LGW59 Posted June 13, 2021 #1 Share Posted June 13, 2021 (edited) First time upcoming Oceania cruiser, very much looking forward to it! Got a forward VS 7004, love it because a room/balcony with direct drop to the water, ugh. Love rough seas forward facing views and this balcony seems to offer just that after watching several videos. Any comments on the cabin appreciated, but more so day to day life on board. Quiet guy here, sea days I spend in my cabin. I know all specialty dining is included and from what I’ve read Oceania is just about tops at sea for dining. I booked with OLife, seems many (confusing) options here, re should I use shore excursions, air package, try for beverage package? I also have $600 on board credit. TIA!! Edited June 13, 2021 by LGW59 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted June 13, 2021 #2 Share Posted June 13, 2021 OLife perks Do you want to do ship;s tours or prefer to DIY? Beverage package is wine by the glass/beer at lunch & dinner only OBC you basically are paying for a non refundable credit Air is another matter You fly in/out the same day as the cruise in Economy if you prefer BUS class book your own (take the air credit) if you want to fly in earlier or stay longer than the sailing date you can pay the deviation fee but I would check what the cost is to book your own air & take the credit With the VS you get 6 bottles of wine/spirits for in cabin use & then there is always Happy Hour 2X daily so may work for you depending on your drinking habits Lots of discussions here on the pros & Cons of O Life 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted June 13, 2021 #3 Share Posted June 13, 2021 (edited) Check out this thread, it has pretty much everything you need to know about the Olife. Edited June 13, 2021 by ORV 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGW59 Posted June 13, 2021 Author #4 Share Posted June 13, 2021 11 minutes ago, ORV said: Check out this thread, it has pretty much everything you need to know about the Olife. Thanks very much! I have some fun research to do with plenty of time to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mauibabes Posted June 13, 2021 #5 Share Posted June 13, 2021 LGW59, You have selected a great cruise of the West coast. Easy flight into LAX and about a 30 minute ride to the ship be it on a transfer or taxi or shuttle company. We have been to all the ports on your itinerary besides living in Northern California and you will enjoy yourself and the tours. Since you will have a nice selection of wines or liquor in your VS, I would suggest you take the O-Life Free Excursions package and depending on the number of tours booked, you would probably qualify for the Your World Discount package and 25% discount for your tours. SF can provide some great sites but if you would like to get out of the City, try the Sonoma Wine tour, 7 hours to the wine country. you can bring a nice selection of wines back onto Regatta after your tour, no problem on Oceania. Astoria OR is a very nice small town and sites on the OR coast. Alaska will be cool but great and you are including Icy Strait Point, Hoonah, which is just gorgeous. It is a Privately owned site and very interesting. If you can handle a two mile hike, it is pretty amazing for wildlife. Also in Ketchikan, if you want a fantastic experience, contact islandwings.com and take a float plane trip. We have gone out with Michele twice, a GREAT PILOT who has been up there over 25 years, THE BEST. Their price is lower than the Oceania flight tour too. Have a great trip. We did the similar trip from SF a few years ago. Any questions, sing out as there are LOTS of veteran Oceania cruisers on this board. Gerry and Bonnie 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted June 13, 2021 #6 Share Posted June 13, 2021 3 hours ago, mauibabes said: LGW59, You have selected a great cruise of the West coast. Easy flight into LAX and about a 30 minute ride to the ship be it on a transfer or taxi or shuttle company. We have been to all the ports on your itinerary besides living in Northern California and you will enjoy yourself and the tours. Since you will have a nice selection of wines or liquor in your VS, I would suggest you take the O-Life Free Excursions package and depending on the number of tours booked, you would probably qualify for the Your World Discount package and 25% discount for your tours. SF can provide some great sites but if you would like to get out of the City, try the Sonoma Wine tour, 7 hours to the wine country. you can bring a nice selection of wines back onto Regatta after your tour, no problem on Oceania. Astoria OR is a very nice small town and sites on the OR coast. Alaska will be cool but great and you are including Icy Strait Point, Hoonah, which is just gorgeous. It is a Privately owned site and very interesting. If you can handle a two mile hike, it is pretty amazing for wildlife. Also in Ketchikan, if you want a fantastic experience, contact islandwings.com and take a float plane trip. We have gone out with Michele twice, a GREAT PILOT who has been up there over 25 years, THE BEST. Their price is lower than the Oceania flight tour too. Have a great trip. We did the similar trip from SF a few years ago. Any questions, sing out as there are LOTS of veteran Oceania cruisers on this board. Gerry and Bonnie Definitely second the recommendation for Island Wings, one of our favorite excursions, loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mauibabes Posted June 13, 2021 #7 Share Posted June 13, 2021 Thanks ORV, glad to hear others have flown with Michele. She is a great pilot and undoubtedly the best one in Ketchikan. Her plane, her company and not just a seasonal Alaska flight tour pilot. Gerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGW59 Posted June 13, 2021 Author #8 Share Posted June 13, 2021 2 minutes ago, mauibabes said: Thanks ORV, glad to hear others have flown with Michele. She is a great pilot and undoubtedly the best one in Ketchikan. Her plane, her company and not just a seasonal Alaska flight tour pilot. Gerry Went on their website and sent a request to book in Ketchikan for the bears and short hike, it’s 4.5 hours and O’s is only 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mauibabes Posted June 14, 2021 #9 Share Posted June 14, 2021 I am guessing the prices were comparable. Good choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted June 14, 2021 #10 Share Posted June 14, 2021 1 hour ago, ORV said: Definitely second the recommendation for Island Wings, one of our favorite excursions, loved it. If she says she spotted a bear on an island near Misty Fjords and you don't see it – don't tell her! –unless you want to experience a daredevil wing dip! She is determined to give everybody a good time, but sometimes the squeamish could do with a little less... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGW59 Posted June 14, 2021 Author #11 Share Posted June 14, 2021 7 minutes ago, Host Jazzbeau said: If she says she spotted a bear on an island near Misty Fjords and you don't see it – don't tell her! –unless you want to experience a daredevil wing dip! She is determined to give everybody a good time, but sometimes the squeamish could do with a little less... I promise to “see” everything she says we do! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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