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twototravel…thanks for taking time to share live updates, especially since this is your 2nd cruise on the Odyssey. Good to know about the close-toe shoes on tenders. Are you able to control the air-conditioning in the cabins? 

FYI, I started a “Roll Call Thread”   (https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/45-all-other-ocean-cruise-lines-roll-calls/)  Vantage Ocean Odyssey Mar 22-Apr 6 Mumbai to Dubai cruise. Hope others on this cruise can connect there.

The Vantage Customer Service Rep on the phone said “there shouldn’t be a problem”.  The rep is probably right, but I still felt a bit nervous. I then sent an email to Vantage and am waiting for their response. 

Re-posting this question on this topic thread: We are booked on the Odyssey in March, Mumbai to Dubai. We have a question for anyone who has traveled on this ship to the UAE. Vantage website indicates that a UAE visa is available upon arrival at the airport, but no mention of availability at the sea port. Fujairah is the first UAE port stop on our cruise. Does anyone have experience with getting a visa at a UAE sea port?

We are booked on the Odyssey in March, Mumbai to Dubai. We have a question for anyone who has traveled on this ship to the UAE. Vantage website indicates that a UAE visa is available upon arrival at the airport, but no mention of availability at the sea port. Fujairah is the first UAE port stop on our cruise. Does anyone have experience with getting a visa at the port?

Thanks again for the updates on your itinerary and the Odyssey.  It does seem petty to charge for soft drinks. Hopefully the food quality will improve with time especially as passengers share feedback with Vantage. 

Thanks for offering to let us know how your Odyssey trip is going. We’re booked on a mid-Mar trip, so excited to hear about your experience. 

Cruise-a-lot, thanks for letting us know your cruise is underway! It is reassuring to know the Ocean Odyssey has finally begun sailing and that the ship is meeting expectations.  Enjoy your cruise! Looking forward to updates as and wifi allows.

Twototravel…I think you’re right…after you disembark in Singapore, the Odyssey travels to Mumbai where, hopefully, we would then start our cruise, h to Dubai. We are in cabin 710 (40 yr anniversary celebration).  

Yes. My husband, daughter and I went with Quark in 2005. We loved it! Ship had 100 passengers which was important to us. It allowed us all to disembark each time (usually twice per day). At that time, per the International Treaty, only 100 people could be on land at the same time. There were 8 scientists on board taking turns with lectures and presentations each day. Most passengers experienced some sea sickness traversing the Drake Passage, but that is to be expected. This was an adventure not a luxury cruise. But the food was excellent. The cabins small but functional. Wouldn't trade the experience for anything.