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[Beachvue]

We normally sail with Viking.  Considering a cruise with Oceania (Insignia) in November.  We are interested in a PH1, 2 or 3 but notice all these rooms are on deck 8 which is below pool, restaurants.  We never book on deck below restaurant/pool as concerned of the noise factor. Anyone with experience in these rooms on deck 8.  TIA.   

[Host Jazzbeau]

If you are expecting an Oceania ship to be like what you are used to on Viking Ocean, you need to book O-class (Marina or Riviera) or the forthcoming A-class.  You are describing the older R-class ships, which are much smaller and (while beloved by many, including me) not comparable to the shiny new Viking designs.

[Beachvue]

Thanks very much. The itinerary we are looking at is on the Insignia. Maybe not for us as we love the cabins on Viking.  

[LHT28]

13 hours ago, Beachvue said:

We normally sail with Viking.  Considering a cruise with Oceania (Insignia) in November.  We are interested in a PH1, 2 or 3 but notice all these rooms are on deck 8 which is below pool, restaurants.  We never book on deck below restaurant/pool as concerned of the noise factor. Anyone with experience in these rooms on deck 8.  TIA.   

Location location location

 If there are available cabins under the card room or spa  they will not be as noisy as those  under Waves grill or the pool where the chairs are being moved early morning

 

If you spend a lot of time in your cabin then the R ships PH cabins  may not be for you

JMO

[Beachvue]

Don’t spend a lot of time in cabin but like to have some space.  Rooms on this class of ship are very small.  We are use to PV1 and Explorer Suite rooms.  Thanks for your comments.  

[NattilyAttired]

I was in 8048 on Nautica earlier this month and we never noticed any noise from the pool deck or Waves grill above.

[LHT28]

33 minutes ago, Beachvue said:

Don’t spend a lot of time in cabin but like to have some space.  Rooms on this class of ship are very small.  We are use to PV1 and Explorer Suite rooms.  Thanks for your comments.  

Just curious what is the sq footage  of a PV1 in comparison to a PH on the R ships?

Maybe a Vista or OS would work if you really like the itinerary

[Beachvue]

338 vs 322.  Only rooms available now are in the B1 category, 216 sq.ft.  

[LHT28]

3 minutes ago, Beachvue said:

338 vs 322.  Only rooms available now are in the B1 category, 216 sq.ft.  

Thanks

Yes B or A cabin would be a step down from what you are used to 

 

[ronrick1943]

To me a cabin and service are very important— that said you may not be happy on the smaller ships.

[mauibabes]

Beachvue, when you book, be sure to request a Waitlist of any of the upgraded Suites that interest you. Often just after Final Payments are made the Waitlists open up a number of Suites. 
Enjoy your cruise.

Mauibabes

[Beachvue]

Thank you. We are on the waitlist.   Fingers crossed!

[mauibabes]

WAITLIST(s) I hope.  Your Booking Statement should show you your position in each category you are WL’d on. They will also update your position when you call and request an update.  
A Priority Waitlist with a Deposit is the only way to go. Besides you are already booked in a B Veranda so we’ll just 🤞🙏

 

Good Luck. 
Mauibabes

[Beachvue]

I don’t have a confirmation number yet.  Still waiting to get this from travel agent. I assume once I get this I can log in to my reservation on Oceania and track.  

[oskidunker]

My oct 1  cruise for 17 days on Serena still shows virtually no rooms two weeks after final pay. 

[Beachvue]

I really don’t expect we will get a room but it’s worth the chance.  There is always another cruise out there.