined with (an outrageously inflated) cost of the hotel booked through the curise lines makes it somehow justified.

Some clarification here. If  you request a specific air itinerary  the deviation fee would apply even if you add a night or 2 or 3 at Oceania's hotel. 

I think that if you select a pre/post hotel with Oceania that there is no deviation fee of $175. You get "padding" on the arrival in case of flight problems and transfers. This could justify the inflated cost of the hotel. Am I right?

distilled water for the CPap machine???

We didn't know this was an option ~ Thanks!

We are dealing with this complicated issue too. We have found Dr. Natali and Careblazers to be invaluable in both information and support. 

https://www.careblazers.com/

I'll see if we have a pic or 2. Everything is on a cloud and DH is working feverishly to catch up on all his work assignments after being away. The Zoot Suit is off to the cleaners now.

Back from our cruise. The Zoot Suit with hat was a great hit! DH got many compliments. 

We'll be on the Whisper. The Jim Carey pic is close but the suit is a subtle black stripe with matching vest (more buttons and longer than a waistcoat) with red/black handkerchief and tie. Black hat - no feather. Elegant and eye-catching for sure. Sounds like the vest won't be enough unless the crew is French and speaks fashion ~~~~~~~~

Oh, the vest is part of the zoot suit so will be along anyway. He's hoping said vest would work for after dinner in the public spaces, too.