learylarry Posted October 19, 2011 #1 Share Posted October 19, 2011 My husband and I, along with 4 other friends are booked on the Mediterranean Cruise in the summer of 2012 on the Regatta. We all have cabins on deck 6. I am just wondering if anyone has cruised on this particular ship in the past and on the same deck? Our cabin is 6064 which looks to be above the kitchen and we are concerned about the noise level. Can anyone shed any light on this. We have cruised a half dozen times in the past but always on the larger Royal Caribbean ships. We are hopeful that a smaller ship will not leave us disappointed in any way. Any comments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted October 19, 2011 #2 Share Posted October 19, 2011 it depends on your expectations, needs & wants I would use the search feature (top right) & put in some of the concerns EG 6064 or activities depending on what your looking for Read through some of the posts to get an idea if Oceania is right for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbwex Posted October 20, 2011 #3 Share Posted October 20, 2011 You might try to put the cabin number (and ship) in a subject line of a new posting and see if you get a faster reply about any noise from the kitchen. We sailed on Deck 6 right above the lounge and never had any noise from the lounge. Somehow I think that would have been worse. Hopefully someone else will give you a specific answer. Oceania is unlikely to leave you disappointed in any way. The service is nothing short of excellent. DW and I wonder what else we would get on a luxury line, or at least what else a luxury line would offer that we would need. We couldn't think of anything frankly. The room stewards take unbelievable care, everyone is smiling and doing everything they can to make your trip perfect. The food is the best or among the best of any cruise line. The small number of passengers makes it very intimate. You will see the same people often enough to recognize most of them and say "hello." No lines anywhere. My guess is that you will love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildduck Posted October 20, 2011 #4 Share Posted October 20, 2011 We were on Nautica in cabin 6062 three years ago and will be in the same cabin in November this year. There were no noise from the deck below and we never heard the elevators which were close by. It will also be our 5th cruise on Nautica. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruin Steve Posted October 20, 2011 #5 Share Posted October 20, 2011 My husband and I, along with 4 other friends are booked on the Mediterranean Cruise in the summer of 2012 on the Regatta. We all have cabins on deck 6. I am just wondering if anyone has cruised on this particular ship in the past and on the same deck? Our cabin is 6064 which looks to be above the kitchen and we are concerned about the noise level. Can anyone shed any light on this. We have cruised a half dozen times in the past but always on the larger Royal Caribbean ships. We are hopeful that a smaller ship will not leave us disappointed in any way. Any comments? I have been on Deck six on Nautica (sister ship to Regatta) --but above the lounge...Never any issues with noise... I could never tell you any ship will not "disappoint you in any way"... Every ship has its strong and weak points... I, too, have been on many Royal Caribbean cruises...and, what is best to tell you is that they are DIFFERENT in a few ways... So, depending on what it is you really like or dislike, there MAY be some things you might find a bit disappointing...The key is that, hopefully, the plusses outweigh the minuses... Obviously, the first major difference you will notice is that the Regatta will be MUCH smaller than the ships you are accustommed to...700 passengers as opposed to 3,000-6,000...But, of course, it is also a much smaller ship. All of the venues will be scaled smaller as well. Still, the space per passenger ratios are much better, so it will feel less crowded. You will not have all of the same amenities you may be accustomed to on Royal Caribbean--no rock climbing, surfing, ice skating, mini golf, etc. The amenities are simple--bars and lounges, pool and jacuzzi. If your cruising style is to kick back and relax, you probably won't miss most of those amenities... Oceania, with nothing really there to entertain the kids and no organized kids or teens programs, will have far fewer kids...The demographics are tilted a bit older...It is far more of an adults' cruise than Royal Caribbean. The entertainment on Oceania will not come close to the spectacular shows on Royal Caribbean. The Regatta has no dedicated, theater-type showroom...they hold shows in a lounge...and they will be far simpler and less professional feeling than your RC shows...Still, they will fill a portion of the evening and serve the purpose of giving you an event to go to each night...But, don't expect world-beating entertainment. Also, with the older demographics, "nightlife" on the ship is fairly limited...Whereas Royal Caribbean has a bustling agenda each night with activities lasting late into the night in varieous venues, you will find Regatta has its show, a little activity in the casino, and a very sparsely attended disco in the late nights... So, there is a chance you MAY be disappointed with some of these areas... OTOH, there are some incredible upsides to Oceania... The food, IMHO, blows Royal Caribbean away...as does the service...not that there is anyuthing wrong with RC in those departments, just that Oceania is a major step up... The open seating--which I do not think works well on larger ships where they try to do a combo of open/traditional--works well on Oceania with the small ships...The dining room is more than adequate to accommodate all of the passengers and allow for a comfortable dining experience...and it gives you the ability to customize your dining hours each night to account for your port schedule and your desire at the time...And you can meet people and agree to meet for dinner...or you can dine on your own if you want...or change it up every night...The specialty restaurants are excellent and at no additional cost... And, of course, there are NO formal nights...so no need to pack all of that extra formal wear... The bottom line is that, depending on your specific wants and needs, there may be some areas in which you find you prefer what Royal Caribbean offers you...and other areas where you find Oceania really does it for you...But it all depends on what you, personally, want to get out of a cruise... For us, there are times when we really like Royal Caribbean--if we're traveling with kids...or if we just want a shorter, stay on the ship and be entertained constantly sort of cruise...Other times, Oceania really is a far better choice for us--where we want a more adult, more relaxing, longer cruise with interesting ports and better dining... Just go into it with reasonable expectations and enjoy what it is the Regatta has to offer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
learylarry Posted October 20, 2011 Author #6 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Thank you for your information on comparing the cruise lines for us. We look forward to our first cruise with Oceania, as we are looking for a "grown-up" relaxing cruise this time around. You have been most helpful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
learylarry Posted October 20, 2011 Author #7 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Thank you for your response. I have received other posts assuring us that the cabin we are in will be quite fine for us. We look forward to our first Oceania Cruise. You have put our concerns to rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
learylarry Posted October 20, 2011 Author #8 Share Posted October 20, 2011 That is great to know. We can now breath a sigh of relief regarding any disturbance in our cabin. We can't wait for our first Oceania Cruise in June 2012. Thank you for your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted October 20, 2011 #9 Share Posted October 20, 2011 We've stayed in that cabin - no noise or any other problems. I think (hope) you will enjoy your first O cruise and maybe even get addicted to them as many of us did after our first O cruise. Happy sailing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkiemomjn Posted October 21, 2011 #10 Share Posted October 21, 2011 That was an excellent synopsis/comparison!!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzingrama Posted October 26, 2011 #11 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Thank you for that review. I feel much more excited to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere. We've done RCI also many times and have enjoyed all the choices and also have been part of the 'smaller' CC groups on the bigger ships, which made them more enjoyable being able to 'meet' people before travelling. I think our Tahitian Jewel trip will be wonderful. We are in the lower deck (all that was available when we booked) will be perfect!~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rucruisn2 Posted October 26, 2011 #12 Share Posted October 26, 2011 My husband and I have our first Oceania cruised booked for next Nov. on the Riveria. We have been loyal Celebrity cruisers, but are looking for a change. We had booked on RCCL's Allure, but cancelled for 2 reasons. Mainly, my husband's illness, but also the stress involed in booking shows 90 days out to insure seeing all the shows. I go on a cruise to relax, not to get stressed out. Surprisingly, the Oceania cruise in costing us only slightly higher than the Allure. Thanks for all the positive posts on Oceania, we are looking forward to our cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruin Steve Posted October 26, 2011 #13 Share Posted October 26, 2011 My husband and I have our first Oceania cruised booked for next Nov. on the Riveria. We have been loyal Celebrity cruisers, but are looking for a change. We had booked on RCCL's Allure, but cancelled for 2 reasons. Mainly, my husband's illness, but also the stress involed in booking shows 90 days out to insure seeing all the shows. I go on a cruise to relax, not to get stressed out. Surprisingly, the Oceania cruise in costing us only slightly higher than the Allure. Thanks for all the positive posts on Oceania, we are looking forward to our cruise. As someone who has cruised on both the Oceania Marina and the RCCL Allure of the Seas this year, I figure that, perhaps, I can bring a bit of perspective to that particular comparison... BOTH are absolutely fantastic new ships...BOTH offer an excellent cruising experience...BUT, they are VERY different...Doesn't make either "bad"... I would not dissuade one from cruising either...But I think one would cruise them for different reasons... The Oceania ships have a more adult demographic, are much smaller ships...and are highlighted by the excellent cuisine and restaurant options... The Allure actually has excellent restaurant options as well...and, depending on where you dine onboard, some of the food is very good... The main difference in the ships, aside from the obvious one--size--is that the Allure has so many different amenities, many of which cater to children and teens...but the variety of "things to do"...for passengers of any age...far outstrips what there is to do on Oceania (the standard bars and lounges, spa, pool and casino)... The other large advantage to the Allure is the entertainment...which, IMHO, is the best at sea, no question about it--live Broadway Musicals, nightly small venue Comedy Cabaret, Water/Diving/Acrobatics Spectacular, Figure Skating show and impressive "production" shows... Oceania cannot match that... Of course, as you noted, one typically must make show reservations in advance... However, this is nowhere near as stressful as you may have been led to believe... I reserved all of the shows in a matter of minutes via the internet. Planning the schedule really just fell into place based on my dining time...and where it didn't, I merely booked a specialty restaurant...(Oh, by the way, we went to additional shows at the spur of the moment...and had no trouble getting in without reservations...) The whole reservation/planning process is far less stressful than, say, booking shore excursions or arranging port tours...or Oceania's process for pre-booking Specialty Restaurant reservations--really the same sort of process... As far as one type of cruise being "more relaxing" or "less stressful" than the other, I don't think that's entirely accurate either way...Both cruises can be very relaxing...and both can give you a bit of stress from time to time... The typical Oceania itinerary is very port-intensive...so, the stresses are related to getting off the ship, dealing with tours, spending long days in port, etc. The Allure itineraries are actually fairly simple and include as many sea days as port days...We stopped in just three ports--Cozumel, Costa Maya and Labadee...and Labadee was really nothing more than a "beach stop"--nothing to plan, nowhere to go...Most of our time was spent ON THE SHIP--which can be quite relaxing... As I said, BOTH ships are very nice...both can be quite relaxing...They are just very different cruise experiences...Depending on what YOU like, you might prefer one to the other...As for me, I enjoyed them both...for different reasons...and would go back on either any time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rucruisn2 Posted October 27, 2011 #14 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I thank you for your comparison. The main reason we cancelled our Allure cruise was my husband's health. We try to cruise when kids are in school as we don't want a ton of kids onboard with us. Been there, done that. Celebrity has been our main cruise line, going on Eclipse in March for the 2nd time. But we are looking forward to trying Oceania. I think mainly for the food, casual attire and new ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sldispatcher Posted October 28, 2011 #15 Share Posted October 28, 2011 We loved our first and only Oceania cruise this year on the Marina. The staff was great...so many little details. Very upscale resort feel. The food, of course, was our highlight. I would suggest that you have no expectations......other than expect a good time. That way, you will be more than pleased with what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted October 28, 2011 #16 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I would suggest that you have no expectations......other than expect a good time. That way, you will be more than pleased with what happens. Good advice but very hard to go with NO expectations; maybe low or realistic expectations would be easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtoad Posted November 3, 2011 #17 Share Posted November 3, 2011 My DW and I have cruised on Regent and are taking a Seabourn cruise next May. We very much enjoy not having to pay and tip for food drinks, etc... it just seems to make the cruise much more relaxing, hassel free, etc. Other than La Reserve, would we notice any differences in these areas on an Oceania cruise?... and thanks for any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted November 3, 2011 #18 Share Posted November 3, 2011 My DW and I have cruised on Regent and are taking a Seabourn cruise next May. We very much enjoy not having to pay and tip for food drinks, etc... it just seems to make the cruise much more relaxing, hassel free, etc. Other than La Reserve, would we notice any differences in these areas on an Oceania cruise?...and thanks for any help. Well you do have to pay for drinks, tips & excursions on Oceania which you would notice I am sure. You need to sign the chit for drinks so that may or may not be a hassle for you ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtoad Posted November 4, 2011 #19 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Well you do have to pay for drinks, tips & excursions on Oceania which you would notice I am sure. You need to sign the chit for drinks so that may or may not be a hassle for you ;) Thanks LHT28... FYI, one pays for excursions on Seabourn and from what I can tell that helps insure a higher excursion standard... One of my only gripes with Regent is the quality of some of their "free" excursions. Also, you are encouraged to tip the tour guides on Regent as well... but no one else. So, on Oceania, are the only tips the ones associated with tours or are tips also expected for drinks, meals, butlers, etc.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted November 4, 2011 #20 Share Posted November 4, 2011 So, on Oceania, are the only tips the ones associated with tours or are tips also expected for drinks, meals, butlers, etc.? Gratuities are added to you ship board account & to each drink @ 18% The information is in the brochure & on their website Q: What is your gratuity policy?A: How much you choose to tip is a personal matter and completely at your discretion. For your convenience, gratuities of $13.50 per guest, per day are automatically added to your shipboard account. An additional $5.00 per guest, per day will be added for guests occupying Penthouse, Vista, Oceania or Owner's Suites where Butler Service is provided. An 18% gratuity is automatically added to all beverage purchases and spa and salon services. Naturally, guests may adjust gratuities while onboard the vessel at their sole discretion. http://www.oceaniacruises.com/guestservices/faq.aspx?Cat=Shipboard%20Services Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtoad Posted November 4, 2011 #21 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Thanks again LHT28!... I overlooked this question/answer on the Oceania webpage... will try to do a better job in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruin Steve Posted November 4, 2011 #22 Share Posted November 4, 2011 My DW and I have cruised on Regent and are taking a Seabourn cruise next May. We very much enjoy not having to pay and tip for food drinks, etc... it just seems to make the cruise much more relaxing, hassel free, etc. Other than La Reserve, would we notice any differences in these areas on an Oceania cruise?...and thanks for any help. Actually, you pay for tips and drinks and excursions, et al on EVERY cruise line... It's just that on some, they hide the charge in the cost... There is no such thing as a "free lunch"... On Oceania, you won't notice the tips any more than you would on lines where they are "included"...Just charge them to your account and don't think about it if that's what you want... Alcoholic drinks you'll pay for by the drink...but, not much to think about...order what you want and just sign for them...At the end of the cruise, they are just charged to your account...and, unless you're a really big drinker, the added charges probably won't equal the difference in fare... I actually have a small problem with cruise lines that include the shore excursions...Often times I would rather arrange my own tours with a private guide so that I can control my tour size and customize my tour itinerary... I think it helps to just not worry about things if you don't want to...Pre-charge tips, order drinks when you want...By the end of the cruise, your total cost on Oceania is still likely less than on Seabourne or Regent... Just take in the OVERALL cruise experience on Oceania...it's pretty relaxing--great dining, comfortable ship...just relax about the costs or how they are applied knowing it's not going to cost you any more than those "luxury" lines... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacheco18 Posted November 4, 2011 #23 Share Posted November 4, 2011 I am always intrigued by posters (many on the Regent board) who find "signing" for something detracts from the cruise experience -- as if it's bourgeois and therefore not "luxury." Gimme a break!! It is no different from staying at the Four Seasons or Ritz Carlton -- you have to sign for a drink -- and even for a meal and many other things. I doubt it detracts from the experience at a luxury hotel and it is no different on Oceania. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted November 4, 2011 #24 Share Posted November 4, 2011 I am always intrigued by posters (many on the Regent board) who find "signing" for something detracts from the cruise experience -- as if it's bourgeois and therefore not "luxury." Gimme a break!! It is no different from staying at the Four Seasons or Ritz Carlton -- you have to sign for a drink -- and even for a meal and many other things. I doubt it detracts from the experience at a luxury hotel and it is no different on Oceania. +1 I think it is a mind set. They believe that if they don't have to sign for it, it is free. It is included but not free, as we all know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacheco18 Posted November 4, 2011 #25 Share Posted November 4, 2011 +1I think it is a mind set. They believe that if they don't have to sign for it, it is free. It is included but not free, as we all know. LOL. Great marketing ploy if they believe it's free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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