auldlassie Posted August 13, 2016 #1 Share Posted August 13, 2016 I am posting this question on the different forums of the lines I cruise and am really keen to hear what you think. Perhaps some cruise lines will be much more inventive than others, we shall see. So please tell me, what would be added or subtracted from the current Oceania ships to create your "dream Oceania ship"? I don't mean free cruises, free flights, free anything, or brand new ships and cabins etc every day when you wake. No fantasy stuff. No magic. I just mean tweaks or changes or additions to what is already on offer. In another thread about chair hogs, Suite Travels made me realise that I would love to see the creation of a "Table of Shame" for pool chair hogs. After 30 minutes of absentee chair-hogging, your stuff is gathered up and placed on the "Table of Shame" - a table very prominently set up on the pool deck (in full sun so your book page-glue melts and your suntan lotion leaks) where the hogs have to go to re-claim their belongings under the full glare of the fellow travellers' disapproval. ;) I am still working on the small refinements - perhaps necessitating a grovelling apology, perhaps a loud (but somehow not disturbing to others) klaxon of shame going off as repeat offenders approach the table just to ensure everyone looks over to see them, perhaps community tut-tutting etc etc - Yeah, I know it needs work :D All in the hope that it would actually soon stop the chair hogging altogether, of course. So come on, tell me what would you like to see on your "dream Oceania ship". Unless, you are a persistent chair hog. In which case, don't talk to me at all. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEESRE Posted August 13, 2016 #2 Share Posted August 13, 2016 On more luxury lines I would like to see either a ban or at least someone on board, Officer etc, that would enforce the rules they set out clearly on notices etc. ie Unruly children. On our recent Oceania cruise we had three boys who took over the pool in the afternoon, dive bombing into the pool from the jacuzi and hogging the jacuzi with no parental intervention. It clearly states on the jacuzi no Children under the age of 16 unless accompanied by an adult. It seems by posts on Cruise Critic that luxury lines including Seabourn and Oceania are not enforcing these rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted August 13, 2016 #3 Share Posted August 13, 2016 no children under 10 on the ships no smoking ANYWHERE food served hot not lukewarm shorter time for meals to be served in the dining venues... under 2hrs would be nice Glass fronts on the serving stations in the Terrace right down to the counter so people cannot reach under the glass to get food chairs that are not so low you need a hoist to get up from change the name of the "A" cabins on the R class ships from Concierge level to something else ...at least on the O class ships you do have a dedicate Concierge at your disposal people with beverage packages get a wristband ...then they can stop complaining about having to show their seapass card when they order a drink :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafig Posted August 13, 2016 #4 Share Posted August 13, 2016 (edited) I'm booked in the Yacht Club on MSC. I booked there because I read there were few children there and that those who were there were well behaved. Now I'm reading that several people think their children have every right to take over the pool with splashing, screaming and dive bombing, especially if they were there first.:( OK, so I see an itinerary on Oceania that I like. Surely, Oceania does not have the same problem with unruly children (or so I stupidly think). Now what? Edited August 13, 2016 by mafig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted August 13, 2016 #5 Share Posted August 13, 2016 so I see an itinerary on Oceania that I like.Surely, Oceania does not have the same problem with unruly children (or so I stupidly think). Now what? Sorry to off track here after several O cruises I can say I have only once we had some unruly children & they were part of the entertainers group...the crew quickly curtailed them from running around the pool deck I am sure it must happen on occasion but not on every sailing Try P & O they adult only ships Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropicalkerry2002 Posted August 13, 2016 #6 Share Posted August 13, 2016 That huge mirror at the foot of the bed on R ships removed, and a flat screen TV in it's place. My neck gets so sore watching it where it is. Movies on demand. Stairs into the pool on R ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafig Posted August 13, 2016 #7 Share Posted August 13, 2016 (edited) Sorry to off track here after several O cruises I can say I have only once we had some unruly children & they were part of the entertainers group...the crew quickly curtailed them from running around the pool deck I am sure it must happen on occasion but not on every sailing Try P & O they adult only ships P & O? I don't think so. Actually, I'm glad to her that the crew curtailed the unruly children (although they were not guests, but part of the entertainers group). I have to say we really haven't been bothered by disruptive children in the pool on any cruise, in other places,yes, like the hallways at midnight (where are their parents)? So I may be overthinking this a bit.:o One time, however, a girl came into the hot tub. She was sent there by her mother to soak her injured bleeding foot.:( Oops, I think I've hijacked this thread. Sorry. Edited August 13, 2016 by mafig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitob Posted August 13, 2016 #8 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Improved tv selections Improved merchandise in shops No children under 10 in speciality restaurants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted August 13, 2016 #9 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Improved merchandise in shops Yes that one too more larger sizes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchestrapal Posted August 13, 2016 #10 Share Posted August 13, 2016 no children under 10 on the shipsno smoking ANYWHERE food served hot not lukewarm shorter time for meals to be served in the dining venues... under 2hrs would be nice Glass fronts on the serving stations in the Terrace right down to the counter so people cannot reach under the glass to get food chairs that are not so low you need a hoist to get up. Ditto to the above + NO children Nothing free, just a NET price of a cruise to which you can ad your extras such as liquor, air and excursions, none of which we make use of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammiedawg Posted August 13, 2016 #11 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Ban smoking on board. Definitely get rid of the smoking area in the corner of the pool deck as smoke blows every which way. I mention this on every end of cruise survey and I always complain about smoking on my mid cruise comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auldlassie Posted August 13, 2016 Author #12 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Orchestrapal, I might have this wrong, but I thought drinks, air and excursions were all optional extras to your cruise price. They seemed to be on mine, but things can change. But that aside, I can cure one issue many of you have because, as luck would have it, I know a very good game that keeps children nice and quiet. All you need is some sellotape, some keys...............and a few small cages. I know some would say that is a bit harsh, but hey, it's my "dream ship" :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachmudhut Posted August 13, 2016 #13 Share Posted August 13, 2016 On our last Oceania cruise, the chair hoggers took the books out of the library, "reserved six beds" and disappeared for most of the day. Staff wouldn't move the items so an angry passenger did! As the books came from the library, the returning culprits didn't need to reclaim their "belongings." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachmudhut Posted August 13, 2016 #14 Share Posted August 13, 2016 I'm booked in the Yacht Club on MSC. I booked there because I read there were few children there and that those who were there were well behaved. Now I'm reading that several people think their children have every right to take over the pool with splashing, screaming and dive bombing, especially if they were there first.:( OK, so I see an itinerary on Oceania that I like. Surely, Oceania does not have the same problem with unruly children (or so I stupidly think). Now what? Cruised oceania Riviera last August. 50 children onboard. It was bedlam. Some were beautifully behaved but others were completely out of control. I requested one kid to stop dive bombing and I cannot repeat on here the gesture and language used in reply and he was only about seven years old. One parent next to me told her very young brood to go away and not return until teatime. Crew do not enforce the rules which are clearly displayed. Have sailed many times outside school holidays and it has been fine. Generally children of crew are very well behaved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PaulMCO Posted August 13, 2016 #15 Share Posted August 13, 2016 (edited) + get rid of the casino -- there has to be a way for O to use this area that would also provide equivalent revenue. Could make a small Jacques restaurant here on the R ships. Could also make a small culinary center in the space. + offer La Reserve on the R class ships -- certainly they could use the back of Toscana or Polo for this on or two nights on a cruise. Edited August 13, 2016 by PaulMCO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitob Posted August 13, 2016 #16 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Agree on the casino. Wasted space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted August 13, 2016 #17 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Agree on the casino. Wasted space some of us like the casino :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted August 13, 2016 #18 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Cruised oceania Riviera last August. 50 children onboard. It was bedlam. Some were beautifully behaved but others were completely out of control. I requested one kid to stop dive bombing and I cannot repeat on here the gesture and language used in reply and he was only about seven years old. Ok then I will amend my comment on the age of children how about NO CHILDREN under 18 :D Not going to happen but I can dream :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafig Posted August 13, 2016 #19 Share Posted August 13, 2016 (edited) some of us like the casino :p ]I like the casino, too Edited August 13, 2016 by mafig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMBobB Posted August 13, 2016 #20 Share Posted August 13, 2016 (edited) Have to agree with Paul and Bitob about doing away with the casino. That's one of the few 'vices' that neither SWMbI nor moi have. :( Paul's suggestion to turn it into a La Reserve venue on the R Ships would certainly improve my opinion of them. :D My request would be to increase the size of the Penthouse Staterooms on the R Ships to equal that of the O Ships. :rolleyes: We both hope to make a cruise with NO smokers aboard. It seems a shame to pay the prices (I know, TAs are a bargain) on O to travel on what seems a floating ash tray at times. Maybe in heaven... or wherever I end up. :eek: The only cruise we've seen children (that I remember) were on our two previous TAs in Nov '13 and Mar '15 on Riviera. Both times the younger ones were good as gold. We particularly remember a young girl we saw in Jaques with her parents. You would have sworn she was a perfectly mannered adult. :) Oh, an a couple more US 110 V outlets would always be appreciated. But then, we yanks like ice in our booze too. Uncivilized to the end I suppose. :mad: Ooh-oooh---ooh: I am a real sucker for the 'O' logo Cutter & Buck polo shirts. But more times than not all they have in stock are small and extra large up to GP Large Tent sizes. There are several pricey sales that O has subsequently missed out on. JMBobB Edited August 13, 2016 by JMBobB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buggins0402 Posted August 13, 2016 #21 Share Posted August 13, 2016 More menu offerings in the MDR and Terrace that are reflective of the ports of call...other than that I'm a happy camper on O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathi Posted August 13, 2016 #22 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Having just spent 180 days on Insignia, I would love more variety on the TV (FOX news drove us to dvd's!! but then I got to watch movies that I never do at home), change the towels to something a little less scratchy, and improve the internet capability. That would do it. The rest can be left just as it is!! And yes we had chair hogs but we learned how to deal with them. And we did have several children on segments along the way. Every one of them was very well behaved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted August 13, 2016 #23 Share Posted August 13, 2016 (edited) Interactive TV with daily MDR menus available, up to date shipboard accounts, maybe even making specialty restaurant reservations? Definitely better program selections, especially in sports. Edited August 13, 2016 by Paulchili Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaCroisiereS'amuse Posted August 13, 2016 #24 Share Posted August 13, 2016 P & O? I don't think so. .[/b] Oriana and Arcadia are both adults only, as was Adonia (R Class now with Fathom). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise-y Posted August 14, 2016 #25 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Mercy. I'm a grandma and children don't bother me. They are just children having fun. Come splash on me, it's ok. I know everyone likes to make fun of Royal Caribbean here - but they do have a very nice, calm, shaded, upscale adults-only pool so you can avoid kids if you want to. It's the area where we usually hang out, with windows open to the sea - so lovely. And truly, no kids. And I don't understand the chair hogger problem. In reality, there should be enough chairs available that this is not an issue. If there aren't enough chairs for your pleasure, then you are on the wrong ship. IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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