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If they are included and they get cancelled do you get some kind of credit?

Is Germain all that is available? I also do not like sweet wines (except port) and champagnes.

@cluso from your stated preferences…book now then they will give you the option of keeping what you have or going with the new simply more.

@CurlerRobits a free country I believe jonthomas is entitled to express opinions just as you and I are. Let’s be civil.

@Basor I have been reading different cruise lines forums on Panama Canal itinerary changes. Just did the search bar and several show up Viking, Princess etc. I don’t believe it is coincidence with the drought but I may be wrong. I hope yours is not affected and it does appear that Panama is still being offered. It is a very severe drought.

Oceania is changing to “Simply More” which I recommend you read about on this forum. Yes you may upgrade your drink package but it will be more than $20. a day. Most people look at the itinerary first then select the best room they can afford. Everyone has different tastes and opinions on the ships. Read as many reviews as you can then decide. Enjoy your trip!

Just noticed a lot of cruises being diverted. Hopefully will be better by then.

Breaking up is hard to do LOL

So everybody has a few days of panic and uncertainty…way to go O

New bookings after October first will all be simply more but you may reject the air…which is a cruise only simply more way.

Basically it’s the same as Viking now.

They will do what they do now show us your room card.

The Panama Canal is experiencing EXTREME drought conditions. Vital Commercial shipping is being affected.

If you want the larger balcony it’s a trade off. I personally hated the noise and would move to the deck 12 if possible.

You will hear them early in the morning, lunch and dinner. In the evenings a few nights got woken up I believe the crew was doing cleaning stocking etc.

Yes it will be noisy.

@tigerfan75its a shame he asked “elite travel agencies” who do not reflect their direct consumer. O is not the same as Explora it’s closer to Viking who has a following base of River cruisers. I don’t believe they read on board surveys and it’s obvious from this forum they didn’t bother to survey their present loyal customer. Instead of direct customer input there was a meeting of all the business people saying what’s in it for me? Shocking lack of insight.

They are supposedly trying to attract more younger cruisers. (Good luck with that) I prefer to not use travel agents. If you need the maritime commission intervention you then have to have your travel agent act as your legal representative as maritime represents passengers booked directly with the line. Why should I add a third person into my travel plans and possible legal implications? Travel agencies go out just like cruise lines. Aside from that the reason this change bothers me more is the timing of my dates for cancellation before penalty. I should be informed by the cruise line of choices or changes before a penalty phase of my booking kicks in. I book cruise only do my own excursions and do not use the beverage packages. My choice of on board credit has been used for gratitudes so it’s a wash. I will continue with my booked Vista cruise but after that I’m done with O.

Just want to remind everyone there are great videos on YouTube of Vista cabins.

I don’t want their air, their excursions or their beverage package. I do however enjoy their lobster and cookies…

What is inconsiderate is not notifying a booked passenger of this. I would like to hear it from the cruise line instead of all this I have a flyer etc. Imagine people who are not on this forum? IMO it is inconsiderate.

To me this is very inconsiderate of booked passengers.

More games? They bill me for the air then I can subtract the air?

I can do that now

I thought this was being announced in July but effective October? Whatever it is they should email all booked passengers.