Algie21 Posted February 26, 2022 #1 Share Posted February 26, 2022 Hi, Are there any update of Sirena transatlantic leaving Barbados on the 29th March. I see the ship is still in La Spezia,Italy. I wondered how long it would take to cross the Atlantic to get Barbados. Also if the cruise was going to be cancelled ,would it have already have been done so by now. I see that the cruise is still be sold by various agents. I would appreciate any comments as i am booked on this trip. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ToxM Posted February 26, 2022 #2 Share Posted February 26, 2022 The roll call for this trip is just getting a little lively and one of our fellow passengers to be contacted Oceania this week and were told that it is going ahead. As our cruise with a few stops is taking 14 days … there’s plenty of time …. Guessing there will be some sort of shakedown either to Miami or from Miami to Barbados prior to our cruise 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algie21 Posted February 26, 2022 Author #3 Share Posted February 26, 2022 Thanks ToxM, I thought it is getting a bit late for a cancellation and we still have over 4 weeks. I need to check the rolls calls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ToxM Posted February 26, 2022 #4 Share Posted February 26, 2022 19 minutes ago, Algie21 said: Thanks ToxM, I thought it is getting a bit late for a cancellation and we still have over 4 weeks. I need to check the rolls calls. We will see you onboard 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfguyhhi Posted February 27, 2022 #5 Share Posted February 27, 2022 Haven't the Sirena cruises in the Carib, and the T/A, been transferred to Marina? I can't believe that O would have Sirena come from the Med to Barbados empty in order to run its T/A back to the Med. But, I've been surprised by lesser things before. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ToxM Posted February 28, 2022 #6 Share Posted February 28, 2022 3 hours ago, golfguyhhi said: Haven't the Sirena cruises in the Carib, and the T/A, been transferred to Marina? I can't believe that O would have Sirena come from the Med to Barbados empty in order to run its T/A back to the Med. But, I've been surprised by lesser things before. I was initially wondering that but O have consistently said to people booked that the cruise is going ahead. If they were going to cancel then the ideal time for them would have been when they transferred the other itins to Marina. They have been consistent since then that the cruise is going ahead. In fact I even got an email from them today that it was 30 days to go til my cruise. I really hope they don’t renege on this .. and to be honest I don’t think they will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExArkie Posted March 1, 2022 #7 Share Posted March 1, 2022 On 2/27/2022 at 4:54 PM, golfguyhhi said: Haven't the Sirena cruises in the Carib, and the T/A, been transferred to Marina? I can't believe that O would have Sirena come from the Med to Barbados empty in order to run its T/A back to the Med. But, I've been surprised by lesser things before. One would think so, or at least I would. Oceania is still listing four March eastbound transatlantic voyages for sale: Riviera (18th), Marina (19th), Insignia (23rd), and Sirena. The first three are all on the correct side of the Atlantic to make the trip. If they cancel, would they offer passengers the option of taking one of the other three? It would be difficult to rearrange an international trip in less than two or three weeks. Note: I’m booked on the Riviera transatlantic, so this just my curiosity acting up. Trying to figure out how Oceania handles it when things go somewhat sideways, since this will be our first trip with them. So far, they seem to have a bit of a communication problem with their customers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susiesan Posted March 1, 2022 #8 Share Posted March 1, 2022 As of today, March 1, Sirena is still in Italy docked at La Spezia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ToxM Posted March 1, 2022 #9 Share Posted March 1, 2022 Bridgetown Port schedules Sirena to arrive there March 26th 🙂 Our roll call is very happy today 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ToxM Posted March 1, 2022 #10 Share Posted March 1, 2022 We just got email about a change in itinerary as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadnKate Posted March 3, 2022 #11 Share Posted March 3, 2022 We will be on the Sirena on May 6 in Istanbul. Have been watching this forum out of curiosity. Assuming this TA goes, you will have a lot of restaurant openings you can schedule! Dover Sole every night? Lobsters for lunch anyone? And best of all - Miso Glazed Sea Bass. Yum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cswhistler Posted March 3, 2022 #12 Share Posted March 3, 2022 On line check in came by e mail this morning-- it all looks hopeful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadnKate Posted March 3, 2022 #13 Share Posted March 3, 2022 Congratulations. Have a great cruise. We were to be on the Mar 12-29 Sirena cruise just before the one that you will be on. Had the same Cabin for that and our May 6-June 3 cruise! Best laid plans .....' If you want to check on the Sirena location try this link: https://www.cruisemapper.com/?imo=9187899 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ToxM Posted March 8, 2022 #14 Share Posted March 8, 2022 On 3/3/2022 at 2:55 PM, cswhistler said: On line check in came by e mail this morning-- it all looks hopeful. All checked in - sad there are no tags on the pdf - we leave for Barbados on the 20th so will probably get home to the blue book! Grabbed an 11am embarkation time. Sorted out precruise antigen tests as well yesterday. Almost all sorted… counting the minutes at this point… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ael123 Posted March 9, 2022 #15 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Traveling to Sirena by air to Barbados. I bought the Binax Now Covid test that you do at home and is proctored on line while you take the test. Is that accepted to enter Barbados? I know Oceania accepts the test but am not sure if I can get into the country of Barbados or if they will not allow me through customs with the home test. Please advise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ToxM Posted March 9, 2022 #16 Share Posted March 9, 2022 2 hours ago, ael123 said: Traveling to Sirena by air to Barbados. I bought the Binax Now Covid test that you do at home and is proctored on line while you take the test. Is that accepted to enter Barbados? I know Oceania accepts the test but am not sure if I can get into the country of Barbados or if they will not allow me through customs with the home test. Please advise. Has to be a medical personnel carried out test to get into Barbados. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ToxM Posted March 9, 2022 #17 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Here you go this will help you get all your ducks in a row https://www.visitbarbados.org/covid-19-travel-guidelines-2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algie21 Posted March 11, 2022 Author #18 Share Posted March 11, 2022 Sirena is finally on the move. Left La Spezia at 16.30. Due to dock in Gibraltar on Monday 11tth March before Transatlantic crossing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfguyhhi Posted March 11, 2022 #19 Share Posted March 11, 2022 Think it's due in Gibraltar on Monday the 14th, since it just left and today is the 11th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algie21 Posted March 11, 2022 Author #20 Share Posted March 11, 2022 Hi, yes sorry your are right it is the 14th March. Typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadnKate Posted March 11, 2022 #21 Share Posted March 11, 2022 FYI From the Oceania Instagram blog: new General Manager "Ludmila Zelkin is currently aboard the Sirena, helping the staff and crew prepare for her first voyage later this month." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadnKate Posted March 26, 2022 #22 Share Posted March 26, 2022 I see from the Cruisemapper.com site that the Sirena is docked in Bridgetown, waiting for you all to come aboard tomorrow. I'm sure once you embark on this marvelous crossing the last thing you'll be doing is updating this board. We will be stating on our Sirena cruise in Istanbul, so we were wondering if you could tell us who the Oceania Ambassador is for your cruise. We've been told that our friend Dottie Kulasa will be our Cruise Director - perhaps she is yours too? Thank you and have a great cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruze4Ever Posted March 29, 2022 #23 Share Posted March 29, 2022 Did Oceania require that you get a CPR test 3 days before the cruise? Did you have to take a COVID test in a tent before getting on the Sirena? That is what we had to do in February on the Riviera and was wondering if it is the same now. Thanks and enjoy the cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ToxM Posted March 30, 2022 #24 Share Posted March 30, 2022 2 hours ago, Cruze4Ever said: Did Oceania require that you get a CPR test 3 days before the cruise? Did you have to take a COVID test in a tent before getting on the Sirena? That is what we had to do in February on the Riviera and was wondering if it is the same now. Thanks and enjoy the cruise! Test 3 days before, no tent test if you had a negative test within the timeframe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted March 30, 2022 #25 Share Posted March 30, 2022 3 hours ago, Cruze4Ever said: Did Oceania require that you get a CPR test 3 days before the cruise? Did you have to take a COVID test in a tent before getting on the Sirena? That is what we had to do in February on the Riviera and was wondering if it is the same now. Thanks and enjoy the cruise! Unless the rules suddenly stiffened at the same time the mask rules were loosening, in January and February was saying that IF you got a test before the cruise [which could be either PCR or Antigen] they would cover your costs if the port test was positive. It was not a requirement that you do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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