Rare Hlitner Posted December 6, 2022 #1 Share Posted December 6, 2022 A question for you "O" experts although I realize we are talking about a ship that has yet to sail. Do folks think booking a Concierge Verandah on the Vista worth the extra money. I should mention that we do not generally use room service. Hank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pinotlover Posted December 6, 2022 #2 Share Posted December 6, 2022 I have seen no reason to believe the difference in service and amenities in Concierge and Veranda staterooms, on the Vista, will be any different than those on the rest of the fleet. For those ships, this question has been asked repeatedly. It’s strictly a personal question with no right or wrong. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldaradoe Posted December 6, 2022 #3 Share Posted December 6, 2022 (edited) The difference between an B1 and A4 is about $200.00 pp....for that you have the conceirge which can help you with dinner reservations, tours and flight or hotel info.....you have the lounge for convience and what have you....and a slightly better selection on room choice.....it's like anything in life - do you need anything but air and food....it's not going to break the bank but if you can't afford it..... Edited December 6, 2022 by eldaradoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted December 6, 2022 #4 Share Posted December 6, 2022 Personal choice Will any of the Concierge amenities be worthwhile to you or not ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEFIowa Posted December 6, 2022 #5 Share Posted December 6, 2022 2 hours ago, eldaradoe said: The difference between an B1 and A4 is about $200.00 pp.... But the real cost comparison would be B4 to A4. On our next cruise (Riviera 10/30/2023) the difference is $3449 A4 versus $3099 B4. Or $350 pp. If you do B1 to A1 it is $3599 A1 versus $3249 B1. Or $350 pp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mauibabes Posted December 6, 2022 #6 Share Posted December 6, 2022 Everyone has a preference. JMHO, I would gladly spend a few hundred extra for the A Concierge stateroom over the B. When booking a $10-20k cruise, what is $350 pp extra if you enjoy the difference? The answer, zip, nada, nothing. I only wish I could convince my DW that an A1 is the way to go as she much prefers the PH1 so you know how that goes, HAPPY WIFE, HAPPY LIFE. Accepting those PH Upgrades can come back and bite one’s wallet but no regrets. Enjoy your decision, Mauibabes. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEFIowa Posted December 6, 2022 #7 Share Posted December 6, 2022 1 hour ago, mauibabes said: ...JMHO, I would gladly spend a few hundred extra for the A Concierge stateroom over the B. When booking a $10-20k cruise, what is $350 pp extra if you enjoy the difference? The answer, zip, nada, nothing.... Our 10-day A4 on Riviera (12/21) was $2099 pp. Our 10-day B2 on Sirena (11/22) was $2399. Cruise only. So that $350 pp would be about 17% of the former and nearly 15% of the latter. That may be zip, nada, nothing to you but a nice chunk of change to buy things on the cruise for us. So I used my "$350" on Sirena to buy rum and a painting, for example. And a nice Citizen's watch while on Riviera. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mauibabes Posted December 6, 2022 #8 Share Posted December 6, 2022 Bottom line, we all enjoy our Oceania cruises 🤪 Mauibabes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GICNJC Posted December 7, 2022 #9 Share Posted December 7, 2022 While all the rooms are the same size (a few have slightly larger balconies), so you have to look at the additional perks of Concierge to determine if the increased price is worth it. If bookings are for the restaurants, an "A" will have priority over all suites below it. So, more chance of getting in that evening. For the larger ships, you have access into the Concierge Lounge where you can get pastries and coffee or tea 24/7 and use of the Concierge when she/he is there (hours are posted). You also have access to Aquamar Terrace & restricted pool area, to date we have never used it. Depending on the intensity of ports vs sea days has us looking at Concierge for voyages with lots of sea days, but if port intensive we go for a "B" for longer cruises and an Inside for short 7/8 day cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted December 7, 2022 #10 Share Posted December 7, 2022 9 hours ago, GICNJC said: While all the rooms are the same size (a few have slightly larger balconies), so you have to look at the additional perks of Concierge to determine if the increased price is worth it. If bookings are for the restaurants, an "A" will have priority over all suites below it. So, more chance of getting in that evening. For the larger ships, you have access into the Concierge Lounge where you can get pastries and coffee or tea 24/7 and use of the Concierge when she/he is there (hours are posted). You also have access to Aquamar Terrace & restricted pool area, to date we have never used it. Depending on the intensity of ports vs sea days has us looking at Concierge for voyages with lots of sea days, but if port intensive we go for a "B" for longer cruises and an Inside for short 7/8 day cruises. Don’t forget you also get the 3 bags of laundry. Also as you referred to, you get to book your advance specialty restaurants sooner than everything below you, which is the bulk of the cabins on the ship. To me this is one perk that really sets concierge apart if it’s important when you dine, and whether you prefer to eat alone or share. You also get a bottle of bubbly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benita Posted December 7, 2022 #11 Share Posted December 7, 2022 All the cabins with the deeper balcony are concierge on Vista and B3 on the Marina/ Riviera. That would make it worth it to me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted December 7, 2022 #12 Share Posted December 7, 2022 Never had an issue getting a 2 top for 6:30 pm we book B cabin & C on the R ships But now that more pax are new to Oceania it may be a problem as people think the food is like main stream lines & you need to eat in the Specialties to get good food We actually prefer the variety in the GDR We try to avoid the mayhem in the Terrace JMO 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goletans Posted December 7, 2022 #13 Share Posted December 7, 2022 Be sure to look at the location of the cabins available and your itinerary. Are you expecting rough seas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol28 Posted December 7, 2022 #14 Share Posted December 7, 2022 I'm a new to Oceania. I don't understand A and B. We are in a PH2. Are we A or B? I'm assuming we have a concierge. Is there a lounge for us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepherd really Posted December 7, 2022 #15 Share Posted December 7, 2022 1 minute ago, Carol28 said: I'm a new to Oceania. I don't understand A and B. We are in a PH2. Are we A or B? I'm assuming we have a concierge. Is there a lounge for us? You are neither. A & B are concierge verandas and standard verandas, respectively. You're in a penthouse suite, that's what the PH part of PH2 stands for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted December 7, 2022 #16 Share Posted December 7, 2022 40 minutes ago, Carol28 said: I'm a new to Oceania. I don't understand A and B. We are in a PH2. Are we A or B? I'm assuming we have a concierge. Is there a lounge for us? A Cabins are Concierge level B Cabins are below the A level with less amenities PH is above the A level cabins more perks plus a butler If you are on one of the larger ship PH have an Executive lounge with a Concierge on duty certain hours Have you looked at the deck plans?? https://www.oceaniacruises.com/ships/riviera/deck-plans 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEFIowa Posted December 8, 2022 #17 Share Posted December 8, 2022 Riviera and Marina have an Executive Lounge (Deck 11) for the PHs and a Concierge Lounge (Deck 9) for the A1-A4 Concierge Verandas. They are restricted access, so you have to use your room card to go in (as with the therapy spa pools on both, too). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffElizabeth Posted December 8, 2022 #18 Share Posted December 8, 2022 On 12/7/2022 at 6:40 AM, Benita said: All the cabins with the deeper balcony are concierge on Vista and B3 on the Marina/ Riviera. That would make it worth it to me. We loved the extra room, but didn't really use the butler enough. Even the butler asked us to use his services more often. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted December 8, 2022 #19 Share Posted December 8, 2022 25 minutes ago, JeffElizabeth said: We loved the extra room, but didn't really use the butler enough. Even the butler asked us to use his services more often. ?? Concierge cabins do not have Butlers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderbay Posted April 12, 2023 #20 Share Posted April 12, 2023 We have cabin 11042 concierge and wondering if it has the overhang on the balcony others have mentioned on the other Oceania ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted April 12, 2023 #21 Share Posted April 12, 2023 1 hour ago, thunderbay said: We have cabin 11042 concierge and wondering if it has the overhang on the balcony others have mentioned on the other Oceania ships. Probably It is deck 12 that is further out so it shades the cabins on deck 11 a bit Just a guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scifimonkey Posted April 12, 2023 #22 Share Posted April 12, 2023 On 12/7/2022 at 2:54 PM, LHT28 said: Never had an issue getting a 2 top for 6:30 pm we book B cabin & C on the R ships But now that more pax are new to Oceania it may be a problem as people think the food is like main stream lines & you need to eat in the Specialties to get good food We actually prefer the variety in the GDR We try to avoid the mayhem in the Terrace JMO 6.30 is a late lunch for me😆 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted April 12, 2023 #23 Share Posted April 12, 2023 1 hour ago, scifimonkey said: 6.30 is a late lunch for me😆 I guess it depends on the time zone you are sailing in at the time 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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