cadreamer Posted May 2, 2012 #126 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Back to the cold breakfast. I would like some specifics. Can I get a choice of cold cereal, a croissant, fruit and hot coffee in a Veranda cabin? This would work for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted May 2, 2012 #127 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Back to the cold breakfast. I would like some specifics. Can I get a choice of cold cereal, a croissant, fruit and hot coffee in a Veranda cabin? This would work for me. Yes Box cereals, Juices, yogurt, bagels, sweet rolls, tea, coffee, milk Not sure on the fresh fruit as we did not order any Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypercafe Posted May 2, 2012 #128 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Sorry, I made a mistake with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marseydotes Posted May 2, 2012 #129 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I've been getting a great deal of info by reading the questions and answers on this board, and now I am questioning some of Oceania's policies and wondering if we are spending our $$$ unwisely. For instance: 1. No hot breakfast b/c we're ONLY in a veranda? We have to pay thousands more p/p to get an omelette? 2. We cannot board the ship until 2 hours before it sails, but if we cough up a few more K's, we get lunch and a bit of time to explore? 3. Since we're paying "such a low fare", we only get into our favorite restaurant once? Etc., etc., yada, yada... Don't get me wrong and take me out to the woodshed, all you O lovers - I'm neither a princess nor a brat nor a chronic complainer. We cannot wait to board Riviera. Some of the details are a bit of a surprise, and not in a good way. Maybe it's all this election rhetoric about "class warfare" that is burned into my brain. BTW, do I get a robe in my veranda cabin??? LOL Never fear, there's no "class warfare" here! We just returned from a wonderful Med cruse, and felt no discrimination whatsoever. We didn't wait an extra moment to board, and were advised to enjoy a nice lunch immediately at the Terrace or at Waves. I'd advise making your reservations for the dining facilities for later in the cruise, and try to get in to Red Ginger the first or second night, when fewer people have signed up! But, as others have said, the Grand Dining Room is beautiful, calm, and very, very good! Most nights, we ate at the same table for two near the windows and enjoyed a delightful group of servers. And, BTW, we were in an INSIDE cabin! . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benita Posted May 3, 2012 #130 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Marseydotes - off subject, but your screen name reminds me of the song by Milton Drake. I knew him and his wife, Adele. Are you related? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjflowers Posted May 3, 2012 #131 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Mares eat oats and does eat oats and little lambs eat ivy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb Posted May 3, 2012 #132 Share Posted May 3, 2012 a kid will eat ivy, too. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddmel Posted May 3, 2012 #133 Share Posted May 3, 2012 I didn't think Waves was open the first day when you board. Is this something new on the Marina? I guess it will be the same on the Riviera. Looking forward to a milkshake! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dundeene Posted May 3, 2012 #134 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Waves was open when we boarded Marina in April. It was a great intro to Oceania's high quality cuisine! Filet mignon and lobster burger, it was delicious! Boarding by "class" On a ship with 1250 passengers does it make sense to have all of us arrive at the same time? The lines and wait would be ridiculous. It only makes sense to spread out the arrival times. What order makes sense? The suites are cleaned and ready first, they should board first. It is not steerage to board the ship an hour or two later than someone else. Just grab a late lunch, and nab one of the late tables in a Specialty restaurant at 8 or 8:30pm. I would much rather not stand in line with 1000+ people, all trying to board at once! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted May 3, 2012 #135 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Boarding by "class" On a ship with 1250 passengers does it make sense to have all of us arrive at the same time? The lines and wait would be ridiculous. It only makes sense to spread out the arrival times. What order makes sense? The suites are cleaned and ready first, they should board first. It is not steerage to board the ship an hour or two later than someone else. Just grab a late lunch, and nab one of the late tables in a Specialty restaurant at 8 or 8:30pm. I would much rather not stand in line with 1000+ people, all trying to board at once! A voice of sanity :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wripro Posted May 3, 2012 #136 Share Posted May 3, 2012 And I know you recognize sanity, Paul. Hope yo and Marsha are well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddmel Posted May 3, 2012 #137 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Do they have a fiet mignon and lobster burger at waves? I wasn't aware of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimandStan Posted May 3, 2012 #138 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Do they have a fiet mignon and lobster burger at waves? I wasn't aware of that. They do indeed, :D But I don't think it has been rolled out to the R ships as of yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted May 3, 2012 #139 Share Posted May 3, 2012 And I know you recognize sanity, Paul. Hope yo and Marsha are well. We are, thank you. Our best to you both as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted May 4, 2012 #140 Share Posted May 4, 2012 a kid will eat ivy, too. :D Wouldn't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimandStan Posted May 4, 2012 #141 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Wouldn't you? Wouldn't chew! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderbird56 Posted May 4, 2012 #142 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Wouldn't chew! ;) wooden chew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillianrose Posted May 4, 2012 #143 Share Posted May 4, 2012 wooden chew! wooden SHOE. (This reminds me of being in the Floataway Lounge.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bepsf Posted May 7, 2012 #144 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Do they have a fiet mignon and lobster burger at waves? Yes, but they're only for Suite Passengers - Not for Tourist Class (Sorry - Couldn't resist) :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingAngel Posted May 22, 2012 #145 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Hi - I just saw this and feel the need to respond to your concerns. We took a cruise last year on the Marina and were booked in a Veranda cabin on the concierge level. Our friends had a deluxe ocean view cabin. We were treated equally in all respects. We could book a reservation in each of the specialty restaurants once before embarking, and then again if there was space available. We had several meals in the MDR and each one was a delight - we could eat there every night and never complain. Unless you ask, you will never know who is in what cabin - the staff of Oceania treats everyone with extreme courtesy and respect. Having read your concerns, I'm just not sure why you are so worried - and what you really are worried about. Oceania is a wonderful cruise line and the Marina is a beautiful ship - so I assume is her sister ship, the Riviera. You will have a wonderful time if you decide not to worry and go with an open mind and the intention of enjoying yourself and having many wonderful experiences. We are booked on another cruise on the Marina next month and can't wait - it will be fabulous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisetolearn Posted May 25, 2012 #146 Share Posted May 25, 2012 I think it is important to note that Oceania is an excellent cruise line, and all of the staff I have encountered usually go out of their way to please the passengers. With that said, I think--especially if there is a specific need like a food allergy or early tour, etc.,--that room service would certainly bring some eggs for breakfast. A telephone call to room service explaining the need would probably result in success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azam71209 Posted May 25, 2012 #147 Share Posted May 25, 2012 I was just reading a book about the Titanic. They locked the doors between classes to keep the people in steerage from causing diseases. Nice that the new O ships will have locked lounges to keep the unwashed out. Not a big deal but it's the underlying attitude that bothers me, that passengers will be segregated based on cabin choice. I'm sure that there will be some people who do like the idea of not having to converse with lower category passengers but that's not been my impression of the people I have met. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted May 25, 2012 #148 Share Posted May 25, 2012 I was just reading a book about the Titanic. They locked the doors between classes to keep the people in steerage from causing diseases. Nice that the new O ships will have locked lounges to keep the unwashed out. Not a big deal but it's the underlying attitude that bothers me, that passengers will be segregated based on cabin choice. I'm sure that there will be some people who do like the idea of not having to converse with lower category passengers but that's not been my impression of the people I have met. I cannot quite agree with you on this. The lounges are for the use of those passengers that chose to pay extra to use them (in the price of their cabin). Everyone is free to do that. On the other hand, if the lounges were open for everyone's use, why would anybody pay extra to be able to use them (among other benefits)? Not to mention that they are not large enough to accommodate everyone on the ship. I don't expect to stay in the Oceania suite when I paid for a veranda cabin; likewise, I do not expect to have the use of a lounge I could have, but chose not to pay for. It's a very simple concept. They are not unlike airline lounges at the airports - you can use them if you pay for it (by money or status) - they are not (and should not be) open to everyone at the airport - I hope you agree with this. I would object if not all dining venues were open to everyone on the ship (as was the case on the Titanic and as still is the case on Cunard ships). Thankfully, that is not the case on Oceania. Besides, there is tons of public space on the M ships where the "washed" and "unwashed" are free to mingle as they choose :) As far as your statement " I'm sure that there will be some people who do like the idea of not having to converse with lower category passengers" - well, you probably don't want to speak to those people anyway :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aZ4me Posted May 25, 2012 #149 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Well stated, Paul. I've only been on one O cruise (so far), but I sure didn't feel any class distinction at all. The amenities that are provided to the OVO suites come at a price. I have no problem with those folks enjoying what they have paid dearly for. And, if folks want to stay in penthouse suites or concierge level staterooms, that's an option they're willing to pay extra for, as well. I certainly didn't know what type of room people booked unless they told me. The O staff treated all of us exceptionally well. Oceania provided a fabulous experience on our cruise, and we loved every single luxurious moment of it. (I didn't even know that the World Cards were different colors until the final day when someone pointed it out to me.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juli2020 Posted May 25, 2012 #150 Share Posted May 25, 2012 I cannot quite agree with you on this.The lounges are for the use of those passengers that chose to pay extra to use them (in the price of their cabin). Everyone is free to do that. On the other hand, if the lounges were open for everyone's use, why would anybody pay extra to be able to use them (among other benefits)? Not to mention that they are not large enough to accommodate everyone on the ship. I don't expect to stay in the Oceania suite when I paid for a veranda cabin; likewise, I do not expect to have the use of a lounge I could have, but chose not to pay for. It's a very simple concept. They are not unlike airline lounges at the airports - you can use them if you pay for it (by money or status) - they are not (and should not be) open to everyone at the airport - I hope you agree with this. I would object if not all dining venues were open to everyone on the ship (as was the case on the Titanic and as still is the case on Cunard ships). Thankfully, that is not the case on Oceania. Besides, there is tons of public space on the M ships where the "washed" and "unwashed" are free to mingle as they choose :) As far as your statement " I'm sure that there will be some people who do like the idea of not having to converse with lower category passengers" - well, you probably don't want to speak to those people anyway :D I agree with Paulchili: It has nothing to do with having to converse with lower category passengers. We were paying for a suite and it is just one of the perks that goes along with booking a suite. No different than using an airline lounge if you are flying First or Business Class. My husband and I used the lounge quite frequently. On the ship's excursions....We conversed with other passengers and we had no idea what type of cabin or suite they were in. We were very impressed with the Marina. We thought that we might have an issue with the size of the ship. The ship never felt crowded and there were plenty of places to sit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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